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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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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Melbourne, VIC
Light Candles at
5:01 PM  -  Friday, May 15
Shabbat Ends
6:00 PM  -  Shabbat, May 16
Weekly Torah Portion
Bamidbar
Upcoming Holiday
Shavuot
May 21 - May 23
Daily Thought
Beyond Wisdom
Perhaps a person will say, “I cannot fathom an infinite Creator, so why should I attempt to do so?” “And why should I attempt to awaken my heart to show Him love? What can the love of this puny creature provide Him?” “So I will just serve Him in complete surrender, doing that which is to be done, connecting to a will and desire far beyond my own.” Such a person may be wise, but he is wrong. Yes, it is absurd, but G‑d desires to be grasped by your human mind. Yes, it is inconceivable, but...