The purpose of Orah Sydney is to spread light upon the mothers in Sydney's Jewish community, and in doing so ignite their souls so they can thrive, enrich their family and build a stronger community.
We are a modern orthodox organisation with an approach that fosters unity without uniformity to light the way by igniting the Jewish mind, body and soul.
Orah was founded in 2014 by Ariane Schneider who saw an opportunity for the Sydney Jewish community to benefit in participating with the globally run Momentum - MOMentum Year-Long Journey of Growth, whose sole purpose remains today inspire Jewish mothers to live a more meaningful and connected jewish life. In 2019, Ariane and her husband fulfilled their dream and made Aliyah. Today, in 2024, Orah Sydney is now run by co-Presidents Sue Morris and Julie Klimt.
In recent years Orah's program offering has extended to a Men's Year-Long Journey and Momentum Grand (for women that do not meet the eligibility requirements of the women's program).
The Orah Sydney sisterhood is now over 130 women strong who continue to meet after the completion of their year of learning at shiurims, chesed activities and social get-togethers.
OUR MISSION: To inspire women to thrive through building connections to Jewish values, our rich heritage, our homeland Israel, and to a vibrant sisterhood.
OUR VISION: To encourage Jewish continuity through the values lived and shared in the home.
