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Structure of the Siddur

The location of each prayer in the liturgy is not accidental. The structure of the service as a whole is a set pattern common to

Studies of Religion (SOR)

Studies of Religion is an elective NSW Higher School Certificate subject offered in many schools. Within that subject, Judaism is one of the religions which

Studies of Religion and Faith Studies

Studies of Religion and Faith Studies We offer programs related to Judaism for students attending non-Jewish schools who are learning about Judaism as part of

Sukkot

What is Sukkot and when do we celebrate it? ‘Sukkah’ is the Hebrew word for ‘booth’ or ‘tabernacle’. ‘Sukkot’, the plural, is the name of

Sukkot Explained for Kids

WHAT IS SUKKOT? ‘Sukkah’ is the Hebrew word for ‘booth’ or ‘tabernacle’. ‘Sukkot’, the plural, is the name of the festival of booths. Sukkot were the

Symbols & Customs

Apples and honey On Rosh HaShanah it is customary to eat apples dipped in honey. The apples remind us of the roundness of the year

Symbols in the Home

A Jewish home has many religious objects in it. These objects are very important in a Jew’s life and they all have a meaning. Here

Symbols of Israel

Israel’s Flag The flag of the new State of Israel was first flown at the United Nations in 1949. The sight of the Israeli flag,

Synagogue Interiors

Synagogue interiors, just like synagogue exteriors, vary widely in appearance and style. However, there are certain features which all synagogues share: Seating. Synagogue services are

Synagogue Services on Shavuot

SHLOSHET YAMEI HAGBALAH Three days before the festival of Shavuot, in preparation for the chag, the strict rules of the Omer period are relaxed.  People

Synagogues

The Hebrew word for synagogue is not beit ha-tefilah, ‘house of prayer’, as might be expected. Rather, it is beit ha-knesset, ‘house of assembly’, proof

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Our Youth Engagement Team is responsible for developing many of the exciting and inspiring experiential programs throughout our students’ Jewish Journey.

They bring the formal learning to life by running activities in Primary and High Schools, based on the Jewish calendar. They organise a variety of lunch-time and afterschool programs for High School students and coordinate all our holiday and leadership camps.

They accompany our Year 10 students to Israel on ‘Nesiah’ where they make sure that every student is well-cared for. Most importantly, they do all of this and more with energy, passion and a big smile on their faces.
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Try this easy and quick cheesecake recipe. Chag Sameach
(Recipe from https://www.everydayfamilycooking.com/)
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Come join us for a fun afternoon filled with fun, games 🎲 and free milkshakes! 🥤
13th of June 4-5:30pm in the East
14th of June 4:30-5:30pm in the North.
(Exact location will be given after registration)
REGISTER HERE:
www.bje.org.au/milkshakemadness
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Shavuot, meaning weeks, because it falls 7 weeks after Pesach, is a 2 day festival celebrating the giving of the Torah on Mt Sinai. On Shavuot, we read the 10 Commandments in the synagogue and enjoy dairy foods like ice-cream 🍦and cheesecake🍰. Many synagogues are decorated in greenery resembling the plants🪴 and flowers 💐that covered the mountain as the Torah was given, and some even stay up all night discussing Jewish themes and concepts in anticipation of the receiving of the Torah the next day. Chag Shavuot Sameach. ...

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Our hand balls and pop it keyrings have been a hit!
Have you registered yet?
If your child attends Jewish Scripture classes at a non-Jewish Primary School, please connect with us by filling in your details at: bje.org.au/connect
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