Beyachad Kadima 2026: Moving Forward Together

Join us for Beyachad Kadima 2026: Moving Forward Together.

Connect, learn and celebrate at the UPJ Biennial - Four days of inspiring conversation with forward-looking Jews from across Australia and New Zealand

The conference is for community leaders, rabbis, educators, families, students and friends with a rich program of discussion and panel sessions, expert speakers, religious services and shared meals.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Keynote addresses by international and local experts and panel sessions on

  topics of importance to helping our communities move forward together.

• A chance to meet friends from around Australia and New Zealand, join

  Progressive Jews to exchange ideas and discuss important issues facing our

  communities

• Friday Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner

• Shabbat morning service (including Biennial Choir) and lunch

• Saturday night Gala dinner with great food, musical entertainment, and

  Havdalah

• Further sessions on Sunday morning before closing with a wrap up of the important learnings all participants can take back to their communities.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

• Attendance at all plenary and breakout sessions

• Morning and afternoon teas (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

• Opening reception drinks and canapés (Thursday evening)

• Two lunches (Friday and Shabbat )

• Shabbat dinner on Friday night

  
  

ACCOMMODATION — THE OLSEN HOTEL

We have arranged a 10% discount at The Olsen Hotel for conference delegates. Use promo code UPJ2026 when booking online at all.com

(valid for stays 19–22 November 2026).

How to book:

1. visit: all.com              

2. Enter stay details including Hotel Name or Destination, Check in & Check out dates and Room/Guest details.

3. Before selecting the "search" button Click on “special rates” drop down just below

4. Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code UPJ2026 (case sensitive) and now hit “search”

5. Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner

6. Select the hotel and room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen

7.  Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit Confirm

8.  You will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed.

Once booking is confirmed, it can be accessed via My Bookings on the same website or app by logging in using the Reservation number on your confirmation and the Surname on the booking.

We look forward to seeing you there!