After a bit of a break, we've just published the latest edition of the RARA Report.
This incredible magazine brings you stories from the people of rural and regional Australia. It features 44 pages packed with first hand reports, laughs, and insights from all over the country.
Just give us a shout and we'll get a copy over to you.
Looking for someone travelling from Melbourne (Caulfield) towards Bendigo today that can take a Lulav and Etrog with them to deliver to a family there.
We're feeling incredibly blessed by so many people that have looked out for others and have sent support for those future away over the current holiday period.
Now, a unique opportunity to make a difference around regional Australia is currently available, thanks to the kindness of a generous donor.
They are matching contributions for the next 24 hours. So whatever amount your able to our forward, they will match as well. It's like paying for half a tank of petrol, but getting a full tank instead!
If you are in a position to make a difference, no matter how big or small, we'd love to have a chat.
Come join us in Coffs Harbour for Sukkot next week - in a real Sukkah!
We hope you had an uplifting Yom Kippur!
Here's a beautiful photo of the Rebbe handing out honey cake during the High Holidays of 1988, in Brooklyn, New York. The recipient is Diane Abrams, wife of Robert Abrams, who was, at the time, the attorney general of New York. She is holding her daughter Becky. The family enjoyed a close relationship with the Rebbe that spanned many years.
Thousands would come by to receive the Rebbe's blessing and counsel during the month, and this photo aptly captures the holiday joy in the air.
We're already up to the second Shabbat of the year!
Wishing you a restful and peaceful Shabbat, wherever you may be.
If you've got a TV in your living room, motorhome or boat, then make sure you're watching SBS next Wednesday, 23rd September, at 4:20pm AEST.
"Driven by Belief", a 35-minute documentary that tells the story of Jewish life in rural and regional Australia, will be broadcast on national TV.
You'll hear how David, from the tiny town of Walcha in New South Wales found his connection. And how a young family in Deniliquin is able to live a Jewish life.
You don't want to miss this!
Throwback to our awesome community community Challa bake that took place in July in Geelong.
Alongside an engaging PJ Library storytime with Hila, local families had an opportunity to meet each other, catch up with old friends, and spend the afternoon hands-on in the kitchen mixing their own challah dough and braiding their very own traditional Challa loaves.
We had such a great time spending the afternoon together and can't wait to get back for another escape to the beautiful city of Geelong.
Thank you to Amanda Gecelter and Mushkie Gordon from our team for leading the event, as well as the support of the Deputy Mayor Eddy Kontelj and Councillor Andrew Katos who made us feel very welcome in Geelong.
