B’ruchim HaBaim – Welcome!

‍‍April 10, 2011 - 6 Nisan 5771
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Welcome to Sim Shalom Progressive Jewish Congregation! Sim Shalom (or Szim Salom in Hungarian)  is a member of World Union (WUPJ) and European Union (EUPJ) for Progressive Judaism. Sim Shalom, 30 years old now,  was the first Progressive Jewish congregation in Hungary, with historic Reform presence in Hungary already in the middle of 19th century. […]

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Sim Shalom Participates in Discussions with the Hungarian Government

‍‍April 10, 2011 - 6 Nisan 5771

Sim Shalom’s representative participated in the second (March 2011) occasion of the ongoing regular consultations that were organized by State Secretary Andras Levente Gal of the Ministry of Justice and Public Administration. These meetings were created by a Cabinet decision to broaden the ongoing consultations with the Jewish communities of Hungary. The topics include a […]

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Torah Teaching from Rabbi Kelemen – Published in WUPJ Newsletter

‍‍January 23, 2011 - 18 Shevat 5771

“Joseph Reveals Himself: How to Deal With Shame” on Parshat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27)
by Rabbi Katalin Kelemen, founding member and spiritual leader of Sim Shalom, Hungary (Sim Shalom is the first post-war Progressive Hungarian Jewish Congregation)
WUPJ: Torah from around the world #44 – December 9th, 2010 issue

“Ha’eir eineinu b’toratecha… Let our eyes see the light of Your teaching and our hearts embrace Your commands .Give us integrity to love You and fear You. So shall we never lose our self-respect, nor be put to shame, for You are the power which works to save us.”

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