Chabad of Bellevue Hill

05/08/2026

17/12/2025

The greatest antidote to darkness is light. So come together and celebrate Chanukah Thursday night at 5.30 at Sydney Town Hall. The Jewish Spirit will NOT be broken. This is a FREE event. Please book via cyn.org.au/citc for security.

17/12/2025

The greatest antidote to darkness is light. So come together and celebrate chanukah Thursday night at 5.30 at Sydney Town Hall. The Jewish Spirit will NOT be broken. This is a FREE event. Please book via cyn.org.au/citc for security.

20/08/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Re’eh, we reflect on the gifts of choice and responsibility G‑d places before us. 🕯️✨

Parshat Re’eh reminds us that every day we are faced with decisions to follow a path of blessing or hardship. Moshe encourages us to choose life—to embrace kindness, justice, and faith in G‑d’s guiding presence. Chassidic teachings inspire us to see our choices as powerful tools for spiritual growth and communal harmony. 🌿🤝

May the light of our Shabbat candles inspire us to bring blessing and peace into our homes and the world. We continue to pray for the safe return of our hostages, the protection of our soldiers, and the wellbeing of all our people worldwide. May our collective light bring healing and hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days. ✡️🤲🕊️

Shabbat Shalom! 💖🌸

10/07/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Balak, we reflect on how even the darkest intentions can be transformed into radiant blessings. 🕯✨

Parshat Balak tells the story of a non-Jewish prophet, Bilam, who was hired to curse the Jewish people-yet, miraculously, words of blessing flowed from his mouth instead. Chassidic teachings explain that this wasn’t just a failed curse; it was a deeper revelation of G-d’s hidden good, waiting to emerge.

Bilam’s prophecy includes one of the most beautiful verses in the Torah: “How goodly are your tents, O Jacob, your dwelling places, O Israel.” The Rebbe teaches that this verse celebrates the quiet, spiritual power within every Jewish home-a sanctuary of light.

When Bilam looks upon the Jewish people, he sees more than tents; he sees the eternal strength of a nation rooted in purity, humility, and holiness. Chassidus reveals that within each of us lies this same power to turn challenge into growth, confusion into clarity, and curses into blessings.

As we welcome Shabbat, may the glow of our candles remind us that we are never alone. Even when life feels confusing or unjust, G-d is guiding us from above with a loving hand. May our homes be filled with light, and may our actions hasten the ultimate transformation—the coming of Moshiach, speedily in our days. ✨

Shabbat Shalom! 💖

03/07/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Chukat, we reflect on purification and how G-d is beyond human understanding. 🕯✨

Chukat introduces the mitzvah of the red heifer, a commandment which is a “chok”—a law beyond human understanding. The Torah teaches us that sometimes, we are called to move forward with trust even when we don’t have all the answers. In our own lives, we often face challenges that don’t make sense, yet it’s our faith, perseverance, and acts of kindness that help us transform darkness into light.

May the glow of our Shabbat candles inspire us to embrace life’s mysteries with courage and hope, and to bring more love and light into our homes and communities. Let us continue to pray for the safety and well-being of all Jewish people worldwide, and may our collective light and Mitzvot hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days. ✡

Shabbat Shalom! 💖
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26/06/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Korach, we reflect on the importance of humility, unity, and using our strengths for a higher purpose. 🕯️✨

Korach’s story reminds us what happens when personal ambition overshadows the greater good. While Korach challenged Moshe’s leadership, the Torah teaches that true greatness comes from serving with humility and working together for the sake of the community. Chassidic teachings encourage us to recognise our unique gifts, but to use them in a way that uplifts others and brings harmony, not division.

May the glow of our Shabbat candles inspire us to choose unity over discord, to value every individual, and to bring more light, kindness, and peace into our homes and communities. Let us continue to pray for the safety and wellbeing of all Jewish people worldwide, and may our collective light hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days. ✡️

Shabbat Shalom! 💖

08/05/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, we reflect on the call to live lives of holiness and responsibility. 🕯️✨

Acharei-mot reminds us of the power of atonement and returning to our true selves, while Kedoshim opens with the command, “You shall be holy,” teaching that holiness is found not only in sacred spaces but in our everyday actions and relationships. Chassidic teachings emphasise that each of us has the ability to bring G-dliness into the world through kindness, honesty, and compassion.

May the light of our Shabbat candles inspire us to elevate our daily lives, striving to create homes and communities filled with holiness and unity. Let us pray for the safety and wellbeing of all Jewish people worldwide, and may our collective light hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days. ✡️

Shabbat Shalom! 💖

04/04/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Vayikra, we reflect on the themes of humility and drawing closer to G-d. 🕯️✨

Vayikra introduces the concept of korbanot (offerings), which come from the word "karov," meaning "to draw close." Chassidic teachings explain that true closeness to G-d comes not just from physical offerings, but from dedicating our inner selves to Him with humility and sincerity. The small aleph in the word "Vayikra" reminds us of Moshe’s humility, teaching us that greatness comes through recognising everything as a gift from G-d.

When we light our Shabbat candles, we too draw close to G-d, creating a sacred space of peace and holiness in our homes. Each flame represents our soul connecting with its divine source.

May the glow of our Shabbat candles inspire us to serve G-d with humility and dedication. Let us pray for the safety and wellbeing of all Jewish people worldwide, and may our collective light hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days. ✡️

Shabbat Shalom! 💖

12/03/2025

As we light our Shabbat candles this week for Parshat Ki Tisa, we also celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim.🎭 🕯️✨

Purim this year falls on Friday, leading right into Shabbat, making it a unique and festive time. The story of Purim reminds us that even when G-d's presence seems hidden, He is guiding events behind the scenes. Just as Esther and Mordechai played crucial roles in saving the Jewish people, we too can bring light into the world through our actions. 🎭

On Purim day, we fulfill four special mitzvot: hearing the Megillah, sending Mishloach Manot (food gifts to friends), giving charity to the needy, and enjoying a festive meal. This year, we'll need to complete these observances earlier in the day to prepare for Shabbat.

The custom of dressing up on Purim teaches us to look beyond external appearances and recognise the divine spark within each person. As we celebrate, may the joy of Purim inspire us to increase in acts of goodness and kindness.

Let us pray for the safety and well-being of all Jewish people worldwide, and may our collective light hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days.

Shabbat Shalom and Purim Sameach! 💖🎭