Temple Beth Israel
Central Shule Chabad has a ramp. Photo: Google Street View
July 25, 2024, 8:00 am
Plea for better accessibility
"Just because we are not physically in the room does not mean that we are not part of Am Yisrael," says Bianca Felix.
By Bruce Hill
In happier times, Margalit Moses with a cake she made for her Australian cousin's birthday.
November 27, 2023, 7:03 am
Fifth week without Margalit
"Like others, I'm starting to get angry that really not enough is being done."
By Peter Kohn
In 2014, Abdul Aziz gives a Muslim call to prayer at Temple Beth Israel's Sacred Music Concert – An Interfaith Celebration. Photo: Peter Haskin
October 30, 2023, 6:37 am
‘The silence is deafening’
"When you don't differentiate between those [identities] and when you don't condemn the terrorists, you leave us assuming that you stand behind them," he said.
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, with a recycled plastic Yad
September 26, 2023, 6:10 am
‘Blue is the new silver’
Rosenthal believes that as Psalm 95 says "Asher lo hayam", the sea is God's, and we should treat it as such.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal.
August 10, 2023, 7:29 am
Deep dive into environmental care
"While nature and the environment are very much a part of Judaism, when it comes to water, it's generally viewed as an agent of purification or metaphor.
By Peter Kohn
Phyllis Dorey.
April 3, 2023, 7:30 am
Aussie in line for world Progressive helm
She co-chaired the WUPJ's international biennial conventions in San Francisco in 2010 and Rio de Janeiro in 2015. In 2004-08, she was president of the Union for Progressive Judaism
By Peter Kohn
Lesley Sachs at a Saturday night post-havdalah protest in Israel.
March 29, 2023, 3:21 pm
Flag ‘a sign of what we’re fighting for’
Sachs said the imminent legislative tsunami goes well beyond changes weakening the judiciary, extending into legislative changes proscribing freedoms of minority groups.
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Gersh Lazarow at Temple Beth Israel in 2014. Photo: Peter Haskin
January 12, 2023, 10:50 am
Former TBI rabbi censured
The former senior rabbi has been cited for disciplinary action by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
By Peter Kohn
From left, Michael Lawrence (president), Jacky Magid and David Harris (vice-presidents), Rabbi Gary Robuck, Muffy Hand (secretary), Sheryl Rosen (board member), Cantor Michel Laloum and Sandy Benjamin (board member). Photo: Peter Haskin
September 15, 2022, 9:27 am
New TBI board promises healing, stability
'From today, we move forward to a brighter future … The new board's sole goal will be to ensure we have a unified, inclusive and stable synagogue.'
By Peter Kohn
Temple Beth Israel. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 25, 2022, 8:59 am
Demands for in-person AGM
With the Temple Beth Israel AGM looming, the board has drawn fresh criticism by announcing it would be online only.
By Peter Kohn
TBI Cantor Michel Laloum has been gagged from commenting on unspecified allegations against him. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 7, 2022, 6:00 am
TBI’s ‘culture of secrecy’
Emeritus Rabbis and past presidents have slammed the synagogue in an email to members, expressing great alarm at the direction the shule is taking.
By Peter Kohn
Temple Beth Israel cantor Michel Laloum. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 14, 2022, 10:56 am
Bid to stabilise Temple Beth Israel
Stalwarts intervene as board probes cantor
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Gersh Lazarow.Photo: YouTube screenshot
February 3, 2022, 9:20 am
Rabbi Lazarow, TBI part company
Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, senior rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, and the shule's board arrived at a mutually agreed decision.
Rabbi Gersh Lazarow. Photo: YouTube screenshot
January 31, 2022, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Lazarow, TBI part company
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Gary Robuck.
December 22, 2021, 12:15 pm
Rabbi Robuck takes TBI role
Rabbi Gary Robuck brings a depth and breadth of experience to Temple Beth Israel as he serves as interim rabbi.
By Peter Kohn
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