This time last year, Passover took place at a time of global upheaval as the effects of the global pandemic became more pronounced. With Synagogues across the globe shut and…
This week we begin reading the 3rd book in the Torah, Vayikra. This is perhaps the most technical of all the books in the Torah, with many of the Parshiot…
This past week has been full of the usual hustle and bustle of the “after-COVID” period. While we have certainly not fully conquered the virus and globally it continues to…
Throughout Jewish history, there have always been women in positions of leadership. In the Torah, Moshe’s elder sister Miriam was the anchor in the story of Exodus, inspiring a generation…
This week was another tough week for many Melbournians as we once again faced a snap lockdown and stage 4 restrictions. While 2020 showed us our resilience as community, many…
I am a big fan of legal shows like Law and Order. Aside from the opportunity to tap into my inner Jewish couch-lawyer, the show provides rich drama around the…
This week’s Parsha is Yitro. Named after the non-Jewish father-in-law of Moses, the Parsha recounts the excitement and joy that Yitro feels when he finds out that the Jewish people…
Welcome back! I hope that all of you have had a restful and relaxing summer break. I look forward to welcoming you all back to Shule, as we continue to…
Dear Friends, R U OK day is on Thursday 10 September. R U OK? Day: the national day of mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aims for people to reach out and…
Dear Friends, This past week I had the opportunity to represent our wonderful Kehillah to discuss racism in Australia on a ZOOM panel hosted by Nina Taylor MP. Representing one…
