When the global pandemic hit Melbourne in March 2020, Frances Prince resolved to spend her afternoons in lockdown reading to David, her 95-year-old father. The books they explored together revived David’s memories of his own Holocaust experience and his life as a Polish Jewish university student in postwar Munich. As the days passed, what began as a reading project to Read more…

Melbourne Hebrew Congregation invites you to commemorate any and all special occasions in your life – be it a birthday, anniversary or a lotto win! Join us at shule for an Aliyah and a L’Chaim! Read more…

Illness and loss are a sad part of our lives, and not one that we should deal with alone. If a loved one is not well, please let us know as we can provide pastoral care and spiritual support during this time. If a loved one has passed away, we can assist in funeral arrangements, presiding over the funeral, organising Read more…

Mazel tov on the birth of your baby! Bringing a new life into this world is an exciting time for both the parents and their families. We would be thrilled to be part of your simcha and help you celebrate the baby naming and/or the bris. Girls are traditionally named when their father receives an Aliyah to the Torah after Read more…

Mazel tov on your engagement and upcoming wedding! Melbourne Hebrew Congregation would love to help you celebrate these incredible milestone events! For your engagement, we would like to honour the groom-to-be with an Aliyah to the Torah. In the lead up to the wedding, the happy couple will meet with the Rabbi so that he can get to know them Read more…

On 12 September 1841, Asher Hyman Hart convened a meeting of Melbourne Jewish residents and submitted a resolution that a “society be formed and called the Jewish Congregational Society.” And so began the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (MHC) which came into being in conjunction with this formal establishment of Jewish Congregational life. For 180 years, the MHC has been has been Read more…

Based on the popular Royal Children’s Hospital Kids Health Info fact sheets, the Kids Health Info podcast explores common topics and concerns with experts in children’s health. Every episode features guest experts in a range of child and adolescent health specialties, and lots of practical tips and advice. We have covered topics including asthma, cough, puberty, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Read more…

A family friendly, Modern Orthodox shul with a vibrant kehilla, committed to strengthening their connection to Hashem. Community members make things happen, organise events, celebrate simchas and chagim together and care deeply about the shul and the people in it. Read more…

With lockdowns in Melbourne and Sydney, we have created in consultation with Orthodox rabbis around the world a synagogue run through Zoom. While nothing quite replaces the experience of sitting with your family and friends in shule, this experience is definitely a second best. To sign up please go to theonlineshule.com Read more…

Just like its namesake, Yaffeh endeavours to create beautiful bespoke gifts for every occasion. Simply select one of our pre-designed items, or pick the perfect personalised present for that special someone (or treat yo’ self!) Have something special in mind, but can’t find it? Drop us a line, and we’ll help you on the journey to materialize your giftware fantasies! Read more…

Jewish Women of Words is an online platform empowering and amplifying women writers. We publish emerging and established writers on topics meaningful to them. Our aim is to give Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds a voice, a community and a platform. Read more…

The mission of Boys Town Jerusalem is to enable boys from limited backgrounds to evolve into young men with limitless possibilities and is dedicated to providing an outstanding education for Israeli children, regardless of religious background, class or socio-economic background. BTJ is a residential school for approximately 1,000 boys from disadvantaged backgrounds, ages 12-22, including a two-year College of Applied Read more…