As the sun begins to set and the sky becomes pink and hazy with the heat of the day, a small public park in the city of Modi in comes alive. Many people are carrying trays of food, tables and chairs, their toddlers helping with the smaller items. There is a small paved ampitheatre, and in the centre a young woman dons her tallit and sets up a small table with kiddush wine. Three people with guitars and one with bongo drums gather together and begin to tune their instruments. The young woman calls for everyone to gather around, and within minutes the sounds of Ma Tovu emanate from the instruments and the many young voices that resound cheerfully, moving into Yedid Nefesh and Lecha Dodi .
Children running by to play on the swings and slides suddenly stop and listen to the magical sounds.
Their parents stand by them quietly. From the surrounding apartments people are hanging out of their windows or standing on their balconies to listen. She served the Adelaide community as a student rabbi many years ago and still has fond memories of Australia. Kehillat Yozma consists of many young families, mainly from English-speaking backgrounds, who have made their lives in this part of Israel. The community is happy to host visitors and to set up twinning arrangements with communities all over the world.