World Union for Progressive Judaism

The World Union for Progressive Judaism

The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) is a friendly group that brings together different kinds of Jewish beliefs. It helps Jewish people find ways to practice their faith that feel modern but still true to tradition. The WUPJ has offices in 40 countries and works with over 1,200 synagogues.

The WUPJ started in London in 1926 and later moved its main office to Jerusalem in 1973. It has regional offices in London, Moscow, and New York City. The group works for fairness in society and helps Jewish people all over the world.

As of 2021, the leader of the WUPJ was Rabbi Sergio Bergman. Past leaders have included well-known figures such as Claude Montefiore and Rabbi Leo Baeck. The WUPJ supports synagogues and schools, trains leaders like rabbis and teachers, and makes resources in many languages.

The WUPJ also has a special group for young people called Netzer Olami. Netzer Olami is the global youth movement linked to the WUPJ. Members meet every year in a big forum called the Netzer Veida Olamit to share ideas and make decisions.