Save a Child’s Heart delayed St Valentine’s Day Gala
June 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
This year’s Save a Child’s Heart Valentine’s Gala with sponsor Alex Waislitz of the Waislitz Foundation has been held in Melbourne, having been postponed due to Covid from its traditional Valentine’s date in February. Read more
JewishCare partners with Karitane
June 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s JewishCare and Karitane have announced their partnership following meetings with JewishCare CEO Gary Groves and Karitane CEO Grainne O’Loughlin to discuss how best a new maternal health partnership could be developed. Read more
Thank you, B’nai B’rith
June 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Melissa Don Port, Executive Director NSW, JDC (The Joint) has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to B’nai B’rith NSW for their fundraising efforts towards the Ukraine Emergency Crisis Response. Read more
JewishCare J-Jobs program funded by JCA The Choice Foundation partners with Montefiore
June 2, 2022 by Community newsdesk
In a true win for community collaboration, the J-Jobs Program through JewishCare NSW, that facilitates customised employment for young adults in our community with intellectual disability has candidate Michael Karseboom start his job as a kitchen hand at Montefiore in Randwick. Read more
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies takes minister on tour
June 2, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Recently elected NSW Multiculturalism Minister Mark Coure has paid his first visit to Our Big Kitchen and Yeshiva College in Bondi, and Emanuel Synagogue and Emanuel Woollahra Preschool in Woollahra. Read more
30th anniversary for Courage to Care Victoria
May 31, 2022 by Community newsdesk
B’nai B’rith Courage to Care Victoria has celebrated its 30th anniversary with an Extensive Exhibition hosted by the Ark Centre in Hawthorn. Read more
NSW election debate goes north
May 15, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Following the successful debate in the Eastern Suburbs last week, the NSWJBD, ECAJ and AUJS are to repeat the formula on Sydney’s North Shore later this week. Read more
Gala lunch raises $100,000 for Courage to Care
May 5, 2022 by Community newsdesk
My Israel passport is back!
May 3, 2022 by Community newsdesk
My Israel Passport, JNF’s educational sticker book craze that took Australia by storm in 2021 has landed in 2022, sending primary students on a new adventure through the wonders of Israel. Read more
NSW Maccabi’s Colour Run
May 2, 2022 by Community newsdesk
On Sunday, 150 people headed to Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay Park for the Maccabi NSW Colour Run. Read more
St Kilda Shule celebrates its 150th anniversary
April 11, 2022 by Community newsdesk
More than 300 guests joined in the celebrations as Melbourne’s St Kilda Shule celebrates its 150th anniversary. Read more
Making a kosher shop kosher!
April 11, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Jewish House reaching out to couchsurfers
April 5, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Not all homeless people live in hostels or on the street. Read more
Kosher Korean Cuisine at The North Shore Synagogue
April 5, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The North Shore Synagogue together with the Israel Institute of Sydney recently presented a fascinating afternoon of Kosher Korean cuisine. Read more
Aged Care Expo
March 29, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Despite the wet weather, more than 120 people gathered at Easts Bondi Junction on Sunday for the inaugural Aged Care Expo and Forum. Read more
Masada video a hit in America
March 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
A Purim video produced by Sydney’s Masada College staff has been shared on the American publication “Jewish Humur Central”. Read more
Emanuel says no to bullying
March 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Today is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and Sydney’s Emanuel School’s staff and Year 12 students make their point. A J-Wire photostory. Read more
Labor’s visa policy
March 17, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Labor Senator Kristina Keneally, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, and Julian Hill MP, the Federal Member for Bruce go to Zoom to announce Labor’s policy for visas. Read more
JCCV reinstates person-to-person events
March 17, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has delivered their first Jewish Immersion Day program person-to-person since the beginning of the pandemic. Read more
Big fresh ideas for sustainable Jewish Education – Report Released
March 17, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Following the findings of the NOUS Report, which surveyed parents across independent and government schools to understand current attitudes towards academic excellence and religious education, the NSW Education Review Committee has been deliberating effective solutions for the complexity of education provisions and funding. Read more
Purim concert to be zoomed to care homes
March 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Global Torah learning programs targeting women
March 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
After successfully launching in Melbourne in May, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia is hosting an event dedicated to showcasing global Torah learning programs that are available to Australian women who want to further their Torah knowledge. Read more
10,000 PayPal users give gold coin donation to OHPI
March 15, 2022 by Community newsdesk
During February, as part of PayPal Australia’s support for the eSafety Commissioner’s Safer Internet Day initiatives, the Online Hate Prevention Institute was featured in PayPal’s Give At Checkout, fundraising homepage and in the PayPal consumer app and account.
LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program
March 3, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Almost 20 members of the Sydney Jewish community have gathered at Emanuel Synagogue for the launch of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ (JBD) LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program. Read more
A general’s perspective on peace: a conversation with MK Yair Golan
February 27, 2022 by Community newsdesk
NIF Australia is to host Meretz Knesset Member Yair Golan who will discuss his career trajectory as the former Deputy Chief of Staff for the Israel Defense Forces to a parliamentarian speaking out against settler violence and the threats to Israel’s democracy. Read more
NCJWA training series “Identifying and responding to prejudice, discrimination and hate”
February 25, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The National Council of Jewish Women in Australia has developed a three-part training series for Jewish Australian women to build knowledge and skills around identifying and responding to prejudice, discrimination and hate, to interrogate current experiences of antisemitism in Australia and online, and to understand how sexism and misogyny manifest for Jewish women. Read more
All you need to know about Israel Apartheid Week
February 24, 2022 by Community newsdesk
A very powerful Zoom event which Rolene Marks, World WIZO Head of Public Diplomacy and Hasbara will present. Read more
A very warm welcome for Kehillat Masada’s new rabbi
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Visitors from Adelaide and the Eastern Suburbs joined 400 members of Sydney’s Kehillat Masada, for an emotional and inspirational welcome Shabbat and inauguration for Rabbi Natti and Rebbetzin Deb Friedler. Read more
New Chazzan to join the Great
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Menachem Feldman is to join Sydney’s The Great Synagogue as Chazzan and Assistant Rabbi. Read more
David Marlow: new CEO at St Kilda Shule
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Experienced communal leader David Marlow has been appointed St Kilda Shule’s Executive Director, succeeding CEO Rabbi Ronnie Figdor who is retiring after 10 years of service. Read more
