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The Tribes of Israel
From the 12 sons of Jacob and the two sons of Joseph derive the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Ten were lost to history. The descendents
The Tu biSh'vat Seder
Origins of the Tu BiSh’vat Seder During the 16th century, Safed (Tsfat in Hebrew) became the centre of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). Kabbalists developed new meanings
Time Line of the Holocaust
Due to the length of the time line below, we recommend viewing this page on a computer or tablet rather than on a mobile (cell)
Tisha b'Av (9th of Av)
‘Tisha b’Av’ means ‘the 9th of Av’ (a month in the Jewish calendar). It is a major fast day and marks the end of the
Torah
The Torah is a sacred book of stories, history and law. It is the word of God, given with love and for all eternity. Torah
Tu b'Av – the 15th of Av
Tu B’Av means the 15th day of the month of Av in the Hebrew lunar calendar. The tet and vav (which make up the word
Tu biSh’vat (‘New Year’ for trees)
Tu biSh’vat literally means the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat (sometimes spelt as ‘Shevat’ in English). Tu biSh’vat is the Jewish New Year
Turkish Jews
Small pockets of Jews have lived in Asia Minor since the 4th century BCE; yet the heyday of Turkish Jewry began when Ottomans offered refuge
Tzade (Hebrew Letter)
The letter TZADE is a symbol of righteousness, and represents the number ninety in the numerical system of the Hebrew alphabet. The TZADE comes in
Tzedakah – charity in the Jewish tradition
“We are obligated to be more scrupulous in fulfilling the mitzvah of tzedakah [charity] than any other positive commandment, because tzedakah is the sign of
Tzizit
“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.
Tzom (Fast of) Gedalyah
Tzom (the fast of) Gedalyah (or Gedaliah) is a minor fast day which takes place every year on the 3rd of Tishrei (the day immediately
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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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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
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
Such a happy, fun week for our students, teachers, staff and their 🐶 celebrating the festival of Purim 🥳🎉
Shabbat Shalom
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