Rose Fekete 1947-2019
October 11, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Sydney has lost one of its cherished community workers this week with the passing of Rose Fekete. Read more
Kristallnacht concert to be held at NZ synagogue for the first time
October 8, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Over a single night in November 1938 over 200 synagogues were burned in an orchestrated anti-Jewish violence in Germany. Read more
$2.2m federal security funding approved
October 3, 2019 by Community newsdesk
The $2.2m security funding for the NSW Jewish community promised by the federal government during last year’s Wentworth by-election has been approved. Read more
Sushi In The Succah
September 29, 2019 by Community newsdesk
In celebration of Succot, Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel is organising a social event for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s. Read more
Friends of Kaveret to play in Sydney
September 26, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Earlier this year a group of talented musicians came together to form the band החברים של כוורת– “HaChaverim Shel Kaveret – Friends of Kaveret” and they will appear in Sydney next month. Read more
Community Selichot
September 19, 2019 by Community newsdesk
For the first time, two major congregations in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are to join forces in hosting a community Selichot. Read more
Grandparents Day features Rosh Hashanah
September 17, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Rosh Hashanah photos from Emanuel School’s recent Grandparents Day. The students took part in various Rosh HaShanah activities with their grandparents. Read more
Sacred Music Festival
September 9, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Moriah gets a special visit
September 4, 2019 by Community newsdesk
The Engagement & Intervention Unit of the NSW Police Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command facilitate positive interactions between emergency services and young people through a special program. They recently visited Moriah College in Sydney. Read more
The Choice to make a difference
August 30, 2019 by Community newsdesk
was launched by Taryn and Andrew Boyarsky almost a year ago, as a platform to deliver innovative programs that benefit people in the Sydney Jewish community living with a disability. Read more
Solar Power for The King David School
August 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
In line with the school’s commitment to educating for a sustainable future, students will take personal responsibility for electricity consumption at Melbourne’s The King David School. Read more
Parramatta and District Synagogue marks its 70th Anniversary
August 26, 2019 by Community newsdesk
In 1949, in a house at 471 Western Road, Pendle Hill, Morry, Alf and Mark Borman, Lou Klein, Sidney Sinclair and their families met for the purpose of establishing a Synagogue and for commencing formal Jewish Education for their children. Read more
The future of energy
August 23, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel will appear in conversation with Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins at Emanuel Synagogue where they will discuss The Future of Energy. Read more
UIA NewGen Trivia Night
August 23, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Over 150 supporters attended UIA NSW NewGen (18-25) Committee Trivia night in Sydney. Read more
NSTE welcomes Rabbi Clebaner
August 22, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel Board of Directors and Senior Rabbi Nicole Roberts have welcomed Rabbi Misha Clebaner as Rabbi and Director of the Meah Hebrew & Religion School program for Years K-6. Read more
HaGal Sheli – My Wave
August 15, 2019 by Community newsdesk
HaGal Sheli (meaning- “My Wave” in Hebrew) is a non-profit organisation in Israel, which uses surfing as an educational tool. Read more
Sacred music festival for Emanuel
August 11, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Saturday 7th September is the opening night of the 2019 Sydney Sacred Music Festival and will see this popular festival of World Music come to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for the first time. Read more
Courage to Care to visit Warragul
August 11, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Courage to Care brings important messages to Victorians, in particular, secondary school students, through a free travelling program and interactive multimedia exhibition. Next stop Warragul. Read more
Primo Levi: writer, witness, scientist
August 5, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Italian and Jewish organisations in Melbourne will unite to celebrate the life of Primo Levi. Read more
CBDChabad expands to Surry Hills
July 31, 2019 by Community newsdesk
CBDChabad has launched its newest inner-city hub to serve the Jewish professionals and residents of Surry Hills in Sydney. Read more
Mentoring with YJP
July 18, 2019 by Community newsdesk
YJP has hosted another successful mentoring and networking event in Melbourne at a passionate restaurant named “Disrupters Crushing It.” Read more
UIA Victoria visits Israel
July 15, 2019 by Community newsdesk
UIA Victoria recently ran a tour to Israel led by Nathan Shafir and his wife, Ruth. Read more
Eminent political historian to headline ZFA Plenary 2019
July 5, 2019 by Community newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has announced that Professor Gil Troy will be the guest speaker at our Plenary Conference which will be held in Sydney next month. Read more
New role at Maroubra Synagogue for growing community
July 4, 2019 by Community newsdesk
The Board of Maroubra Synagogue is seeking to expand its offering to the community with the announcement it is looking to engage a part-time Community Growth & Education Officer/Associate Rabbi. Read more
UIA NSW Women’s Division hosts major donor thank you event
June 26, 2019 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW Women’s Division hosted a Major Donor Thank You event for 60 supporters at the home of Judy and Steven Lowy with media personality Rowan Dean as guest speaker. A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Chabad on Campus
June 25, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Chabad Youth’s, Chabad on Campus directors Rabbi Mendy and Rebbetzin Lifshy Ajzenszmidt have headed from Melbourne to the USA this week for a Chabad on Campus conference. Read more
Inter-Faith seminar Melbourne
June 18, 2019 by Community newsdesk
An Inter-Faith Leaders’ Seminar has been held at the Leo Baeck Centre, East Kew, as part of the 70th Anniversary celebrations. Read more
WOW weekend
June 17, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s ‘Women of Worth’ WOW Weekend is back to WOW the women of Sydney. Read more
Jo Silver appointed Stand Up CEO
June 13, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Stand Up’s Board has welcomed Jo Silver, as its newly appointed CEO. Read more
Trivia quiz at Limmud Oz
June 12, 2019 by Community newsdesk
You are invited to attend Limmud Oz at the UNSW Roundhouse, this Saturday night 15 June to Monday 17 June. Read more
