Pollies drop in to Melbourne CBD sukkah
October 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party visited the sukkah erected by the Chabad of Melbourne CBD. Read more
Jewish speed dating event
October 9, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Dover Heights Shule will be the venue for Debbie Katz’s next speed dating event. Read more
SuccahFest
October 9, 2022 by Community newsdesk
There is no more ‘Adamama-ish’ Festival than the harvest festival of Succot. Read more
Twenty-seven new mental health scholarships
October 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance has awarded 27 scholarships to Jewish women in four Australian states to complete mental health training via Maaglei Nefesh, an Israeli-based mental health organisation run by Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig. Read more
An evening of Truth & Lies
Sydney’s JewishCare has hosted an evening of divulging international truth and lies about refugees, at which former Federal judge Marcus Einfeld shared many controversial situations. Read more
Send a message against racism – join the Harmony Walk
October 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Four Sydney Councils – Randwick, Waverley, Bayside & Woollahra will join Multicultural NSW in supporting the anti-racist Harmony walk being held on 16 October. Read more
Sweeter isn’t always tastier, finds Hebrew Uni study
October 3, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
Most of us struggle with a sweet tooth despite wanting to eat healthily. Read more
Mikolot Public Speaking Competition goes international
September 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Six students participated at Sydney’s Moriah College in the 2022 Grand Final of the Mikolot: Voices of the Future Public Speaking Competition. Read more
NSW rabbis meet Minister Mark Coure
September 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of the Rabbinical Council of NSW have met with the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure. Read more
B’nai B’rith and JBOD raise funds for flood victims
September 28, 2022 by J-Wire News Service
B’nai B’rith Australia and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies banded together to establish an appeal to raise much-needed flood relief funds for communities and individuals affected by February’sdevastinh floods in northern NSW and southern Queensland. Read more
Burger birthday bash
September 19, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Burger Centre has celebrated its 31st birthday celebrating with 80 seniors from across two centres. Read more
Jewish comedy at Sydney Fringe
September 8, 2022 by Community newsdesk
British-born Jewish comedian Robyn Reynolds is sweet, layered, and DELICIOUSLY FUNNY. To get to kniw her is a piece of cake. Read more
B’nai B’rith international head in Australia
September 8, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Ahead of B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand Convention in Melbourne. International President Seth Riklin arrived yesterday in Sydney. Read more
Monty favourite performing in Sydney Fringe
September 6, 2022 by Features Desk
Performer Philip de Villiers is a long-standing favourite at Sydney’s Montefiore care homes. Read more
New scholarships offered to Jewish women by JOFA
September 6, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JOFA Australia, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, seeks to expand the spiritual, ritual and intellectual opportunities for women within the framework of halakha (Jewish law), by advocating meaningful participation for women in family life, synagogues, houses of learning and Jewish communal organisations to the fullest extent possible. Read more
Where are now and what lies ahead?
August 25, 2022 by A J-Wire community service announcement
With National Child Protection Week (4 – 10 September) fast approaching, conversations about keeping children safe from harm are particularly pertinent. Jewish Care is proud to support this important community event hosted by @Voicsa. Read more
Win a copy of “The Happiest Boy on Earth”
August 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The JDC (The Joint )Australia is running a competition to win one of five copies of the late Eddie Jaku’s new children’s book. Read more
Tu B’Av unites six Sydney youth organisations
August 17, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
B’nai B’rith Courage to Care’s change of leadership in Victoria
August 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Dr Tony Weldon stepped down as Chair of B’nai B’rith Courage to Care (Vic.)at its recent Annual General Meeting where the organisation celebrated its 30th anniversary. Read more
Rabbinical Council discuss what the future might bring
August 9, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Rav Rimon at Mizrachi last week gave a shiur entitled “What Shabbat will look like in 10 years” to the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
Ambassador visits Hobart
August 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, has visited Hobart, met with community members and toured the historic synagogue. Read more
Applications open for the Lippmann Foundation scholarship
August 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Applications are now open for the Marion & Kurt Lippmann Foundation Jewish Community Professional Scholarship. Read more
Strengthening Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria
August 7, 2022 by Robert Gregory
The Australian Jewish Association teamed up with Chabad Double Bay to host an event focused on strengthening the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Read more
Jewish Care helping out
July 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Due to an increase in emergency presentations, delays in ambulance patient transfers and a scale-back in elective surgery COVID is creating havoc and Melbourne’s Jewish Care is offering a helping hand. Read more
Melbourne’s Netzer on the move
July 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A two-year search for a moadon (clubhouse) culminated this week with Netzer Melbourne moving into new premises, which they’re calling Hashoresh, at the Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre. Read more
Rabba Wendy Amsellem to be hosted by JOFA
July 25, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia is to host another in-person event in Melbourne with Rabba Wendy Amsellem. Read more
A booklaunch and a gift for Ukraine
July 14, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Around 120 people attended the launch of Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s fifth book Lattices of Love on Jewish prayer. Read more
Blog – The JNF Educators Tour: Galilee
We all start our day in our own preferred way and today proved no different. Read more
Blog- The JNF Educators Tour: Lower Galilee
Israel… how can you possibly begin to explain Israel in words. Words are so limited; the feelings, emotions, thoughts that come to mind when I am is Israel is overwhelming (in the best possible way). Read more
A chance to meet that special person
July 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Debbie Katz never tires of her volunteer work as a Shadchan…a Jewish matchmaker. Read more
