Jewish Sydney Guide

ADAMAMA

AdamamaisSydney’sJewishEducationalUrbanFarmProject.Weaimtobring people together through growing food and community. We offer garden courses, volunteer sessions, sustainable workshops, Jewish festival celebrations,privateworkshopsforgroupsonfoodgrowingaswellasournew pickle brand and subscription model. For our little ones we also have nature based playgroups and environmental school excursions all at the Randwick SustainabilityHubwherewearebased.

Tolearnmore,contactMitchat mitch@shalom.edu.au.au

CSG NSW

csg@csgnsworgauorregisterinteresthere: https://www.csgnsw.org.au/ourpeople

EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE

Emanuel Synagogue is a pluralistic synagogue in Sydney, committed to creatingadynamicanddiversecommunity.

Emanuel Synagogue offers a home where you can live your Judaism in a contemporary world, drawing on our ancient teachings and traditions We are apluralisticcommunityofferingchoicesofservices,programsandactivitiesfor Masorti, Progressive and Renewal movements. We do this with contemporary understanding to create a dynamic and diverse community, welcoming you andyourinvolvement.

https://wwwinstagramcom/emanuelsynagogue/ https://www.facebook.com/emanuel.synagogue

EMPOWER HER

Empower Her is the young adult division of the National Council of Jewish Women NSW. Our purpose and goal is to engage the young adult Jewish communityinwomen’sissuesandadvocacy.Youngadultscangetinvolvedby attending our events, including fundraisers for women’s health and wellbeing causes, workshops to create kits (e.g. sanitary, childbirth) for women and girls whodonothaveaccesstobasichygieneneeds,paneldiscussionsonrelevant topics such as women in the workplace, and social events to learn from and connectwithotherwomenofdiversebackgrounds.

ZoeGuenzl,empowerhernsw@gmailcomor empowerher.nsw

I-SOCIETY

ZC I Society is the vibrant young adult division of the Zionist Council of NSW. Bestknownforitsflagshipevents thePurimParty,YomHa'atzmautParty&the Chanukah Party, I Society also hosts monthly Shabbat dinners, speakers from Israel, advocates for Israel in the local community and takes inspired young adultstoIsraeleveryJulyontheirYeshIsraelProgram.

Email:ten@zionistcouncil.com.au zcisociety ISocietyNSW

JCA

JCA is the communal hub of the local Jewish community. Connecting the needs with the services of 25 supported organisations in Aged & Community Care, Engagement, Culture & Outreach, History & Holocaust, Jewish Education, andSecurity&Advocacy.

JCAalsoplansforthefutureneedsofourcommunityandworkstogetherwith the organisations to ensure optimal use of communal resources and the efficientdeliveryofprogramsandservices.

Jumpstart (powered by JCA) focuses on initiatives that engage young adults andpromisesafreshapproachtogettingyoungdonorsandpotentialdonors involvedandeducatingthemaboutJCA

AlexiSoekoe,JumpstartProgramManageralexi@jcaorgau www.jca.org.au 0293602344 jca today jca.nsw

KEHILLAT MASADA

TheKehillatMasadaCommunitystandstallamongstSydneycongregations,its reputation spreading far and wide. Its banner of 'The Family Synagogue' personifies its famous attributes of warmth, camaraderie, inclusiveness, and vibrancy.

Under the leadership of a young, perceptive Rabbinical team, supported by a Board of Management comprising 50% members under the age of 50, Kehillat Masada projects a young, determined force for the growth and continuity of JudaismontheNorthshore.

Kehillat Masada is forward thinking and creative in its programs, events and opportunitiesforyoungadults Weencourageanyoneinterestedtobeintouch tocomeandseeforthemselves.Itisauniqueandveryspecialcommunity.

Tolearnmore,contactinfo@masada.org.au

MACCABI

Maccabi’s mission is to connect our Jewish community through sport and wellbeing. Maccabi NSW has 20 affiliated clubs representing a range of sportinginterests(basketball,futsal,netball,tennis,soccer,etc.).MaccabiLIFEis acommunityinitiativedevelopedtocreateasustainablehealthchangeinour communitywiththegoaltopromotehealthandwell beingoptionsoutsideof ourSportprograms.WealsohaveathrivingAllAbilitiesprogram,togivethose livingwithadisabilitytheopportunitytoengageinavarietyofsporting,social andrecreationalactivities.

TarynLevin YouthandCommunityManager community.nsw@maccabi.com.au

OriDanieli GeneralManager gmnsw@maccabicomau

MOISHE

POD

Weareheretohelpbuildacommunityforyou!MoishePodSydneyhousestwo epic residents who use their own unique passions and skills to host fantastic eventsfortheSydneyyoungadultJewishcommunity.Fromcoastalpubcrawls toShabbatluckdinners,thereissomethingforeveryonehereatMoPoSydney. Together we can create a community that is welcoming, exciting, pluralistic, andactive Wewanttobeaplatformforpeopletoshowcasetheirtalentsand express their ideas. We also want to be a place where people can come for open and varied discussion and for meaningful Jewish experiences in an acceptingatmosphere;aplacewhereyoungJewishadultscanfindasenseof belongingnomattertheirlifestyle,denomination,politics,orworldview.

NSW JEWISH BOARD OF DEPUTIES

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies is the peak body of the NSW Jewish community. It leads, speaks and advocates on behalf of our community, with 56majorcommunalorganisationsasitsconstituents.TheBoardhasanumber ofopportunitiesforyoungadultsincludingevents,youngleadershipprograms, Israelstudytours,committeemembershipsandinternships.

MichaelGencher,HeadofCommunity,NSWJBD: michael.gencher@nswjbd.org.au

OR CHADASH SYNAGOGUE

OrChadashisasmallyetvibrantModernOrthodoxCommunityintheheartof Bondi.WeareproudtorepresentthebestofModernOrthodoxy ahomethat truly synthesises the modern world with the traditions of Jewish faith, law and culture. We welcome and encourage participation from all men, women, children,LGBTQI+andpotentialconverts.

Or Chadash is also a place where women can take an active role within their Jewishengagement fromexclusivewomen'sservices,toactivelyengagingin weeklyservices,aswellasthehighestcalibreoffemalescholarship. Wewouldlovetohaveyouaspartofourfamily comeforaShabbatdinnerat RabbiAlon's,orgetacomplimentarymembershipforyourfirstyear!

Beintouchatinfo@orchadashorgau FollowusonFacebook@orchadash OrscanourQRcodetojoinourWhatsAppgroup

PROJECT NEXGEN

Project NexGen is a new community organisation that helps young adults to reimagine and create the Jewish community and connections they want for themselves.Weareforyoungadults,byyoungadults.

Our young adult volunteers organise larger social gatherings such as parties, after work drinks and other activities as well as smaller interest based communities. You can learn more by joining one of our private Facebook group.

SHALOM

Shalom is a not for profit with a mission to increase the vibrancy and engagement of the Sydney Jewish community by fostering Jewish life and learninginaninclusiveway.Shalomenablespeopletoenrichtheirlife,culture, education and professional endeavours through Jewish activity We engage people of different ages and backgrounds through a variety of targeted programs and special events. Focussing on people living in Sydney, we build connectionandcommunity.Shalomisaboutpossibilitiesandopportunities, challengingandinspiringindividualstobecome…

Tolearnmore,contactAlonMeltzer alon@shalom.edu.au shalom sydney ShalomAustralia

STAND UP

Stand Up exists because Jewish values implore us to stand up and take responsibilityforthoseinneed.Whetheritberaisingfundsforvictimsofnatural disasters,runningleadershiptraining,orhelpinganewlyarrivedrefugeefinda job,pursuingsocialjusticeisourultimategoal.

Stand up runs several programs including the long running Derech Eretz Program. Stand Up has a unique and enduring relationship with the predominantly Aboriginal communities of Toomelah and Boggabilla. For 17 years, the affectionately titled ‘Jewish mob’ and these communities have fostered long-lasting friendships based on mutual respect, admiration and a desiretolearnandgrowfromoneanother.

Tolearnmore,contactSpeedyShatari speedy@standup.org.au

SYDNEY JEWISH MUSEUM

The Sydney Jewish Museum gives history a voice through collecting and preserving historic objects, commemorating and educating. There are opportunities for young adults to get involved in several ways, as volunteers providing meaningful visitor experience for its audiences and also through its YouthCommitteeofstudents.TheMuseum’s@BeAMenschInstagramengages young people to be better humans, in both their smaller and wider communities.

KiraFriedman

CommunicationsLead

Email:kfriedman@sjm.com.au

SYDNEY JEWISH WRITERS FESTIVAL

TheSydneyJewishWritersFestival(SJWF)celebratestherichnessanddiversity of contemporary Jewish writing from around the world. Our diverse line up of writers includes novelists, academics, screenwriters, performers, poets, songwriters, journalists, and authors of fascinating fiction and non-fiction We run in conversations with authors, writers and thinkers, writing and poetry workshops,andhosteventsaroundfoodandwords,filmandmusic.

Weareafestivalofideas,wherebooksarejustthebeginning.

Tolearnmore,contactMiriamHechtman miriam@shalomeduau sydjewishwritersfest ShalomSydneyJewishWritersFestival

THE CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

The Central Synagogue is a lively place of worship on a daily basis. We pride ourselvesinbeingamodern,orthodoxZionistSynagogue Wewelcomeguests from all corners of the globe who seek to see our beautiful spiritual sanctuary andsimultaneouslyshareouruniqueexperiences

L’CHAIMSANDYOUNGADULTDINNERS

Our L’chaims and young adult dinners under the Central youth umbrella have proven to be immediately impactful, connecting our treasured shule Young Adultcohort Weaimtohaveahalf-dozeneventsperyearfor20–35-year-olds who have let us know how much they appreciate and look forward to organisedShuldinnersspecificallyfortheiragebracket Fromparticipatingina melodic shule service, they then enjoy elegant cocktails and a sit down generousdinner.ItisaJewish infused,relaxedeveningthatresonateswithall.

Forinformationpleasevisitourwebsitewwwcentralsynagoguecomau Oremaillinda@centralsynagoguecomauorcall0293554000

THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE

The Great Synagogue is an Orthodox congregation in the centre of the City of Sydney that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to its events and services. If you work in the CBD, then our weekday Shacharit and Mincha services will be convenient, and the breakfast on Thursday after Shacharit is popular with Young Adults and others alike. Friday evening services have always attracted those who have spent the day in the CBD. The Rabbis are always happy to meet with Young Adults, to learn, provide counselling and guidance or just to catch up. Our conversion class has a particularly large contingentofYoungAdults,oftentogetherwiththeirpartner

Formoreinformationonallouractivitiesandopportunities,contact RabbiMenachemFeldman,rabbifeldman@greatsynagogue.org.au

UIA (UNITED ISRAEL APPEAL)

TheUnitedIsraelAppealistheAustralianarmofKerenHayesod.UIAAustraliain partnership with the global Jewish community works to further the national priorities of Israeli society, with special emphasis on advancing weaker communities, nurturing disadvantaged and marginalised youth; encouraging Aliyah, implementing rescue operations and connecting young Diaspora Jews toIsraelandJewishlife

DanielleDaitzatdanielle.daitz@uiansw.org.au