The Shtiebel is a community that prides itself on being innovative and inclusive to all. We provide experiences and opportunities that nurture meaningful Jewish practices and foster a positive Jewish identity in our rapidly changing world. Our High Holy Days services will be a shared, multi-generational experience, led by Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, Tammy Cohen, RJE, and, our musician-in-residence, Marshall Voit. Read more…

The Shtiebel has been created as a unique space, that has all the warmth and charm of a vintage home but all the flexibility and accessibility of a premium communal space. We welcome individuals and organisations who are looking to host meetings, classes and events to consider sharing our space. We also welcome conversations about ongoing Collaborations with individuals and Read more…

Mazel Tov & Congratulations! I am honoured that you are considering working with me to plan and celebrate your wedding day. As a Rabbi and Civil Celebrant, I work with couples – regardless of whether they were born Jewish, have chosen Judaism or simply looking to create a Jewish home – to celebrate and honour their relationships. Together we will Read more…

Each week, Shabbat at Shtiebel starts with a chance to un-wined. From 5.30pm, we gather together, to catch up with old and new friends, share a little nosh, and have a drink, as we let go of the week that was. Bring in Shabbat with our musical service, filled with communal singing, instruments and personal reflection. We’ve created our own Read more…

A queer Jewish reading group from Talmud to modern fiction, facilitated by Emily McAvan. Sessions take place on the first Saturday of the month, from 2pm. All texts will be provided and read together during the session. Together we will unpack and discuss a range of Jewish texts through a queer lens. Please complete the form to register for our Read more…

We work with couples to celebrate and honour their relationship through unique wedding ceremonies, bespoke renewal rituals and creative commitment ceremonies, reflecting our commitment to egalitarianism and pluralism. Rabbi Gersh Lazarow has now become the first practising Rabbi in Australia to be registered as a Commonwealth Marriage celebrant. Traditionally, as “Ministers of Religion”, Rabbis in Australia have only been authorised Read more…

an interactive Shabbat experience geared towards pre-schoolers & primary schoolers, their family and friends. Each session explores the sounds, taste, and sights of Shabbat, as we live, learn and pray together in a multigenerational way. All are welcome to join us from 9.30 to around 11am on the fourth Saturday of the month. Read more…

Welcome your child into the world and the Jewish people with a personally tailored religious or cultural ritual. We would love to hear more about what you’re looking for in the celebration of bringing your child in to community. We know it can be a busy time for expecting families, so please complete our interest form and we’ll be in Read more…

be, belong, become – b’ mitzvah. Our bespoke b’ mitzvah program guides individuals and families to create meaningful experiences that deepen their connection to our history and heritage while remaining true to their own practices and beliefs. We offer both religious and cultural celebrations that serve as the perfect culmination of a formative and transformative learning journey. We are also Read more…