CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What's On

Climate Change: The Cost of a Carbon Emission Trading Scheme

Shadow Treasurer and former Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull will deliver a challenging address on the implications for the Australian economy of climate change action.

WHEN: Thursday 14 August 12.20pm-2pm

WHERE: The Great Synagogue, 166 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000.

COST: $50 members/$60 non-members.

RSVP: Phone 9267 2477, or email hazel@greatsynagogue.org.au.

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Wedding Magic

Did you celebrate your wedding day by marrying at The Great Synagogue, Sydney -- one of the most beautiful synagogues in the world?

Join other couples among the thousands who have married at The Great Synagogue over 130 years for a very special Wedding Reunion Celebration 1878-2008

You’re invited to a wedding reunion service followed by an opportunity to share your memories over a delicious high tea, view the wonderful selection of photographs and wedding memorabilia from generations of Great Synagogue marriages and walk through our new exhibition Great Moments, the second of our exhibitions marking The Great’s 130 anniversary.

It’s not too late to have your wedding photograph or memorabilia exhibited on the day; email admin@greatsynagogue.org.au or ring 9267 2477.

Entries close 4pm August 13.

WHEN: Sunday 24 August 3.00-5.30pm

WHERE: The Great Synagogue, 166 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000.

RSVP: Phone 9267 2477, or email admin@greatsynagogue.org.au.

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7 Deadly Sins & More

Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence presents a Jewish perspective on vice, virtue and more on Monday Evenings starting June 30. For those who love learning with wit, high intelligence and a great deal of fun in very good company, click here.

Teen Forum

Ages 15 - 17

Games Night

WHEN: Saturday 30 August, 7:30 pm

COST: $15

WHERE: Call for details

RSVP: Call (02) 9267 2477 or email hmayblack@hotmail.com

 

JTeen

Ages 12 - 14

Sushi and Movie Night

WHEN: Saturday 2 August, 7:30 pm

COST: $15

WHERE: Call for details

RSVP: Call (02) 9267 2477 or email chayalever@greatsynagogue.org.au

 

Art Club

WHEN: Saturday 2 August, 7:30 pm

WHERE: Call for details

RSVP: Call (02) 9267 2477 or email chayalever@greatsynagogue.org.au

Mastering Haftarah reading

Many of you would like to read the Haftarah on your Bar Mitzvah anniversaries but aren’t sure you can. Chazan David Hilton is running a course in Haftarah reading for beginners as well as those with accomplished skills.

The course will encompass mastering both reading and trop (notation and melodies) using CDs and texts. The course will enable all students to master the art of reading any Haftarah with very little notice, and of course to refresh the knowledge of reading thr student’s own Bar Mitzvah Haftarah.

Ring the office on (02) 9267 2477 for enquiries.