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Akiva and Rachel
This story provides background about Rabbi Akiva, perhaps the greatest of the early rabbis, and in particular tells about his early life before he became
Jewish Prayer Explained for Kids
What is Jewish Prayer? Jewish people call prayer ‘the service of the heart’. The Hebrew word for prayer is ‘tefillah’ (prayers = ‘tefillot’). In Yiddish
Shavuot Explained for Kids
WHAT IS SHAVUOT AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Shavuot is the second of the three Pilgrim Festivals. It is celebrated for 2 days outside Israel
Lag Ba'Omer Explained for Kids
WHAT IS LAG B’OMER AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Every Jewish letter has a number value depending on its position in the Hebrew alphabet.
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
Pesach Explained for Kids
WHAT IS PESACH AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Passover or Pesach פסח, as it is called in Hebrew, is the festival that reminds us
Shemini Atzeret Explained for Kids
WHEN IS SHEMINI ATZERET AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Shemini Atzeret falls on the day after Sukkot, on the 22nd of Tishrei. Its name
Hoshana Rabbah Explained for Kids
WHAT IS HOSHANA RABBAH? Hoshana Rabbahh is is the special name for the seventh day of Sukkot. It is the end of the serious time
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
Yom Kippur Explained for Kids
WHAT IS YOM KIPPUR? ‘Yom Kippur’ means the ‘Day of Atonement’. That is, the day when we try to make up for any wrong things
Rosh HaShanah Explained for Kids
Rosh haShanah means ‘Head of the Year’ in Hebrew. It is the beginning of ten days when Jewish people think very carefully about their behaviour during
Shabbat Symbols & Objects explained for Kids
Shabbat begins as night falls on Friday and ends after nightfall on Saturday. It is a very precious time of the week: a time where
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September Day Camp for Years K-3
Save the dates! BJE’s next Day Camp for Years K-3 will be held on Thursday 23 September and Friday 24 September, with students having a choice of attending for either
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September Day Camp for Years K-3
Save the dates! BJE’s next Day Camp for Years K-3 will be held on Thursday 23 September and Friday 24 September, with students having a choice of attending for either
Connect your way this shabbat by sharing what you are grateful for! In lockdown we’re feeling extra grateful for our families 👨👩👧👧 ,cuddly pets 🐶 , and yummy snacks 🍫
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Wanting to head to Israel on a Gap Year program?
With Israel GO, grants of $5,000 - $10,000 are available to eligible applicants for Masa Israel Journey AUS approved programs.
This is an incredible initiative of the Zionist Federation of Australia , in partnership with United Israel Appeal Australia and thanks to Gelatissimo and generous philanthropists
Head to www.israelgo.org.au
Thanks to The Jewish Report for the education cover and article 🙌🏻! Grab your free copy 🗞 and read all about how BJE is changing!
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Are you looking for part time work, flexibility, and innovation? 🎓 Then we are looking for you! BJE is looking to hire a skilled and motivated High School hebrew teacher. Please send your application to paula@bje.nsw.edu.au 📩
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