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29.04.2022 HOW NICE WOULD IT BE TO SEE ANOTHER JEWISH FACE Ben recently received a long-awaited pharmacist placement in the Albury-Wodonga hospital system. Arriving in Albury, he settled in and was put right to work, taking on long shifts throughout the week. Growing up in a traditional home in the Melbourne Jewish community, it was quiet a change to go from the bagel belt to faraway Albury-Wodonga. The population of the twin cities is roughly 100,000, but the Jewish population is muc...Continue reading

12.04.2022 Heard of the Tabernacle in the Desert? It's just like the RARA Mobile - a portable Shul that the Jews took with them everywhere!Heard of the Tabernacle in the Desert? It's just like the RARA Mobile - a portable Shul that the Jews took with them everywhere!

05.04.2022 join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the day of rest.

01.04.2022 Staying connected with a Jewish community can be difficult when you live in a town with very few, or even no other Jews. That’s the reality for a lot of Jewish people living across the country. For one reason or another, many of us have landed in places where we become a tiny minority. , 15 . ...Continue reading

23.03.2022 Did you know - the mirrors of the RARA car are a great spot for another message! What Mitzva will you do today?

17.03.2022 Join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom

15.03.2022 Mark lives in a number of remote locations in Victoria and South Australia. On a good day, his nearest neighbour is 92 kilometeres down the road! So when he was in Melbourne for a few hours yesterday to take care of some things, it was the perfect opportunity to catch up with him and his friend Baruch. We first me Mark at a brief lunch stop in Cann River, VIC during our 2020 Chanuka Trip, and have stayed in touch since. Mark was happy to put on the Tefillin (pictured) and sha...red with us what it's like to live on a remote station in Marree - Outback SA. If you're in Melbourne and want to say hello, let us know! We'd love to catch up.

27.02.2022 Join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom Rabbi Menachem Aron shares thoughts on Torah celebrations, Adar and Purim.

13.02.2022 MAZEL TOV ON THE NEW ARRIVAL! The Newcastle Hebrew Congregation today danced and sang as they welcomed a brand new Torah into their midst. Handwritten on parchment with organic ink and a feather quill, the Torah is the connection between our generations of old and the bright future of Judaism. It was an honour to be a part of the celebration of the beautiful Torah dedicated by Mr Max and Ben Lenzer in honour of their parents who were stalwarts of the community. As the Scribe..., Rabbi Eli Gutnick, completed the last few letters, the community milled around, fascinated and in awe of what is often a once in a lifetime experience. It was a connection of past, present and future. Of the vibrancy of Judaism, still relevant in these modern days. Representing Chabad of RARA, Mr Saul Spigler and Rabbi Menachem Aron were thrilled to be a part of the festivities, marvelling at the growth of the Newcastle community. What nachas to see after so many years of RARA visits up the coast. DID YOU KNOW that a Torah contains 304,805 letters, and is about 60 meters long from one end of the scroll to the other. It is written entirely by hand and it's no wonder we make a big celebration when it is completed.

10.02.2022 THE GREATEST HONOUR FOR THE MAN WE NEVER MET It started with an email forwarded on from another Melbourne Synagogue. Gillian had reached out, wanting to put her friend Michael in touch with a Rabbi. Perhaps they could come down to the Mornington Peninsula and give Michael a visit.... Michael was an older Jew who had no close family. Having retired about 20 years prior, as he got along in years, Michael wanted to connect back with his Jewish faith. Rabbi Menachem Aron contacted Michael via telephone, and a lovely conversation ensued. "Jewish people need to be proud!" said Michael in a soft but powerful voice. "When they walk down the street, they should always wear a Yarmulke" said Michael emphatically. "And when all this COVID clears up, we'll go for a coffee. I'd love to talk to you for a few hours." A short while later, In mid January, plans were made to take the "short" (in RARA terms) trip down to Portsea to see Michael in person. Unfortunately, that was not to be. A COVID case resulted in a lockdown of the age care where Michael was living, and before there was a chance to go down and give him a visit, Michael's time came to an end, and he was called up on High. This past Friday Michael received a Jewish burial at the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha cemetery in Lyndhurst, VIC. A small ceremony took place, with members of the Melbourne Jewish community coming together to make up a Minyan so that Kaddish could be recited for Michael. Although almost all those present at the funeral had never met Michael, they came out to give him the farewell that every Jewish person deserves. Michael may not have crossed paths with too many Jewish people in recent years, but his yearning for connection as he reached 83 years old was not for naught. The connection was made, and he subsequently merited to receive one of the greatest honours - a Jewish burial. May his memory be a blessing. Chabad of RARA extends our thanks and appreciation to Gillian, Michael's carer who took care of his every need for the past two decades. Additionally, we thank the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha for assisting with Michael's funeral arrangements. photo: Rabbi Menachem Aron (center) officiating at Michael's burial

26.01.2022 Join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the Jewish way in death and mourning.

25.01.2022 Mazal Tov! Shevi and I are so happy to welcome the latest addition to the RARA family!

24.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the power of speech

24.01.2022 Thought for the week for Parshas Eikev - a lesson to learn from the broken Tablets.

23.01.2022 Mrs Yehudis Wolvovsky: The Intersection of Pleasure and Purpose Grab the opportunity to watch this live TOMORROW - Tuesday 18/8 10:00am AEST: facebook.com/myJLI/live

23.01.2022 Getting ready for an exciting High Holidays class tonight at 8:00pm - all about Sukkot. Will you join the conversation? chabadofrara.org/zoom

23.01.2022 David found out that he was Jewish when he was 61, and he's been feeling more and more connected ever since. Recently, on Chanuka, we held a celebration in Port Macquarie, and the excitment that could be seen on David's face was incredible. It was the first time that a Jewish gathering took place in his neighborhood in a very long time. Continue the Story for David $180,000 for regional Australia... Sunday, February 14, 1pm charidy.com/RARA See more

22.01.2022 The High Holidays are coming up fast. Wouldnt it be great to get a better understanding of what theyre all about? Join Rabbi Menachem Aron for the next 4 weeks to gain insight and meaning into the Holidays. Designed to be a smaller class where everyone is welcome to participate, share and ask questions. Monday nights, 8:00pm AEST on ZOOM.... chabadofrara.org/zoom See more

21.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought for the week - Parsahs Ki Teitzei PLUS: Join us on Monday, August 31 for the second High Holiday class - the Rosh Hashana prayers. 8:00pm AEST - chabadofrara.org/zoom

21.01.2022 20 years! Thats a long time, and thats how long Chabad of RARA has been around for. What started as a once off trip around Australia is now a full time organization that caters to the needs of thousands of people. Read more all about it, as well as some of our big milestones in the special 20 year RARAreport - http://bit.ly/rara-20 Want a print copy of it? Just pick up a copy of the AJN - theres one inside every issue this week! Pictured here is the freshly printed report alongside some original pictures from the historical 1977 trip that set the road for Chabad of RARA as it is today.

21.01.2022 Just another moment with the RARA Rabbis during their travels!

21.01.2022 Chanuka is fast approaching! Need some Chanuka supplies? Head over to the RARA website to order your Menoras, dreidels (spinning tops) or your favorite colorful candles! We've even made an easy to remember link for placing orders: www.chabadofrara.org/menora

21.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron presents a thought for the week - Tzedaka, and whats it all about. Read our kosher delivery story here: https://www.facebook.com/401894796595255/posts/3249088878542485/

20.01.2022 Thank you Australia Post for getting the High Holidays guides delivered! Have you ordered yours yet? Dont wait! chabadofrara.org/hhg

20.01.2022 FREE STUFF? Do you go for it or not? A lesson from Parshas Chayei Sara

19.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares some ideas about the holiest day of the year.

19.01.2022 Last Wednesday, we loaded the car and hit the road. Destination: North-east Victoria, where we would be visiting a number of new and old contacts that we had in the area. Our first stop was with Jim in Wangaratta. Jim shared some fascinating stories of growing up as a Jew in the outback, and was sure to leave us with some RARA gold - a few new names that we didn't know of in the area. Then we were off to Heinz, someone we had only recently gotten in touch with. Heinz lives in... Beechworth, and it was a real pleasure to get to meet him and his family. We laid Tefillin, and Heinz proudly hung a Mezuza on his front door with us. By now it was getting late, and the kids were getting very cranky, but we squeezed in one last visit for the day with Josh in Wodonga, where we discussed the upcoming holidays of Purim and Pesach, and made a Lchaim with some kosher wine. Join with us and make stories like these happen - in just a few days, our annual fundraiser will take place, on Sunday, Feb 14. Continue the story at charidy.com/rara.

19.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about payer - "davening"

18.01.2022 Did you wrap your Tefillin today? We had a great class discussion last night all about tefillin. Do you know why tefillin are square? Check out the previous post here!

18.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about Jewish Birthdays!

18.01.2022 Some COVID-19 humour that isnt all about Victoria for a change... Enjoy!

18.01.2022 Hear the Shofar from Rabbi Menachem Aron! Thanks to our sponsor for the great sounding brand new Shofar! Join the High Holidays class tonight, where we will be talking about Elul: chabadofrara.org/zoom 8:00pm AEST

18.01.2022 The High Holidays are fast approaching, and we all know that this year things will be very different to the ways that we are used to. To help bring some normalcy to the times that we are living in, we are offering a complimentary High Holidays guide, which we will mail out to you. Additionally, as many people will find themselves at home for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, for a small fee we are offering to borrow a Machzor (High Holidays prayer book) from us, for you to use over Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. To receive a guide, and/or a Machzor, please visit this link and fill out the form: chabadofrara.org/hhg Due to postage delays, please fill out this form ASAP so that we can get everything to you in time for Rosh Hashana

18.01.2022 Baruch Dayan Ha’emes. With profound sadness, we mourns the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory. Rabbi Sacks served as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013 and was well known for his powerful talks and the many books that he authored. Below is an excerpt from one of his many talks.

17.01.2022 Tonight we are sending off 50 plastic Dreidels ("Sevivons", as the Israelis call them) to regional NSW. They'll be used in a class that's teaching some kids all about the upcoming Jewish holiday of Chanuka!

16.01.2022 Join us tomorrow night for a special reading of Eicha - the book of Lamentations, that is customarily read on Tisha Bav - the anniversary of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Read more here: https://www.chabad.org/144575 Topic: Eicha Time: Jul 29, 2020 06:15 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2467286566 Meeting ID: 246 728 6566 Passcode: 776590 Dial by your location +61 8 7150 1149 Australia +61 2 8015 6011 Australia +61 3 7018 2005 Australia +61 731 853 730 Australia +61 861 193 900 Australia

16.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought on Parshas Toldos.

14.01.2022 See you at the High Holidays class in 90 min. chabadofrara.org / zoomSee you at the High Holidays class in 90 min. chabadofrara.org / zoom

14.01.2022 What time do we light the candles tonight? If you're in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns, Wollongong, Byron Shire, Albury, Coffs Harbour or the Sunshine Coast, you'll have the answer to this question, for every Shabbat and Holiday in 2022. You'll also get to the lovely faces of people from all over Australia, and learn about the Jewish festivals throughout the year.... This is all because THEY HAVE ARRIVED! Our beautiful 2022 RARA Annual Calendars have arrived from the printer! We spent all day today packing them up, and they'll be in the mail tomorrow, on the way to your home, tent, van or farm. If you haven't gotten one in the past, send us a message and we'll send one to you too!

13.01.2022 On Friday we posted out 2 Mezuzahs to a special household in NSW. Do you need a Mezuzah for your home? Let us know and well get one to you!

13.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought for the week on Parshas Bereishis - Why did Hashem create light on the first day - there was nothing to see!

13.01.2022 Did you see the Outback Rabbis film last night? How'd you like it? What's your favorite thing about RARA?Did you see the Outback Rabbis film last night? How'd you like it? What's your favorite thing about RARA?

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13.01.2022 Join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the month of Adar and joy!

12.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares some lessons to be learnt from the Festival of Lights.

12.01.2022 How much do your Mitzvos weigh? Does an electronic scale represent Yom Kippur, or only the olden day ones with two suspended bowls? Join us tomorrow night, 8:00pm AEST for the third High Holidays class as we discuss everything about Yom Kippur! chabadofrara.org/zoom

11.01.2022 Class starting in a min. Just getting the live stream upClass starting in a min. Just getting the live stream up

11.01.2022 Around the Shules - Musical Selichot Live

11.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought on the upcoming festival of Rosh Hashana.

10.01.2022 Comment here if you are interested in a Tanya class tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:30am over Zoom with an educator in New York!Comment here if you are interested in a Tanya class tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:30am over Zoom with an educator in New York!

10.01.2022 Want a great story to start your day with? Check this out, this just happened yesterday!

10.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought for the week on Prshas Lech Lecha

09.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the High Holidays - Sukkot

09.01.2022 Yom Kippur - whats it all about? Join the weekly High Holidays class tonight at 8:00pm AEST to participate in a conversation about Yom Kippur and forgiveness. chabadofrara.org/zoom and streamed live here on facebook.

08.01.2022 A very big MAZAL TOV to Rabbi Mendel Super (pictured) on his engagement to Itta Gurkow from Westford, Massachusetts!! Mendel recently completed an 8 week RARA trip together with Rabbi Izzy Adelist, and visited many cities in eastern VIC and southern NSW. One of them was the Blue Mountains, where the two Rabbis organized this awesome Challa bake!

07.01.2022 Keeping kosher is never an easy commitment, all the more so during COVID-19. We received a call from Josh in Wodonga, who has kept a kosher home for over 50 years. Of course, there is no kosher meat in Wodonga. In better times. Josh places an order at one of Melbournes butchers, and has a family member drive it up to him every month. With stage 3 restrictions, this became increasingly difficult coordinate, and once stage 4 hit, it was almost impossible. Josh gave us a ring a...nd explained his predicament. Right away, we got on to it. After some google searches and a few phone calls, we got in touch with Natalie and her team at Cold Xpress, a company that specialises in refrigerated and frozen transport logistics. We explained the sutuation, and the necessary forms were filled. After a few attempts, the meat was delivered from the butcher to the courier, and at 9:30 this morning, the driver pulled up his truck outside Joshs house, and handed over his kosher goodies. Initially worried that he would have to go without meat until after the lockdown, Josh was absolutely thrilled to receive his order! Do you need help getting kosher food in regional Australia? Reach out and we will do our very best to help!

07.01.2022 Chaya Mushka is getting ready for Rosh Hashana. What about all of us? Thinking of doing something over zoom for the High Holidays over the next couple of weeks. Like a round-table class to go over some of the themes and ideas of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kipper, etc. As of now its looking like Mondays at 7:30pm AEST. Further details to come... Let me know below if youre interested and if that time works for you.

07.01.2022 Join us at chabadofrara.org/zoom Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the background behind the giving of the Torah.

06.01.2022 Theres something off about this photo... To avoid that happening to you on Rosh Hashana, join us tomorrow night 8:00pm AEST for some interesting insights on the prayers we say during the High Holidays! Link in comments below.

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06.01.2022 Weekly class tonight @ 8:00pm. Have a specific topic we should discuss? Comment here!Weekly class tonight @ 8:00pm. Have a specific topic we should discuss? Comment here!

06.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all the great Dads, grandads, and dads-to-be out there! Order your High Holiday Guide at chabadofrara.org/hhg Join the class tomorrow night at chabadofrara.org/zoom

05.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about the worldwide Chabad movement.

05.01.2022 Looking for something to watch? The popular Outback Rabbis doco, first released in 2018, is screening again on SBS! If you haven't seen it, you don't want to miss it, and if you have, you'll want to watch it again! THIS Wednesday night, 9:25pm AEDT https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1229302851994

05.01.2022 Meis Mitzvah - Chabad of RARA is saddened to announce the passing of Michael Braham OBM. Michael's funeral will take place Friday 28 Jan, 12:00pm at Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, 200 Glasscocks Rd, Lyndhurst VIC 3975.... Michael was a gentle and sincere man that lived in Rosebud VIC. His circumstances give him the title of a Meis Mitzva - someone that has no-one to care for them after their demise. If your are able to attend and give Michael the honour that he deserves and make up a Minyan (or more) at the funeral, please contact Rabbi Menachem Aron - 0413365770. May we have all merit to have only good news.

04.01.2022 Rabbi Yudi Dukes, director of the famous J-Net program was diagnosed with COVID-19 many months ago. Baruch Hashem, he is on the road to recovery! J-Net connects hundreds of people through Jewish learning, regardless where they may be found (kinda like RARA!). Message us to be setup to start studying with someone!

04.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron shares a thought for the week on the month of Elul: Rosh Hashana is just 30 days away. PLUS: Join us Mondays 8:00PM AEST for a High Holidays preperation class. chabadofrara.org/zoom

04.01.2022 Rabbi Ari & Mushky Rubin run an incredible branch of Chabad of RARA based in Cairns, QLD. They serve the far-north Queensland Jewish community, and have been doing phenomenal things for more than 5 years. Like all Chabads, they receive no central funding, and rely on generous people like you to cover costs. Your money will help Jewish people in far north Queensland have their needs met, and be able to experience a full fledged Judaism all the way at the top of Australia. Please consider donating today! www.charidy.com/jewishnq

03.01.2022 Did you know? Chabad of RARA has 4 families working around the clock to meet the needs of Jewish people all over Australia! Theres Rabbi Menachem & Shevi Aron at RARA HQ based in Melbourne, Rabbi Yossi & Malki Rodal in Newcastle, NSW Rabbi Mendel & Esty Khutoretsky in the Sunshine Coast, QLD,... and Rabbi Ari & Mushky Rubin in Cairns, QLD. Know someone in need of care, love, or just someone to talk to? Let us know, and one of the team will get on to it right away. Pictured here is Rabbi Mendel & Esty Khutoretsky giving a Hebrew School class. The kids have just started to learn the letters of the Alef Beis.

03.01.2022 Coming soon... The Chabad of RARA 2021 Jewish Calendar (no, not the 2018 one!) But - before that! Do you run a business? Contact us today to place an ad or your well wishes, and by doing so, ensure that the needs of people living in regional areas continue to be met. Get in touch today!

03.01.2022 Here's just one of the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' teachings. Join Australian Jewry tonight in tribute to Rabbi Sacks as we commemorate his passing. 8:00pm AEST | Thursday, 12 November 2020 tinyurl.com/rabbilordsacks

03.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about our prayers on Rosh Hashana

02.01.2022 Rabbi Menachem Aron speaks about tefillin - the Jewish prayer boxes.

01.01.2022 Tonight we are going to talk about the month of Elul.

01.01.2022 What a wonderful gathering we had in Warrnambool this past Thursday, celebrating Tu B'shvat - the "Rosh Hashana" for trees. A special thanks to Mr Mat Gelman, who was in the area and organized the gathering. Mat shared thoughts on the significance on the day, and some fresh fruit was enjoyed by all. On the topic of fruits, here's one interesting thing we can learn from a grape: If you hold up a grape to the light, and look at it from below, you'll see the little grape seed in...side of it. But if you look down on a grape, the light won't shine through, and you won't see anything inside. That little grape seed is the soul. Sometimes, when we look at others, we need to make sure we are seeing them the from the correct perspective - looking up at them, seeing them above us. Then we see their soul, the good in them. But if we look down on someone, we see them lower than ourselves, then we won't be able to see through, and won't perceive the soul and all the good within. See more

30.12.2021 THE BOOKS THAT MADE THE STORY "Hi is this Chabad?" "Yes it is! How can I help?" "I've got some Jewish books I'd like to donate"...Continue reading