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EUPJ-Newsletter-2018 European Union for Progressive Judaism April 2018 Newsletter © European Union for Progressive Judaism Francophone Biennial: Living our Judaism France was host to a spectacular weekend of The Shabbaton enabled the delegates to inspiration, learning and connectivity last month. exchange ideas and reflect on Jewish life and More than 100 rabbis, leaders and members from the further prospects for developing a Judaism about 15 French- anchored in tradition speaking Liberal Jewish yet modern, open communities in France, and consistent with Belgium and Switzerland citizenship obligations. gathered together in The event focused on Paris for the fourth three areas: “The Francophone biennial Liberal communities conference. in our countries”; The conference theme “Reaching out to the was “Living our Judaism unaffiliated” and in a Complex World”, “Israel and our an attempt to balance communities”. The Jewish anxieties with rabbis presented French joie de vivre their vision of Liberal (enjoyment of life). The Opening ceremony at MJLF with (L-R) Miriam Kramer, Judaism in 2030 and conference was rich with EUPJ Chairman; Marc Konczaty and Stéphane Beder workshops were held top-notch speakers addressing topical issues, full on the challenges facing the French-speaking house services, fine choral music and excellent communities. food, rounded out with lunch-and-learn sessions Chaired by Marc Konczaty, co-ordinator of the and practical workshops. Events took place in conference, the weekend started on Friday three different synagogues and a Paris town hall. Continued on page 2 Endings and beginnings: A farewell message In writing this column, my final one as EUPJ the opportunity to travel throughout our region chairman, I feel a bit like Janus, the Roman double- (and beyond) to meet our communities and to headed god who guarded beginnings and endings – share some of their significant moments. From and who had the ability to look both at the past and the congregations who are just starting on their at the future. Rest assured that I do not consider Progressive Jewish journeys to those who have myself a deity (Roman or otherwise) but as I come been established for many decades, I have had to the end of my term chairing EUPJ, it gives me a such joy in meeting the people – and after all it is moment to indulge in some reflection. people who matter – who are similarly enthusiastic It is six years since I was about our particular strand of Judaism. entrusted with this office, Continued on page 3 and what a privilege it has been. My predecessor, April 2018 Contents Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein, was and continues to be 1 Francophone 5 IMPJ most generous with his Biennial 6 Pesach expertise and advice. Along the way there have been 1 Chairman’s 9 Yom Hashoah many delights and also Message 12 WUPJ some challenges. 4 Editor’s Note 13 Hungary Among the former was 5 EUPJ 13 United Kingdom EUPJ Newsletter April 2018 1 Francophone Biennial Conference Living our Judaism cont... afternoon at MJLF with a presentation by three speakers, Gilbert Lederman (Brussels), Celia Naval (Lyon) and Rabbi Yann Boissière (Paris). They spoke of the situation in their local communities. They agreed that there is a need to reach out to non-affiliated Jews wherever they are, to engage with those who have no idea of the potential of a non-traditionalist approach, and to retain those who approach the Liberal community on an occasion, usually a lifecycle event. (L-R) Pascal Bruckner, philosopher; Stéphane Beder, President, the Assembly of Liberal Judaism and Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur At the prestigious town hall of the 16th arrondissement, Rabbi Horvilleur, sharing the stage with philosopher Pascal Bruckner on Sunday morning, delivered a superb rendering of what our texts have to say about responsibility towards others. Star of the Israel session, “Israel and the French- speaking Liberal communities”, was Shimon Mercer- The Kehilat Gesher Choir gave a magnificent concert at Wood, who had recently arrived at the Israeli the CJL synagogue during the biennial Embassy in Paris after stints in London, New York Continued on page 3 Rabbi Gilad Kariv, IMPJ President and CEO, then gave an impassioned and inspired address. Highlighting the immense challenges faced by the Reform Movement in Israel and the progress being made, Rabbi Kariv called for a major collective effort to advance the cause. He mentioned that Arzenu could play a major role in promoting religious pluralism and social justice. Only in the Zionist institutions does Progressive Judaism have the strongest voice. There were two wonderful services, Friday evening at ULIF-Copernic and Saturday morning at MJLF, which brought all our participants into two of the Paris synagogues alongside their respective members. The services were filled with excellent music, a great atmosphere and a number of Delegates at the conference B’nei Mitzvah. Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur from MJLF gave a pre-Pesach Drasha on the fifth wine glass at the Kabbalat Shabbat service at ULIF- Copernic. Alexandre Adler, a foreign affairs specialist and ULIF board member, offered after-dinner encouragement for those hoping Saudi Arabia would lead a Sunni movement to accept Israel in its neighbourhood, curb religious extremism and promote tolerance toward Jews. (L-R) Robert Ley, Rabbi Gilad Kariv and Marc Konczaty. Thanks to KKL for its support. EUPJ Newsletter April 2018 2 Chairman’s Message Endings and beginnings cont... The minhagim may vary from place to place, but In my term of office, I have been fortunate to underneath it all there is a strong foundation on work alongside a wonderful team of dedicated which our movement will continue to grow. people. These people are the officers, Executive The appointment of a rabbi, the donation of Board members and staff listed in the Annual a Torah scroll, the celebration of a significant Assembly publication (also available on our anniversary, and the opening of new premises website), but there is one name missing from are but some of the events to which I have been this list. Stephen, my husband, has been the invited and which I have been privileged to share. quiet person in the background who became Long may they continue! accustomed to my frequent absences, lengthy I mentioned challenges. It won’t come as a conference calls (some at very unsociable hours) surprise to learn that there are sometimes strongly- and pre-occupation with the working and welfare held differences of opinion in our communities. of 17 EUPJ member countries. With his recent Most of the time these arguments are genuinely retirement and the arrival of our first grandchild, for the sake of Heaven, similar to those between we look forward to re-introducing ourselves to the Schools of Shammai and Hillel, but occasionally each other. this is not the case. It causes my colleagues and me Sonja Guentner will lead the team that will take considerable distress when this happens and we EUPJ forward. My wish for her is that she has a cannot see or broker a solution. My request is that, higher proportion of delights and a lower ratio of in those situations, all those who are involved pause, challenges than I have had. With God’s help, and think deeply about their disagreements and their yours, that will come to pass. reasons, and ultimately reflect on how best to attain I’m looking forward to seeing you at the EUPJ consensus on coming together again. Biennial Conference! L’hitra’ot. – Miriam Kramer Francophone Biennial Conference and New Delhi. He was joined by Annie Cohen of the Toulouse community and Robert Ley, the president of Arzenu France. The animated question and answer session suggested that there is much still to discuss on Israel-Diaspora relations. The youth leadership workshop discussed ways to bring in the leaders of tomorrow and how to encourage those in the working world to include synagogue commitment and involvement in their busy schedules. In the final session, many of our rabbis and student rabbis projected their vision of Liberal Judaism in our region in 2030, discussing the complementary relationship they believe is essential and inevitable, of digital access and synagogue Alexander Adler speaking during the Kabbalat attendance, with the overweighing notion that, while Shabbat dinner at ULIF-Copernic always maintaining our basic tenets, we cannot remain static in the way we live and transmit. – Celia Naval and Robert Ley Round table on relations between lay leaders (presidents) and rabbis. (L-R) Sophie Bismut, Kehilat Kedem Montpellier with no permanent rabbi; Rabbi Tom Cohen, Kehilat Gesher; Rabbi François Garaï, GIL, Geneva chairing; Student Rabbi Daniela Touati, Keren Or Lyon; and Anne Sebbag, Kehilat Gesher President EUPJ Newsletter April 2018 3 EUPJ Editor’s Note While the theme of the day when we remember Francophone Biennial Conference Israel’s fallen soldiers. was “Living our Judaism”, it is This month of remembering something that all Jewish and celebrating culminates in communities throughout the world Yom Ha’atzmaut, which is the have to contemplate constantly biggest event in the Jewish in order to move into the future. calendar that brings Jews Putting this newsletter together together the world over. There on a monthly basis has shown me is nothing quite like celebrating how determined the Progressive Israel’s independence. No other Jewish communities are to live country can say it has as many theirs – and how well they do it. major Independence Day Living in Israel means that I’m celebrations around the world living my Judaism in a very as Israel. Wherever there are practical way on a daily basis. Jews, there is an event. I hope This year, I was fortunate enough you all enjoyed whatever you to attend a Pesach Seder in experienced during Yom Jerusalem.
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