Girl Guides, Maccabean Hall
Object numberM2023/047:001
TitleGirl Guides, Maccabean Hall
DescriptionPhotograph of Judith Freedman (top row, 3rd from left) and a group of girl guides, Maccabean Hall, undated. The group leader pictured in the centre is Wanda McPherson.
The Maccabean Hall, affectionately known as The Macc, has been a cherished part of Sydney's Jewish community for 100 years. Established in 1923 as a war memorial and community center, it stands as a tribute to those who served in the 1914-1918 war. General Sir John Monash immortalized it as a place dedicated to preserving the Jewish faith and community.
Over the years, The Macc has been a vibrant hub for social activities, including meetings, lectures, debates, gymnastics and theatrical events. It has also been a place for building friendships, celebrating weddings, and marking rites of passage like bar and bat mitzvahs.
The areas upstairs in the Macc was a meeting place for the Judean Girl Guides where Judy Freedman was a guide patrol leader.
"The Macc has been part of the Freedman, Morris, Lewis Family history for at least 3 generations. While not being involved in its establishment, the venerable building has often been in the background of family events, smachot and communal activities involving family members." - Toby Hammerman.
The Maccabean Hall, affectionately known as The Macc, has been a cherished part of Sydney's Jewish community for 100 years. Established in 1923 as a war memorial and community center, it stands as a tribute to those who served in the 1914-1918 war. General Sir John Monash immortalized it as a place dedicated to preserving the Jewish faith and community.
Over the years, The Macc has been a vibrant hub for social activities, including meetings, lectures, debates, gymnastics and theatrical events. It has also been a place for building friendships, celebrating weddings, and marking rites of passage like bar and bat mitzvahs.
The areas upstairs in the Macc was a meeting place for the Judean Girl Guides where Judy Freedman was a guide patrol leader.
"The Macc has been part of the Freedman, Morris, Lewis Family history for at least 3 generations. While not being involved in its establishment, the venerable building has often been in the background of family events, smachot and communal activities involving family members." - Toby Hammerman.
Object namephotographs
Credit lineDonated by Judy (nee Freedman) and Toby Hammerman