Chanukah has begun and we invite you to visit the new " Chanukah Central " section on our website featuring a COVID-Safe Chanukah message from Rabbi Ninio as well as history, Chanukah recipes, trivia, handy reminders about how to light the candles, blessings, a Spotify playlist and more! There is also information about a range of activities with our synagogue community including our famous Chanukah on the Beach on December 17 (details below). Click here to visit Chanukah Central.
We are please to present the Chanukah edition of TELL Magazine. Please click on the button below to read it now!
During my trips to the United States, I am often struck by the differences in the two cultures; American and Australian. Oftentimes, there are small subtle differences, such as language, or habits, or portion sizes. One of the more subtle but more visual differences I noticed that while many people in the US will put bumper stickers on their cars, I rarely, if ever, see that here.
Pre-Shabbat Shmooze Friday 10:00am to 11:00am, Shmooze on Zoom.
Join Reverend Sam Zwarenstein for a chance to chat and catch up over coffee, tea, wine, whiskey or green smoothie!
Mazal Tov Alyssa Lion on her Bat Mitzvah Zachary Shermanon his Bar Mitzvah
Oliver Novy on hisBar Mitzvah
Attending services in person The safety of our community is our priority. We have been officially recognised as a COVID Safe business.
We are open for Shabbat services in line with government regulations. It is essential for attendees to pre-register. Masks are not mandatory but are encouraged. Please use the link in each service to register to attend in-person. If you are visiting the synagogue for a reason other than services, please download the Service NSW app and be sure to scan the QR code.
Masorti Kabbalat Shabbat
in person Friday at 6:15pm
An inclusive, egalitarian, traditional service now back at Emanuel Synagogue. Registration before 11:00am on Friday is essential: Click here
Shabbat Live
in person and online
Join us in our sanctuary as we welcome the Shabbat with the spiritual, meaningful, music, prayers and stories of Shabbat Live. Registration before 11:00am on Friday is essential: Click here
Or click on the button below to join us online from 6:15pm. Shabbat Live will also be available on Facebook Live!
You can view the siddur online here.
Please note, this will be the last Shabbat Live for the year so don't miss out! We will reconvene on the 5th February. There will be a combined Friday night service throughout that period.
Saturday morning services in person Masorti Shabbat service at 10:00am. Progressive Shabbat service at 10:00am.
To register for either Masorti or Progressive service, please click here.
Registrations are required before 11:00am on Friday.
Shabbat Progressive Service online Join us for a spiritual and musical experience exploring the beauty of Shabbat. The prayers are recited in both Hebrew and English, complemented with creative interpretations of traditional prayers. Click on the link below to join us. The service starts at 10:00am. You can view the siddur online here.
Conversations about Israel Mondays - 10:00am to 11:30am
In this Monday's Conversations about Israel, special guest Bruce Wolpe will look at the Aftermath of the US Elections and a first take on Israel and the Middle East.
Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre and a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff.
Speakeasy with Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins Tuesdays 5:00pm
An hour of shmoozing about a topical matter of social import, made that much easier with a drink of your choice from the comfort of your home.
Parashat HaShavua -
Weekly Parasha Study Wednesdays at 8:15pm
- Musings on our Texts - Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth presents a contemporary look at our ancient texts. This class has finished for 2020 and will resume on January 20, 2021.
Thursday Night in the Circle Each Thursday from 7:15pm
Join Cantor George Mordecai on Zoom each Thursday evening for a discussion of Theology, Ethics and to learn some very deep Torah. This Thursday 17 December will be the last Circle for the year which will restart on January 7th 2021.
Chanukah Inspirations 10-18 December
Receive a daily email with teachings about Light and Jewish Mysticism, from Rabbi Dr. Orna Triguboff.
To join, please email orna@emanuel.org.au
Join us for our famous Chanukah at the Beachon Thursday 17 December. The fun starts at 4:00pm at Parsley Bay Beach, Vaucluse. Fun for all the family! Bring a picnic dinner.
We’ll supply the sufganiyot!
A Virtual Celebration to Benefit the
World Union for Progressive Judaism in 2020
Please join Progressive Jewish communities
around the world for an online celebration.
Invite friends for doughnuts and latkes and have a watch party, or just let our World Union enhance your Chanukah from your home.
Follow this link to learn how to set up a watch party. https://wupj.org/chanukah/watch-parties/
When? - Monday 14 December 2020 at 8pm EST = 12 noon 15 December in Sydney
Music is Forever Thursday 17 December 7:00pm Be transported to the world of tsars, gilded palaces, caviar, and untamed wilderness in this online musical event celebrating the richness and beauty of Russian music and culture: Muzyka Vechna… Music is Forever!
Hosted by Angela Gadaev and live-streamed from Nasha Kazka Ukrainian restaurant in Bondi, with mesmerizing performances from some of Australia’s most acclaimed musical artists.
The show will be live-streamed so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. Get ready to sit back, fire up the samovar (or pour yourself a vodka!), and settle in for a night of outstanding entertainment, presented by Emanuel Synagogue in partnership with JewishCare NSW and UIA.
With Performances from:
Elena Kats Chernin, Chutney, Ilan Kidron, Eddie Bronson Trio, Eleanor Lyons and Vladamir Fanshil, Sophia and the Emigres, Zorik Komm, Gennadi Dubinsky, Alex Parkmen, Mar’yana Sywak, Dustyesky, Zulya Kamalove and many more to come!
