Hineni - an Introduction

Hineni is a Zionist, politically non-partisan, Modern-Orthodox Jewish movement which provides interesting weeekly activities, special functions and in order to increase awareness, identity and knowledge
amongst Jewish Youth.

The primary aim of Hineni is the inculcation of Jewish values into Jewish youth, and the promotion of the Zionest ideal. Zionism is a fundamental Jewish value, however Hineni collectively is non-partisan on political platforms or opinions. Thus we do not promote a particular party in Israel such as Likud (cf. Betar) or Labor (Habonim-Dror), nor do we call for a particular lifestyle in israel for either her citizens or diaspora jews making aliya, such as collective living on a kibbutz.

Hineni was founded in an age in which young Jews were unaware of what it means to be Jewish. an age in which many Young Jews are oblivious to the depth and beauty of their traditions, values and culture. Hineni was founded in an age of mass assimilation.

When G-d called our forefather Abraham to sacrafice his own son Abraham answered "Hineni" - "I am Here, I am ready". It is this willingness to make sacrifices, and to identify with and love the Jewish people, Jewish Homeland and Jewish values that Hineni endevours to instill in today's Jewish youth, the future of the Jewish people.

Hineni now operates in three Australian States;
Sydney - Central Synagogue
Melbourne - St. Kilda Synagogue and
Canberra.
It has been a member of the Australian Zionest Youth Council since 1991 and runs an extensive year-long leadership programme in Israel, offering its year 12 graduates the opportunity to participate in the Machon and Ma'aleh programmes, educating them in Jewish culture, history and tradition, Zionism, Israel, Israeli way of life and much more. The programme also teaches participants the important skill of educating other so that the knowledge they have picked up during their years' stay in Israel may be passed on upon their return to Australia. It is these leadership programmmes that benefit and help to
ensure their continuance in the future.

In addition, Hineni also ......
- Runs weekly shiurim with guest speakers for university studnts.
- Holds summer and winter camps attended by Jewish youth from
Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne
- Organises a young adult service on the High Holidays.
- Holds various functions such as shabbat dinners and lunches on
festivals.
- Participates in all Zionist Youth activities as an active member of the
Zionist Youth Council of all three states.