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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
  • The Singer Who Almost Never SangShaindy Plotzker is a queen of the women-only stage. But she once was too shy to sing and preferred... Read More
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Shabbat & Holidays
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Weekly Torah Portion
Upcoming Holiday
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
Daily Thought
There are many flavors of joy. What makes the joy of Sukkot so immense? It’s not joy that tastes rich like wine. It’s not joy that tastes sweet as honey. It’s not a joy with any particular cause. Not a celebration of any event. Just the joy of being a Jew and having one G-d, Creator of heaven and earth, with you at all times. It’s simple...