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]

See also

References
  1. "Temple Beth Israel". skhs.org.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. "Constituents". upj.org.au. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. "Temple Beth Israel launches Yachad". J-Wire. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. "Melbourne". Netzer Australia. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. "Temple Beth Israel launches Yachad". J-Wire. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.

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