WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE
Welcome to the Website of Bet Nachman Synagogue of Kew. We are a Modern Orthodox Congregation under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Stephen Boroda. Our aim is to provide spiritual, cultural and social activities for the Jewish community as well as to foster and promote Jewish religious education now and into the future for both adults and children.
On these pages you will be able to find information about our history, staff, library, shiurim, courses, information and instruction booklets, news, functions and events, religious services and much more.
If you have any suggestions as to how to improve our site or what you would like to see added to the website, please let us know.
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Shavuot Dinner
Saturday night, 26 May 2012The Maariv starts at 6:30 pm, followed by a delicious dinner fully catered by our own RITA ERLICH Guest Speaker: The Honourable Andrew McIntosh, Member for Kew Speaker: Rabbi Stephen Boroda $40 per person, Children Aged 3 – 11 years $20, Menu Wine and Cheese (following Kiddush) Challah and Garlic Bread Entrées: Spinach and Cheese Bourekas or Vegetable Frittata Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup Salad Main Course: Rigatoni with Napoli or Alfredo Sauces or Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten Free pasta available if requested in advance) Dessert: Apple and Crumble and Ice Cream Cheese Cake Coffee and Tea Book now! Payment to be made no later than 21 May 2012 Call Tzipi at the Shule office 9853-9243 or email office@khc.org.au Please pay by Direct Deposit: Bank: Commonwealth: Please use your name as reference. |
Classes and Courses: Weekly Talmud Class for Beginners
RABBI JACOB SCHREIBER zt"l TALMUD SHIURTALMUD FOR BEGINNERS with Professor Robert Berkowitz Sundays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmTalmud is the connection between the Bible and the way we live our lives on a daily basis. Rather than only focussing on religious practices, it embodies a range of civil laws and a standard of ethical behaviour that define the essence of being Jewish. |
Leon Cebon Memorial Lectures
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In 2003, in his capacity as a member of the Board of Management of the Congregation, Leon Cebon, of blessed memory, approached our Rabbi and the Board of Management about arranging lectures for the Congregation and for the community at large. There were six lectures held that year. In 2004, the first lecture took place just prior to Leon's sudden passing. Following Leon's passing, the Board of Management decided to continue holding the lectures and to name them the "Leon Cebon Memorial Lectures" in Leon's memory. These lectures cover a wide range of subjects, from Jewish History, Kabbalah and studies in Tanach and Talmud to, most recently, comparative studies of halachah and contemporary medicine, science and Australian legal practice, all areas of Leon's broad Jewish interest. Leon attended Shiurim at Kew Shule and Monash and Melbourne Universities in order to satisfy his great thirst for Jewish knowledge and to fulfill the Mitzvah of studying Torah. By attending our Leon Cebon Memorial Lectures, you will be honouring Leon’s memory while considerably enriching your own life. Please follow the links below to find out about our current lecture series, read about past lectures - including further links to additional information on certain topics covered - and to hear streaming audio of selected past lectures. |
The Kew Hebrew Congregation Library
The KHC Library has existed since the 1960s. in June 2008 the KHC Library joined the Makor Jewish Library Network. The KHC Library includes a collection of mainly Jewish religious books and objects but also books about Jewish history, culture, music and literature, education, adult fiction and non fiction as well as children's books on Jewish themes, both fiction and non-fiction. The library and its archives includes the historical records of the Congregation, and educational materials for the teaching of Hebrew, Jewish history, Jewish culture and religion and music as well as objects and art works of religious significance.
Rabbi Stephen Boroda is the director of the KHC Library. Rabbi Boroda has a Bachelor of economics and Social Studies, a BA in Literature and an MA in Education as well as his rabbinical qualification. These staff work part time in the library. Leonie Fleiszig, Director of the Makor Library, is consulted with regard to professional library issues.
There is a volunteer Library Committee which reports to the President of KHC, Dr. Psyc. Deborah Golvan and Executive of the Board of Management of the Congregation.
The Library Committee includes:
Chairperson:
Ms Lynda Walters
Members:
Ms Cynthia Benporath
Ms Carol Bloustein
Ms Judy Krape
Ms Alice Zydower
'The KHC Library and Education Fund finances our Library and its educational program to:
1) purchase new books and other materials;
3) maintain a catalogue of our books which is (delete already) linked to the Makor Jewish Library network;
4) lend books to our members and the general public;
5) maintain the library rooms and additional reading/lecture rooms;
6) provide lectures and educational programs associated with our collection to adults and children; and
7) print publications educating out members and the general public about our books and our educational program.
Donations to the KHC Library and Education Fund are tax deductible.'
KHC Library Rules
Members of the public may borrow from the library upon production of appropriate identification Two (2) books may be borrowed at any one time Books may be borrowed for a period of four (4) weeks No reference books may be removed from the library
The Library is open for borrowing at these times:
Mondays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Tuesdays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Thursdays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Lost or damaged books must be paid for at replacement value.
The Library is at present closed for a major clean, stock take and catalogue, however, if individuals are keen to view and study from books on the premises this can be arranged by contacting Rabbi Boroda.
For further information, please contact the Library. 
