Hamerkaz Shelanu - Capital Campaign

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‫ ולמדני מרכז חינוכי‬,‫המרכז שלנו מרכז קהילתי‬

The Hamerkaz Shelanu Community Centre & Lamdeni Education Centre

BUILDING THE FUTURE

‫בונים את העתיד‬

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Message from the Building Campaign chairpersons

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Miri & Moshe Meydan We have personally seen the tremendous need and success of the Hamerkaz Shelanu Community Centre and the Lamdeni Education Centre.

Hamerkaz Shelanu is home to so many local and immigrant families who celebrate together, grieve together, grow, connect and enjoy Jewish life together. The new Community Centre will go a long way in combating the growing risks of assimilation, ensuring a meaningful Jewish future for our children.

Moreover, Jewish Education today is not a luxury that can be postponed.

In ensuring Jewish continuity, an enriching foundation of Jewish values is a vital necessity that demands all our resources and creativity. We know that the Lamdeni Education Centre is a unique concept that is providing a powerful and tangible solution.

We hope you will join us and be a proud partner in this project, and help Hamerkaz Shelanu and Lamdeni continue its work by giving it the resources to do so.

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‫בראשית‬

In The Beginning...

It began in 1998 and has since blossomed into two vibrant centres that cater for the social, spiritual and educational needs of the community.

From a Synagogue with an Israeli spirit to the ever-growing Lamdeni Hebrew School, from KefKidz Holiday and Teen Programs to Women Circle functions, from popular Purim Festivals to the nationally-acclaimed BatMitzvah Academy, Hamerkaz Shelanu has been at the forefront of developing one of the most dynamic and flourishing Jewish communities in Victoria.

With its warm and inviting approach, Hamerkaz Shelanu is a place where people from all walks of life—regardless of background, affiliation or level of observance—feel welcome and at home.

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The Early Days

Our first Service: Beth Weizmann,1st Floor (Rosh Hashanah 1998)

Inaugural Lamdeni Class —from 5 students to 250 today

Our first Purim Festival (1998) —from 30 to 2500

At the opening of our current Centre: Israeli Ambassador Shmuel Moyal, Rabbinical Council of Victoria President, Rabbi Chaim Gutnick and Member of Parliament, Helen Shardey

Let’s build a home: Community volunteers join and give a hand (1998)

First Torah Dedication (1999)

Community Celebration (2000)

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‫הקהילה גדלה‬ The Community Has Grown…

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‫וגדלה‬... …And Grown

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2500 celebrate together

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…But Still A Close Family! !‫ועדיין משפחה אחת חמה‬...

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‫בונים את העתיד‬

Building the Future With the pride of success has come the challenges of growth.

Overflowing crowds and burgeoning enrolments coupled with tight space and limited facilities have escalated the urgent need for more spacious and conducive centre to serve as the central hub of our activities.

The time has come to build a Community Centre and Education Centre – and above all, a warm home – for the future.

A Home For Me. For You. For Every Jew.

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‫דמיינו לכם בית‬

Imagine a Place…

Where young

and old come to feel at home…

Where the full spectrum of Jewish Where people

explore the richness of their heritage...

Where people experience the spirit Where people come to help Where people

life is celebrated…

of Israel Down Under…

or be helped…

care. And smile.

And live life to the fullest.

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569 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick, Victoria

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Introducing

The Hamerkaz Shelanu Community Centre and Lamdeni Education Centre

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Welcome Home A Jewish Soul. An Israeli Spirit Entrance to Community Hall

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Community Centre ‫מרכז קהילתי‬

Israeli Ambassador Nati Tamir at a community function in support of Israel

“Sunrise... Sunset” – From Birth Through Your Golden Years

Current Programs:

• Shabbat & Chagim Dinners

New Programs:

• Community Family Festivals

• New Immigrants Desk

• Jewish/Hebrew Library

• Lectures

• Rabbinical Services

• Golden Age Mo’adon

• Young Adults Programs

• Care & Support Services

• Events and Entertainment

• Women’s Circle

• Affordable Kosher

• Bridge Club

• Community Hall

• Information Brochures & Publications

• Weekly Social Get-Togethers

• Yisraelim for Israel

• Parenting Place

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Synagogue ‫בית הכנסת‬

Bar Mitzvah (rehearsal)

• Weekly Services

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

• High Holy Days Services

• Simchat Torah & Chagim Community Celebrations

• Shabbat Shelanu Youth Programs

• Weekly Torah/Kabbalah Classes

• Smachot

• Life Cycle Events

The ‘Wandering Shule’ — ‫הכנסת הנודד‬-‫בית‬ Our High Holidays’ Challenge (1998-2012): 1998 Beth Weizmann upstairs | 1999 Hamerkaz Shelanu | 2000 Hamerkaz Shelanu | 2001 Clarence House

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2002 Florian Receptions

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2003 Glen Eira College

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2004 Tudor Court

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2005 469 Glenhuntly Rd.

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2006 Beth Weizmann

| 2007 Beth Weizmann | 2008 Beth Weizmann | 2009 Beth Weizmann | 2010 Glen Eira College | 2011 ? | 2012 Help us to be in our own Home!

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A Sanctuary of Spirituality, Joy and Friendship

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A Link To Our Past.

A Bridge to Our Future.

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Lamdeni Education Centre ‫למדני — מרכז חינוכי‬

• Over 20 Classes of Hebrew & Jewish Education

New Programs:

• Aleph Champ Hebrew Program

• Lamdeni Online School

• Concerts & Performances

• Lamdeni Stars – Special Children

• Youth Shabbatons

• Children’s Library

• Community-Based Experiences

• Lamdeni Weekend Getaways

• Lamdeni High

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Youth Centre ‫מרכז נוער‬

Teen Adventure Camp

Machon Bat Mitzvah’s celebration – screened on National TV (‘Compass’)

Current Programs:

New Programs:

• Machon Bat Mitzvah

• Weekly Youth Programs

• Machon Bar Mitzvah

• Discussion Groups

• Kef Kidz Holiday Programs

• Teen Volunteers

• Teen Adventure Camps

• iTeen Club

Holiday Programs

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Our Children. Our Future.

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A Great Jewish Start.

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Child Care Centre ‫גן ילדים‬

New Centre: • State-of-the-Art Facilities • High Quality Care - Accredited • Jewish/Israeli Themes • Playground ‘On the Roof’

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The Project Plans

• 21 Car Parking Bays • Youth Centre • Resource Rooms

• Sport Facilities • Lift Access

The Basement

• Multi-Purpose Hall • Multi-Purpose Classrooms • Hamerkaz Shelanu Synagogue

• Library • Meeting Room • Security Room

• Commercial Kosher Kitchen

Ground Floor Community Centre & Synagogue

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Two Magnificent Centres... One Radiant Beacon of light Hamerkaz Shelanu and Lamdeni – sharing facilities for sustained viability and growth.

• Lamdeni Classrooms

• Youth Library

• Early Learning Centre

• Office & Administration Centre

First Floor Education Centre

• Rooftop Playground • Lamdeni Kitchen

• Sukkah

Top Floor Recreational Area

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A Time To Act . . . A Time To Build. ‫ עת לבנות‬. . . ‫עת לעשות‬ For almost a decade, Hamerkaz Shelanu and Lamdeni have dreamed of the day they would build adequate facilities for the future—buzzing with the laughter of children, the joys of tradition, and the spirit of community. It is a dream about Jewish continuity - securing a Jewish future for our community, your precious children.

That day is at hand.

The campaign to build the new Hamerkaz Shelanu Community Centre & Lamdeni Education Centre is underway. The fulfillment of this dream depends on people of initiative and compassion, of vision and generosity.

It depends on you.

Dedication Opportunities Available – Make Your Mark.

Together, we can do it.

Be’ezrat Hashem.

Accountants Michael Sales & Co

Auditors Gillards Armadale

Honorary Lawyers

Hamerkaz Shelanu Inc. - A0039166T | Lamdeni School Inc. - A0053688J

Clayton Utz

All donations are Tax Deductible.

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Design: www.SpotlightDesign.com

Please open your heart and become a

Foundation Partner Be Part of Building a Meaningful Jewish Future YOUR GIVING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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482c Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick, Victoria 3185, Australia Hamerkaz Shelanu: T (03) 9524-7700 Lamdeni: T (03) 9524-7777

E build@hs.org.au

F (03) 9524-7799

W www.hs.org.au

E build@lamdeni.org

W www.lamdeni.org