Join our Friendly and Welcoming Community
The ACT Jewish Community (ACTJC) is Canberra's best address for those wishing to express and to enrich their connection to the cultural, religious, social and educational life of the Jewish people.
The ACTJC is more than a synagogue. While we provide for the religious needs of our members and friends through Orthodox and Progressive services, our breadth of activity rivals the quality of those of larger Jewish communities.
We are a Welcoming Community
We'd love to meet and tot ell you more about us, to welcome you and to learn how we can best meet your needs and interests. We are here for you, and if you were to join us, ready to build upon the devotion and vision of our Founders who in 1953 aspired to create, even as we do today, a kehliia kedosha - a truly sacred community for all who enter within it.
Taking your place within the ACT Jewish Community
Whether you are new to Canberra, just establishing your family, or among the retired and ready;l if you are part of an interfaith or same-sex relationships, a student, a seeker or a diplomat, it is easy to become a member and to quickly enjoy a new sense of belonging to community and a renewed connection to Jewish life.
Begin the Conversation
Call 6295 1052 or send an email to Nicole, our Managing Director. Nicole will help you set up a time to meet at your convenience, to answer your questions and to take you around our community centre. Nicole will acquaint you with our different membership packages, introduce you to our team and if desired, will provide you with our generous suite of fee subsidies.
Membership Fees - 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Family $835
Single $510
Associate $325
Concessional $100
What are the Benefits of Membership?
For the Individual
- A place to observe all your life cycle occasions in the minyan of your choice
- A large and expanding number of community events, services, social activities and more at no additional cost
- Online and onsite classes reflecting at different times, reflecting different interests and abilities
- Member discounts on Festival and Shabbat dinners
- Purely social get-togethers for young adults
- A way to make new friendships and to enrich old ones
- Access to our fine library collection of English and Hebrew titles
- Twice weekly direct-from-the-Rabbi SMS service
- Lunch time Torah (Wednesday)
- Rabbinic, educational, and pastoral support
For your family
- Hands-Free and always fun family services, child-friendly programs, and twice monthly playgroup
- A fresh, new Cheder for the kinder (K-6) featuring wonderful teachers, visionary leadership with an exciting approach to Jewish learning for the whole family
- CATZ and BBYO Youth Groups
- Access to an amazing collection of Jewish children’s books
- The support and assistance you need to prepare and celebrate your child’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah
- The chance for your kids (and parents) to make new and lasting friendships
- Personalised Jewish Growth Plans developed with Rabbi G to help you find Jewish meaning in an increasingly confusing world
Pensioners (The Retired and Ready)
- Grumps (Thursday)
- Fit for Life weekly classes (Wednesday)
- Wednesday Women (monthly)
- Library access and Book Club
- Regular Orthodox and Progressive worship services and engaging, accessible classes.
For Uni Students
- A home away from home
- Ready access to Rabbi G and a supportive, caring community of all ages
- Israeli-oriented activities, social programs, Seder, and services
- Pay what you can affiliation
Faith Seekers (Choosing Judaism)
If you are someone who wishes to explore a distant, family connection to Judaism, who is attracted to Judaism’s wisdom, its history, customs, and calendar, we most warmly invite you to set up a time to discuss with Rabbi G, register for classes and to consider what path might be best for you.
Diplomatic Membership
The ACTJC is delighted to welcome you and your family to your new home in Canberra and to invite you to be our guest for all our services, classes, and programs.
A Final Word
At our Jewish Centre, we believe that being part of community is a mitzvah and should bring joy and meaning to those who participate within it. Being a community member should be ennobling, a privilege, and a blessing. In a world that is increasingly transactional, we prefer to engage, to establish relationships, and to share in the honour of building and sustaining our communal Jewish life.
Again, if you feel that your Jewish identity and that of your family could be enriched by becoming a member of the ACTJC, contact us at your earliest convenience so that we can help you take the next step along your Jewish journey.
