M by Montefiore wins Excellence in Construction Award
November 24, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Montefiore’s luxury seniors living apartment development at Randwick, M by Montefiore, has won the 2022 Master Builders Association (MBA) NSW Excellence in Construction Award in the Lifestyle Living Over 55s category.
Gary Groves: First six months at the helm of Sydney’s JewishCare
July 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The first six months in any job is always dynamic, but when it’s the top job of an established community organisation like JewishCare, operating in the middle of a pandemic, the challenges are tenfold and effective leadership is critical for agility, change and growth. Read more
A record $25million bequest for local charity
March 11, 2021 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare has received a bequest in excess of $25million from Julianna (Julie) Lowy which will benefit generations to come Read more
New CEO for Sydney’s JewishCare
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Gary Groves is to take over from Claire Vernon as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney’s JewishCare.
Thousands celebrate Chanukah at the Zoo
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney community organisations Jewish House and JNF NSW united to host around 2,000 families and individuals at a family day out at Taronga Zoo. Read more
Building at M by Montefiore dedicated to Lionel Green
December 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Family and friends of the late Lionel Green gathered to honour the memory of the staunch Montefiore supporter at a dedication of a building in his name at the new M by Montefiore development in Randwick this week. Read more
Jewish House sends its Channukah messages
December 10, 2020 by J-Wire photo story
Hospitals, clinics and police stations have received Chanukah greetings from Sydney’s Jewish House. Read more
NSW JewishCare CEO Claire Vernon to step down
August 19, 2020 by Elana Bowman
During her years as CEO of JewishCare NSW, Claire Vernon has led the transformation of JewishCare from a small welfare agency to a financially sustainable, professionally managed social services organisation, with significantly enhanced capability and deep reach into the community through its broad range services.
Jewish Care Victoria offers COVID-19 interes- free hardship loans
April 2, 2020 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has launched a special COVID-19 Interest-Free Hardship Loan, offering financial support to members of the community adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria Launches COVID-19 Helpline
March 23, 2020 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has launched a COVID-19 Helpline to assist and support those in the Victorian Jewish community impacted by the Coronavirus. Read more
Dave Sharma visits Wolper
October 2, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal Member for Wentworth Dave Sharma has made an official visit to Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
First look – new dementia living opens at Montefiore Randwick
August 28, 2019 by Danielle Oppermann
The next step for Montefiore’s dementia living is now underway at its Randwick Residential Care campus, with a complete renovation transforming the high-care Special Care Unit (SCU). Read more
Celebrating a decade of Gary Smorgon House
July 8, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care’s Gary Smorgon House in Melbourne has celebrated 10 years of enriching lives for Elders in the Victorian Jewish community. Read more
Holckner Family donates $5 million to Jewish Care
June 3, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has received a $5 million donation from Charles Holckner and his family as part of the organisation’s Growing. For our Community. Capital Campaign. Read more
Friends of Montefiore Raise $80,000
May 7, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Over 300 guests attended the 36th Annual Friends of Montefiore Lunch in Melbourne. Read more
Jewish Care marches with Pride
February 8, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria is proud to have walked in the 24thAnnual Midsumma Pride March. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria awards construction contract for new active living centre
February 1, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has awarded the contract for the construction of the $7.15 million, state-of-the-art Anne & Eric Smorgon Active Living Centre to Four Square Pty Ltd. Read more
Jewish House Gala Dinner: a J-Wire photo gallery
December 5, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend the Jewish House gala dinner… Read more
White Ribbon Day men’s breakfast at JewishCare
November 29, 2018 by Elana Bowman
Dr Michael Salter’s informative and thought-provoking address at Sydney’s JewishCare White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast was greatly appreciated by over 80 attendees. Read more
Jewish Care: enriching lives for 170 years
November 29, 2018 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria celebrated its 170-year anniversary by previewing a new hardcover book paying tribute to the history of the organisation. Read more
Jason Sandler takes the helm at JewishCare
October 25, 2018 by Warren Hurst
After twelve years on the Board of JewishCare and more recently eight as President, Allan Vidor is stepping down from the Board. Read more
Generations of women tackling homelessness
October 23, 2018 by Kirsten Young
320 women came together in support of Jewish Care Victoria’s Housing Support Program at the 22ndAnnual Generations of Women Brunch. Read more
Building partnership for good of the community
September 5, 2018 by Warren Hurst
In a great example of community partnership in action Sydney’s JewishCare and the Folk Centre have entered into a new agreement. Read more
Montefiore wins national award for dementia care
August 27, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
Sydney’s Montefiore has gained national recognition with a Better Practice Commendation Award for its Integrated Cognitive and Sensory Program at a ceremony held by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. Read more
Recognising youth at the first Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards
August 3, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
More than 90 guests gathered for the inaugural Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards.
Many proud parents attended with their children, as 15 dedicated teens from local public, private and Jewish dayschools received awards for selfless service to the community.
Montefiore gets moving with seniors’ cycling program
July 27, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
Montefiore Randwick is proud to be first in the Eastern Suburbs, and only the second organisation in Sydney, to be part of Cycling Without Age, a not-for-profit pairing cyclists with people living in aged care. Read more
First Jewish organisation commits to the National Redress Scheme
July 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government has welcomed the announcement that Sydney-based charity Jewish House NSW will join the National Redress Scheme. Read more
New community partnership provides Shabbat meals to those in need
March 6, 2018 by Ayal Tusia
A recently launched partnership between Jewish Care Victoria and Our Village Kitchen is enabling families experiencing tough times to enjoy cooked Shabbat meals while providing adults living with a disability with meaningful opportunities to give back to their community. Read more
Efim Solovey receives historical award
February 6, 2018 by Warren Hurst
Long-time JewishCare volunteer and revered community member Efim Solovey – president of the Russian branch of NAJEX has been awarded an extremely prestigious honour by the Russian Government. Read more
Jewish House present Ending Homelessness report
November 16, 2017 by Rachel Phillips
John Brogden, Chair of Lifeline Australia, on behalf of Jewish House, has presented the ‘Ending Homelessness’ report at the NSW Parliament. Read more