Lynda Ben-Menashe unveils her vision as new NCJWA president
August 12, 2024 by Rob Klein
Lynda Ben-Menashe has recently been elected as the National President of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia. Read more
Students speak up against school antisemitism
August 11, 2024 by Rob Klein
A seminar has been organised in Sydney to offer a rare opportunity for high school students to speak directly to our politicians about their experiences and concerns regarding antisemitism in schools. Read more
Sydney rabbis gather in Parramatta
August 9, 2024 by Rob Klein
Rabbinical leaders from across Sydney gathered at Parramatta Synagogue for the Rabbinical Council of New South Wales (RCNSW) ‘s second annual retreat. Read more
Forecasting changes in Australia’s Jewish community
August 9, 2024 by Rob Klein
Australia’s Jewish population has reached a demographic turning point, with recent census data showing a significant plateau in growth and significant trends emerging in migration and community demographics. Read more
Eleanor Reissa in conversation: Discovering a Holocaust legacy
August 8, 2024 by Rob Klein
Eleanor Reissa is coming to Sydney. She may not be a household name yet, but she will be for those lucky enough to see her in conversation with literary critic and seasoned interviewer Scott Whitmont. Read more
Exploring creation and creativity: The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival 2024
August 7, 2024 by Rob Klein
The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival (SJWF) is a cornerstone of the cultural calendar, bringing together a vibrant community of writers, readers, and thinkers to celebrate Jewish literature and its profound impact on society. Read more
Unpacked for educators strengthens Jewish education in Australia
August 4, 2024 by Rob Klein
Two representatives from Unpacked for Educators, a pioneering educational platform based in Israel, recently conducted a two week visit to Australia aimed at enriching Jewish and Israel education. Read more
Honouring Raoul Wallenberg: A hero’s legacy
Not many in Sydney’s Jewish community would know that on a small traffic island on the corner of Queen St and Edgecliff Road in Woollahra there is a memorial dedicated to Swedish Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg, who during 1944 and 1945 saved thousands of Jewish lives in Hungary. Read more
Remembering Raoul Wallenberg
July 26, 2024 by Rob Klein
