Temple Beth Israel

What Temple Beth Israel does

Temple Beth Israel (TBI) is Melbourne's largest and longest-running Progressive (Reform) Jewish congregation, founded on 1 April 1930 and operating as a non-profit religious organization at 76-82 Alma Rd, St Kilda, Victoria. The congregation operates a single sanctuary hub — the Herman Sanger Sanctuary within the George Shannon foyer — and serves its members through weekly Shabbat services (Kabbalat Shabbat Fridays 6pm, Shabbat Shacharit Saturdays 10am), alternative minyan options (Gesher, Shabbat Unplugged, Pop-Up Shabbat), and full lifecycle event services including B'nei Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals, baby naming and conversions, conducted in English and Hebrew.

The core product portfolio spans religious services, lifelong Jewish learning (Hebrew language courses, Introduction to Judaism, Beit Sefer Chayim after-school program in partnership with Etz Chayim-Bentleigh, adult Torah study), and community programming (four choirs, Kol Yisrael magazine, TBI Haggadot collection, Young Adults program, Netzer youth movement affiliation). Live-streamed services via the dedicated @TBIMelbourne YouTube channel extend the offering globally with real-time chat. Underlying technology is modest: a ShulCloud member portal, YouTube streaming pipeline, and standard website CMS — not differentiated infrastructure.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization self-funds through annual membership fees across multiple tiers (Individual, Family/Partner, Affiliate, Country, Dual, Friend of TBI, with fully subsidized tiers for King David School parents and free membership for ages 16-25), lifecycle event fees, ongoing donations to the General Fund and Progressive Jewish Cultural Fund (PJCF), Aliyah and Yahrzeit donations, prayer book and Haggadah sales, and new unit-priced sponsorship opportunities through the Torah Project ($18 single letter to $50,000 entire book) and the Illustrated Torah parashah sponsorships ($1,800 each). The organization's social justice programs — the nourish community meals initiative (in partnership with the Father Bob Maguire Foundation since 2016, serving ~60 meals/week) and Project Dignity (refugee support with Deakin CREATE and others) — extend its operating footprint beyond the congregation into the broader Melbourne community.

Name

Temple Beth Israel

Legal name

Temple Beth Israel

Website

https://tbi.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Beth Israel is Melbourne's largest Progressive Jewish congregation, founded 1930, delivering Shabbat services, lifecycle events, Jewish education, and social justice programs to members, supported by membership fees, donations, and community sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Jewish Broadcasting (MPABALAF)

Keywords

• Progressive jewish congregation
• Jewish religious services
• Jewish education programs
• Lifecycle ceremonies
• Community social justice

Headquarters

HQ city

St Kilda, VIC

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership contributions from congregants with various categories including Individual, Family/Partner, Affiliate Family/Partner, Country and Dual, and Friend of TBI. Fee subsidies available for financial hardship.
2. Donations and Contributions: Donations to TBI General Fund, PJCF (Progressive Jewish Cultural Fund) for tax-deductible cultural events, and special project donations. Includes Aliyah donations, Yahrzeit donations, and Illustrated Torah sponsorship.
3. Bookstore Sales: Sale of prayer books (Mishkan T'filah), Haggadot, and educational materials
4. Lifecycle Event Services: Fees for lifecycle events including B'nei Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals, and baby naming ceremonies
5. Torah Project Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for Torah writing project ranging from single letter ($18) to entire book ($50,000)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Temple Beth Israel is a Progressive Jewish congregation that delivers weekly Shabbat and festival religious services, lifecycle ceremonies (B'nei Mitzvah, weddings, funerals, baby naming, conversion), and a full education curriculum (Hebrew classes, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, after-school Beit Sefer Chayim, adult Introduction to Judaism). The synagogue also runs community social justice programs (nourish meal service, Project Dignity refugee support), publishes Kol Yisrael magazine and Haggadot resources, supports four choirs, and operates a Torah Project writing a new Sefer Torah through congregational sponsorship.

Product overview

Temple Beth Israel is a Progressive Jewish Synagogue in Melbourne offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community services. The core offering centers on weekly Shabbat services (Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat Shacharit, Gesher, Shabbat Unplugged) conducted in English and Hebrew with live streaming via YouTube. Religious lifecycle services include B'nei Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals, and baby namings. Educational offerings span Hebrew language courses, Introduction to Judaism, Torah study groups, and youth programs (Beit Sefer Chayim, Netzer). Community initiatives include the nourish food program, Project Dignity refugee support, and the Torah Project for writing a new Sefer Torah. The synagogue also publishes the Kol Yisrael Magazine and offers multiple Haggadah resources, maintains several choirs, and provides young adult programming through events and WhatsApp groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious Services (Shabbat Services) Weekly Shabbat services combining English and Hebrew prayers, music, and Torah study, including Kabbalat Shabbat (Fridays 6pm), Shabbat Shacharit (Saturdays 10am), Gesher, Shabbat Unplugged, and seasonal Pop-Up Shabbat services at Mornington Peninsula locations and aged care homes.
• Live Streaming Services

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Deakin University CREATEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy, Training and Education partnership for Project Dignity. Works with refugee individuals and families, providing career guidance, employment support, vocational training and education access.
• Father Bob Maguire FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Launched nourish program in March 2016 to feed the disadvantaged in the community. Foundation partnership for volunteer coordination and food support.
• The Salvation Army Refugee ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project Dignity working with refugees and asylum seekers to provide practical, material and emotional support.
• OzHarvestminorOthersFood donation partner providing surplus food for Project Dignity and nourish programs feeding the disadvantaged.
• FareshareminorOthersFood donation partner supporting nourish program with surplus food for community meals.
• Food FilledminorOthersFood donation partner contributing to Project Dignity and nourish food assistance programs.
• The Leaf StoreminorOthersIn-kind support partner for Project Dignity.
• Bright SparqeminorOthersIn-kind support partner for Project Dignity.
• City of Port PhillipminorOthersProvides Community Meals subsidy for nourish program through local government funding.
• King David SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership offering subsidized membership to parents, joint programs including PJV Family Service, and Netzer youth movement connection.
• Memorial Scrolls TrustminorOthersScrolls held on permanent loan from Memorial Scrolls Trust in London. TBI is custodian of 3 of over 1500 surviving Czech scrolls from the Holocaust.
• Etz Chayim Progressive SynagoguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint after-school education program Beit Sefer Chayim for primary school students. Collaborative programming for Melbourne Progressive Jewish community.
• Progressive Judaism Victoria (PJV)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of PJV. Collaborative programming including combined PJV Family Services at King David School.
• Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of UPJ, governing body of Progressive Judaism in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
• ARZA (Australian Reform Zionist Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of ARZA, representing Progressive Judaism in Australia on Zionism and Israel engagement.
• Father Bobs FoundationminorOthersFoundation partnership for Project Dignity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TBIMelbourne
• Facebookfacebook.com/tbi.org.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tbimelbourne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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