EVENTS
Social & Cultural
Meet Ups
Scroll down this page for all scheduled times/details for this year
Monthly gatherings that give Pathfinders the chance to meet like-minded individuals and build a safe and accepting community. Activities include: Jewish festive celebrations, bushwalks, museum visits, coffee chats & more.
These 'Meet Ups' are strictly for anyone who may be questioning or transitioning away from their insular Orthodox community or have already left. For confidentiality and safety of those attending, please don't bring others without contacting us first: info@pathwaysmelbourne.org
We'd love to see you!
(Age 18+)
LGBTQIA+ Meet Ups
For next Meet Up time/details, contact dan@pathwaysmelbourne.org
An open forum to discuss any issues or topics chosen by the group who balance Jewish observance with questions of LGBTIQA+
These 'Meet Ups' are strictly for people who feel they fit in to the 'Rainbow' community as well as questioning or transitioning away from their Orthodox community or have left. For confidentiality and safety of those attending, please don't bring others without contacting us first: info@pathwaysmelbourne.org
If you are interested please email Dan to register - dan@pathwaysmelbourne.org
We'd love to see you!
(Age 18+)
Womens' WhatsApp Group
An open forum to discuss any issues or topics chosen by the group.
This 'Womens WhatsApp Group' is strictly for people who identify as female, who are simply questioning, are transitioning away from their Orthodox community or have left. To join the group, for confidentiality and safety of its participants, please contact info@pathwaysmelbourne.org
Your questions and opinions are always respected and heard.
(Age 18+)
Dates for upcoming Events & Meet Ups
MEET UPS & EVENTS
Email info@pathwaysmelbourne.org for all the details if you are new to joining us. We welcome all interstate Pathfinders also :)
Privacy will always be completely respected.
Shomer Shabat and Kosher catered.
Pathways Melbourne activities take place on the land of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and future.
LBGTQ+ MEET UP GROUP
For next meet up time & details
email dan@pathwaysmelbourne.org
PATHFINDERS' PASSOVER LUNCH
Sunday 9th April 2023, 12 - 2pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: Share a festive meal and celebrate in your own style!
STORYTELLING & LIVE MUSIC EVENING - 'FREEDOM: MY STORY'
Tuesday 9 May 2023, 7pm
Location: Caulfield Park Bowls Club
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Details: 8 Pathfinders share 8 personal tales of freedom at our public spoken word evening
PATHFINDERS' CULTURAL MEET UP
Sunday 21st May 2023, 3 - 5pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: Join us to enjoy a special cultural highlight in our local area.
PATHFINDERS' WRITER WORKSHOP SERIES
Various Sundays from June to October 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: Develop your writing skills and explore your personal story.
PATHFINDERS' ROSH HASHANAH LUNCH
Sunday 10th September 2023, 12pm - 2pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: Share a festive meal and celebrate in your own style!
PATHFINDERS' INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHOICE PICNIC
Sunday 29th October 2023, 12 - 2pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: Let's gather to mark this special day and freedom of choice!
PATHFINDERS' CHANUKAH MEET UP
Sunday 10th December 2023, 3 - 5pm
Venue: Details sent in eNews and sms reminders
Details: A creative workshop, chat and of course, DONUTS!
Thank you to The Social Blueprint for kindly listing all our events.
Our Pathways Meet Up Values
We each bring our own background to Meet Ups, but we agree to the following common values:
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We accept and respect that there are many ways to transition towards self-determination.
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We accept and respect that everyone has a right to feel safe – physically, emotionally and psychologically.
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We accept and respect that Pathfinders may have mixed feelings about participating.
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We can choose to speak or say nothing.
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We accept and respect that Pathfinders will take their journeys at their own pace and in directions of their own choosing.
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We accept and respect that we are all entitled to confidentiality and to being in full control of our own disclosures.
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We accept and respect that your story is yours – no one else can share it.
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We agree not to identify anyone within this group to anyone outside this group.
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We accept and respect that we are the experts of our own lives.
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We accept everyone communicates differently and everyone has a right to be heard in their own time, in their own way.
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We can disagree without being disagreeable.
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We will think about how people might receive what we say.
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We will be non-judgmental of one another.
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We will respect one another’s differences and treat each other with kindness and dignity, even when our opinions differ.