Kehilat Nitzan

Kehilat Nitzan is the first Masorti (Conservative) congregation in Melbourne, Australia, formed in March 1999. We provide traditional egalitarian services in which both women and men can participate equally. We offer a warm and friendly environment in which you can celebrate our Jewish way of life. Kehilat Nitzan is more than just a synagogue - it is a community.

We are located at 36-40 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North (map).

We offer Shabbat and chagim (festival) services as well as shiurim (study sessions). Services are held every Shabbat evening (beginning at 6:15 pm) and morning (beginning at 9:30 am). Everyone is welcome to join in our services and activities.

You can also join us to learn about various Torah and prayer (tefillah) topics each Shabbat morning at 9 am before davening with texts in Hebrew and English. It's usually a lively discussion and no knowledge of Hebrew or learning background is required!

Kehilat Nitzan is associated with Masorti Australasia. We are affiliated with Masorti Olami, the World Council of Conservative Congregations. You can read about us in an Australian Jewish News story (PDF) about Masorti Judaism in Australia.

Be sure to check out our upcoming events and read our news updates! See our updated brochure to learn more about us.

To join Kehilat Nitzan or renew your membership, please fill out and return our membership form (PDF), which includes our membership fees.

Kehilat Nitzan is on Facebook! Go over and Like our page, and
keep up with our youth activities through the Noam page
Join our Marom Facebook page to stay informed about this Masorti group
for young Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s for both singles and couples.

NEWS UPDATES

Shul Kashrut Policy – Please take a few moments to read our kashrut policy, covering topics such as catered events, shule groups and individuals bringing food into the building, Pesach, and the use of the kitchen.

Read the latest Kehilat Nitzan News Sheet to find out more about upcoming events and news plus other communal events of interest. You can also subscribe to receive the newsletter by email.
Get in-depth news and see photos of our congregational activities in the Kehilat Nitzan Newsletter for September 2016.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For Your Weekly Calendar:
- Parasha and Pizza, Every Thursday Night – Drop by this participatory weekly group to study the parshat hashavua (the Torah portion of the week) every Thursday night at 7:15 pm. Share your tidbits about the parshah and give your thoughts about what others have to say. Pizza is provided! For everyone regardless of your knowledge or background.
- Wednesday Morning Services – Join us on Wednesday mornings at 7 am at the synagogue for a Shacharit service and fulfill the important mitzvah of helping others recite the Mourner's Kaddish. A light breakfast will be served following the service.
Pre-Shabbat for Tots, September 9
This program for tots and preschool age children from 10 - 11 am includes learning Shabbat songs in Hebrew and English, a mini Kabbalat Shabbat, listening to stories, creating Shabbat art, and making challah.

Free for members and $5 per child for non-members.Please call Lianne on 9055 0906 or send email in order to ensure enough materials are available (especially challah dough).

Kehilat Nitzan appreciates and acknowledges the support
of the World Zionist Organization and Masorti Olami

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