Sephardi Association of Victoria turns 60
"Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue is proud to be investing in the young people of Melbourne's Jewish community."
The Sephardi Association of Victoria is marking its 60-year milestone with a special event on November 16 open to the community.
What began with a small group of Middle Eastern Jews wanting their own space and distinct tunes to pray in, has grown into a vibrant and visionary synagogue and kehillah with a strong sense of identity and purpose.
The Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue, representing Jews who stem from the Middle East, North Africa, India and Asia, was established in Malvern in 1974 thanks to the generosity of Albert Yehuda.
In 1994, the community moved to Balaclava, where it has been since and where it continues to flourish.
After a period of significant decline in membership and finances between 2014-2018, an era of renewal began in 2019.
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