Purim across Australia’s small communities
March 6, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Care 2018 campaign is off and running
March 2, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish community in Victoria has a population of approximately 50,000 people. Each year Jewish Care supports and assists 6000 people in need. Read more
UIA YL function
February 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend Sydney’s UIA Young Leadership function? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
The Little Mermaid splashes down at Mount Scopus
February 27, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Dive into the irresistible world below the waves, when Disney’s The Little Mermaid floats onto the Scopus stage. Read more
Exceptional Israel
February 24, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Exceptional Israel is a leadership mission for funders, executives and leaders who work with individuals with disabilities. Read more
Celebrating 40 years of Mardi Gras – Shabbat Service & Dinner
February 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mardi Gras, Emanuel Synagogue in association with Dayenu – Sydney’s Jewish LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Group is pleased to present the annual Mardi Gras Shabbat Service, followed by a communal dinner.
Israeli Activist Anat Hoffman video discussion
February 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Centre (IRAC) will talk via video on Thursday 1 March at 7pm about Fighting for Equality: At the Kotel, on the busses and in the street. Read more
Jewish-Muslim comedy debate
February 9, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Third Jewish – Muslim Comedy Debate will take place in Melbourne next month. Read more
UIA NSW innovating communal events
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
In what is believed to be an Australian first for a Jewish fundraiser, UIA NSW will offer a childminding service at its 2018 General Division event headlined by Professor Alan Dershowitz on 25 February. Read more
A message for the beginning of the school years
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Benji Levy, Dean of Jewish Life and Learning at Sydney’s Moriah College has a message for schoolchildren as they enter a new year…and for everyone who desires success. Read more
New rabbi forJewish House
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has welcomed Rabbi Mendel Grossbaum as new rabbinical lead for the organisation. Read more
Jewish Anzacs from Russia: Breaking Stereotypes
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Jewish Historical Society – Victoria Inc will host Dr Elena Govor at its AGM later this month. Read more
The Sydney Jewish Museum remembers and recalls the Holocaust
January 31, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum together with the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants (AAJHSD) has commemorated U.N. International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. Read more
Tefillin wrap
January 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
On Sunday February 4, Emanuel Synagogue will be participating in the World Wide Wrap from 9:00am. Read more
A stellar line up for UIA Victoria campaign
January 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
In this very special year of celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday, UIA Victoria will host a stellar line up for its 2018 campaign. Read more
Busy OBK
January 25, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen has had its busiest day ever with 115 children coming from Oosh and 130 coming for a corporate event totalling 245 participants. Read more
Victoria Government House Open Day
January 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Bring along a picnic and enjoy the grounds and surrounds of Victoria’s historic Government House as part of an Open Day on Australia Day, Friday, 26 January 2018. Read more
AAJS conference in Perth
January 19, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Association for Jewish Studies (AAJS) will hold its 30th annual conference at Curtin University next month in Perth. Read more
UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Liberation of Auschwitz commemoration
January 18, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants together with the Sydney Jewish Museum invite you to commemorate UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Liberation of Auschwitz. Read more
Will they meet their match in Israel?
January 11, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Single men and women who are interested in meeting the love of their life are going to want to know about a tour being organised by JJunction and UIA. Read more
Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with UIA
December 23, 2017 by Community newsdesk
UIA has announced that it will host six Israel missions in 2018 to celebrate the State’s 70th birthday. The range of missions on offer means there are options available for all ages. Read more
First production a sell-out
December 12, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Yeshiva College Girls School presented “In The Merit”- a musical of the righteous women in Egypt . Read more
Moriah wins a tank
December 8, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah Primary School Student Voice representatives entered the Waverley Municipal Council Green Sparks competition and won $500 towards a rainwater tank for our garden. Read more
Antisemitic incidents in Australia up 9.5%
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
The annual report on antisemitism in Australia has shown a 9.5 % increase over the previous year in total antisemitic incidents in Australia involving threats or acts of violence. Read more
Paul Myers takes over in Queensland
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
After eight years as president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, Jason Steinberg, has handed the reins to long-time communal member, Paul Myers, at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting in Brisbane. Read more
Israeli Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi visits Yeshivah
November 21, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges has hosted the current Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau in Melbourne. Read more
The Feurstein Program shows its output
November 16, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Mount Sinai College and the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University will co-host an event at the college to profile a young Israeli student of Ethiopian origin, Zuresh Wabbe. Read more
Leading Jewish organisations say ‘No’ to family violence
November 15, 2017 by Community newsdesk
On Friday 24 November, nine leading Melbourne Jewish organisations; Jewish Care, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Tzedek, National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Unchain My Heart, Maccabi, Progressive Judaism Victoria, Impact, and the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, will come together to send a clear message that the Victorian Jewish community stands united in saying ‘No’ to family violence at the Annual Walk Against Family Violence. Read more
25 years of community service
November 14, 2017 by Community newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this weekend. Read more
Rabbi Kastel joins the board of NCOSS
November 14, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been invited to join the board of The NSW Council of Social Service. Read more
