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Education Programs

Supported by the Erdi Foundation

Programs for Students

We develop and present a range of innovative educational experiences for primary and secondary school students, both Jewish and non-Jewish, that respond to the Victorian Curriculum and Jewish Studies curricula from Prep to Year 12. Our education programs cover issues of identity, community, migration, multiculturalism and world religions – and reinforce Victoria’s stated commitment to raising young people who are able to engage positively in our multicultural society.

We illuminate Jewish life, offering resources both in person and remotely. If you are interested in undertaking a program with us remotely, contact us at education@jewishmuseum.com.au

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Jewish Food and Symbolism

Uncover the impact and relevance of food in the Jewish faith and culture. Jewish ceremonial and cultural foods have transcended countless expulsions, migrations, and cultural impacts. Engage with an open heart, mind and, of course, stomach!

Journeys of the Jewish People

Discover the ‘push and pull’ factors that influenced waves of Jewish migration to Australia through stories and histories captured in the Jewish Museum of Australia’s collection.

Judaism, What, Why and How – Secondary

Identify Jewish perspectives, traditions, and Jewish life in Melbourne through engaging with the museum collection and educator guides.

Judaism: What, Why and How – Primary

Explore Jewish ideas and beliefs with our education guides who share their knowledge and experience of Judaism and Jewish life in Australia.

Moses, Matzah and Freedom: The Passover Story

Share in the Passover story, learn about the values of freedom, memory, and the role of the exodus in the history of the Jewish people.

The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus

Explore the ritual, culture, and faith of Jewish life from ancient times through to today, connecting who Jesus was and the life he would have lived as a Jewish man.

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At the Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica, we illuminate Jewish life. We do this knowingly and respectfully acknowledging the first storytellers and their diverse Indigenous cultures across what is now called Australia. At the Jewish Museum we tell our stories on the lands of the Bunurong peoples and pay our respect to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their Elders, past and present.