Aussie science interns get a career head start in the Arava
January 14, 2019 by Community newsdesk
The Australia Arava Partnership (AAP) has selected two Melbourne science graduates to participate in a unique science internship at the world-class Research & Development Centre in the Central Arava in Israel. Read more
BJE in Israel
January 13, 2019 by Community newsdesk
76 students from Sydney made up the largest contingent ever to tour Israel under the auspices of the Board of Jewish Education. A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Build your own Challah board
December 23, 2018 by Community newsdesk
BJE has celebrated the end of the year with a Crafts Party at Bunnings Eastgardens in Sydney where BJE students and their parents were given the opportunity to build their own Challah boards. Read more
Jewish House Gala Dinner: a J-Wire photo gallery
December 5, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend the Jewish House gala dinner… Read more
UIA NSW hosts North Shore briefing with Ohad Hemo
November 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW hosted over 140 supporters at its North Shore Briefing and 2019 Campaign Launch at North Shore Synagogue recently with guest speaker Ohad Hemo -Correspondent for Palestinian Affairs for Channel 2 News in Israel….a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Mount Sinai College Art Show- inspired by artists
November 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Mount Sinai College hosted a spectacular Art show last Sunday for parents, family and the community at large. Read more
UIA WA hosts major donors thank you event with Ohad Hemo
November 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA WA launched its 2019 Campaign at the Major Donors Thank You Event at ECU Mt Lawley Campus, Perth where over 60 guests heard guest speaker Ohad Hemo, the Correspondent for Palestinian Affairs for Channel 2 News in Israel. Read more
Thinktrepreneur Biggest F*Ups: a J-Wire photo gallery
November 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Thinktrepreneur Biggest F*Ups event was held at the Sydney Start Up Hub hosted by Shalom and AICC. Were you there? Read more
30 years of pastoral care
November 27, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital has acknowledged Rabbi Mendel Kastel on 30 years of visiting patients and providing pastoral care at the hospital. Read more
David Cameron to speak at UIA events
November 26, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA Australia has announced an outstanding line up of speakers for its 2019 Campaign, including David Cameron the former Prime Minister of the U.K., Julie Bishop the former Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and former IDF Captain Ziv Shilon. Read more
UIA NSW Young Leadership event with Ohad Hemo: a J-Wire photo gallery
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW Young Leadership launched its 2019 Campaign at Zest Point Piper on 18 November, where 130 supporters enjoyed hearing from guest speaker Ohad Hemo – Correspondent for Palestinian Affairs for Channel 2 News in Israel. Read more
UIA NSW campaign launch
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW has held its AGM and launched its 2019 campaign. Were you there? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Build your own Menorah
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Bunnings Warehouse in Hawthorn, Melbourne has hosted a kids’ Chanukah workshop. Read more
Good deeds sweep Sydney schools with BJE
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Launched in Sydney, in the past few months, Ella’s Toy Box was founded on the premise of collecting items for children across New South Wales who are in need of clothing, books, games, and toys. Read more
The Great Synagogue Antiques Day
November 16, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Well-known Sydney Antique dealer, Alan Landis will lead a Jewish Antiques Roadshow as part of the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
Leading Jewish organisations say ‘No’ to family violence
November 16, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Twelve leading Melbourne Jewish organisations will come together to support the annual Walk Against Family Violence and send a clear message that the Victorian Jewish community stands united in saying ‘No’ to family violence. Read more
Walking together
November 12, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), together with the William Cooper Legacy Project invite friends and allies to join with us in Walking Together, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the William Cooper march on the German Consulate which took place in Melbourne on the 6th December 1938. Read more
ACO returns to the Emanuel
November 9, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has announced the return of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to the synagogue on November 26 for an inspiring, intimate performance in the elegant surrounds of the New Sanctuary. Read more
U.S. consul-general to speak at Central Synagogue
November 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Sydney community has been invited to this week’s Friday night service where U.S. Consul General Sharon Hudson-Dean and incoming Wentworth independent Dr Kerryn Phelps will address the congregation. Read more
New role for Rob Schneider as joins AFHU
October 31, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Michael Dunkel, Federal President of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University today announced the appointment of Rob Schneider as the new National CEO of the organisation. Read more
12-year-old swimmer completes BatMitzvah swimathon for Ardoch children’s charity
October 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Giselle has just finished swimming 4km to raise vital funds for children in disadvantaged communities as part of Ardoch’s ‘In Celebration’ initiative. Read more
Art shows a new way to remember the past
October 26, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Next week, The Sydney Jewish Museum will launch its new temporary exhibition The Fate of Things: Memory Objects and Art. Read more
World Kindertransport Day
October 25, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Kindertransport Association, Australian division, is commemorating World Kindertransport Day at a special Shabbat service at the Great Synagogue, Sydney. Read more
Ride for cardiac research
October 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Do you love cycling!! Then come and join Maccabi Cycling Club for a 50 km ride in Melbourne to support Israel’s Rambam Hospital’s research into sudden cardiac arrest. You will be joining the Ambassador of Israel who is also riding to help raise funds for this amazing cause. Read more
How lucky is your adolescent child?
October 18, 2018 by Community newsdesk
B’nai B’rith is relocating to Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre
October 5, 2018 by Community newsdesk
After eight years in rented office premises in Kooyong Road, B’nai B’rith Victoria’s President Dr Benny Monheit announced to members that B’nai B’rith Victoria is relocating its headquarters to the heart of the community, to become part of Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre in South Caulfield. Read more
Ground Breaking marks kick-off for M by Montefiore construction
September 26, 2018 by Community newsdesk
More than 150 dignitaries, communal figures and future occupants gathered at King St, Randwick to celebrate the ceremonial Ground Breaking for Sydney’s new M by Montefiore luxury retirement living development. Read more
Cut for a cause
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Tied into four loose plaits, the Great Chop inspired over 160 Beth Rivkah students to cut and donate their hair in the name of cancer treatment. Read more
Bluegrass Shabbat at Emanuel
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Shir Madness headliners, thrilling New York band Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue services on the Shabbat of October 5/6. Read more
New primary head for Moriah
September 18, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Lynda Fisher has been appointed as Head of Primary School at Sydney’s Moriah College. Read more
