Our Shule was founded by Holocaust survivors, mostly of Polish origin.
The popular new Minyan needed a permanent home and a house was purchased
in 198 Kooyong Road and converted into a "Shtiebel". Over a
decade later, after continued growth, the Shule moved to larger premises,
when a new Shule was purpose built at 305 Glen Eira Rd – the current premises.
Later extensions have included the upstairs Womens Gallery and the Youth
Minyan Beis Medrash/Sukka.
The Shule serves as a vibrant place of Torah and Tefilla for all of its
members. The Nusach of the Shule is Nusach Sefard and the custom of the
Shule follows the Chassidic Polish customs in Tefilla and Song.
Two daily Minyonim for morning tefillos are well attended each weekday
and held at 6:15AM and 7:00AM. Each day, Mincha at sunset, is followed
by a Shiur and then Maariv at nightfall.
On Shabbos morning, the Shule houses two primary minyanim; the 'Main
Shule' and the 'Youth Minyan' - training up the Baalei Tefilla and Baalei
Kriah of the next generation.
Many Shiurim are given in the Shule on Shabbos and during the week. These
Shiurim, delivered in English or Yiddish are given on a broad range of
topics and texts. Some Shiurim have been going for over 40 years. The
Shule has many Talmidei Chachomim delivering and attending Shiurim and
claims to have one of the highest ratios of members attending Shiurim
in all Shules in Melbourne.
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June 2013: The Stropkover Rebbe Shlit’a visiting from Jerusalem:
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Shiurim are given on diverse topics and texts including Gemora incorporating
Daf HaYomi, Mishnayes including Mishna Yomi, Mishna Berura, Kitzur Shulchan
Oruch, Tanach, Sefas Emes, Yismach Yisroel, Minchas Chinuch, Ein Yaakov
and Kli Yokor. The Shule has built up an extensive library of Hebrew and
English Seforim, which are well used by members.
The Shule is famous for its prevalent "leibedike" Kiddeishim,
with a special mix of lechayims - whiskey, herring, onions, Divrei Torah
and nigginim. During Seuda Shlishis, a wide range of local and guest speakers
are encouraged to present Divrei Torah.
The Shule also distributes its popular
Newsletter - Online and Offline
weekly editions with a readership locally and overseas. The Shule website
gives details of Tefilla times and
current events, as well a pictorial
history of the Shule.
Periodically throughout the year, our Shule is host to numerous communal
and youth activities including the ever popular
Lag B'Omer Bonfire, Melave
Malkes, Tikkun Leil Shavuos and Tisha B'Av programs, Simchas Beis HaShoeva
celebrations on Sukkos. Our famous Lag Bomer Bonfire extravaganza has
grown to be come a communal family event attended by many hundreds of
people from all sections of the community.
The Shule also hosts well attended Seudos Mitzva celebrating Siyumim
of the various Shiurim or commemorating the Yahrzeits of Chassidic Rebbes.
The Youth Minyan conducts a childrens' Davenning competition, Shiurim,
Yomtov programs, Sukka Hopping, Purim Dressups, Chanuka Soccer Match and
BBQ.
The Shule engages in many forms of Chesed. Tzedoka appeals are promoted
for worthy causes in Israel, raising thousands of dollars each year. The
Shule also operates a Free Loan Gemach and various Tzedoka funds.
A special Yasher Koach to the Gabboim, Board and all the Mispallelim
for their unique and valued contributions in making our Shule such a special
and treasured place.
Be’ezras Hashem, may we continue to go ‘mechayil el choyil’ - from strength
to strength.
See recent videos from different events at the Shule.
