Innovative technology solutions to prevent domestic and family violence
May 2, 2022 by Sharon Berger
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce New South Wales (AICC) in partnership with Microsoft and Mission Australia, are creating innovative technology solutions to prevent domestic and family violence (DFV) in Australia. Read more
Jul-30 webinar: Shtisel stars to highlight evolving Haredi community
July 16, 2020 by Sharon Berger
Shtisel actress Neta Riskin (Giti Weiss) will join Shtisel co-creator Yehonatan Indursky and Jerusalem-based Haredi feminist activist Pnina Pfeuffer for an enlightening webinar on Israel’s complex and evolving Haredi community. Read more
Shtisel stars to highlight evolving Haredi community
July 16, 2020 by Sharon Berger
Shtisel actress Neta Riskin (Giti Weiss) will join Shtisel co-creator Yehonatan Indursky and Jerusalem-based Haredi feminist activist Pnina Pfeuffer for an enlightening webinar on Israel’s complex and evolving Haredi community. Read more
NIF says “the best way to see a new side of Israel”
March 28, 2019 by Sharon Berger
Applications have opened for the fifth cohort of the New Israel Fund Australia’s Naomi Chazan Fellowship. Read more
An inspiring look at the challenges facing modern Israel
July 30, 2018 by Sharon Berger
Five Australians joined fellow young activists in their 20s and 30s from the US, Canada and the UK for an in-depth and intense trip exploring some of the most pressing issues in Israeli society today. Read more
NIF: ‘We can support Israel and work to end the occupation’
June 18, 2018 by Sharon Berger
The New Israel Fund (NIF) Australia hosted the successful Melbourne and Sydney book launches of Kingdom of Olives and Ash: Writers Confront the Occupation last week. Read more
Book review: Unlocking The Past: Stories From My Mother’s Diary
May 17, 2018 by Sharon Berger
Shira Sebban was very close to her mother, Dr Naomi Moldofsky…writes Sharon Berger. Read more
A jam packed day of engaging ideas at Yom Limmud Sydney
July 6, 2016 by Sharon Berger
Months of preparation by the volunteer led team, supported by Shalom Institute staff, came to fruition at Yom Limmud Sydney. Read more
Eva tells her story
April 12, 2016 by Sharon Berger
A sold-out Sydney Jewish Writers Festival audience was entranced by the larger-than life story of Eva Clarke. Read more
Israeli author charms crowd at Sydney event
March 4, 2016 by Sharon Berger
Master Israeli storyteller Etgar Keret had the capacity crowd at Bondi Pavilion on the edge of their seats at his only Sydney event as a guest of the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival. Read more
Author Montefiore in Sydney
February 24, 2016 by Sharon Berger
Acclaimed author Simon Sebag Montefiore has charmed a sold-out crowd at Sydney’s Waverley Library yesterday discussing his latest book, The Romanovs. Read more
Limmud Fest- a weekend to remember
December 3, 2014 by Sharon Berger
An electrifying silent disco topped off an uplifting Shabbat of intellectual and spiritual nourishment at Limmud Fest last weekend. Read more
Successful Writers Festival
August 25, 2014 by Sharon Berger
The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival has reinforced its place at the forefront of innovative cultural and intellectual Jewish programming in Sydney. Read more
Jewish Writers’ Festival in Sydney next month
July 21, 2014 by Sharon Berger
Books are just the beginning at this year’s Sydney Jewish Writers Festival 21-24 August which features film, theatre, television, ideas and much more. Read more
Try Some Healthy Israeli Food This Summer
November 7, 2011 by Sharon Berger
With summer just around the corner everyone is on the lookout for light, healthy eating options….writes Sharon Berger. Read more
