Yom Kippur starts this evening as the sun sets. It is customary to light two sets of candles at home - first, in memory of those we have loved and lost, and second, to bring in the sacred occasion. We have recorded our Candle Lighting ritual and you can watch it while lighting your candles at home.

Alternatively, you can join us at shtiebel to light candles with us, followed by a musical meditation to bring in this most sacred day, until Kol Nidrei begins at 6.30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfpqBLVEldU

https://www.shtiebel.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kol-Nidrei-Candle-Lighting.pdf

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Rescued from a house about to be demolished in Kolkata in the 1960s, this glazed earthenware tile from our Collection depicts the prophet Jonah escaping from the whale.

In the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Jonah is the fifth book in a series of books called the Minor Prophets. The story, which is in essence a drama between a passive man & an active god, has become a well-known tale through popular children`s stories & in Judaism, is typically the Haftarah for the afternoon of Yom Kippur because of its depiction of God`s willingness to forgive all those who repent.

This Sunday evening is Erev Yom Kippur, ushering in a time of atonement, fasting, prayer & reflection. As we welcome this highest of Holy Days, we wish you g’mar chatimah tova.

🎨 Jonah Escaping from the Whale, The Netherlands, c. 17th Century. Donated by Mr H. M. Lissauer. Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 2530.1. ...

Can you believe that Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner?

To get into the simcha spirit, we`re sharing this delightful honey cake dish from our Collection. This colourful dish has been hand-painted with sweet flowers in stunning hues of red. There is even a fuzzy bumble bee searching for nectar.

As a bonus, the artist, fionahiscock, shares some insight into the piece: `The decoration is an integral part of the work. My interest in the botanical has recently extended to insects & I was immediately drawn to the idea of making a platter for honey cake as I could incorporate my favourite themes: blossoms to attract the bee, the fruit & the insect itself.`

🎨 Fiona Hiscock, `Platter for Honey Cake`, 2007, Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 12919. ...

On Rosh HaShanah, it is customary to let go of our sins and the moments in the year when we fell short, by literally casting out the leftovers, the crumbs, that we find in the depths of our pockets.

We share our tashlich booklet with you, as a ritual you can do by yourself or with your loved ones, in your own time. We have also recorded musical tracks, so you can bring some melodies into your at-home tashlich ritual.

https://www.shtiebel.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tashlich-1.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQDdKBwBDz7HtrLc8GVeyy_97nfisB1bU&feature=shared

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It’s almost that time again! Our favourite Jewish literary tragics are getting together to talk all things Summer reading, recommendations and, perhaps, even some exciting previews of upcoming releases.

Join book_moth, iaminstabram and talisragsoflight at jahmmuseum for another evening of books, books, books!

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Learning through stories, songs & play!

Join us, with your family & friends on Friday morning to learn all about the value of doing a mitzvah (good deed). Explore Jewish history & culture through a storybook reading, sing-along & a chance to explore the Museum & CHAGALL through a special scavenger hunt.

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Does the idea of searching for your next great read have you stressed? Don`t worry, there`s an easier (and more entertaining) way to narrow down your options.

Next week, we will be hosting our first-ever LIVE Summer Reading Guide!

Join book_moth, iaminstabram and talisragsoflight at jahmmuseum as they talk all things Summer reading, recommendations and, perhaps, even some exciting previews of upcoming releases.

This is an in-person event and won’t be recorded.

Don’t miss out, click the link in our bio to book now! ...