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Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne

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Temple Beth Israel (TBI) is a synagogue affiliated with Progressive Judaism in Melbourne, Australia. The organisation is a member of the Union for Progressive Judaism, an umbrella organisation for Progressive Judaism in Asia and the Pacific.The synagogue was founded in 1930, and was the first Progressive community in Australia.The Progressive, Zionist youth group, Netzer makes use of the grounds of TBI for their weekly activities.During the COVID-19 pandemic TBI moved their prayers online for the High Holy Days, when Melbourne was in the middle of a strict stage 4 lockdown.

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Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne
Alma Road, Melbourne St Kilda

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3182 Melbourne, St Kilda
Victoria, Australia
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