Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne
Temple Beth Israel (TBI) is a synagogue affiliated with Progressive Judaism in Melbourne, Australia.[1] The organisation is a member of the Union for Progressive Judaism, an umbrella organisation for Progressive Judaism in Asia and the Pacific.[2]
The synagogue was founded in 1930, and was the first Progressive community in Australia.[3]
The Progressive, Zionist youth group, Netzer makes use of the grounds of TBI for their weekly activities.[4]
During the COVID-19 pandemic TBI moved their prayers online for the High Holy Days, when Melbourne was in the middle of a strict stage 4 lockdown.[5]
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References[]
- ^ "Temple Beth Israel". skhs.org.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Constituents". upj.org.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Temple Beth Israel launches Yachad". J-Wire. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne". Netzer Australia. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Temple Beth Israel launches Yachad". J-Wire. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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