About Us
The Melbourne City Synagogue is your first stop for all your jewish needs in Melbourne, Australia.
Our Rabbi
Dovid is an Aussie, a great bloke and a Rabbi. No matter your religious orientation his streetwise, down to earth approach will make you feel comfortable and spiritually enriched. Born in Sydney, Rabbi Dovid Gutnick studied at Yeshivah College in Melbourne before attending the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand, Rabbinical College of Canada and Yeshivah Ohr Elchonon in Los Angeles. He received his s’micha (rabbinic ordination) at the Rabbinical College of America in New Jersey. Like his father and grandfather before him, Dovid proudly serves in the Australian Defence Force Reserves as the army’s Jewish Chaplain. The rebbetzin, Rachel, takes an active role in the synagogue, its congregation and its excellent functions. They have 4 wonderful sons.
Our Congregation
Our congregation is a eclectic mix of the Jewish community. Some congregates have roots that go back to the time when the Jewish community was centered in Brunswick. Others have joined the recent movement back to the inner city. Although our services are conducted in a modern orthodox style our members have a wide range of religious orientations. We are an inclusive and welcoming Shul and invite you to join us for Shabbat, Religious Fesitvals and our many events.
Our President
Danny Segal has been the driving force behind the East Melbourne Hebrew congregation for many years. He bring good humour, optimism and warmth to the Shul and makes every member and visitor feel like a personal friend. Occasionally he can be persuaded to perform with his music partner Paul Glass their well known and loved klezma music routines. His wife Jenny is also actively involved in the Shul as are their two adult children.
