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Overview of Jewish Symbols
CANDLESTICKS The candle is very significant in Jewish life. Fire is one of the basic elements of the world. It is frightening, as well as
Parshah (Weekly Torah Portion)
Parshat haShavua – the Weekly Torah Portion The Torah, the Five Books of Moses, is read in synagogue each week and over the course of
Peh (Hebrew Letter)
The letter PEH is equivalent to the number eighty in the Hebrew alphabet. It appears in two forms, bent and elongated. The elongated form of
Peku’ach Nefesh (saving a life)
The principle of pekuach nefesh (pronounced pe-koo-ach ne-fesh) is usually translated into English as ‘saving a life’ and is known to every observant Jew. It
People of Israel
Israel is home to a widely diverse population from many ethnic, religious, cultural and social backgrounds. Some 6.6 million people live there today, including approximately
Personal Relationships
The great Jewish philosopher Maimonides stated that “all moral principles concern the relationship of man to his neighbour”, being “given to man for the benefit
Pesach (Passover)
Passover or Pesach, as the festival is called in Hebrew, historically commemorates the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage, and recalls
Pesach Customs explained for Kids
There are three main customs connected with Pesach. One of these is eating matzah. The second is that we are not allowed to eat or
Pesach Explained for Kids
WHAT IS PESACH AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Passover or Pesach פסח, as it is called in Hebrew, is the festival that reminds us
Pesach Observances
How Pesach is Observed There are three central observances connected with Pesach. These are the eating of matzah, the prohibition against eating or even owning
Pesach Prayers Explained for Kids
HALLEL On the first 2 days of Pesach we say the full Hallel during morning services at the synagogue. ‘Hallel’ means ‘praise’ and is the
Philanthropic Organisations
Judasim has a strong tradition of charity and Jewish communities are well known for their philanthropic organisations. The biblical laws of leket, shikhchah and peah
Jewish Studies
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Nesiah Meet & Greet BBQ
Join us for a social BBQ and picnic! Get to know one another, enjoy exciting games, and start forming friendships in the lead up to next year’s Israel Program!
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Nesiah Israel Program departs!
On the 13th December, our biggest ever cohort of Year 10 students embarked on their Nesiah Israel journey! 163 students from all across NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and WA met