What's On In Our Zionist Community?

SEPTEMBER – TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

ROSH HASHANAH TO SIMCHAT TORAH AT TBI

76-82 Alma Road / St Kilda, VIC
Tel (03) 9510 1488

www.tbi.org.au

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9 & 17 SEPTEMBER – KEDEM

HIGH HOLIDAYS 2010 AT KEDEM

Bookings required.

Please call Rosi Meltzer at the Kedem Office: 9822 5802

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19 SEPTEMBER – BETAR

BETAR FEEDMEE FUNDRAISER

Try something new, eat a healthy dinner and support young Zionist leaders!

Come and have dinner with Betar at Feedmee, 104 Chapel St. Windsor

Sunday 19th September between 5-8pm

We are inviting all community members to come and eat a healthy and hearty vegetarian meal.

Proceeds will help send kids on camps, and help us continue our work with Jewish Zionist Youth.

To RSVP or for more information please email Daniel Mirmilstein at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him on 0411 326 435

25 SEPTEMBER – YMDA

PLASTERED VI

Featuring:

Josh Anaf
Elliot Freeman
Neon Knights
Sababa
DJ Giddy Heinz
DJ Benny B
DJ Dan

For the first time a special second room of just 80's and 90's music!

25 September from 8.30pm

The Esplanade Hotel St. Kilda
Entry:  $15

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28 SEPTEMBER – GIFT OF LIFE

SAVE A LIFE

Four Jewish Leukemia patients aged 3, 6, 15, and 20 years are dying.

A Stem Cell blood or bone marrow transfusion can save their lives.

If you are healthy 18 – 45 years old you may be their only match and hope.

The Victorian Jewish Community is invited to save a life: a two teaspoon blood test is all it takes.

Testing will be held on Tuesday 28 September 4 – 7.30pm
Merkos Learning Centre - 10 Springfield Avenue East St Kilda
Call: 0425 724 314 for an appointment or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Drop into any Red Cross Blood Donor Centre and whilst donating blood ask to join the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry at the same time. Special forms and pre-booking are essential.

Southbank Donor Centre - Level 1, 51-65 Clark Street
Mon-Thurs 7.15am – 8pm
Friday 7.15am – 6pm
Sunday 8.15 am – 3.30pm
for information or an appointment call 88662000 or 131495

www.giftoflifeautralia.org.au

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ONGOING EVENTS:

WEEKLY EVENTS AT TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

EVERY MONDAY
10.30am – 2.30pm – Holocaust Survivors Group – Lunch, entertainment & socializing at TBI Slome Hall.
For more information please contact Jewish Care on 8508 6314.

EVERY TUESDAY DURING SCHOOL TERMS
4pm-6pm – MATAN – Hebrew & Jewish Studies for children. MATAN runs to coincide with the school terms. For enrolment & more info contact Monica Hyams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 9510 1488.

4.30 -5.30 pm – Coffee with the Rabbi – for the parents of the MATAN students. Runs only when MATAN is on.

7.30pm – Introduction to Judaism - Introduction to Judaism program is a yearlong learning opportunity for adults who wish to find out about the basic beliefs, history, literature and practice of Judaism in all its diversity. Phone TBI on 9510-1488.
Runs only when MATAN is on.
7.30pm – Parashat Ha’Shavuah - Lively study of the weekly Torah Portion with our Rabbi and participants. Runs only when MATAN is on.

EVERY THURSDAY
10.30am – 2.30pm - Holocaust Survivors Group Russian Speaking – Lunch, entertainment & socializing at TBI Slome Hall. For more information please contact Jewish Care on 8508 6314.

7.30pm – Aleph isn’t Tough - Beginner Hebrew classes with Karen Rosauer. Conducted as a series of 10 one-hour sessions. For dates of the next course call the TBI office on 9510-1488.

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE SCHOOL TERM
10.15 – 11.45 am - Bubs and Bagels – Every fortnight of the school term.
An exciting new playgroup program, run by a fun-loving children’s educator, including free play, music, movement, stories, Israeli children’s songs and general socialising.
Bagel morning tea provided.

DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS – NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN AUSTRALIA (VIC)

NCJWA (VIC)  SENIORS PROGRAMS AT COUNCIL HOUSE –
131-133 HAWTHORN RD, CAULFIELD

Open Door   1st Monday of each month   10.30 am-12.30 pm

Seniors Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30 am-2 pm at Council House

Mondays at Kew Shule 10 am -2 pm

Sage in Thyme (current affairs discussion group), Tuesdays 1 – 3 pm at Council House

Bridge every Thursday 12.30 -3.30 pm, Council House

Enquiries: 9523 0535;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DAILY SHIURIM – MIZRACHI ORGANISATION

Rabbi Sprung's Shiurim resume:

Parashat Hashavuah in Bet HaRoeh, Mizrachi, Shabbat afternoons 2 hrs 20 min before Shabbat goes out

Shiur for Women, Midrashah, Mizrachi, Tuesdays 10:00 -11:00 am

Gemara Shiur, Midrashah, Mizrachi, Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm

30 something men's shiur, Rabbi Sprung's home, Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm

For more information call 8317 2555 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SUNDAY MORNINGS – ELWOOD SHULE

Every Sunday Morning Tefillin Breakfast

Food for the soul...Food for the body

Every Sunday 8am @ Elwood Shule

Get your week off to a great start with the Sunday morning Minyan followed by a sumptuous breakfast and a good Jewish Schmooze.

Bring your own Tefillin or use ours

www.ElwoodShule.org for more info

SUNDAY MORNINGS – ST KILDA HEBREW CONGREGATION

EVERY SUNDAY MORNING SHACHARIT AND BREAKFAST

Sunday Shacharit followed by breakfast at St Kilda Hebrew Congregation

Every Sunday at 8.00 am

12 Charnwood Grove, St Kilda in the Danglow Centre

EVERY SUNDAY & THURSDAY – “SPUTNIK” RUSSIAN JEWISH TV, CHANNEL 31

“Sputnik” on Channel 31 has 2 great programs every Sunday and Thursday

Sundays @ 12.30pm – Cultural life and news from Melbourne and around the world. Repeated on Tuesdays at 1am

Thursdays at 12.30pm – News about Israel

For more info contact Gregory Vaisman on 9593 8137

SUNDAY NIGHTS – THE SHTICK ON OZ SHALOM TV, CHANNEL 31

ON OZ SHALOM TV, CHANNEL 31, NOW AT THE PRIME TIME OF 9 PM
Variety, humour, music and topics of interest to the Jewish community
New Show Times!
Prime Time Sunday – 9pm
Repeated Wednesday - 2:30 pm and again Friday - 2:30 am!

The Shtick has, since September 2004 been seen weekly on Channel 31, reaching an audience of up to 75,000 viewers per week (Oz Tam Ratings January 2007).

The Shtick is a showcase of spontaneous, improvised Jewish entertainment television, produced hot and fresh every week.

The Shtick can be viewed online and be seen anytime, anywhere, by going to www.theshtick.info and following the links to YouTube.
www.theshtick.info

SUNDAYS – KEW HEBREW CONGREGATION

Weekly Talmud Shiur in English for beginners at Kew Hebrew Congregation with Professor Robert Berkowitz.

Sundays 6.00 to 7.00 pm commencing 2 May 2010. No cost. Further information: www.khc.org.au, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  9853 9243.

Talmud is the connection between the Bible and the way we live our lives on a daily basis.  Rather than only focussing on religious practices, it embodies a range of civil laws and a standard of ethical behaviour that define the essence of being Jewish.

Talmud study involves an interchange of ideas that are subject to rigorous analysis through a range of systematic processes.  The language of Talmud, Aramaic, and the background knowledge needed to undertake study of the Talmud serve as a barrier to many, who otherwise possess the interest and intellect required to successfully undertake this study.

We will be studying the tractate Bava Metzia that deals with commercial law and underscores the moral and practical code that governs financial disputes.  The Talmud will be studied in English and presented in an interactive manner that attempts to reproduce the thrust and parry of Talmudic thought.

It will be taught by Robert Berkowitz, a surgeon and has been arranged by Dean Ellinson, a lawyer and Kew Shule old boy, who both have a mutual passion for Talmud and wish to share this with their friends.

EVERY MONDAY - NCJWA AT KEW HEBREW CONGREGATION

Monday Club - NCJW at Kew Hebrew Congregation

10am to 2pm every Monday
Play cards, hand crafts, or just chat and enjoy a lovely light lunch for $3 including raffle ticket
Inquiries 9853 9243 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

EVERY MONDAY - North Eastern Jewish Centre

 Rabbi Yaakov Glasman - Weekly Shiur

7.30pm to 9.00pm

NEJC - 6 High Street Doncaster

EVERY TUESDAY - LEO BAECK

Beginners Israeli dancing every Tuesday morning @ 9:30am

At the Leo Baeck Centre - 31-37 Harp Road, East Kew

Details: 9819 7160 

EVERY TUESDAY - UIA

Free Weekly Shiur

The United Israel Appeal’s weekly shiur with Rabbi Steven Link, every Tuesday 12:30 pm at Beth Weizmann, first floor boardroom.

Enquiries: Micky Morag 9272 5538 

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS – WIZO VICTORIA

Daytime Hebrew  classes for men and women

Classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for various levels

Classes commenced Tuesday 17 February

At Beth Weizmann - 306 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield Sth.

For further information contact WIZO Victoria on 9272 5588 

EVERY WEDNESDAY – CAULFIELD HEBREW CONGREGATION

Rabbi weekly Wednesday morning Parasha Shiurim
9.00-10.00am
Sukiert Hall, Caulfield Shule 

EVERY WEDNESDAY - North Eastern Jewish Centre

Rebbetzin Sara Glasman - Playgroup

10.00AM TO 11.30AM   
(During School weeks)

NEJC - 6 High Street Doncaster

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH – KEW HEBREW CONGREGATION

KHC Decorative Arts Group

“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful “ William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts Movement

Beth Russell, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Jenny McWhinney, Celia Rosser, Jenny Phillips

If you have an interest in the works of the above and enjoy both the practice and intellectual traditions of decorative arts, then perhaps you’d like to meet with others once a month at Kew shule. We sit and sew together, exchange books, visit exhibitions and perhaps invite speakers to come and further inspire us in the pursuit of our interest.

Bring your own art work and join the KHC Decorative Arts Group

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, next time April 8th between 1 pm and 3 pm at 53 Walpole Street, Kew

Please contact Assistant Minister Samuel Altschul on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 9853 9243 to register your interest. 

EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY - North Eastern Jewish Centre

Friendship Club

10.30AM TO 1.30PM    
21 July, 4 & 18 Aug, 1 Sept, 6 & 20 Oct, 3 & 17 Nov, 1 & 15 Dec    

NEJC - 6 High Street Doncaster

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY EVENING – CAULFIELD HEBREW CONGREGATION

CLAL - Caulfield Shule Live 'n Learn

Rabbi Genende has launched a new program called CLAL - a regular Jewish learning session presented in an interactive and informal atmosphere on topical and stimulating Jewish subjects aimed at young Jewish professionals (20-30+ year olds).

The CLAL program is held every second Wednesday evening at a private address in Caulfield.

Phone office 95259492 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details. 

EVERY THURSDAY – ELWOOD SHULE

Elwood Shule’s Mummy & Me Playgroup

Mummy & Me provides an opportunity for your child to explore and interact in a fun, warm and stimulating environment, while you get to meet and socialise with other mums.

Circle Time! Free Play! Snacks! Musical Instruments! Challah Making!

Thursday mornings, 10:30 - 11:45am, Age 0 - 2 1/2 years
Term 1: Feb 4 - March 18
Term 2: April 15 - June 24
$5 per session, first session FREE
Venue: Elwood Shule, 39 Dickens St, Elwood
Contact: Rivki 0433 676 301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.ElwoodShule.org

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - ST KILDA HEBREW CONGREGATION

St Kilda Hebrew Congregation's Choral Service
Date: Every Friday Night
Place: St Kilda Hebrew Congregation - 12 Charnwood Grove, St Kilda

Details: A beautiful Shabbat choral service

For further info please call the office 9537 1433.

FRIDAY NIGHTS – CAULFIELD HEBREW CONGREGATION

Friday Night Pre Happy Hour L'Chaim

Join our rabbi and chazzan at 6.10pm on Friday nights for a pre- Kabbalat Shabbat L'Chaim.

Kabbalat Shabbat commences at 6.30pm (with a separate kids' club) during summer with uplifting davening from Chazzan Dov Farkas and inspirational words from Rabbi Genende.

Phone office 95259492 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

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FRIDAY & SATURDAYS – KEDEM

KEDEM…..JOYFUL  JEWISH  LIFE

An innovative shule community welcomes you at The King David School, 117 Kooyong Road, Armadale. Our services are as follows:
Shabbat Services – the first and third Saturday of the month at KDS at 10.00 am
Kabbalat Shabbat – on the second Friday of the month at someone’s home (contact below)
5th Shabbat – study session at someone’s home (contact below)

We joyfully celebrate every Chag – come and experience the difference.
Contact our Mashpiah Gabbi Sar-Shalom on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 0423 583665

MONTHLY EVENTS – TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

1ST & 3RD  TUESDAY OF THE MONTH – TUESDAY TALK
12.00pm – 1.00pm – Tuesday Talk - with Rabbi Fred Morgan and guest presenters. A Jewish current affairs conversation offering fun, informative and in-depth discussions of topics of Jewish interest in the news. All welcome!

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – FRIENDSHIP CLUB
11am – 2.30pm Friendship Club – for over 55 ($10 including lunch)
From 11am, sit, chat and listen to music - 12 midday lunch is served.

2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – DROP IN & CHAT / CRAFT / BRIDGE
10:30 am - 12:30 pm – Drop in & Chat / Craft Circle / Bridge - Seniors wishing to have a couple of hours of companionship in a very low key, relaxed atmosphere. Tea/coffee, and sweet biscuits, will be provided.
A charge of $2 will be collected to cover costs.

2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – MACCABI TOASTMASTERS
8pm – Maccabi Toastmasters - Develop communication and leadership skills, self-confidence and personal growth.
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Affiliate Organisations of the Zionist Council of Victoria are invited to submit details of events taking place within the next calendar month to Elinor Shalev - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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