Shira means song
Our community thrives on the power of music, learning and gathering together.
The Cultural Fund helps those experiences continue to grow.
Cultural Fund
Support Shira's cultural life.
Shira Melbourne is passionate about maintaining, fostering and celebrating the vibrant musical and literary culture of our community. The Cultural Fund helps create meaningful experiences that celebrate Jewish cultures and bring people together.
Cultural Fund donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Why it matters
A community shaped by music, ideas and shared culture.
Shira's cultural life grows through community events and activities that invite people to take part, contribute their talents and encounter Jewish tradition through music, literature, food, storytelling and learning.
Through the Cultural Fund, donors help Shira support programs that deepen Jewish cultural involvement and make space for people of all ages and backgrounds to share in that heritage.
Community culture
What the Cultural Fund helps make possible.
Music and song
Sing, listen and lead
True to our name, the Shira band and guest singers help bring the community together through winter kumzits, end-of-year gatherings, sing-alongs, concerts and special events.
Lectures and panels
Exchange ideas
Community-led workshops, lectures and panels explore Jewish literature, song, heritage, arts and contemporary topics with scholars and thinkers from inside and beyond Shira.
Communal meals
Gather around the table
Shared meals create a warm place to connect, tell stories, sing, talk about literature and strengthen the bonds of community.
Children's programs
Nurture the next generation
Programs for children aged 3 to 10 use storytelling, song and crafts, with teen leadership, to foster joyful and age-appropriate cultural immersion.
Join in
There are many ways to be part of it.
Whether you are an artist, musician, writer, film enthusiast, volunteer or simply passionate about Jewish culture, Shira welcomes your involvement.
Attend events
Come to cultural gatherings, music events, panels, meals and programs throughout the year.
Contribute your talents
Share music, writing, teaching, discussion, film, art or other creative gifts with the community.
Volunteer your time
Help create memorable cultural experiences through planning, hosting, logistics and hospitality.
Start a conversation
Contact us at admin@shira.org.au or use the contact form on the website.
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Help Shira keep building joyful, thoughtful Jewish cultural life.
Your donation supports the music, learning, meals and children's programs that bring people together across generations.