Emanuel Synagogue

09/08/2026

❤️ Mazal tov to Jonti and Lan, who were married today by Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth at a beautiful ceremony in Mosman, surrounded by friends and family. Wishing the gorgeous couple a long and happy life together.

05/08/2026

Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio, Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth and Rabbi Sam Zwarenstein on the red carpet at opening night of Fiddler On The Roof at the Theatre Royal. Mazal tov to the team, with a special shoutout to our very own fiddler, Ben Adler.

02/08/2026

Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio with David and Ivria at the baby naming of their beautiful baby girl, Ryla Cassandra Vann-Dubs. Mazal tov to the gorgeous family 🫶

28/07/2026

On Sunday 26 July, Emanuel Synagogue and Emanuel Woollahra Preschool welcomed families for another wonderful edition of Little People of the Books🐢🪼

Children (and their grown ups) enjoyed an interactive story time with beloved author and illustrator Lauren Briggs who brought the amazing story of Little Pago to life, followed by creative activities, playtime in the preschool, face painting and a delicious under-the-sea themed lunch.

Thank you to all the families who joined us for this very special morning. Keep an eye out for more programs like this to be announced over the coming months.

We will also be hosting an Open Day at Emanuel Woollahra Preschool on Sunday 16 August. If you, a friend or a loved one are beginning the search for a preschool, we’d love to see you there.

27/07/2026

On Friday 24 July, Emanuel Synagogue President Ian Rathmell and Executive Director Kate Shkurko represented us at the unveiling of 'In Them We See Ourselves', hosted by our member Cr Will Nemesh - Mayor of Waverley Council and Woollahra Council Mayor Cr Sarah Dixson.

Commissioned jointly by Woollahra Council and Waverley Council, this permanent public artwork offers a meaningful space for reflection, remembrance and contemplation. Created in collaboration with Sydney’s Jewish community, the sculpture acknowledges the profound impact of 7 October 2023 while reflecting the strength, resilience and hope that continue to shape our community.

Pictured (L–R): Senator Andrew Bragg, Cr Will Nemesh (Mayor of Waverley Council), Kate Shkurko (Executive Director, Emanuel Synagogue), Michele Goldman (NSW Jewish Board of Deputies), and Ian Rathmell (President, Emanuel Synagogue).

24/07/2026

Following services on Friday 14 August, join us for Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio’s first Shabbat dinner as our Senior Rabbi. Spots are already filling fast, so book quickly if you want the chance to get to know Rabbi Ninio on a deeper level via a no-holds-barred, totally unfiltered, multi-round game of ‘Ask Rabbi Ninio Anything’ between courses of a delicious Mediterranean feast by Nora’s Kitchen. Tickets are pay-what-you-can so everyone can join. Submit your questions when you register at emanuel.org.au.

Shabbat Shalom 🕊️

20/07/2026

TISHA B'AV 2026: Join us on the evening of Wednesday 22 July for the reading of the Scroll of Eicha and the singing of Kinnot, followed by a timely panel discussion, FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN, at which our rabbis will explore communal grief, theological challenge, and what it means to allow tears of grief to wash away anguish as we turn toward the Yamim Noraim and the season of repentance.

The next afternoon, join us for a light supper to break our fast, followed by a restorative, healing soundscape meditation with Rabbi Mordecai and Toni Whitmont.

Please register to secure your spot.

Emanuel Synagogue is a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community located in Woollahra, NSW. Committed to fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and Jewish identity, Emanuel Synagogue offers a wide range of services, cultural programs and education for individuals and families of all backgrounds. J...

20/07/2026

This Sunday, join beloved children’s author and illustrator Lauren Briggs, who will bring her beautiful and timely story, LITTLE PAGO, to life in an engaging and interactive morning session at Emanuel Synagogue and Emanuel Woollahra Preschool.

LITTLE PAGO is about friendship, perseverance, and the important role each of us can play in keeping one of our most vulnerable sea creatures safe for future generations, and inspires little ones to turn the tide on plastic pollution in our oceans.

Following story time in our Millie Phillips Gallery, the fun will continue in the playground, where little ones can take part in arts, crafts and hands-on activities facilitated by Lauren. Families can also enjoy a delicious morning tea, lovingly prepared by Nora’s Kitchen.

Tickets are selling fast; book ASAP.

🗓️ Sunday 26 July 2026
⏰ 10.30 am
📍 Woollahra

🎟️ https://bit.ly/4y1u9mE

17/07/2026

This Tisha B’Av at Emanuel Synagogue (Wed 22 July), join Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio OAM, Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth, Rabbi George Mordecai, Rabbi Sam Zwarenstein and Joseph Constable, who will talk on this year’s theme, From Darkness to Dawn. Each will tackle this from their unique perspective, exploring the ways the community responds and the theological challenges when tragedy and disaster befall the Jewish people.

The following evening, join us to break your fast with a light supper, followed by a healing soundscape meditation.

Find all the details and register at emanuel.org.au

16/07/2026

Watch: A beautiful tribute in Parliament made by Ms Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth, to Rabbi Jeffrey B. Kamins OAM.