Hinenu!
Our light will shine
In the midst of a challenging year, The Reform Movement in Israel has revealed its strength: a vast, cohesive, and powerful community capable of driving change and repairing the world.
Now, we are here to speak, to cry out, to pray, and to sing, in times of crisis as in days of joy, the strength and courage of the Reform Movement in Israel.
The IMPJ VEIDA will be marked by healing and growth, hope and resilience, offering a compassionate view of the light shining through the cracks. We will gather together with a commitment to hope, unity, meaningful action, and a shared future.
The IMPJ VEIDA will take place this year in a special format:
🔸Friday, May 23 – A full day of festive content, performances, workshops, an opening plenary, Kabbalat Shabbat on the great lawn, and a musical Oneg Shabbat. This day will hold all of the major content sessions and plenaries.
🔸Saturday, May 24 – An intimate day of prayer and study, including a festive Shacharit prayer, group study sessions, and quiet conversations in the spirit of the holy Shabbat.
🔸Conclusion – Departure from Kfar Maccabiah towards the Havdalah ceremony at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
Tickets can be purchased separately for Friday, for Saturday, or as a combined ticket.
Here we are: Hinenu. Let the light shine!
"שְׁתוּלִים בְּבֵית אֲדֹנָי בְּחַצְרוֹת אֱלֹהֵינוּ יַפְרִיחוּ"
The IMPJ VEIDA will convene on May 23–24, 2025, at Kfar Maccabiah.
The village includes expansive lawns, a pool and water park for children, and spaces for discussion and dialogue for adults.
For those interested in lodging, it will be possible to reserve rooms directly with the Kfar Maccabiah Hotel, in this link
Early bird prices until 31.3.25
תהלים צ"ב
Where and When?
"אַל תִּקְרֵי בָּנָיִךְ אֶלָּא בּוֹנָיִךְ"
The Reform Movement is proud of its finest rabbis, teachers, lecturers, community members, and leaders, the college and Israeli Rabbinical Program, the Israeli Reform Action Center, social and spiritual activists, who together compose a creative, diverse, innovative, and dynamic mosaic of content sessions for the 26th IMPJ VEIDA.
תלמוד בבלי מסכת ברכות
Content sessions
"וּמִבְּשָׂרְךָ לֹא תִתְעַלָּם"
Out of understanding and recognition of the financial hardships of some members, we have set aside a significant amount to subsidize the costs of participating in the conference.
The bulk of the amount - but not all of it - will be set aside for members and community members from the northern border area and the Galilee, residents of the Gaza Envelope, young people, immigrants, and members of the Telam Youth and Preparatory School.
ישעיהו נח ז'
Subsidies
What awaits us
at the IMPJ Veida?
-
Festive Opening Plenary
-
Kabbalat Shabbat on the great lawn
-
Late - night Oneg Shabbat
-
Shacharit prayer
-
Havdalah in Hostage Sq, Tel Aviv.
Conference Content
"הַדְלִיקָה נָא נֵר לָבָן בְּאֹהֶל לִבִּי הַשָּׁחֹר, מִצָּפוֹן וְעַד תֵּימָן יִזְרַח הָאוֹר"
(לאה גולדברג)
Content sessions on hope, renewal, and action in challenging times.
"שִׁמְרוּ מִשְׁפָּט וַעֲשׂוּ צְדָקָה: כִּי-קְרוֹבָה יְשׁוּעָתִי לָבוֹא"
(ישעיהו נ"ו)
Content sessions on justice and law in a turbulent reality, with the
presence of rabbis, professionals, Knesset members, media figures, and opinion leaders.
"כִּי בֵיתִי בֵּית תְּפִלָּה יִקָּרֵא לְכָל הָעַמִּים"
(ישעיהו נ"ו)
Meetings with representatives of various sectors, peoples, and religions in Israel.
"הָרֹפֵא לִשְׁבוּרֵי לֵב וּמְחַבֵּשׁ לְעַצְּבוֹתָם"
תהילים קמצ
Content sessions focusing on mental and emotional coping during times of war.
הַלְלוּהוּ בְּתֵקַע שׁוֹפָר הַלְלוּהוּ בְּנֵבֶל וְכִנּוֹר
תהלים קנ
Sing a New Song
Cantors, musicians, bands of all ages, in all styles and from all backgrounds will perform during the conference.
We are excited to experience a creative abundance of music from East and West, Reform and traditional melodies, new and ancient.
VEIDA SPEAKERS
Maoz Yinon
Social entrepreneur, founder of the "Abraham Hostels", Son of Bilha and Yakobi Yinon who were murdered on October 7th 2023, Peace activist.
Rabbi Prof. Dalia Marx
Liturgy and Midrash professor at HUC, auther and reserarcher, one of the prominent writers of the High Holidays Machzor.
Prof. Idan Halperin
Emotional regulation in conflict resolution (Founder of the Accord Institute).
Dr. Oded Edomi Leshem
TV producer, speaker and researcher in the field of Conflict Psychology
Rabbi Meir Azari
Head of the Daniel Centers for Pluralistic Judaism, auther of "מאירי הדרך", thinker and researcher.
Dr. Elazar Ben Lulu
Anthropologist, researcher and thinker, focusing on prayers that take place in public spaces, LGBTQ inclusion and Reform liturgy.
Rabbi Shai Nave
Orthodox Rabbi and education manager at Or Torah Stone
Rabbi Galit Cohen Kedem
Rabbi of "Kodesh ve Chol" in Holon, Israel, social activist and standup comedian
Cantor Rabbi Shani Ben Or
Shani served as a soloist and cantor in congregations throughout the world and is now head of community development at HUC Jerusalem.
Ibtisam Marana
Former Knesset member, journalist and TV producer. Founder of the TV show "Excuse my question" for the Arab liberal audience. Enigmatic speaker and change maker.
Ronit Boytner
Member of Yozma congregation, board member at IMPJ, leading member at the Modi'in Rochester partnership, board member of KKL, activist and worried mom.
Rabbi Leora Ezrahi Vered
General Manager of "Galilee Spirit" nonprofit organization for peace promotion and shared living, head of the committee of the new High Holiday Machzor
Amit Peled
Head of "Tlamim" TLV for Reform young adults, a therapist and ceremony designer for women in all life cycles, yoga teacher.
Rabbi Mira Regev
Spiritual guide, accompanies people in the walk of life and death, head of the content division at IMPJ.
Rabbi Michali Ken Tor
Rabbi of the regional council of Meggido, founder of "Magid Ha Ruach" nonprofit.
Adv. Yifat Raveh
She studied law, humanities, and animation; during the week, she works in the legal field, and on Fridays, she leads anti-racism workshops in schools; a member of Kamatz and the education committee of the Reform Movement.
Rabbi Benny Minitz
Rabbi of the Daniel community in Jaffa, social activist, researcher of halachic traditions and political theology; member of the editorial committee for the High Holidays prayer book.
