WUPJ programs of interest
WUPJ invites you to consider
- Call for applications for 2026 Local Leadership Development Initiatives grants
- New Fellowship – Musical Leadership Fellowship
- Informational meeting about Volunteer Birthright (Taglit) for your communities and/or in global partnership
The WUPJ is now accepting applications for Local Leadership Development Initiative (LLDI) grants for 2026, designed to strengthen communities through values-driven, locally rooted leadership.
LLDI supports innovative and collaborative initiatives in governance, education, youth, families, spirituality, culture, activism, community life, and Israel — including projects that adapt or translate leadership and Judaica materials to local languages and cultural contexts.
If your community is preparing to grow and expand its impact in 2026, we invite you to apply by 15 January 2026.
Together, by nurturing leadership, we ensure that the light we protect today continues to shine tomorrow.
For full details click here or contact Emily Eastmond at seminars@
We are excited to announce the launch of our international Musical Leadership Fellowship, created in partnership with Sing Unto God. This program is specifically designed for those who stand in front of a group and lead singing: songleaders, prayer leaders, musical educators, and community music facilitators.
This significantly subsidized fellowship includes:
- Fully covered flights, accommodation, and meals
• Training at the Hava Nashira Jewish Songleaders Conference (OSRUI, Wisconsin)
• Monthly webinars in songleading and leadership (March–December)
• Personal mentoring by leading Jewish songleaders
• A community site visit and international cohort learning
If you or someone you know carries the responsibility and privilege of leading music, prayer, or communal singing, this fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to grow, connect, and strengthen Jewish musical life worldwide.
Click here to apply: WUPJ & Hava Nashira Global Musical Fellowship 2026 Application – Fill out form
Or here if you want to nominate someone: Nomination of candidate – WUPJ & Hava Nashira Global Musical Fellowship 2026 – Fill out form
WUPJ Informational Meeting about Volunteer Taglit in Israel
The World Union for Progressive Judaism, Taglit and Israel Outdoors invite you to an information meeting about opportunities with the WUPJ or for your community to organize a Volunteer Taglit trip to Israel designed specifically for Progressive and Reform Jews.
Tuesday January 6th 11am & 7pm IST
Please register by clicking into one of the session times:
