Hineni (Australian youth movement)
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Hineni Youth and Welfare or Hineni is a Modern Orthodox, politically active, Zionist youth movement. It was founded in Sydney, Australia, and has centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.[1]
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Motto: | Hineni |
Meaning: | "I am here" |
Founded: | Sydney-1975 Melbourne-1996 |
Ideology: | Pluralist Zionist Modern Orthodox Activism |
Website: | http://www.hineni.org.au/ |
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In Sydney, Hineni is the official youth movement of the Central Synagogue. In Melbourne, Hineni is affiliated with and supported by Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, where weekly meetings take place. In Canberra, Hineni is based at the Canberra Jewish Community Centre.
Hineni runs weekly educational meetings for Jewish youth from years 3–12, as well as biannual camps, Israel year programs, seminars and other communal events. As an outreach movement, Hineni welcomes participants of all Jewish backgrounds.