Israel Movement For Progressive Judaism
The Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (or the IMPJ, Hebrew: התנועה הרפורמית - יהדות מתקדמת בישראל) is the organizational branch of Progressive Judaism in Israel, and a member organization of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. It currently has 40 communities and congregations around the state of Israel, 13 of which are new congregations, referred to as "U'faratztah" communities, and two kibbutzim, Yahel and Lotan, Israel.
| Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism | |
|---|---|
| Motto | There is more than one way to be Jewish |
| Affiliations | World Union for Progressive Judaism, Israel Religious Action Center |
| Website | Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism |
Read more about Israel Movement For Progressive Judaism: History, The IMPJ Institutions, Programs and Initiatives
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