Israel-Palestine: NIF Explores Solutions
August 19, 2024 by J-Wire
On Tuesday, 27 August at 7:30 pm, the New Israel Fund Australia will host an online event titled “One State, Two States or a Land for All?” Read more
Emanuel School Announces New Principal
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
Sydney’s Emanuel School has announced that Linda Emms will assume the role of Principal beginning in January 2025. 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
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
“Possibly the most beautiful Haggadah of all times”
August 7, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The National Library of Israel has received the original version of a modern masterpiece of Hebrew manuscript illumination. 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
In Meiner Tasche
August 4, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The German Embassy in Australia has extended its support of the In My Pocket Project an inspiring program designed to encourage children to stand up for what’s right and embrace the beauty of diversity.
Second Temple era quarry discovered in Jerusalem hi-tech park
August 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city’s Second Temple period, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Thursday. Read more
New Head of High School at Moriah
July 23, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ryan Gill has been appointed as Moriah College’s Head of High School. Read more
The Great’s Bat Mitzvah program spreads its wings
July 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Great Synagogue is offering its Embracing Bat Mitzvah: Sisterhood and Tradition program to non-members and women across the wider Sydney Jewish community. Read more
The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’ is back
July 16, 2024 by Community Editor
The day-long event at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue promises inspiring speakers, a variety of interactive discussions, and fun activities. Read more
Painting a portrait of Rabbi Paul Lewin
July 12, 2024 by Community newsdesk
Renowned local artist Ann Milch has completed a portrait of Rabbi Paul Lewin, marking his twenty years of dedicated service to Sydney’s The North Shore Synagogue’s congregation. Read more
Shalom Australian Jewish Book Awards
July 11, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based Shalom has announced the creation of a new prize under the banner of the Shalom Australian Jewish Book Awards to recognise excellence in contemporary Australian fiction and non-fiction and to inspire and support current and future Jewish Australian authors. Read more
The 80th anniversary of the deportation of Jews from Rhodes
July 11, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Freedom march in Melbourne on Sunday
July 5, 2024 by Community newsdesk
This Sunday, July 7, a freedom march will take place around Caulfield Park to mark nine months since the unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas in which some 1200 people were brutally murdered and more than 240 were taken hostage. Read more
A chance to hear Josh Frydenberg
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s documentary on Sky, “Never Again,” was watched across Australia. Read more
Allegra meets Nova survivors
June 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Wentworth Independent MP, Allegra Spender met with Remo, Mazal and Millet, three survivors of the October 7 attack on the Nova Music Festival. Read more
Israeli self-repairing glass might revolutionize satellites, biomedicine and more
June 24, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli researchers have unveiled a highly transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms spontaneously upon contact with water. Read more
Bialik College to run the In My Pocket Project
June 5, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Perth-based WE ARE HERE! Foundation has visited Melbourne’s Bialik College presenting the In My Pocket Project to Amanda Castelan-Starr, Karen Friede and Tanya Zohar. Read more
Capture your loved ones’ stories for future generations
June 5, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
How will your kids, grandkids and future generations remember your loved one’s stories?
Innovative ‘Metamaterial’ could revolutionize development of smart materials
June 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A collaborative team of Israeli and American researchers have made a significant breakthrough in materials science by developing a mechanical metamaterial capable of remembering the order of actions performed on it. Read more
Shavuot unveiled
May 22, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Moishe House community members from across Australia and New Zealand united in Sydney last weekend to connect, deepen their knowledge of Jewish community building, and celebrate Shavuot in a new way. Read more
Magical musical performance heading to Toorak Synagogue
May 12, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Toorak Synagogue is opening its doors to the public for this special concert featuring the music of Rachmaninov and Bruch performed by cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Konstantin Shamray. Read more
David Rose appearing in Sydney this week
May 12, 2024 by J-Wire Staff
Comedy wunderkind David Rose is armed with a law degree and a philosophy degree, and he’s hellbent on becoming a better man. Read more
Do it yourself produce
May 8, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shalom’s Adamama has launched a new initiative in Sydney’s Bondi Junction for nature and fresh food lovers. Read more
Two dichotomies
1 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Education Minister Jason Clare and their cohort frequently state “there is no place for antiSemitism or Islamophobia on our university campuses or anywhere else.” Read more
The PM meets with rabbis
I refer to your article about the rabbis meeting with the Prime Minister. Read more
JNF helps disabled and seriously ill Israeli kids
April 4, 2024 by Noa Roitman
KKL-JNF and JNF-KKL Germany have held a unique spring camp in Eilat in collaboration with Simcha Layeled, dedicated to improving the quality of life and social welfare of disabled and seriously ill children in Israel. Read more
PJ Library hits the road – first stop Canberra
March 29, 2024 by Community newsdesk
PJ Library, renowned for its global reach in promoting Jewish literacy and culture, is embarking on an exciting journey across New South Wales. Read more