Jewish Roots Festival 2024

Adamama presents the Jewish Roots Festival, a new and vibrant celebration of Jewish culture explored through nature, sustainability, arts, and music. Jewish Roots Festival is filled with engaging activities for individuals looking to deepen their connection with their heritage, community, and the natural world.

Taking place outdoors in the Eastern Suburbs, the Jewish Roots Festival welcomes like-hearted community members who seek to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity in innovative ways. Expect a diverse range of activities, from live music, to dance, meditation, hands-on workshops and thought-provoking speakers, market and food stalls in a vibrant, inclusive natural setting, with a dedicated kid’s area. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Date: 17 November 2024

Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Venue:  220R Malabar rd South Coogee

Cost:

Full Festival tickets include event entry and unlimited activities, workshops and talks.

• Adult Tickets: $25
• Children aged 3-12: $10
• Children under 3: Free

Limited Festival tickets include entry, shuk access and live music

• Adult Tickets: $10
• Children aged 3 – 12: $5 (kids activities excluding facepainting)

You can upgrade on the day to receive unlimited activities, workshops and facepainting 

Security and First Aid: CSG and First Aiders will be onsite.

 

 

Program for the Day

Time	Details	Location	Ages
All Day	OBK’s Chesed Kitchen	Shuk	12 & Up
	Succulent Potting and Decorating	Shuk	All Ages
	Challah Board Making*	Shuk	12 & Up
	Kids Play	Kesem Corner	3-12
	Live Music	Kol Neshama and Shuk	All Ages
11:30am-12pm	Wander in Wonder*	Shalva Shanti	3-12
12pm-4pm	Face Painting*	Shuk	3-12
11:30am-12:30pm	Yoga*	Shemesh Space	12 & Up
	Meet an Olympian	Shuk	All Ages
	Piece by Piece*	Teva Tent	5 & Up
12:15pm-12:45pm	Wander in Wonder*	Shalva Shanti	3-12
12:45-1:15pm	Micaela Ezra*	Shemesh Space	12 & Up
1:00-2:00pm	Wastepaper to Plants: A Gift of Growth*	Teva Tent	All Ages
1:30-2:15pm	Jewish Meditation*	Shemesh Space	12 & Up
2:30-3:30pm	Music Jam with Ayelet Hashachar*	Shemesh Space	All Ages
	Fabric to Dye For*	Teva Tent	All Ages
3:45-4:15pm	Dressing Sustainably Fireside Chat*	Shemesh Space	12 & Up
4:00-5:00pm	Sound Bath*	Kol Neshama	12 & Up
	Preserving Your Bounty*	Teva Tent	All Ages

* These activities require a Full Festival pass.

Kids are welcome to join age-appropriate workshops, they must be supervised at all times

Nourish & Nosh

• Kosher Food and Drink stalls including:
• Gamal Felafel Bar
• MalabiCo
• Capaway Coffee Cart
• concession stands by your favourite Youth Organisations

Gluten free, dairy free and vegan options will be available.

Stalls

Featuring unique, sustainable options including:

• Adamama Clothing and Toy Swap
• Cheeky Pea – The Green Grocery
• Il Piccolo Dolce
• Matkot.au
• Nava by Star
• Party with Lilah – Face Painting
• Personal Pieces Studio
• Romano Judaica Art
• Style NV
• Sydney Jewish Writers Festival Book Swap

Clothes, Toys and Book Swap

Bring your pre-loved clothes, toys and books to swap for something new (to you) and save them from landfill by swapping them with someone who will get great use out of them.

Items need to be in excellent condition. Clothing can be for any size, gender and age. Excellent condition means the clothing is clean, pressed and free from rips, holes, stains or major faults. Toys need to be clean and in working condition and include all pieces.

 

Only bring items you would proudly give to a friend.

• Tops, shirts, blouses and jackets
• Pants, jeans and shorts
• Skirts, dresses and suits
• Belts, bags and shoes
• Scarves, ties and hats
• Puzzles and toys including soft toys

All styles and brands are accepted, provided they are in excellent condition – so keep in mind that items will range from on-trend pieces to older classics. And although we love receiving them, we cannot guarantee everyone who brings a designer item will take home an equivalent piece.

 

What you can’t bring

Items are checked before being put out for the swap. If your items are unsuitable, you may be asked to take them home.

• Jewellery and wigs
• Underwear, socks and swimwear
• Sportswear and activewear
• Anything stained, torn or unclean
• Noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items

You will receive one token for each item. Each token will redeem one item.

Left over items will be donated.