Coming up on Thursday January 28 is Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the Trees and you are invited to join us for a special celebration - a Gardening Bee followed by wine and cheese.
Numbers are limited - click below for all the details and to register.
Softening our Hearts Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai Parshat Vaera sees the drama of the Exodus from Egypt unfolding. Early on in our parsha, there is a verse that I and many others find very troubling. God addresses Moses saying: “You shall repeat all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh to let the Israelites depart from his land. But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, that I may multiply My signs and marvels in the land of Egypt.” ( Exodus 7:2-3).
Jewnatal Starting this Sunday January 17, 2021 Calling all expecting couples, regardless of whether this is your first, second or more!
Join Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth for a series of informal sessions, designed as preparation for birth in a Jewish context. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet those who are about to welcome a new bundle of joy in their lives. Click here to register now!
Mazal tov to Rabbi Cantor Mordecai
This week, Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai was ordained as a rabbi by Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal. The moving ceremony was accompanied by some of Rabbi Mordecai's cantorial and musical recordings. Click here to read more about Rabbi Mordecai's journey and include your blessings in the guest book. Click here to see a video of the ceremony.
Pre-Shabbat Shmooze Fridays 10:00am to 11:00am
The Shmooze will resume on Zoom on February 5.
Join Reverend Sam Zwarenstein for a chance to chat and catch up over coffee, tea, wine, whiskey or green smoothie!
Jewish Meditation A free online 3 part series with
Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff
Fridays 9:00am January 15, 22, 29
(also will be recorded).
To receive the recordings
Have you tried the new Emanuel Synagogue App! It is now available to download from the Apple and Android app stores. It contains information on services, events and more.
We encourage you to allow notifications so we can contact you.
Mazal Tov
to Sally Davis on her 90th birthday
to George & Mila Svetlov on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Attending services in person The safety of our community is our priority. We are open for Shabbat services in line with government regulations. It is essential for attendees to pre-register - use the link in each service. Due to the current situation in NSW, masks are again mandatory. At other times, please scan the QR code on entry.
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
Please note, Shabbat Live has concluded for the year and will reconvene on Friday 5th February at 6:15pm. There will be in-person combined Friday night services throughout this period and pre-recorded Shabbat Live services available to view online - click below to watch.
Saturday morning services in person Masorti Shabbat service at 10:00am.
To register for attending service, please click here. Registrations are required before 11:00am on Friday.
Shabbat Embrace online Be embraced by the Shabbat and be embraced by community as we connect for Shabbat prayer, song and reflection.
Click on the link below to join us at 10:00am on Saturday. You can view the siddur online here.
Learn (or improve your) Hebrew! Term starts February 1
We will open the world of Hebrew reading a prayerbook for you! We are offering weekly Hebrew classes on Monday evenings in term from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for intermediate and 6:00pm to 7:00pm for beginners. Your commitment is just one hour a week and 10-15 minutes practice a day.
Morning Minyan Morning Minyanim will resume on Monday 1 February, 2021
Conversations about Israel Mondays - 10:00am to 11:30am - Classes will resume on Monday 1 February 2021.
Speakeasy with Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins Tuesdays 5:00pm - will resume Tuesday 2 February 2021.
Parashat HaShavua - Weekly Parasha Study Wednesdays at 8:15pm -
This class will resume on January 20, 2021.
Thursday Night in the Circle Thursdays 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. The next classes will take place on the 14th January 2021 before resuming each week from February.
Dunera have showcased some wonderful musical, cooking and health events as well as interesting talks. Click here to catch up on what you've missed and go to the Catch Up page.
