IN THIS WEEK'S "SHABBAT SHALOM"
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM IN HONG KONG



THE UJC 20TH ANNIVERSARY TORAH PROJECT


In honor of the our 20th anniversary, The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong has commissioned the writing of a Sefer Torah and is dedicating 5770/2009-2010 as A Year of Torah.

Our Year of Torah will touch every member of our congregation and allow each of us to connect to this most sacred of documents in very personal and spiritual ways. The Talmud teaches that each Jew is obligated to write, commission, or assist in the creation of a Torah at least once during his or her lifetime.

Click here to learn more about how you can take part in the rare opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah and participate in The UJC's Year of Torah.

Please click here to download the sponsorship form.

Please contact the UJC office for more information.

Photos of our Torah Scribe Jamie Shear's first visit are available here.




SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming UJC 20th Anniversary Special Events


PROFESSOR ALAN COOPER, Scholar-in-Residence
March 12 - 14, 2010
Dr. Cooper is a world-class Bible Scholar and a favorite teacher of both lay people and students at The Hebrew Union College and The Jewish Theological Seminary.


RABBI JOEL OSERAN
April 15—18, 2010
Rabbi Joel is the Vice President for International Development of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and former UJC Rabbi.


TORAH SCRIBE JAMIE SHEAR
May 25 - June 3, 2010
Our sofer Jamie Shear returns to Hong Kong. Don't miss your chance to write in The UJC Torah with Jamie.


THE UJC 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
May 29, 2010
Tuesday, 8th December 2009, 8:00am – 10:00am
An evening of dining, dancing and celebrating 20 years of Progressive Judaism in Hong Kong.

More details to follow.





PURIM CELEBRATION


Join the UJC Purim Celebrations.

Saturday, 27th February
Incredibly Awesome Megillah Reading & Purim Schpiel
UJC Sanctuary
7:30pm

Join us for a parody service, megillah reading, and a fabulous Purim schpiel.

For all ages!! Kids will love it!!
Much material for adults (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more).

Be prepared to (a) laugh, (b) drink, and (c) drink some more.
* Note: The schpiel will be much funnier or at least more endurable if special attention is paid to items (b) and (c) above.

Please RSVP to the UJC office by Thursday, 25th February.




Sunday, 28th February
Cirque dù Purim - The UJC Purim Carnival
UJC Sanctuary
10:00am to 12:00 noon

Lots of fun activities like Hamantashen Bakery, Grogger Factory, Mask Decorating, Face Painting, Games and “Surprizes” are waiting for you!!

Cost: HK$100 per child—for UJC members
HK$120 per child—for Non UJC members
* Free admission for parents.

Please RSVP to the UJC office by Thursday, 25th February.

More details here.




SHORASHIM

Please note there will be no Shorashim on Sunday, 14st & 21st February as we will be on break for Chinese New Year.

On Friday, 5th February, Kitah Bet will participate in Shabbat Services. Children whose birthdays occur in January and February (and anyone who may have missed out earlier this year) will also receive a birthday blessing and sweet treat. There will also be an Early Family Shabbat Dinner that evening. Please join us to celebrate Shabbat and support Kitah Bet.




Have you registered for the new school year yet?

Please send in your 2009/2010 Registration Form NOW!

Click here to download our 2009/2010 registration packet.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Martha Bergadine at the UJC office.





This is the UJC of Hong Kong's Tree of Life
Click here or on the image to learn how to purchase a leaf.
UJC HK - Tree of Life


THE UJC

The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong (UJC) was founded in 1988 by long term residents of Hong Kong, Robert Green and Charles Monat. Their objective for the UJC was "to advocate the cause of Reform, Liberal, Conservative, and other non-Orthodox Jews in Hong Kong" and to encourage their participation in Jewish life to the fullest. We are a warm, welcoming, vibrant congregation, with adults and children actively engaged in all aspects of the community.

CONGREGATIONAL PROFILE

The Jewish community in Hong Kong is extremely diverse, reflecting many traditions from around the world. While UJC members come mainly from North America, we are also thoroughly international, including members from the Israel, Britain, France, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and China. Although some congregants have lived in Hong Kong for decades, many are in Hong Kong for two to five years. Our membership is comprised mostly of business and professional people, journalists, teachers, and academics, and includes many families with school-age children, as well as many young professionals.

HISTORY

The UJC grew rapidly from a few dedicated people to become a large Jewish congregation in Hong Kong with about 200 family and single memberships. Since its inception, the UJC has been affiliated with the World Union for Progressive Judaism and is now a key congregation in the Union for Progressive Judaism. [… read more]


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CURRENT EVENTS

MONTHLY CALENDAR
Want to know WHAT'S HAPPENING at the UJC and When? Click here and stay up to date with all of the latest scheduling!...

Introduction to Judaism
New Class Begins in December 2009! Click here for more details.


Rosh Chodesh Group Resumes!!
Stay tuned for the details of our next meeting.

Each month, a group of (mainly) women gather together to celebrate the beginning of the new moon - Rosh Chodesh. Click here for more details.


Hatnuah (HK Zionist Youth)
We are happy to announce the establishment of a new Zionist Youth Movement in Hong Kong which is open to all the Jewish Community in Hong Kong for grades 3 to 5.
Everyone between the ages of 9-12 is invited! Bring all your Jewish friends along, so no one misses out on the fun!
Stay tuned for details of our next meeting.



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