Jewish Museum
Located in St Kilda, the Jewish Museum of Australia illuminates Jewish life. Their 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.
Guided Programs
Virtual Incursion
Cost: Between $100-$200 per session up to 50 students
Curriculum: Civics & Citizenship, Ethical Capability, History, Humanities, Intercultural Capability, Interpersonal Development, Religion and Society, Religious Education, Texts and Traditions
Grade: All
Outline: Lead by expert Museum educators, live online incursions give students the opportunity to interact and ask questions.
They have a wide variety of modules available that can be tailored to suit age and curriculum needs, including sessions on:
Bar / bat mitzvahs
Our Calling Australia Home exhibition
Daily worship and the Jewish year
The St Kilda Hebrew Synagogue
The Torah
Session Days: Venue to contact you after booking enquiry.
Session Times: Venue to contact you after booking enquiry.
Via: Zoom
General Activities
Virtual Tour
Cost: Free
Outline: Step inside a 360° tour of their Timeline of Jewish History, Belief and Ritual, The Jewish Year, Calling Australia Home and Evolving Identities galleries.
Timeline of Jewish History
Cost: Free
Outline: The museum have provided a variety of interesting videos to watch that at linked to the timeline of Jewish history.
Calling Australia Home
Cost: Free
Outline: Calling Australia Home tells the story of Jewish life in Australia since the arrival of the first Jewish convicts about the First Fleet in 1788.
Museum at Home: Make Your Own Museum
Cost: Free
Outline: Get inspired to make your very own museum at home. Everything you need to get curating and creating, print-out and have fun.
The Jewish Year
Cost: Free
Outline: The museum have provided a variety of interesting videos to watch that at linked to Jewish rituals.
This gallery examines the foundations of Judaism – the enduring religious beliefs and traditions that have bound us together for 4,000 years.
One-Off Programs, Exhibition Resources & Videos
Cost: Various prices
Curriculum: Civics & Citizenship, Ethical Capability, History, Humanities, Intercultural Capability, Interpersonal Development, Religion and Society, Religious Education, Texts and Traditions
Outline: From in class activities to one-off scheduled programs, explore what's on offer.in their calendar.
Via: Mixture of downloads and Zoom