A Kiddush is held each Saturday at the conclusion of the Shabbat service, with food, drink, and the Rebbitzens hot cholent during the winter months. Members of the  congregation also provide Kiddushim to mark special occasions..

Kiddushim

The Synagogue continues to be of religious and historical interest to the general  community and to interstate and international visitors. The Shule is a historic building, classified by the National Trust, and is the oldest synagogue still regularly operating in Melbourne. Tourists are welcome to call in to see the Shule during office hours, and to participate in Shabbat and Yom Tov services.  To arrange a tour of the Shule, contact the secretary by phone or email

Tours

Yizkor ñ Yahrzeit

Congregants who wish to commemorate the lives of members of their families who have passed away, may do so through arranging that a yahrzeit be held or by adding their names to the memorial boards in the lobby of the Synagogue.  Application to the Secretary, should be made at the Synagogue by phone or or email.

Should you wish to mark a special occasion in your family, honour a deceased or ailing family member, there is no greater mitzvah than being called up to the Torah on a Sabbath morning or a Yom Tov service. To arrange a call up at the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, please contact the secretary at the office by phone or or email. We would be honoured to have your attendance.

Shabbat Call Ups

SUKKAH

The Melbourne City Synagogue's Sukkah is open to the public each day of Sukkot. During Chol Hamoed, city workers are invited to lunch in the Sukkah.

CHANUKAH

Annual Chanukah Barbecue in Parliament Gardens with the public lighting of the Menorah.

PURIM

The annual Purim party for families is an event attracting both local and overseas guests.

PESACH COMMUNAL SEDER

Local students, families and visitors are invited to join in a beautiful fully-catered Seder on Pesach night