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.
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.
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
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
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
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
V-Day commemoration
May 11, 2016 by Warren Hurst
Over 100 members of the Russian-speaking community joined various community leaders in attending the V-Day commemoration at Waverley Park in Sydney. Read more
White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast at JewishCare
November 25, 2015 by Warren Hurst
Over 120 members have attended Sydney’s JewishCare’s annual White Ribbon Day Mens Breakfast. Read more
JewishCare volunteers acknowledged
September 16, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney JewishCare volunteers have been acknowledged by Centre for Volunteering NSW at functions held in Randwick and Castle Hill. Read more
JewishCare given Citizenship Award
July 6, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
At a ceremony for Australia’s newest citizens, Sydney’s JewishCare was itself presented with an award.
White Ribbon Day: marking awareness of violence against women
November 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Former Senator and former leader of the National Democrats Natasha Stott Despoja spoke to a packed men’s breakfast at Sydney’s JewishCare Bondi headquarters on White Ribbon Day which marks the awareness to all levels of society of the problems of violence against women. And in Melbourne, businessman David Werdiger writes on the changing face of domestic violence … how it affected Jewish society in the old country and how it affects that same society in contemporary Australia. Read more
JewishCare co-operating on Mental Health
March 1, 2013 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare has hosted a Mental Health – Meet your Neighbour meeting. Read more
JewishCare backs new disability scheme
December 13, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Australian and New South Wales governments reached an historic agreement that will allow for the full roll out of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in New South Wales by July 2018. Read more
Hearing Loss Victim inspires JewishCare
August 2, 2010 by Warren Hurst
JewishCare and Central Synagogue joined forces some 18 years ago to establish a Friendship Club for older people named Special Program of Arts Recreation and Crafts for Seniors. Read more
‘Big Brothers Big Sisters’ take ‘siblings’ bowling
October 28, 2009 by Community Editor
Over the last 14 years JewishCare’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program has helped literally hundreds of children by providing them with an older role model or mentor. Read more
JewishCare’s Expo on Dementia
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Over 180 people attended JewishCare’s Expo on Dementia at Sydney’s Hakoah Club on 24 August. Read more
JewishCare’s Black Dog Function
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire
On Tuesday 25th Aug The Black Dog Institute and JewishCare held a very interesting seminar about assessing and treating Depression and BiPolar Disorder. Read more
