Moses Maimonides (1138–1204) is arguably the most impactful Jewish thinker ever to have lived. He was born in Islamic Spain, and after many years of wandering settled in Egypt. He lived a remarkable life spanning continents, cultures, and intellectual worlds. A philosopher and legal scholar,...
Join us at Oz this Elul for a full day of exploring Jewish texts, ideas and culture. Whether you're preparing for the High Holidays, curious about Jewish learning, or simply looking for a day of rich conversation and reflection, you'll find a place here. Spend the...
Join Merav and Rabbi Yonatan Sadoff on a multisensory journey through the ages as we explore poetic and artistic responses to the biblical Song of Songs. This session invites you not only to delve into the imagery and poetics of this extraordinary text through Midrashic, mystical, and poetic...
Rintel’s Diner meets Beit Midrash Oz for a city pop-up where shiur and supper blur into one long table. Think thick-sliced challah, famous egg-and-onion dip, and glasses of wine perfectly paired with spirited Torah discussion. Speaker: Rabbanit Chanchkie SlavinTopic: What kind of joy can be commanded?...
Rintel’s Diner meets Beit Midrash Oz for a north-side pop-up where shiur and supper blur into one long table. Think thick-sliced challah, famous egg-and-onion dip, and glasses of wine perfectly paired with spirited Torah discussion lead by David Solomon. Snacks: Challah and dips by Rintel's Diner...
By popular demand, we’re opening the doors for our very first Tikkun Leil—an immersive night of Torah, learning, and luminous conversation. From 9:30pm into the quiet, electric hours before dawn, join your much-loved Oz facilitators and special guest teachers as we journey through texts, ideas, and...
Generously sponsored by ACJC (Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation)Spaces are limited, bookings are essential. An evening of Yiddish poetry and music with Nathan Wolski and The Bashevis Singers. Widely considered the greatest Jewish poet of the 20th century, Avrom Sutzkever's prewar poetry is marked by a mystical...
Generously sponsored by ACJC (Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation) Lag la-omer is many things. Chief among them is a celebration of Rabbi Shim’on bar Yohai, the hero of the Zohar. To mark this auspicious day, we will be launching a new mystical album by two beloved...
