You don’t have to go hungry while you’re greeting the Sabbath this evening, because you can continue to enjoy the convivial atmosphere at a communal Shabbat dinner with kosher-style vegetarian and fish dishes to be held in the shul immediately after the service. Everyone present at the service is most welcome to stay for the meal, but please advise numbers intending to come and any dietary requirements in an email to this address. The length of this service may vary…
Find out more »Celebrate Shabbat with your little ones (ages 5 and below) at the Hobart Synagogue. This lively and friendly 30-minute service is geared toward children under five years old and their parents or carers. Tots sing, clap, and dance while learning the Shabbat morning service.
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Find out more »You can continue to enjoy a relaxing Shabbat by staying on for a schmooze and a nibble at the regular light kiddush that will follow this morning service. Light kiddushim are held every Shabbat Mevarchim (the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh at the start of a new Jewish month), and consist of simple snacks and drinks. Everyone at the service is welcome. The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »If you're feeling peckish while you’re greeting the Sabbath this evening, you can take part in our regular shared Erev Shabbat kiddush in the shul immediately after the service. Everyone present is most welcome to come. If you plan to stay and enjoy the convivial atmosphere, please bring a plate with a vegetarian or fish dish to contribute to the food, and also be prepared to join in the clean-up afterwards. Kosher wine, challah (sometimes), and disposable plates and cutlery…
Find out more »The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »You can continue to enjoy a relaxing Shabbat by staying on for a schmooze and a nibble at the regular light kiddush that will follow this morning service. Light kiddushim are held every Shabbat Mevarchim (the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh at the start of a new Jewish month), and consist of simple snacks and drinks. Everyone at the service is welcome. The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »The length of this service may vary according to circumstances.
Find out more »Everyone is welcome at the Hobart Synagogue for what promises to be a fascinating presentation by visiting researcher Jana Vytrhlik on the subject 'The Egyptian revival style in early synagogue architecture in Australia'. This illustrated talk will explore the mystery behind the question: Why did four Jewish communities (Sydney, Hobart, Launceston and Adelaide) construct their synagogues in an unprecedented Egyptian revival style between 1844 and 1850? Jana Vytrhlik Separated by hundreds of miles from each other, and restricted by the…
Find out more »The Hobart Synagogue was consecrated on 4 July 1845. On the weekend of 4 July 2020, we will be celebrating the synagogue’s 175th anniversary. We are in the early stages of planning the event and details will shared in the next few months. In addition to congregation members (current and past), we also welcome descendants of the many families that were vital to our congregation’s survival to play a special part in this celebration. If you would like more information…
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