New conversation for B’nai B’rith and ECAJ
May 13, 2015 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and B’nai B’rith’s Alfred Dreyfus Anti-Defamation Unit successfully launched their “In Conversation” series in Sydney last week. Read more
A celebration of music at TBI
May 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel (TBI) will host the ‘Zimriya Concert’, a celebration of Jewish and Klezmer music at the end of May. Read more
Lag B’Omer Tzemach Tzedek
May 8, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Were you at the Tzemach Tzedek bonfire night in Sydney?…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Lag B’Omer: Sydney Yeshiva Centre
Were you at the Sydney Yeshiva Lag B’Omer celebrations? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Melbourne youth’s alcohol problems
May 8, 2015 by David Marlow
The Melbourne Jewish community has addressed problems involving youth and alcohol. Read more
Domestic Violence – Rhymes with Silence…new play
May 5, 2015 by Geoff Sirmai
Mothering becomes complicated by violence. How do you protect your children? How do you keep the home safe? When do you leave? Read more
Emanuel captain stars in show
May 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Emanuel School captain Matt Friedman will star in the monologue show (Extra)Ordinary (Un)Usual at New Theatre, Newtown opening 13 May. Read more
Yom Hazikaron: Melbourne
April 29, 2015 by Agencies
Over 1,000 Melbournians have commemorated the lives of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Yon Hazikaron. Read more
New Rabbi for Cremorne
April 29, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Rabbi Chaim Koncepolski has been appointed the new spiritual leader of Sydney’s Cremorne Synagogue. Read more
Vibrant Balaclava
April 28, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The Shtick’s Henry Greener was out and about at the recent Vibrant Balaclava Festival in Melbourne. Read more
Yom Hazikaron in Sydney
April 23, 2015 by Rikki Parker
Over 300 attended Sydney’s Yom Hazikaron ceremony at the National Council Of Jewish Women. Read more
Out of School Hours program a success at OBK
April 20, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen has played host to over 1,000 NSW students from Gosford to Wollongong. Read more
Starring role for Michaella
April 17, 2015 by Geoff Sirmai
Sydney student Michaella Edelstein will star as Rapunzel in the upcoming production of Into the Woods at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood. Read more
A surprise OAM
April 17, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Yvonne Shapiro of Sydney has been awarded an honorary Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Read more
Pesach postcards
March 31, 2015 by Donna Surdut
As we prepare to commemorate the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, Melbourne’s Jewish Care has turned its focus to freedom from another kind of enslavement – mental illness. Read more
UIA Victoria – Seniors’ Afternoon Tea
March 29, 2015 by Agencies
UIA Victoria’s recently hosted a community afternoon tea for seniors..were you there? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Special helping hands
March 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Josh Ferenbach and Ruthie Ben-Danan from Access Inc, recently worked in the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University-Vic office assisting with a bulk mail-out. Read more
At sea with the COA
March 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s COA has taken to the water for a Senior’s Week Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Read more
Women Taking Action to Stop Domestic Violence
March 24, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Being proactive in tackling sexual assault and domestic violence is the focus of this year’s Status of Women Program run by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJWA) NSW. Read more
A visit to Wolper
March 23, 2015 by Agencies
Ahead of this weekend’s NSW State election, Liberal MP Gabrielle Upton took time out to tour Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
Upton honours community workers
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
NSW State member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has honoured four recipients in the local area who have made outstanding contributions to their local community or to services for seniors as part of 2015 NSW Seniors Week Celebrations. Read more
America honours Perth care home
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Perth’s Maurice Zeffert Home has been presented with an Award of Excellence in the USA. Read more
Award for Cremorne
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Cremorne Synagogue has been awarded the prestigious Supportive Employer Award for 2015 for support to Rabbi Yossi Friedman, NSW RAAF chaplain. Read more
Award for Michelle
March 19, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire contributor Michelle Coleman has received an award in marketing at Melbourne’s Monash University. Read more
Shared Stories of Survival
March 19, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Chris Hayes, MP for Fowler and Sydney’s Liverpool City Mayor Ned Mannoun launched Courage to Care at Liverpool Library.
Jewish values and force in armed conflict
March 5, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Thirty members of Melbourne’s Zionist community have participated in a forum instigated by the Jewish People’s Policy Institute (JPPI) on the question of “Jewish Values and the use of force in Armed Conflict”. Read more
Supporters remembered
March 4, 2015 by Donna Surdut
Longstanding supporters Richard and Marietta Manders, responsible for a $3.5m bequest to Jewish Care, have been remembered and celebrated at a special commemoration. Read more
Run for kids
February 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Fancy going on a run? What if it’s for a good cause? Read more
Award for Helene Gonski
February 23, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has announced that volunteer Hélène Gonski recently won the 2015 Woollahra Council Senior Citizen of the Year Award. Read more
Mardi Gras time
February 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Jewish Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender group Dayenu marching in the Mardi Gras Parade. Read more
