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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
The Month of Sivan
Sivan is the third month of the Jewish calendar, corresponding approximately to the Gregorian month of June. The name itself is of Babylonian origin. In
The Month of Tammuz
The month of Tammuz is the fourth month of the Jewish calendar. In its earliest occurrence, Tammuz begins on June 10th and ends on July
The Omer Period
What is the Omer Period and why do we observe it? An omer was a measure of barley which was brought to the Temple as
The Omer Period Explained for Kids
WHAT IS THE OMER PERIOD AND WHY DO WE COUNT IT? In Bible times, the Jews used to take a measure of barley, called an
The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba is mentioned only briefly in the Bible, in the Book of Kings. Nonetheless, she has become a household name. The Queen
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Year 7-9 Shabbaton
We invite you to join us on our exciting Shabbaton camp for Years 7-9 happening from the 3-5th of November! This is a great opportunity for students to make new friends.
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Year 7-9 Shabbaton
We invite you to join us on our exciting Shabbaton camp for Years 7-9 happening from the 3-5th of November! This is a great opportunity for students to make new friends.
BJE wishes you and your family a meaning Yom Kippur.
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