Pesach starts in 3 weeks and there is so much to choose from! This year we are delighted to present four separate Sedarim; a Family Seder, a Communal Seder, a Women's Seder as well as Netzer's Chocolate Seder! There are also discussions and services throughout Pesach. We have put together a special section of our website with all of the details. Click the button below.
Also, for the rest of March, the Social Justice Committee is holding a Pesach Drive with Mazon to collect food and toiletries for the Asylum Seekers Centre - see details below. Also, if you would like to sell your chametz before Pesach, please click here.
Finally, don't forget to register for the In Conversation this Sunday featuring human rights lawyer, George Newhouse. This promises to be a fascinating talk. Don't miss it - see below.
Building our sanctuary Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio
This week we read the double parashah Vayakhel and Pekudei. It is also Shabbat Hachodesh, the Shabbat when we usher in the month of Nissan and the festival of Pesach. The Torah portions this week read like a manual for designers and architects, as the two nominated artists are instructed about the building of the mishkan, the tabernacle; its furniture and ritual objects.
Click on the cover below to read
the new TELL magazine - Pesach edition!
Join us for JBaby Every Friday from 9:30am to 11:00am for parents of 0-2 year old and their babies
Last week we loved seeing so many parents and babies at JBaby. We welcome all! Enjoy socialising, entertainment and refreshments with activities for children.
Lunch 'n' Learn This Saturday March 13 after services
Reverend Sam Zwarenstein explores “Where Did The Beit Midrash Come From?”
All welcome to join us as we take a look at the evolution of the Beit Midrash, building on its early role through some of the more challenging and interesting ideas and discussions.
Infertility Awareness Shabbat
1 in 6 couples in our community struggle with infertility, often in silence. This initiative aims to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding the infertility journey and let these couples know that they are never alone.
Candle lighting: 6:59pm Havdallah: 7:54pm
Mazal Tov Juliana Sedgers & Gareth Krost on their wedding
Dani & Patrick Perriam-Frisch on the naming of their daughter, Nina
Ryan & Natalie Polivnick on the Brit of their son, Zac
Tessa Marks on her Bat Mitzvah
Max Rose on his Bar Mitzvah
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. Masks are recommended in services. Please scan the QR code on entry.
Masorti Shabbat
in person Friday at 6:15pm
Masorti services use a traditional Siddur and are an inclusive, egalitarian, traditional service.
Registration before 11:00am on Friday is essential: Click here
Shabbat Live Friday at 6:15pm
Join us in our sanctuary or online as we welcome the Shabbat with the spiritual, meaningful, music, prayers and stories of Shabbat Live. Click here to join us online or on Facebook Live from 6:15pm. Registrations for in-person attendance are required before 11:00am on Friday.Click here
Children's Shabbat Services Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:30am This weekly service is especially for children from 5 to 10 years and provides a space for them to learn basic elements of the synagogue service, learn songs and enjoy activities. Please register - Click here
Saturday morning services in person Masorti Shabbat service at 10:00am. Progressive Shabbat service at 10:00am. This week, please join us for a special learners' minyan. To register,please click here. Registrations are required before 11:00am on Friday.
There are mourners in our community to whom we extend our sincerest sympathies on the death of their loved ones.
Shiva Mike True, Moshe Sharon
Shloshim
Michael Haifer, Ilona Sharpe, Aviva Bloomfield, Lotte Weiss, Ocky Fine.
Morning Minyan
A meaningful way to begin the day. The morning minyan provides an opportunity to welcome the day with prayer, and a chance for mourners to recite kaddish.
Minyanim are on Zoom from 7:30am Monday to Friday. In addition they are on campus Monday and Thursday at 7:30am; Bar and Bat Mitzvah students may attend on those days.
Conversations about Israel Mondays - 10:00am to 11:30am -
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins together with guest speakers examines contemporary issues impacting the Jewish homeland.
This week, guest speaker Oren Thaler presents A different kind of peace - Alternatives to the two-state solution
Oren is a teacher at Emanuel School. Before coming to Sydney 5 years ago, he worked as a teacher in Jerusalem as well as being active in several initiatives for dialogue and reconciliation between Arabs and Jews. He has a BA in Middle East studies and Jewish Philosophy from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is currently completing his MA in Peace and Conflict studies at Sydney University.
Join us in-person or online. If attending in-person, please be sure to use the QR code on arrival. To join us online, click below.
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins Tuesdays from 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 Kaiserblueth presents a contemporary look at our ancient texts. We delve into our weekly portion looking at difficult passages, inspiring texts, and stories.
No prior experience necessary. Texts and sources will be provided.
Thursday Night in the Circle 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:15pm (next session - March 11) Join Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai on Zoom for a discussion of Theology, Ethics and to learn some very deep Torah.
from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
If you are planning on getting married, then this new course will provide answers to many of the questions you may have as you prepare for a life together. Engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage will receive advice from experts such as a financial advisor, a genetic counselor and a marriage counselor.
Pesach Funshop Sunday, 21 March, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a special session on how to prepare your home for Pesach and run a fun interactive seder. With Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth.
Register now - click here.
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.
