Shabbat services, including a talk by B'nai Tikvah member, Australian Vivienne Aarons, followed by Kiddush.

Vivienne is the B'nai Tikvah member who lives farthest away from Washington Street.

She participated in our recent congregational trip to Israel, and her stories of Jewish life and her experience living on a farm outside of Adelaide captivated us all. Vivienne and her stories are very special considering Australia has less than a 0.5% Jewish population. Those with her in Israel were impressed with Vivienne’s knowledge of Judaism and Israel and her love of life in the outback.

Vivienne will share some of her personal story with us and join us for the Kiddush in her honor. sponsored by Elaine Matisoff in collaboration with the Adult Education Committee. All are welcome to learn about this fascinating topic of life in rural Australia, firsthand from someone who lives there, who also is part of our B'nai Tikvah community.