Sunday 14 July, 10.30am
Join us as we discuss Balcony Over Jerusalem, by John Lyons.
Co-written with Lyons’ wife, Sylvie Le Clezio, this work recounts Lyon’s experiences in the six years he spent as Middle East correspondent for the Australian newspaper, from 2009 until January 2015.
Friday Night Kids – July
Friday 19 July, 5pm
Please join us for a short erev-Shabbat service with singing, candle-lighting and challah. This service is aimed at preschool and early primary school aged children with their families.
Shabbat Unplugged – July
Friday 19 July, 7pm
Welcome in the day of rest with our musical Shabbat service, led by Naomi & Adam. Join us for a tasty catered “Italian” vegetarian Shabbat dinner after the service. Bookings essential for dinner.
Book on trybooking.com/EGVV
Jewish Jam – July
Sunday 21 July, 4.30pm
Enjoy Jewish and popular music at our monthly Jewish Jam Session. Bring an instrument if you have one or your singing voice or just listen, and also a small note donation. No previous performing experience needed and sheet music is always provided.
Deborah’s Well
Wednesday 24 July, 7.30pm
Our speaker this month is Deborah Glass, who is the Victorian Ombudsman. Her office looks at the decisions and actions of Victorian government departments, local councils, statutory bodies and their contractors. Please contact Janet Bau via the office if you wish to attend. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
Bus Tour of Jewish Boroondara
18 August, 10.30am
Boroondara used to be a City full of Jews. We visit and hear about how Monash Gates got to be at Scotch College, Raoul Wallenberg Garden, Kew Cemetery and other places which you may not have heard about. Cost $23. Places are limited. Bus departs from /returns to LBC.
Book at www.trybooking.com/BDVSL