Founded in 1947, Bnei Akiva Melbourne is a religious Zionist youth movement which aims to educate its members on ideological, social and communal issues. As the largest branch of Bnei Akiva outside of Israel, we work with over 70 madrichim (leaders). We aim to develop innovative, challenging and informative activities for approximately 300 chanichim (school-aged children) on a weekly basis Read more…

We are a Chabad Jewish Community Centre providing education, traditional and cultural programs, and celebrations in a warm, inviting and inclusive environment. Read more…

A warm, empowering, exciting environment for Caulfield area Jews to grow, learn and connect! Including: Prayer services, pastoral care, courses and lectures, Jewish festival events, Jewish women’s circle, Jewish life cycle events and social events, Gems Youth and Creche.     Read more…

We provide adult education, social services, major festival programs, and home visits. Read more…

DaMinyan was founded in 2007 and began as a small Minyan with just 15 members. Since its inception, it has experienced tremendous growth, and now has over 200 congregants, making it one of the fastest growing Shules in Australia. DaMinyan is a unique Shule that was established to fill a void felt by our youth. Specifically, DaMinyan was created to 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…

This warm and inviting community has existed under various names for over six decades, growing in strength and numbers every year. We welcome all people interested in Jewish religion, spirituality, culture, history, and community. Whether you are a family with young or grown children, a senior, single or an interfaith household, we hope you will find your place with us. 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…

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…

Our world is filled with many Awesome interactions but not many OHRsom interactions. As the name says it we are all about illumination and light. With a multifaceted approach, we aim to inspire students through international trips to Israel, America and South Africa and enrich their minds with weekly interactive social and learning programs and to build a sense of 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…

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…

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…

Our aim is to provide university aged students with a framework for meaningful engagement with Judaism, Israel and the community, within an open, modern orthodox, zionist environment. We have weekly programs on Wednesday nights at 8pm (location for this year TBC). We also have a Friday night youth minyan which has an uplifting shabbat service. We run events for all Read more…