The Lamm Jewish Library of Australia

01/11/2026

HINEINU: SONGS FOR THIS TIME - Here we are. Together, through music, memory and hope.

Following its premiere at the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, acclaimed singer-songwriter Nadav Kahn joins multi-instrumentalist and poet Joey DeRusha in Melbourne for a powerful and deeply moving musical experience.

Born in the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack and shaped by the long shadow of October 7, Hineinu is more than a concert. It is a personal and deeply human response to events that have touched our community, including the devastating impact on those closest to the tragedy.

Through original songs, Hebrew and Yiddish melodies, prayer, chants and spoken word, Nadav and Joey create an intimate journey through grief, resilience, memory and hope.

Part concert, part vigil and part prayer space, this is an evening to pause, reflect, connect and find a shared voice through music.

Don't miss this special Melbourne performance. An evening of extraordinary music and meaning that promises to stay with you long after the final note.

Thanks to our partners The Jewish Independent and Youngs Adults Caulfield Shule (YACS)

Book your tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/DQDZF

20/10/2026

Moving and Creating with the Hebrew Language and Letters.... Let your child’s creativity take centre stage! ✨

Children aged 8–12 are invited to explore Hebrew letters and words through movement, drawing, painting and collage in this fun, interactive workshop.

Join Alona Rosenberg, dancer and creative arts therapist, and Inbal Nissim, artist and art teacher, for an inspiring afternoon of creativity, imagination and cultural connection.

No Hebrew knowledge required!

📅 Sunday 25 October⏰ 2pm–4pm

🎟️ FREE Event – book now to secure your child’s spot!

👉 https://www.trybooking.com/DQVZV

With thanks to the Victorian Government for generously supporting this Children’s Week event.

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20/10/2026

Moving and Creating with the Hebrew Language and Letters.... Let your child’s creativity take centre stage! ✨

Children aged 8–12 are invited to explore Hebrew letters and words through movement, drawing, painting and collage in this fun, interactive workshop.

Join Alona Rosenberg, dancer and creative arts therapist, and Inbal Nissim, artist and art teacher, for an inspiring afternoon of creativity, imagination and cultural connection.

No Hebrew knowledge required!

📅 Sunday 25 October⏰ 2pm–4pm

🎟️ FREE Event – book now to secure your child’s spot!

👉 https://www.trybooking.com/DQVZV

With thanks to the Victorian Government for generously supporting this Children’s Week event.

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07/10/2026

On October 7, we remember the tragic events of that day in 2023 and the lives forever changed. The Lamm Jewish Library holds a growing collection of books documenting the experiences, stories and reflections surrounding October 7 and its aftermath. These titles are available to borrow from the Library or we welcome all to the Library to reflect and read in our spaces.

05/10/2026

🌙 MOON’S MILK: The Mystical Poetry of Avrom Sutzkever
An evening of Yiddish poetry, music and mysticism celebrating one of the greatest Yiddish poets of the 20th century.

Dr Nathan Wolski explores Sutzkever’s extraordinary life and poetry, alongside live performances by The Bashevis Singers — Evie Gawenda, Husky Gawenda and Gideon Preiss.

✨ Poetry. Music. Jewish heritage. A night not to miss.

Tuesday 20 October | 7:30pm Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DLXCI



Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC)

oin us for a special evening of Yiddish poetry and music with Dr Nathan Wolski and The Bashevis Singers (Evie Gawenda, Husky Gawenda and Gideon...

05/10/2026

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENRY ERGAS AO
October 7 — Three Years On

Three years on from October 7, the environment in which Jewish communities live in Australia and across the West has changed dramatically. But what has driven this change? How should we understand the reactions to October 7, and what new challenges does this environment present for Jewish communities?

Join us for an important conversation with Henry Ergas AO, internationally recognised economist, academic, public policy expert and columnist for The Australian, as he explores the reaction to October 7 in Australia and the West, the changing environment for Jewish communities, and the challenges ahead.

Tuesday 13 October 2026 6:30–8:00pm

An opportunity to listen, reflect and engage with some of the important questions facing Jewish communities today.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DPRFD

In Conversation with Henry Ergas AO: October 7: Three Years On

07/09/2026

CAN THE SHOFAR CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD?

This Rosh Hashanah, go beyond simply hearing the shofar — explore its deeper power to awaken consciousness, open us to new possibilities and transform our journey of teshuvah.

Join Dr. Orna Triguboff for a fascinating exploration of Kabbalistic insights into the ancient sounds of the shofar. Through Jewish mystical texts, discussion, mindfulness and meditation, Orna will uncover how the shofar can help us wake up, reflect and enter the New Year with a renewed sense of possibility.

✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.

Dr. Orna Triguboff holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney and specialises in Angels in Jewish texts and Lurianic Kabbalah. She is the founder of Neshama Life, promoting wellbeing and spiritual community through the study of Kabbalah.

Bookings essential:

How can the sounds of the shofar raise your consciousness? With Dr. Orna Triguboff we will explore insights from the Kabbalah about how the...

27/08/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Shabbat with Nat will not be on this morning, Friday 28 August.

Our library is open and we welcome you to enjoy the space with your little ones.

24/08/2026

Due to our event in the city on Tuesday evening, the library will be closing at 4pm on Tuesday 25 August

21/08/2026

What can art reveal about life behind the barbed wire?
Join Dr Seumas Spark for a fascinating exploration of the extraordinary visual record created by the Dunera internees — artwork that offers vivid and often surprising insights into life, loss, creativity and resilience during wartime.

The Dunera internees included around 2,500 Jewish refugees from N**i Germany and Austria, who were deported to Australia in 1940 after being treated as enemy aliens by the British. Despite their internment, they created a remarkable cultural and intellectual world, establishing libraries, schools, orchestras, theatre groups, religious services and sporting activities.

This special talk will focus on two artists in particular: Robert Hofmann, a celebrated portrait artist and Prix de Rome winner, and Hans Rothe, a sharp-eyed cartoonist whose work captured prejudice and political folly with biting insight.

Discover how these artworks help bring the Dunera story to life — and reveal the creativity and humanity that endured even in extraordinary circumstances. A fascinating evening exploring an important chapter in both Jewish and Australian history.

Tuesday 8 September 2026. 6:30pm
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DOTOB