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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
5:37 PM  -  Friday, August 28
Shabbat Ends
6:35 PM  -  Shabbat, August 29
Weekly Torah Portion
Ki Tavo
Upcoming Holiday
Rosh Hashanah
Sep. 11 - Sep. 13
Daily Thought
Call From Within
In the month of Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah, a signal goes out to every Jewish soul that it is time to return to the palace that is home. It is a signal both subtle and loud. Subtle, because it does not awaken even those who are closest—every soul must awaken itself. Loud, because it reaches those who have been thrown to the edge of the universe. Loud, because it is a signal of love and joy. Subtle, because it is an intimately personal call. Loud, because it provides immeasurable powers to break out of whatever holds you back, lift you above all obstacles, and carry you all the way home....