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Ruth
Ruth was not of the tribe of Israel, but from the neighbouring Moabite nation. The Moabites were enemies of the Israelites; nonetheless, this did not
Sacred Texts and Writings
There are many sacred writings in Judaism, all of which teach Judaism’s adherents how to live ethical and moral lives. The writings are a major
Samech (Hebrew Letter)
The letter SAMECH equals the number sixty in Hebrew numerology. Its circular form is symbolic of the endless cycle of life. The letter SAMECH is
Sarah
Sarah is the name that was given to the wife of Abraham, after he chose her as the mother of all the Jewish people. She
School Term Dates
School Term Dates As BJE teaches in NSW government schools, the term dates given below are for government schools. If you are looking for the
Services on Yom Kippur
On Yom Kippur, we enter the synagogue in awe and trembling because the books of the living and the dead are open before God. Included
Shabbat
A Gift from God What would you do if you were given the gift of being able to do nothing? Where would you be
Shabbat Explained for Kids
Shabbat is the most important day of the week for Jews, because it is a day on which we remember that God created the world
Shabbat Sources
In order to grasp the concept of Shabbat it is vital to understand the significance of the other six days of the week. On the
Shabbat Symbols & Foods
Shabbat is the period from twilight on Friday to nightfall on Saturday evening. It is the most precious time of the whole week in the
Shabbat Symbols & Objects explained for Kids
Shabbat begins as night falls on Friday and ends after nightfall on Saturday. It is a very precious time of the week: a time where
Shavuot
The second of the three Pilgrim Festivals, Shavuot, is celebrated for 2 days outside Israel (and in Israel for 1 day). The name ‘Shavuot’ means ‘weeks’
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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!
News

Welcome Ronnen Grauman!
BJE is delighted to welcome Ronnen Grauman to its Executive Team in 2023, in the capacity of Head of Jewish Life.Ronnen will work together with the Education Team, to redefine
On Friday night before we eat our delicious Challah, the children place their hands on top of the covered Challah and repeat the blessing above.
Shabbat shalom ...
One of the many highlights of the Year 10 Nesiah Israel Program, was the opportunity for those participants, who had not had their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, to do so in Israel.
Thanks to the support of Y2i, Allan and Sharon Vidor and Masai Yehudi, there were 14 young people, who together with the whole Nesiah group of friends, madrichim, staff and even family members, celebrated their “coming of age” Jewish Journey on the Tayelet overlooking the old city of Jerusalem.
Each Bar/Bat Mitzvah participant received a personalised siddur, tefillin for the boys and shabbat candlesticks for the girls.
BJE is currently offering a Natif Program in Sydney. Natif is a BJE Jewish Journey Coming-of-Age Program, that is ‘an alternate to’ or ‘in addition to’ traditional shul-based Bat or Bar Mitzvah. For more info: bje.org.au/natif ...
Such a happy, fun week for our students, teachers, staff and their 🐶 celebrating the festival of Purim 🥳🎉
Shabbat Shalom
#YourJewishJourney ...