According to Jewish law, before children reach a certain age, the parents are responsible for their child’s actions. Once Jewish children reach that age, they are said to “become” a bar or bat mitzvah, at which point they begin to be held accountable for their own actions. Girls come of age at 12, and boys come of age at 13, Read more…

Gems innovative Bat Mitzvah Club caters to the needs of the contemporary Bat Mitzvah girl. Topics that are relevant to her life as a Jewish young woman are explored and discussed through a variety of mediums including art, drama, songs and innovative technology, in a fun, warm and social environment. Address: 484 Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia Social Read more…

Boys prepare for their Bar Mitzvah with an understanding of their new role, learning more about Yiddishkeit and themselves as they develop into manhood. These classes have developed a reputation for bonding the children as friends and supporters of one another during this challenging year. Besides the weekly class the boys have hands on experience each week in Shul. With Read more…

Elwood Shule is a vibrant and growing community which has earned a reputation for its warm, friendly and inclusive approach to Judaism. More than just a Synagogue, our Shule provides a wide range of services, events and programs catering for all interests and age groups in our community. A congregation in which any and every Jewish person feels comfortable, feels Read more…

Mitzvah Day is on the third Sunday of November. This year it is on Sunday 21 November 2021. Mitzvah Day is an annual fun day where people of all ages and abilities join together to spend one day volunteering in a variety of Projects (activities). The activities are intended to give others a little joy and sense of community belonging Read more…

The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Victoria [NCJWA Vic] was established by Dr Fanny Reading MBE in 1927. At a time when women were virtually unrepresented in any Australian Parliament, Dr Reading gave Jewish women a voice and provided an outstanding model of leadership. She spoke about responsibility, and her ‘parliament of volunteers’ which set the agenda for Read more…

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A warm and inclusive community blending tradition and modernity, specialising in life cycle events including Bat and Bar Mitzvahs and weddings. We offer a broad range of social and educational experiences aiming to connect participants to Judaism and to the community. Our Rabbinic team are always available to assist with all Jewish needs. We also host a popular learning program Read more…

Step Up is an innovative, educational Bnei Mitzvah experience that inspires Jewish youth to become leaders in the Jewish and wider community. Combining education- and action-based learning experiences, participants explore pressing social justice issues such as wealth inequality, the refugee crisis and climate change. With an emphasis on action and change, participants are provided with an opportunity to deepen their Read more…

The Women’s International Zionist Organisation is a non-party, apolitical movement dedicated to the advancement of the status of women, children and the welfare for all sectors of Israeli society and encouragement of Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora. WIZO is recognised by the United Nations as a Non-Government Organisation, with consultative status on ECOSOC and UNICEF. WIZO enriches the Read more…