Shalom | Russian Engagement embraces the unique heritage of Russian Jewry, offering the opportunity to benefit from each other’s experiences, maintain links to the past and recognise their continued contribution to the Sydney Jewish community.

What is ‘Shalom | Russian Engagement’?

‘Shalom | Russian Engagement’ provides resources, including social and educational programs, to engage with and celebrate the Jewish Russian community. We create spaces for members of the Russian Jewish community to feel proud of their identity, heritage and the significant contributions they have already made to Australian Jewry and the wider Jewish world.

Who is ‘Shalom | Russian Engagement’ for?

The programs are for people of Jewish and Russian background, primarily those from the Former Soviet Union and their descendants.


What else you need to know about ‘Shalom | Russian Engagement’…


This program aims to engage with and appeal to members of the community with Russian heritage and those who appreciate things ‘Russian-style!’. Shalom aims to offer programs that consider the Russian Jewish community’s unique yet diverse cultural backgrounds.

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