Kehilat Nitzan

08/02/2026

Kehilat Nitzan once again is the first Masorti synagogue to participate in the World Wide Wrap, an initiative sponsored by the movement's Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs!

Message from Bruce Gordon, co-chair of this year's WWW: "Wow! What a wonderful picture and great news! Thank you for getting the world started today in this mitzvah. You have set the tone for the rest of us."

05/02/2026

Save the date and time!

27/01/2026

Mazal tov and yasher koach to our members who received honours on Australia Day!

* Steven Curtis - OAM "For service to the Jewish community of Melbourne"

* David Forbes - AO "For distinguished service to mental health research and practice, to the prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, and to academia"

* Debra Korman - OAM "For service to the community through a range of organisations"

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

26/10/2025

Earlier today, a group of Kehilat Nitzan members and friends were led on a tour of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum by Margaret Taft. It was an amazing and emotional visit, which we are grateful to Sidney Bloch for organising, and was part of our ongoing World Jewry lecture series.

13/10/2025

The Jerusalem Post is doing a live broadcast from Hostage Square awaiting the return of the hostages. כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה

Israel awaits the return of Hostages from Gaza | The Jerusalem Post

12/10/2025

WE ARE HIRING!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER (PT/FT negotiable)
Are you highly organised, proactive, and ready to take ownership of administration and office operations? Do you have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior leadership, and managing diverse stakeholders? This Executive Assistant / Office Manager role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our thriving community organisation.

The Executive Assistant /Office Manager provides comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the leadership of the organisation. The role requires a broad skill set that combines technical proficiency, interpersonal effectiveness, and flexibility to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day activities in a community-focused environment.

This dual role combines executive assistance with office management. You will provide day-to-day support to the organisation’s leadership while ensuring the office runs efficiently and professionally. From scheduling and correspondence to event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and financial administration, you will play a central role in enabling our community to thrive.

You can find a full description of the role athttps://images.shulcloud.com/13401/uploads/PDF-Files/ExecutiveAssistant-PositionDescription-Oct2025.pdf

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

12/10/2025

Rabbi Yonatan addressed the crowd gathered at Caulfield Park this morning as the world anxiously awaits the release of all of the remaining hostages.

Masorti Olami issued the following statement: "With profound gratitude and heartfelt relief, we welcome and celebrate the news of the agreement to bring home the hostages and to bring an end to the war in Gaza, expected to take effect in the coming hours.

We offer our thanks to all those who worked tirelessly to make this agreement possible, and to the leaders who chose the difficult path of dialogue and compromise in the pursuit of life and peace. This moment embodies the sacred Jewish principle of pikuach nefesh, the preservation of human life above all else, and pidyon shvuyim, the redemption of captives."

12/10/2025

Chag Sukkot Sameach!

05/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our High Holy Day services so meaningful — from our gabbaim, all those who read from Torah & Haftorah, service leaders, our choir, all our amazing shofar blowers, volunteers, and each person who joined us in prayer. Your time, energy, and spirit brought our community together in the most beautiful way. Please enjoy some of these photos and video taken during Havdalah.

As we carry the energy of these holy days into the new year, we invite you to contribute to our Kol Nidre Appeal, helping us continue the vital work of our synagogue throughout the year. As discussed on Kol Nidre a portion of your donations will be sent to help rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz, in Israel. Every contribution counts.
https://www.kehilatnitzan.org.au/payment.php

Wishing you all a sweet, healthy, and peaceful year ahead.

11/09/2025

https://thejewishindependent.com.au/multicultural-rosh-hashanah-seder

Multiculturalism and interfaith have become an increasing challenge for the Jewish community. A Rosh Hashanah seder offers a sign of hope.