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A key proponent for a Jewish congregation under the auspices of [[Reform Judaism]], was Dr Ronald Taft, from the Psychology faculty at the [[University of Western Australia]]. Taft had been a member of [[Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne|Temple Beth Israel]] in [[Melbourne]] and took up his faculty position in 1951. In May 1952, a formation known as the "Liberal Jewish Group" was established and began conducting Reform services. Rabbi Herman Sanger, a key figure in the history of Temple Beth Israel, led a service in the same year, addressing 300 in attendance. Taft also became foundation president of the congregation.<ref>[https://www.lbc.org.au/images/LBCAssistdownloads/JuneJuly2015.pdf We 'profile' Ron Taft] ''Profile''. June-July 2015</ref><ref>[https://maccabean.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/Current_Issues/V51-No5-29-JULY-2022-LR.pdf Celebrating Temple David’s 70th anniversary] ''The Maccabean''. 29 July 2022</ref><ref name=about/>[[Jewish refugees]] and [[Holocaust survivors]] from [[Europe]] were among the founding members of the congregation.<ref>[https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/the-horror-of-the-holocaust-ng-ya-170708 The horror of the Holocaust] ''The West Australian''. 3 May 2011</ref>
A key proponent for a Jewish congregation under the auspices of [[Reform Judaism]], was Dr Ronald Taft, from the Psychology faculty at the [[University of Western Australia]]. Taft had been a member of [[Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne|Temple Beth Israel]] in [[Melbourne]] and took up his faculty position in 1951. In May 1952, a formation known as the "Liberal Jewish Group" was established and began conducting Reform services. Rabbi Herman Sanger, a key figure in the history of Temple Beth Israel, led a service in the same year, addressing 300 in attendance. Taft also became foundation president of the congregation.<ref>[https://www.lbc.org.au/images/LBCAssistdownloads/JuneJuly2015.pdf We 'profile' Ron Taft] ''Profile''. June-July 2015</ref><ref>[https://maccabean.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/Current_Issues/V51-No5-29-JULY-2022-LR.pdf Celebrating Temple David’s 70th anniversary] ''The Maccabean''. 29 July 2022</ref><ref name=about/>[[Jewish refugees]] and [[Holocaust survivors]] from [[Europe]] were among the founding members of the congregation.<ref>[https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/the-horror-of-the-holocaust-ng-ya-170708 The horror of the Holocaust] ''The West Australian''. 3 May 2011</ref>


The congregation established a permanent home in 1954, by purchasing a family home on Clifton Crescent in Mount Lawley, that was converted to use as a synagogue. In 1956, Rabbi George W. Ruben became the congregation's first permanent rabbi and the congregation was renamed Temple David.<ref name=about>[https://templedavid.org.au/about.php About] templedavid.org.au. Retrieved on 14 November 2024</ref>
The congregation established a permanent home in 1954, by purchasing a family home on Clifton Crescent in Mount Lawley, that was converted to use as a synagogue. A sanctuary was also constructed. [[Harold Boas]], a founding member of the congregation, was the temple' architect.<ref>[https://inherit.dplh.wa.gov.au/public/inventory/details/bd4064b8-ad09-4a2c-af3a-5d11a1b7957b Temple David Synagogue] Heritage Council (Government of Western Australia)</ref>

In 1956, Rabbi George W. Ruben became the congregation's first permanent rabbi and the congregation was renamed Temple David.<ref name=about>[https://templedavid.org.au/about.php About] templedavid.org.au. Retrieved on 14 November 2024</ref>


==Leadership==
==Leadership==

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Temple David
Religion
AffiliationProgressive Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Kim Ettlinger
StatusActive
Location
LocationMount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia
CountryAustralia
Architecture
Date established1952; 73 years ago (1952)
Website
templedavid.org.au

Temple David is a Progressive Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Mount Lawley, an inner northern suburb of Perth in Western Australia. The congregation was established in 1952.[1][2]

Early history

A key proponent for a Jewish congregation under the auspices of Reform Judaism, was Dr Ronald Taft, from the Psychology faculty at the University of Western Australia. Taft had been a member of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne and took up his faculty position in 1951. In May 1952, a formation known as the "Liberal Jewish Group" was established and began conducting Reform services. Rabbi Herman Sanger, a key figure in the history of Temple Beth Israel, led a service in the same year, addressing 300 in attendance. Taft also became foundation president of the congregation.[3][4][2]Jewish refugees and Holocaust survivors from Europe were among the founding members of the congregation.[5]

The congregation established a permanent home in 1954, by purchasing a family home on Clifton Crescent in Mount Lawley, that was converted to use as a synagogue. A sanctuary was also constructed. Harold Boas, a founding member of the congregation, was the temple' architect.[6]

In 1956, Rabbi George W. Ruben became the congregation's first permanent rabbi and the congregation was renamed Temple David.[2]

Leadership

The congregation was served by Israeli-born rabbi, Adi Cohen from 2014 to 2021.[7] In 2022, Cohen was succeeded by the congregation's current rabbi, the South African-born Kim Ettlinger. Rabbi Ettlinger studied at rabbinical school in the United States and served Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne from 2010 to 2021.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Personalities and events, Temple David congregation, ten years 1952-1962 National Library of Australia. Retrieved on 14 November 2024
  2. ^ a b c About templedavid.org.au. Retrieved on 14 November 2024
  3. ^ We 'profile' Ron Taft Profile. June-July 2015
  4. ^ Celebrating Temple David’s 70th anniversary The Maccabean. 29 July 2022
  5. ^ The horror of the Holocaust The West Australian. 3 May 2011
  6. ^ Temple David Synagogue Heritage Council (Government of Western Australia)
  7. ^ New rabbi not pulling rank The Perth Voice. 14 November 2014
  8. ^ Perth homecoming for Rabbi Ettlinger The Australian Jewish News. 1 December 2022

Further reading

  • Mossenson, David (1990). Hebrew, Israelite, Jew: The History of the Jews of Western Australia. ISBN 9780855643140.
  • Berman, Judith E. (2001). Holocaust remembrance in Australian Jewish communities, 1945-2000. ISBN 9781876268596.
  • Rutland, Suzanne D. (23 January 2006). The Jews in Australia. ISBN 9781139447164.
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