The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’ is back
July 16, 2024 by Community Editor
The day-long event at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue promises inspiring speakers, a variety of interactive discussions, and fun activities. Read more
Awards announced for Jewish Australia writers
March 29, 2024 by Community Editor
Sydney-based Shalom has announced the creation of the Shalom Australian Jewish Book Awards to recognise excellence in contemporary Jewish Australian writing. Read more
20 years as North Shore Synagogue’s senior minister
February 27, 2024 by Community Editor
The community is to celebrate Rabbi Paul Lewin’s leadership, citing his dedication having been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere at the synagogue. Read more
If I Am Not for Me
December 22, 2023 by Community Editor
Community Security Trust v Shtadlanut Read more
UIA: The impact of our Victims of Terror Fund on Israeli lives
November 8, 2023 by Community Editor
As the war against Hamas continues and more horrific stories emerge from Operation Swords of Iron, UIA remains fervent in its commitment to keeping its supporters up to date with timely information from credible sources whilst always supporting the People of Israel. Read more
JOFA conference to discuss orthodox feminism
August 2, 2023 by Community Editor
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia will host its first-ever in-person conference dedicated to discussing orthodox feminism and the state of women’s inclusion in Australia. Read more
A convict Shabbat at Sydney’s Great
June 15, 2023 by Community Editor
‘Convict Shabbat’ will celebrate all those in the Sydney community who are the descendants of convicts. Read more
In your 70s? A mix and mingle event
May 17, 2023 by Community Editor
An opportunity to meet new people in your age group. Read more
NSW Multiculturalism Minister visits Newtown synagogue
February 26, 2023 by Community Editor
NSW Multiculturalism Minister Mark Coure has addressed Sydney’s Newtown Synagogue. Read more
Mar-09 Sydney: Austen Tayshus and Chutney in a Purim show
February 26, 2023 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Central Synagogue presents a Purim show. Read more
Sharma,Spender, Thistlewaite: The debate
May 2, 2022 by Community Editor
Three candidates chasing votes in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs will debate each other this coming weekend. Read more
Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Hosts zoom event
March 27, 2022 by Community Editor
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia recently hosted an event dedicated to showcasing global Torah learning programs that are available to Australian women who are wanting to further their Torah knowledge from the comfort of their own homes. Read more
Spotlight on climate change
March 13, 2022 by Community Editor
THE Jewish response to climate change will be the theme of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBD) March plenum on Tuesday. Read more
First-ever Jewish Australian women’s speakers bureau
February 8, 2022 by Community Editor
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia has established the first-ever national Jewish women’s public speaker’s bureau. Read more
Ronni Kahn inspires at the North Shore Synagogue
December 20, 2021 by Community Editor
Sydney’s North Shore Jewish Women have hosted an inspirational talk by Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest. Read more
Empowering women’s voices
November 5, 2021 by Community Editor
National Council of Jewish Women Australia and the New Israel Fund Australia are offering an exciting new initiative focusing on empowering women’s voices. Read more
Women’s Dinner with OzHarvest’s Ronni Kahn
November 3, 2021 by Community Editor
Next month: Sydney’s Jewish Women of the North Shore will present an inspiring evening to embrace and uplift your soul. Read more
Annual event explores justice after the Holocaust with international thought leader Prof Philippe Sands
November 1, 2021 by Community Editor
Prof. Philippe Sands QC is Professor of Law at University College London and practising barrister at Matrix Chambers. Read more
Catch a Zoom for the UIA NSW 2021 AGM with Hillel Neuer
October 25, 2021 by Community Editor
UIA NSW is hosting its AGM via Zoom with guest speaker Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, a human rights NGO in Geneva, Switzerland as well as an acclaimed international lawyer, diplomat, writer and activist. Read more
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at The Emanuel Synagogue
September 6, 2021 by Community Editor
Scholarship opportunities available from the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia
August 11, 2021 by Community Editor
JOFA Australia, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, seeks to expand the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha (Jewish law), by advocating meaningful participation and equality for women in family life, synagogues, houses of learning and Jewish communal organisations to the full extent possible. Read more
CHOL – South African Community History On-Line
August 11, 2021 by Community Editor
The last of three Zoom sessions exploring various approaches used to recreate Southern African Jewish communities online. Read more
Loneliness and its side effects
July 15, 2021 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month. Read more
New role at Maroubra Synagogue for growing community
March 18, 2021 by Community Editor
The Board of Maroubra Synagogue is seeking to expand its services to the Maroubra community with the announcement that it is looking to engage a part-time Religious Assistant & Program Coordinator. Read more
Woolworths to the rescue
May 22, 2020 by Community Editor
Melbourne’s ARK Centre developed a Pay it Forward initiative as the COVID-19 crisis hit to help individuals and families struggling as a result of isolation and the numerous impacts of Coronavirus. Read more
On Zoom/Facebook: Yom Yerushalayim community celebrations
May 18, 2020 by Community Editor
On Thursday, May 21st, 2020, the Zionist Council of NSW and partners will be hosting the annual Yom Yerushalayim Community Celebrations. Read more
Victorian Jewish community update
April 6, 2020 by Community Editor
We all know someone who will be spending Pesach alone this year. Read more
CBDChabad distributing care packages
March 29, 2020 by Community Editor
CBDChabad Sydney has been organising and distributing basic care packages that are compromised of food and hygiene products to assist those who are in isolation, can’t wait for long hours in lines or are unable to keep returning to local supermarkets for just the basics. Read more
Firies say thanks
February 27, 2020 by Community Editor
A Rural Fire Service unit from Mittagong has visited Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen to say thank you to for the hundreds of men and women who volunteered at the kitchen to prepare meals and care packages for exhausted Fire Service units around the state during the horrendous bush fires. Read more
My Herzl: Live the Legacy
December 9, 2019 by Community Editor
The Israel Forever Foundation has launched My Herzl International Essay Competition to inspire critical thinking and engagement with Zionism and its relevance today among young Jews. Read more
