Sponsorship Opportunities
WHAT IS THE WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM?
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is the global enterprise that connects Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist Judaism with Israel, as central to the Jewish people and Jewish identity. The WUPJ supports communities, institutions, and individuals for the continuity of Judaism, social justice, and tikkun olam. The WUPJ provides innovative platforms and tools to advance Progressive Jewish values as it develops global lay and youth leadership of the Jewish people.
WHAT IS “CONNECTIONS 2023”
Connections 2023 is WUPJ’s biennial conference – a unique global gathering in Jerusalem giving Progressive Jews from around the world the opportunity to come together to learn, pray, sing, build connections, and examine issues central to Progressive Judaism and the future of the Jewish people.
Attendees will celebrate and explore our shared values, experience Progressive Zionism in Israel, be inspired by our global leadership, meet old and make new friends as part of the worldwide Progressive Jewish Movement. Our global community will gather to engage on the most pressing issues.
We need your help to ensure finances are not a barrier for people to attend this gathering. All sponsors, individual and corporate, will be recognized at the conference as well as on the conference website.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Opening Event (US$25,000 | 1 available)
Hundreds of Progressive Jews and distinguished invited guests will gather to open Connections 2023 in the Bella and Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch Theater to “reunite, renew and rejoice.” This session marks the reopening of Beit Shmuel, the world headquarters of the WUPJ on the campus of Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion. We will meet the new WUPJ Chair and board, recognize and welcome our international partners, and hear about WUPJ leadership around the world. The sponsor will be recognized during the event.
Closing Event (US$15,000 | 1 available)
Participants will mark the end of Connections 2023. There will be a sharing of innovative ideas and perspectives generated at the gathering, as well as a renewed commitment to Progressive Jewish values, strength of unity and purpose. The event will include a multimedia presentation of highlights of the conference, music and havdalah ceremony. The sponsor will be recognized during the event.
Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner (US$10,000 | 1 available)
Connections delegates will welcome Shabbat with music and joy on the patio of Beit Shmuel. We will then join in Blaustein Hall for Shabbat dinner. The sponsor will be recognized during dinner.
Music and Entertainment (US$10,000 | 1 available)
As Connections 2023 participants gather at events during the four days of the conference, music and other entertainment will create an atmosphere of unity and possibility, under the musical direction of Boaz Dorot, co-founder of the popular Nigunim Ensemble in Israel. The sponsor will be recognized during Shabbat morning tefillah .
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Shabbat Lunch
($5,000 | 2 available)
After Shabbat morning tefillah , Connections 2023 participants will gather for Kiddush lunch at Beit Shmuel to mark Shabbat and learn from each other before a day of rest, relaxation, and reconnection. Sponsors will be recognized during lunch.
Field Visits (US$2,500 | 6 available)
During daylong field trips split into various tracks in and around Jerusalem, Connections 2023 participants will see how Progressive Jewish values are making an impact in Israeli society - from social and ecological justice to education, innovation and collaboration to refugees and inclusion of olim , LGBTQ and other marginalized populations. Sponsors will be acknowledged on bus signs.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Connections 2023 Website and Digital Program ($1,500 | 2 available)
As Progressive Jews, we believe in honoring and preserving our planet as well as its rich and diverse habitats. Connections 2023 will minimize paper waste and use digital platforms to the maximum. Sponsors will be acknowledged on the conference website, digital event programme and other online channels with a short message of their choice.
Listing in Digital Program Book and Connections 2023 Website ($1,000 each) Individuals who support Connections 2023 with a donation of $1,000 will receive their own special thanks in the digital event program book and website with a short message of their choice.
Young Adult Delegate Registration & Travel Subsidies ($500 each)
With the support of:
www.wupj.org /wupjudaism
