British Shlucha Delivers 12 Talks During Visit to Australia

Chabad Shlucha Rachel Jacobs from the Singers Hill Synagogue in Birmingham, England, returned from a whirlwind speaking tour across Australia. Visiting Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, Rachel delivered 12 powerful talks to over 1,000 people, leaving a lasting impression on audiences ranging from schoolchildren to senior citizens.

In Sydney, she kicked off with a mothers and daughters event at Kesser Torah College, speaking on embracing gratitude and growth. She then reunited with Birmingham and school friends, enjoying the sunshine and surf in between sessions.

In Melbourne, her schedule included an empowerment evening hosted by the Beth Rivka Parents Association, a Lag BaOmer event with Gesher Alumim, a heartfelt address at Caulfield Synagogue, and inspiring talks at both Beth Rivka Primary and Secondary Schools.

She also recorded an episode of “The Secret Lives of the Rabbis’ Wives” podcast and joined a Malava Malka hosted by Young Yeshiva, which focused on the theme of Taharas HaMishpacha.

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The final leg of the journey took her to Perth, where she was welcomed with incredible warmth and spirit. She gave a keynote at a pre-Shavuot women’s gathering arranged by Liat Lieberman, visited Carmel High School, and brought joy to residents of the Zeffert Elderly Care Home.

Despite returning on an early-morning flight, she was back in action just hours later, leading an assembly at King David School and running Lag BaOmer events.

“I am extremely proud of Rachel and am grateful to all the organisations and communities who made this meaningful tour possible,” her husband Rabbi Yossi Jacobs commented.

Mrs. Jacobs said that “visiting so many vibrant communities across Australia was a true privilege. The energy, warmth, and dedication of the volunteers and lay leaders—each one shining their unique light—was deeply uplifting. It was a beautiful reminder of the power we have to inspire, connect, empower and uplift one another.”