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Welcome to the European Region of WUPJ The European Region of the World Union for Progressive Judaism works to promote the development of Progressive Judaism in Central, Western Europe and Israel, to encourage and facilitate the formation of Progressive Jewish communities; and to stimulate and encourage the study of Judaism and a recognition of its place in modern life. The European Region faces challenges: the need for personnel to liaise between communities to ensure that we share information about the support available, by way of educational materials and resources, and the passing on of experience and general know-how. There are progressive communities in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. European Region Latest News 2008 Constitution and 2007 Annual Report To view the Constitution adopted on 16 March 2008 click here To view the 2007 Annual Report click here Posted on 03 Apr 2008 by the editor Vienna Conference - unparalleled success The European Region Conference which took place in Vienna from 13-16 March was an unparalleled success in the history of European Region Conferences, hosted by local Progressive Community Or Chadasch whose members wholeheartedly participated in the Conference and were actively involved in the planning and carrying out of much of the programme. The Conference was held during the 70th Anniversary of the Anschluss and to be holding such a conference in which around 250 Jews from 16 countries from around the World took part, was especially moving. For the first time ever in Vienna, two Progressive Shabbat Services took place.  The first for around 200 people was held at the Conference Hotel, the magnificant Imperial Riding School Vienna - a Renaissance Hotel.  The second, for a meeting of eurojews - Progressive Jewish young adults - was held at the Or Chadasch Synagogue in Robertgasse. Several wonderful and thought provoking addresses were given, notably the Keynote lecture from Rabbi Michael Marmur, an update on WUPJ International Developments by Rabbi Joel Oseran, and the Shabbat Sermon given by Or Chadasch's Rabbi Walter Rothschild. Study sessions, 15 workshops, a magnificent exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the history of the Union Liberale Israelite de France, and a showing of the film "The Darien Dilemma" added to the choices available to delegates.  All in all this was a most memorable and unique Conference. To view Rabbi Joel Oseran's address click here To view Rabbi Walter Rothschild's sermon click here To view Rabbi Michael Marmur's keynote speech click here To view Nathan Alfred's Kabbalat Shabbat sermon click here Posted on 20 Mar 2008 by the editor Content Management Powered by CuteNews [New Archives (2006 onwards)] [Older Archives (pre-2006)] Search older archives:  European Region of WUPJ 80 East End Road, London N3 2SY, United Kingdom  Tel: 44 20 8349 5651  Fax:44 20 8343 0901  Email: administrator@europeanregion.org