Almost $17m to help survivors

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) has announced the allocation of US$720 million to more than 300 social welfare organizations globally to support home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors. Read more

Sydney community organisations come together for Kol Nidre appeal

In a communal gathering of hearts and minds, the NSW Board of Jewish Education (BJE), in collaboration with JCA, will be diverting funds from their annual Kol Nidre Appeal to support COA Sydney. Read more

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COA’s new special needs program funded by local council

Sydney’s COA’s weekly bus outings are a blessing to those seniors who want to engage with their friends and enjoy a short walk and lunch in company. Read more

Upton honours community workers

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

Reforming orthodox rabbis’ organisation

In a joint statement, the Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Australia and the New Organisation of Rabbis of Australia will ensure appropriate standards are met and maintained. Read more

Aid for Holocaust survivors doubled for 2015

Elderly Jewish Holocaust victims in Australia, the last of their generation to have endured the horrors of the Nazi genocide, will receive significantly more aid in 2015, announced Julius Berman, President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference). Read more

All over for Passion 8

Sydney high-profile caterers Passion8 are now in liquidation and its once buzzing commercial Lane Cove HQ are now deserted bar a few administrative staff…and the food that it supplied to COA’s meals on wheel service is now being aired into Sydney from Melbourne. Read more