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  • Welcome to the Centre of Jewish Life in MelbourneMelbourne is a vibrant home for Jewish Life. Whether you are here to visit or a long term resident, we will assist you in your Jewish experience in Melbourne especially if you are in the downtown area. We host Shabbat eve and morning services, Shabbat dinners and Kiddushim, regular Jewish classes and a suite of other events all in the heart of Melbourne. Please click on this link to be in contact with us and we will assist you.
  • Delicious and Welcoming Shabbat Dinner for VisitorsWe welcome visitors and tourists to join us as we celebrate Shabbat with a delicious home made dinner, in a warm family atmosphere. From the Kiddush and home made Challah, to the meaningful discussion & inspiring song, this is a Shabbat experience you won’t want to miss.
  • Jewish LearningWe are serious about our Jewish Learning. We run in person Hebrew, Tanach, Mishnah and Kabalah courses as well as a weekly online class. We also provide after school tuition for children and youth. All are welcome.
About
This site is a partnership between Chabad in Melbourne and the East Melbourne Synagogue, Melbourne's City Synagogue, to bring you the best of what the Melbourne Jewish community can offer you in downtown Melbourne. Whether newly arrived or a dinky di Aussie, we are here to help with all your Jewish needs.
Learning & Inspiration
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Daily Thought
The ancient Book of Formation teaches that there is more to the universe than time and space. There is a soul. Whatever is found in the universe’s soul is found somewhere in its space. And whatever is found in space, is found in time. In the soul of the universe there is a consciousness from which all consciousness extends. In space, there is the Land of Israel, a space from which all space is nurtured. In time, there is Rosh Hashanah, a time from which all time is renewed. It is not just a starting point, but a head, a new beginning of time, when a new...
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