East Melbourne Synagogue

It would be our absolute pleasure to host you in our sanctuary here in East Melbourne during the High Holy Days and Festival Season.
Everyone is welcome – locals, visitors, members and friends

Three ways to join us

Come as a visitor. Been before, or never been at all – you are welcome either way. Register and if you have the wherewithal make a donation of your choosing and we will save you a seat. Request a guest pass

Join as a member. A reserved seat for the festival season and indeed the whole year, and support our shul’s future. Apply for membership

Not sure? Just ask. You do not need to decide anything today. Ask us whether you can come, whether to bring the children, or what happens at a service – a person ( not a bot) will answer. Contact the Synagogue

A shul by definition is open to all. You are welcome regardless of what you are able to give.

We ask everyone to pre-register for organisational and security reasons. Full service times are sent to everyone who registers.

Some Facts about our services:

Prayer books provided, in Hebrew and English
The Rabbi gives a running commentary throughout – where we are, what is happening, and what to do next
A supervised play area for children in the rear hall
Tea and coffee, and a kiddush after each service (except Yom Kippur)
Volunteers at the door to welcome you and help you locate your seat
You do not need to read Hebrew, and there is no dress code beyond comfortable and respectful
Step-free access from the Albert Street entrance

Not into Praying? Join our other festival activities:

▸ Shofar in the gardens: Sunday 13 September the shofar is sounded in two local parks, in the open air, and we also perform the Tashlich ritual. Anyone is welcome to come and hear it. Bring family. Bring friends. Shofar in the gardens

▸ Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner: Join our Heimishe and warm Festival dinner on the first night of Rosh Hashanah

▸ Yom Kippur Meditation: Join Gidi Ifergan for a special Yom Kippur Meditation exercise at 3:30pm on Yom Kippur afternoon

▸ Dinner in the Sukkah: Join our Heimishe and warm Sukkot dinner on the first night of Sukkot

▸ Lunch in the Sukkah: Lunch and Learns during Chol Hamoed Sukkot

▸ Rintels in the Sukkah: Book for Rintels on Thursday eve of Chol Hamoed Sukkot

▸ Family and Children Simchat Torah Celebration: A joyous and meaningful Simchat Torah celebration for the whole family

Questions

Call (03) 9662 1372 or email office@melbournecitysynagogue.com. No question is too basic – we would rather you asked than stayed away.