Shtiebel is Melbourne’s home for meaningful, accessible, authentic Jewish life. We welcome everyone — those born Jewish, choosing Judaism, interfaith families, and seekers. Here, tradition and innovation meet, opening doors to connection, celebration, and community.

Inspired by Rav Kook’s teaching that “the old shall be made new, and the new shall be made holy,” we create spaces that are alive with possibility. Prayer, festivals, learning, and lifecycle events are offered without barriers or judgment. At Shtiebel, there’s no one way to belong — only your way.

Jewish Your Way. Always.

b’ mitzvah

be, belong, become – b’ mitzvah. Our bespoke b’ mitzvah empowers individuals and families to create meaningful experiences that deepen their connection to Judaism while remaining true to their own practices and beliefs…

weddings

We work with couples to celebrate and honour their relationship through unique wedding ceremonies, meaningful renewal rituals, and creative commitment ceremonies, reflecting our commitment to egalitarianism and pluralism…

funerals

We are committed to helping you navigate the delicate path of loss with compassion and respect. Our offerings encompass traditional Jewish Burials, Bush Burials, and Dignified Cremations that respect personal practice and individual choices.

our story

The Shtiebel is the new home of meaningful, accessible, authentic Judaism in Melbourne. We celebrate diversity without exclusions and celebrate tradition – your way.

our vision

To create a new model of belonging based on meaning, not membership, by partnering and collaborating with individuals, families, and organisations who are invested in the future.

our space

As our name suggests, the Shtiebel is based out of a warm and welcoming home in the heart of Melbourne’s Jewish community. We welcome visitors as well as private bookings.

learn

We are lifelong learners and offer education programs for every age and stage of life for those seeking to develop their connections to Jewish tradition.

pray

Our services are song-filled musical celebrations of traditional prayers, psalms and poetry punctuated by modern teachings that bring them new meaning and value…

create

We are excited to engage in ongoing collaborations with individuals and organisations committed to exploring meaningful ways to create and foster community

(Noun) Yiddish: שטיבל shtibl, pl. shtiblekh or shtiebels
  1.  A room or small house used for Jewish communal prayer and gathering.
  2.  An intimate and approachable community free of the dogma and doctrine of traditional structures and formal institutions.
  3.  An innovative social enterprise responding to the changing needs of Melbourne’s Jewish community.

We are an inclusive, innovative and welcoming community committed to providing the experiences and opportunities needed to foster meaningful Jewish practices and building a positive Jewish identity in our rapidly changing world.