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Reader’s letter – honouring Rabbi Kamins

What a wonderful tribute to a great human being and rabbi. Tom and I were very sad to be unable...

Community gathers to honour Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins

Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins’ 37-year influence on Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue and the Australian Jewish community was reflected in a packed...

Emanuel Synagogue marks leadership change at AGM

Australia’s largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, has appointed Ian Rathmell as its new president. Members gathered on Tuesday evening...

Author Marisa Meltzer reflects on fame, feminism and Jewish identity ahead of Sydney visit

New York-based journalist and author Marisa Meltzer has built her career exploring women the world too often flattens into...

Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”

Woollahra will be bathed in celestial splendour this November when Emanuel Synagogue hosts the Australian premiere of "Custodians of...

Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”

Woollahra will be bathed in celestial splendour this November when Emanuel Synagogue hosts the Australian premiere of "Custodians of...

Multiculturalism Minister praises Rabbi Kamins for “immense contribution”

NSW Multiculturalism Minister Steve Kamper has paid tribute to Rabbi Jeffrey B. Kamins, who will retire as Senior Rabbi...

Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins to retire as Emanuel Synagogue’s Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio to succeed him

After nearly four decades of service, Rabbi Jeffrey B. Kamins will retire as Senior Rabbi of Emanuel Synagogue on...

Emanuel Synagogue and Emanuel Woollahra Preschool reunify

Sydney's Emanuel Woollahra Preschool (EWP) and Emanuel Synagogue (ES) have officially reintegrated after a unanimous vote by EWP members...

Rosh Hashanah at the Emanuel

With Sydney’s ongoing issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, community gatherings in synagogues and churches remain out of reach for many.

Jul-25 10:30am Zoom: Loneliness and its side effects

Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month.

Loneliness and its side effects

Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month.

Walt Secord completes his conversion to Judaism

NSW Labor frontbencher and the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord has recently completed his conversion to Judaism through Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue.

Rosh HaShanah online

By embracing computing technology, Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has launched a program of making their services for the High Holy Days available online.

Meet Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff

Kabbalah Teacher Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff is Spiritual Director at the Neshama Life Organisation. She talks with Henry Greener.

Dunera has something for everybody – now online

Dunera is a specially designed web portal to keep members of the Jewish community occupied during these difficult times and beyond.

Dance an hour away with Omer Backley-Astrachan

Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue is to host a free virtual dance class with acclaimed Israeli choreographer Omer Backley-Astrachan.

Fighting Slavery

Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue will present a fascinating In Conversation, The War On Slavery featuring an international panel of experts on modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking.

Walt joins Emanuel

Well-known supporter of Israel and Jewish causes NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord has revealed to parliament that he and his wife Julie have joined Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue.

One Land: Two People – in Conversation

Israeli Ambassador Mark Sofer and the Head of the General Delegation of Palestine, Izzat Abdulhadi will participate in an open conversation at Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue on Sunday.