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When was the last time you purchased a Jewish book? There's some great titles out there!

We've jusssst farewelled one group of volunteers, and in the coming weeks will be welcoming 3 new groups!

Our teams will be heading out to three different regions across Australia's beautiful east coast.

The first group will be covering western Victoria, and then heading north up to Mildura and beyond.

Our second group will head east, going through Gippsland and then heading up the South Coast of NSW.

And our third group will head up to Brisbane, where they will be visiting all over South East Queensland.

Do you live in any of these areas?

The word has gone crazy, but people still need to eat. And on our recent trip to the Sunshine Coast, we were treated to some fantastic Kosher food by Rabbi Oshy and Liba Goodman, who serve the needs of the Jewish community up there. They even made us sandwiches for the the flight home.

If you're looking for a holiday or work conference location that has access to quality Kosher food, consider the Sunshine Coast as a very strong option! The Goodman's will be sure to provide you with options that work for you appetite and budget.

 Jewish?

In a regional area?

And have young kids?

We've just launched our online Jewish learning experience for young people. It's the perfect program for Jewish kids that live in areas that don't have any formal Jewish education.

For ages 2 through 10, this program is fun, engaging, and educational. This is something your children, or grandchildren, or friends children can benefit greatly from.

Program beings in early July - now's the time to get involved.  

Our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land are in need of our good deeds.

What Mitzva will you do tomorrow?

We know that by giving ourselves a spiritual boost, our physical protection is also increased.

Take a minute, make a plan, and even better, get your whole family involved.

We're hosting a Shabbat meal in Ballarat VIC tonight.

Please come join!

This is a pretty old photo of a very old Shul - the Ballarat Synagogue, that was built in 1851. And is still active until today! In the 164 year interim, a huge tree has grown in the front lawn, the facade has been updated, but most importantly, the Shul has remained in use on a regular basis!

This weekend there will be the monthly "Oneg Shabbat" service, taking place on Shabbat morning at 10:30am.

Our volunteers will be there as well, so if you are nearby, it is well worth stopping in and visiting this holy site. Oh, if the walls could talk!

 Is it snowing ❄️ where you live?

Nochum and Yaakov have spent 5 weeks and 6,000 kilometres on the road, visiting people everywhere from Geraldton to Albany, in Western Australia.

Today, they begin their long treck back to Melbourne, and are stopping off in Esperance along the way.

Rabbi Menachem Aron and family are visiting the Sunshine Coast Chabad, headed by Rabbi Oshy (pictured) and Liba Goodman.

The Goodmans have been hard at work for the past 3 years building up and serving the local community, which numbers over 1,500 Jewish people.

If you're living on the Sunny Coast and haven't met the Goodmans yet, you're missing out!

Part of Rabbi Menachem Aron's recent visit to Darwin included a special visit to the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, hosted at the Darwin Military Museum in East Point.

Opened in August 2024, this exhibit takes the visitor through a powerful display of images, articles and artefacts from the darkest times of Jewish history.

The exhibit was delivered through funding provided by the Morrison government in 2022.

The exhibit also contains details linking the Holocaust to Darwin through a number of stories and facts.

Rabbi Menachem was privileged to meet up with Dr Norman Cramp, who has been heavily involved in the museum, and is a Military history expert, as well as an expert on the history of the Holocaust. Indeed, Dr Cramp authored most of the articles and descriptions contained in the exhibit.

Adjacent to the memorial is a reflection garden, where one can spend a few moments surrounded by beautiful gardens and reflect on those that were lost in the Holocaust.

If you're a local in Darwin, or just visiting, the Military Museum and Holocaust Memorial is a must visit. Make sure to stop by, you'll be guaranteed to learn something new.

Dr Norman Cramp and Rabbi Menachem Aron the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, hosted at the Darwin Military Museum in East Point.

Some of the exhibits at the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, hosted at the Darwin Military Museum in East Point.

Some of the exhibits at the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, hosted at the Darwin Military Museum in East Point.

Some of the exhibits at the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Center is located within the Darwin Military Museum in East Point, Darwin.

Rabbi Menachem Aron with Dr Norman Cramp and members of the local Jewish community. 

A very good morning from Darwin, NT!

Rabbi Menachem Aron is visiting for Shabbat this weekend.