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"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
4:50 PM  -  Friday, June 5
Shabbat Ends
5:51 PM  -  Shabbat, June 6
Weekly Torah Portion
Behaalotecha
Upcoming Holiday
The Three Weeks
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Daily Thought
Not Listening
As you treat others here below, so you are treated above. Perhaps someone once tried to tell you about the ugly deeds of another. You really wanted to hear. But you knew that’s not right. Gossip is a form of murder, and you did not wish to be an accomplice. Mustering all your moral strength, you quietly responded, “I’m not interested.” And you didn’t listen. So you will be treated above. When your soul returns to its place above, a prosecuting angel will appear to report on your deeds...