Our Community
We share a love of Judaism and support for Israel. We welcome visitors, regular and occasional participants and new members.
Orthodox tradition in a vibrant, welcoming community
Maroubra Synagogue takes orthodox Jewish teachings and traditions, inviting them into a vibrant environment, showing how they remain relevant and enhance how we support one another in a true community.
We share a love of Judaism and support for Israel. Our community caters for all ages, with special youth services and regular learning opportunities for adults a feature. We welcome visitors, regular and occasional participants and new members.
If you would like to enquire about joining our Modern Orthodox Jewish community, please phone the office on 9344 6095 or complete our contact form.
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
A community which is proud, in touch and knowledgeable of orthodox Judaism, supportive of Israel and caring of each other.
Mission
Engaging the Jewish community through welcoming, caring and inspiring services, educational opportunities and events.
Values
Orthodox Judaism, Community, Love of Israel, Education, Communication and a Welcoming Environment.
Maroubra Shule has a special type of warmth and friendliness that really defines the unique type of community we are. It is a great honour and privilege to serve this wonderful and growing community.
It is a deep passion of mine to share the joy and beauty of Judaism with others. In this role there will be countless opportunities to do just that!
We are here for you. We would love to meet up and chat, have a coffee etc. A community is made up of individuals, every Jew is a diamond and is precious. We feel privileged and honoured to be able to support and serve Hashem’s beloved people.
Built as an act of faith, belief and defiance
Maroubra Synagogue was established as the Kingsford Maroubra Hebrew Congregation; built more than 70 years ago by Holocaust survivors as an act of faith, belief and defiance. These qualities, instilled by the founding families, continue to set the tone of a community that is aware of its past and at the same time embracing of its future.
We have established a reference library for members to access, to read about the history of the community, not just locally but as a whole for the Jewish people. The congregation has grown over the years and the buildings have undergone several upgrades. In 2015 the hall, front courtyard, kitchen and bathroom facilities were rebuilt and the administration area renovated. In 2022 we completed a renovation of the rear courtyard and entry, creating some beautiful spaces for the community to use.
Maroubra Synagogue is also linked to Mount Sinai College through the work of Rabbi Zalman Goldstein at the school and the young families who attend services. Together, and with the support of Bnei Akiva, we give children through to teenagers the opportunity to come together for Jewish learning and fun.
The community offers a new function facility with a commercial kitchen attached, along with other modern facilities. Located in Sydney’s south east, we have erected a new eruv that is connected to the established one in the east. We are a registered not-for-profit, and donations are tax deductible.
Years of community, founded by Holocaust survivors
Hall, courtyard, kitchen and facilities rebuilt
Rear courtyard and entry renovated
Rabbi & Office
Rabbi Zalman Goldstein
Rabbi Zalman Goldstein was born and raised in San Diego, California. He went on to study in the Yeshivot in Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and Israel, eventually receiving a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Rabbinical Studies and Smicha from the Rabbinical College of America.
Rebbetzin Esty grew up in Sydney where she went to school, then studied at a seminary in Melbourne. Rabbi Zalman met Esty when she was visiting the USA. They married in Sydney and spent a few months in Israel for further study and rabbinic training, and have lived in Sydney since 2012, involved in teaching, communal work and outreach.
Since 2019 Rabbi Zalman has been assisting the community, hosting and giving shiurim. He was appointed Assistant Rabbi in 2021 and accepted the position of Rabbi in 2023. Some of you may know their children Mendel, Levi, Chaya Mushka, Shmuel and Sholom. They love coming to shule and being helpful!
Eva Grosin
Although I grew up on the North Shore, my parents were members of Newtown Synagogue, where my father was a Board member for many years.
In 1985 I moved to Stockholm, Sweden, where I married Peter, and my two daughters were born. We moved back to Sydney in 1995 when we came to Maroubra.
I have been working in the office at Maroubra Shule since May 1999 and really enjoy helping the community.
Lisa Price
Our Board
Anthony Perl
Anthony grew up in Maroubra and joined the Board in 2014. Anthony is married to Miriam and they have two daughters, Jaymie and Maia. Anthony has his own communications and marketing agency, CommTogether, working with small businesses and with a particular speciality in assisting not-for-profits to grow their brand and build their audience. His past clients include Jewish House, Youth 2 Israel, Shalom, JCA, the Australian Jewish Historical Society, BJE, Print35, JewishCare and the Burger Centre.
He was also part of the organising committee for the inaugural Shabbat Project and more recently, Together Never Apart.
Justin Chorn
Having grown up in South Africa and then spent 13 years in London, Justin relocated to Sydney in 2015. Having served as Gabbai at his shul in London for several years, Justin was immediately attracted by the warmth and down-to-earth nature of the Maroubra kehilla. He joined the Board in 2016 and, apart from Treasury, is particularly focused on the Youth and events. Justin is married to Bertha and has three children. Justin works as CFO for TEC-C, an energy infrastructure company.
Esther Di Veroli
Esther Di Veroli is married to Alex and they have two sons, Michael and Robbie, both of whom attended Mount Sinai College, and two grandchildren, Chloe and Louie, who come to Maroubra Shule each week with her.
She was PA President of Mount Sinai College for 4 years and in that time worked closely with Maroubra Shule and the Rabbi to help create a close and special relationship between the school and Shule. Esther has been a member of Maroubra Synagogue for over 20 years and has celebrated both her sons’ Bar Mitzvahs there as well as many other life cycle events.
She recently “retired” after running a successful importing business for over 30 years and now works for her son in the property valuation industry. Esther has been on the Shule Board since November 2021. She joined because she wanted to give back to the community she loves, and feels it is important for women to have a voice and get involved.
Daryl Robinson
Daryl has been a member of the Shul since 2006 when he moved into the area and joined the Board of Management in 2008. He served as a Vice-President from 2009 and was elected President in 2013, serving until 2018. During this time the Board oversaw the appointment of R’ Yossi Friedman and extensive building works covering the physical security upgrade as well as the kitchen and bathroom renovations. Since stepping down as President he has continued to serve on the Board Executive as Immediate Past President and Honorary Secretary.
During the day he works as the PMO Director for the Westpac Cash & Transactional Banking line of business.
Evan Koseff
Evan has been a member of the shul since 2008 and joined the Board of Management in 2009. Evan previously held the position of Vice President, having also served as Treasurer and as a member of the Finance Sub-Committee.
Evan is married to Lauren and together they have 3 children, all of whom attend Moriah College having previously attended Mount Sinai College. Evan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa and is the CFO of a manufacturing/export company.
Tommy Sterling
Tommy and his family joined the synagogue in 2009. He joined the Board of Management in 2011.
By day Tommy is a senior lawyer at international law firm MinterEllison.
Anthony McGann
Anthony has been a member of this shule since 2001. He is married to Janet with 2 adult children and a grandchild. Anthony has degrees in Philosophy and Art and works as an educator in the area of filmmaking while freelancing in film, animation and digital art.
Jacqui Waserman
Jacqui’s family have been members of the Maroubra Shule since the 1950s. After 25 years in law enforcement, Jacqui was the Shule administrator in 2023. She now works in the analysis of crime trends and is proud to be a member of the board.
Hila Gallapo
Hila grew up in Israel in a traditional/Masorti home. Hila immigrated to Australia with her husband in 2004 and took residence in Maroubra, and since then considers Maroubra the pivotal centre of the universe. She has three children, all of whom attended Mount Sinai College. She has been a Board member since 2016. She loves the community spirit of Maroubra Shul and the fact that Shul feels like home. She shares responsibility for the volunteering portfolio.
Jakob Singer
Jakob was born in Sydney and, after a short stint in Wollongong for university, moved to Randwick and joined Maroubra Synagogue in 2021. He and his wife Holly have become vocal members for the shule’s young adult members. He hopes to improve engagement with the “post-teens” and support the next generation of shule goers. Jakob’s extended history in AUJS provided him with the experience and knowledge to serve on the board of directors at our shule.
Craig Segal
Craig has managed companies in 4 sectors across 4 continents in both CFO and CEO capacities and is a registered CA ANZ. He is passionate about growing people and companies and is often found mentoring entrepreneurs in business incubators in his spare time. Originally from South Africa, Craig, Kerri and their three daughters moved to Australia 6 years ago.
Anna Beck
Anna immigrated to Australia from Moscow as a child in 1992. Drawn by the welcoming atmosphere and diversity of the Shule, Anna became a member shortly after moving to Maroubra in 2017 with her family. Anna is married to David, and together they have two daughters, both of whom attend Moriah College.
During the day Anna works as a policy analyst for Transport for NSW in the field of road safety. Anna is thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to this vibrant community.
Munro Donen
Munro Donen was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he attended King David Linksfield before pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). He is currently an active board member of WITS Alumni Australia.
Munro’s parents were deeply involved in the Johannesburg Jewish community and were founding members of the Oxford Shul. In 1999 Munro relocated to Sydney, where he works as a Real Estate Buyers Agent. In 2024 he moved to Sydney’s South Eastern beaches and has since become actively engaged in local community initiatives.
Programs for every age
Maroubra Synagogue offers a wide range of children’s programs, catering for all age groups. Our regular program runs every Shabbat from 10.45am, led by a group of dedicated volunteers. We incorporate tefillah, games, stories and activities relating to the Chag or Parsha of the week into our service.
We also welcome Bnei Akiva to our community once a month. The Bnei Akiva madrichim run a host of different tochniyot for all age groups, including a very popular Teen Lunch!
- Tots Program — 1–5 year olds
- Torah Club — 5–7 year olds
- Boys Mentoring Program — 8–12 year old boys
- Teen Scene — All teenagers
For more information about youth services, or to volunteer, please contact the Shul office.
We hope to welcome you soon
We would love to hear from you
Whether you have a question for the Rabbi, would like to join our community or simply want to know more, send us a message and we will get back to you.