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providing jewish connections around australia
"Chabad" is a Jewish outreach group with chapters all over the world, and "RARA" stands for rural and regional Australia.
Chabad of RARA is a community organization that serves Jewish people living in rural and regional areas around Australia.
Our team travels great distances to ensure that the needs of those living further away are met, by providing authentic Jewish experinces, support and connection anywhere in Australia.
We demonstrate the values of living a Jewish life, from the womb until the very last breath.
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Learning & Inspiration
  • What's the Meaning of the Sukkah?The sukkah serves to remind us of our humble beginnings as a fledgling nation, when we did not have... Read More
  • What Is Sukkot?Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual b... Read More
  • Holiday Joy During WarWhy was the Rebbe calling for joy and celebration during a time of war? Read More
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Melbourne, VIC
Weekly Torah Portion
Upcoming Holiday
Oct. 16 - Oct. 23
Daily Thought
A sukkah is an embrace. You sit inside and G‑d is hugging you. All of you, from head to toe. Whatever you do inside your sukkah—sip a beer, chat with a friend, answer your e‑mail, or just sleep soundly—all is transformed into a mitzvah, a secure and timeless connection with the Infinite. And then, when you leave the sukkah to enter the world, you carry that hug with you. All...