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Shemini Atzeret
What is Shemini Atzeret and When Do We Celebrate It? Shemini Atzeret means ‘eighth [day of] assembly’ and occurs on the 22nd day of Tishrei,
Shemini Atzeret Explained for Kids
WHEN IS SHEMINI ATZERET AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Shemini Atzeret falls on the day after Sukkot, on the 22nd of Tishrei. Its name
Shin (Hebrew Letter)
The letter SHIN, being equivalent to the number three hundred in the Hebrew alphabet, and represents Divine power as it is the initial letter of
Shmittah (the Sabbatical Year)
The Torah commands that every seventh year the land must rest and all debts be forgiven. This sabbatical (from the word ‘seven’) year connects ecological
Shofar
The shofar is a polished ram’s horn used in Jewish services at certain times of the year; in ancient times, it was used to summon
Simchat Torah
What is Simchat Torah and When Do We Celebrate It? Simchat Torah is the holyday where we finish reading the Torah and start again from
Simchat Torah Explained for Kids
WHEN IS SIMCHAT TORAH AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Simchat Torah falls on the last of the two days yom tov at the end
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Social Ethics
Judaism has an all-enveloping and passionate dedication to the ideal of justice. The moral imperative of justice was taught by the Jewish prophets. Moses taught
Social Ethics and the Torah
Rabbi Simeon Ben Gamaliel stated that, “the world rests on three things, justice, truth, and peace”. This statement underpins Jewish social ethics. Jews believe
Social Journey
Social Journey BJE’s Social Journey is designed for all primary school students to build strong friendship networks, connect to their Jewish identities and establish a
Social Journey
Social Journey BJE’s Social Journey is designed for all high schools students to build strong friendship networks, connect to their Jewish identities and establish belonging
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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