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The Chanukiah
Lighting the Chanukiah The only specific mitzvah involved with Chanukah is the lighting of the chanukiah (Chanukah menorah or candelabrum) on each of the eight
The Creation of Israel – A Timeline
A chronological outline through to 1948 70 CE – The Destruction of the Temple and the Jewish Dispersion Jews have lived in the Land of
The Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Esther)
When do we observe the Fast of Esther? The Fast of Esther, called Ta’anit Esther in Hebrew, is observed before Purim, usually on the 13th of the
The Hebrew Alphabet
The Hebrew alphabet is called the alefbet in Hebrew because of the first two letters, alef and bet. The Hebrew language, unlike English, is written from
The Historical Presence of Jews in the Land of Israel
Introduction Jews have lived in the land of Israel for nearly 4000 years, going back to the period of the Biblical patriarchs (c.1900 BCE). The
The Holocaust
The Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, held political power in Germany from 1933 until the end of the 2nd World War in May 1945
The Jewish Year explained for Kids
The Jewish calendar is different to the one we use in Australia (called the ‘secular calendar’ or ‘common calendar’). The secular calendar is based on
The Journey
the bje jewish journey The BJE Jewish Journey is part of an integrated program we provide to students in non-Jewish schools. It begins in Primary
The Laws of Family Purity
Leviticus 18:19 contains the laws referred to as taharat hamishpachah (literally, ‘family purity’). According to these and other Jewish laws relating to ritual impurity, a
The Megillah
The Scroll of Esther – ‘the’ Megillah, or Megillat Esther The Megillah, also known as Megillat Esther or the Scroll of Esther, tells the story
The Menorah
The menorah originated as a seven-branched candelabrum carried by the Israelites through the Sinai desert as part of the equipment for the Tabernacle (forerunner to
The Month of Iyar
Every month of the Jewish calendar highlights unique events in the unfolding story of the Jewish people. The month of Iyar, the second month, is
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!
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
Do you want to know how to make your seders more interesting for you, your families and guests?
Join Ronnen Grauman, Head of Jewish Life at BJE, to share with you how to make your seder more engaging, fun and meaningful for the whole family.
WHEN: Sunday 2nd April
TIME: 8:00pm-8:30pm
WHERE: ZOOM (link in the bio)
ID 912 3110 0430
Password 3HV7D2 ...
Applications for the BJE Nesiah Israel Program close on March 30th 2023.
Don’t miss out on this once in a life-time opportunity for an awesome Israel program experience!
Calling all Y10 students interested who:
* Attend a non-Jewish Day School
* Live in NSW, ACT or QLD
* Have one Jewish parent
* Are able to travel from 7 December 2023 – 11 January 2024
APPLY HERE: bje.org.au/nesiahparents
GOT ANY QUESTIONS? JOIN OUR Q&A ON ZOOM ON THE 29TH MARCH (More details @ bje.org.au/nesiahparents)
With Y2i - Youth 2 Israel @youth2israel @jca_today ...
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 ...