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Kehilat Nitzan is the only Masorti (Conservative) congregation in Melbourne, Australia. We are committed to Jewish tradition and law (halachah), Israel and Zionism, Jewish learning and the study of Torah.
We offer traditional, egalitarian Shabbat, morning minyanim and chag (festival) services, and shiurim (study sessions) in a warm and friendly environment. We welcome and include everybody, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Our mission is to be an inclusive, vibrant home where traditional Judaism is lived and breathed, where community is family, where learning inspires action, where prayer touches the hearts and good deeds repair the world. To read more about us, click here and visit Rabbi Yonatan Sadoff's drashot and articles here.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Kehilat Nitzan stands with Israel
There are not enough words or prayers to extend to those who are mourning family members and friends who have already lost their lives in the current conflict. We are praying for the healing of the wounded and the safe return of those who have been abducted. We know there are many in our community who are personally affected, and we want you to know that we are here to support you.
כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה
"All of Israel are responsible for one another (and stand as One)".
Talmud Bavli (Sh'vuot 39a)
Office hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9am-5pm | 9am-4pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 10am-2pm |
We are closed on Jewish holidays and public holidays.
Sat, 27 April 2024
19 Nisan 5784
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Pesach |
: 9:30am |
Havdalah : 6:27pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Pesach |
Candle Lighting : 5:18pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:12pm |
: 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
Havdalah : 6:19pm |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 27, 5:19pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 6:27pm |
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Shabbat, Apr 27 |
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Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024
Sunday, May 19th 2:00p to 5:00p
Solace for Jewish Grief with Sensory Nourishment At this time of struggle, our stress, grief, and disbelief are exhausting our nervous systems. This may impact our health and our relationships, and our reserves of hope may be dwindling. Please join Rabbi Yonatan Sadoff as he welcomes Yael Saar, the creator of the Sensory Nourishment Method for a skill-building workshop that aims to reduce the negative impact of such a prolonged struggle. The Sensory Nourishment method draws from current neuroscience research and the rich Jewish tradition to deliver gentle practices for solace and support for body and soul. It relies on gentle touch, movement, breath, curiosity, and prayer. It is safe and gentle for people of all ages and requires no special equipment, drugs, or supplements. Best of all, it is always within reach: quite literally at our fingertips. We will introduce the concepts and provide time for practice. We will also experiment with “Davka Alchemy”: the process of channeling rage and despair into creative expression and compassion. When: Sunday 19 May from 2.00pm - 5.00pm Where: Kehilat Nitzan This event is a fundraiser for the 25th anniversary of Kehilat Nitzan Registration is required, as well as a Pay-From-the-Heart tuition fee (suggested donation: $90) The skills offered in this workshop can serve you for the rest of your life and are easy to share with family and community. -
Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024
Monday, May 20th 7:30p to 9:00p
A special, five-week Kabbalah course with Rabbi Yonatan based on the book 'Seeing God: Ten Life-Changing Lessons of the Kabbalah', which can be found on Kindle or hard copy. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 25 , 2024
Shabbat, May 25th 12:00p to 1:00p
The Luminous exhibition at the State Library has brought some exceptional Hebrew manuscripts to Melbourne for the first time. Rabbi Yonatan and Mark Ellison will talk about some of them, from a halachic and historical point of view respectively. Among the documents we'll be looking at are a letter in Maimonides' own handwriting and a unique Judeo-Urdu manuscript which was a precursor to Bollywood, as well as a Sefer Torah from the long gone Jewish community of Kaifeng in China.