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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 Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah begins a period of time known as the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe. These are serious days and
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
Tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawl)
“G-d spoke to Moses, telling him to speak to the Israelites and have them make tzitzit on the corners of their garments for all generations.
Talmud
Until the 2nd century C.E., the Oral Torah was passed down in verbal form alone. In the years following the destruction of the Second Temple
Tamar
Tamar means ‘date palm’ in Hebrew: the unique, sweet flower of the desert. Tamar was the woman who disguised herself as a prostitute in order
Tanach (Jewish Bible)
The Tanach תנ”ך is the Hebrew Bible. We are told that the Tanach contains all the variety of life itself. Its books touch on
Tav (Hebrew Letter)
As the final letter of the Hebrew alphabet, TAV is equal to the number four hundred and is symbolic of perfection. The word TAV means
Teaching Positions Available
BJE is currently looking to employ teachers. The positions available are part time and may involve teaching at a number of different schools. Formal teaching
Jewish Studies
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Events

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

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