Twins survive Holocaust and now celebrate their 100th birthdays
August 10, 2022 by Elana Bowman
Phillip Maisel and his sister twin sister Bella Hirshorn were born in 1922 in Vilnius and survived the war incarcerated in different camps. Read more
Free gala concert St Kilda Town Hall to celebrate Sputnik’s 25th +2 years on air anniversary
June 8, 2022 by Elana Bowman
The gala featuring classical and popular works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Ysaÿe and others will be performed by an outstanding lineup of musicians and singers, nearly all from the former Soviet Union. Read more
Three BBYO teens head for the States
February 11, 2022 by Elana Bowman
Three BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation NSW) teens will be travelling to Baltimore USA to attend the BBYO International Convention next week. Read more
Aussie trapped in Israel
December 30, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Australia ex-pat Noam Huppert is officially barred from leaving Israel until he has paid future child support payments. Read more
Paralympian’s inspiring book for children
November 26, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Paralympic medal-winning swimmerMatt Levy’s new book for children Brandon Dreams Big has been launched on Zoom.
1000 meals a day from OBK to support charities
August 19, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen is flat out each day providing meals to the needy with increased requests during the lockdown. Read more
Sixth in in the 20km walk in the Olympics with more than 40 others yet to finish
August 11, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Jemima Montag is on her second day of hotel quarantine in Brisbane and cannot wait to reunite with her family in Melbourne after an amazing result in the 20km walk in the Tokyo Olympics. Read more
Steve Solomon makes it to the 400m semis
August 1, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Steven Solomon ran better than he has ever run before topping his nine-year-old personal best to power into the men’s 400m semi-finals on the Olympic track in Tokyo.
It’s Tomer time again
April 22, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Tomer Hemed is the first Israeli footballer to play in Australia’s A-League and considers himself as an ambassador for his nation and his religion. Read more
Three lone soldiers home in Australia
April 16, 2021 by Elana Bowman
Three Australians who served in the IDF and stayed in HaBayit shel Benji, a home for lone soldiers, which runs 24/7 all year round. Read more
Israeli joins A-League
December 3, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Israeli football striker Tomer Hemed has signed to play for New Zealand club the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. Read more
Swastikas as part of exhibition
November 13, 2020 by Elana Bowman
A recent The People of Colour exhibition which ran at Auckland’s Mercy Pictures from October 16 to November 7, featured swastika flags. Read more
Dunera 80th anniversary event goes virtual
August 20, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dunera Association has been forced to rethink their 80th anniversary plans. Read more
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.
Find your way on your phone, tablet and computer
April 29, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Help on its way #3
March 27, 2020 by Elana Bowman
The Community Health Initiative has been set up by Kehillat Kadimah in Sydney to support Sydney’s Jewish community during Covid -19. Read more
Help on its way
March 25, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Jesse Meguideche has been listening to stories from his customers about Covid-19 at his bakery in the Sydney harbourside suburb of Rose Bay including one expressing concerns about the future for his work, and for his family and children. Read more
Gold medal winner Jemima to walk for Australia in the Tokyo Olympis
February 14, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Jemima Montag is turning 22 this Saturday and will have a double celebration as she has a confirmed spot in the Australian Olympic Team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more
Parachute from trauma
February 12, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Actress in musical premiere
August 21, 2019 by Elana Bowman
An Olivier award-winning musical, Caroline, or Change, will premiere at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre this week.
Australia and Israel on groundbreaking diabetes development
August 18, 2019 by Elana Bowman
NSW and Israeli Governments are supporting Israeli medical research company Kadimastem and the Australian Foundation for Diabetes Research’s Bioengineering Diabetes Therapy Project aiming to remove the need for insulin injections and pumps for diabetes patients.
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An Aboriginal healing ceremony at Auschwitz
August 11, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Noel Butler, an Indigenous holder of knowledge and keeper of stories, won the Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation Award for NAIDOC week his years of working and sharing his Cultural knowledge and skills to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people including the Jewish community. Read more
Muzzle Tov to Maddie
July 28, 2019 by Elana Bowman
In a first for Sydney, the importance of giving back was celebrated recently with a ‘Bark Mitzvah’ for Maddie, a corgi dog.
Auschwitz being sold on Australian online store
May 9, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Redbubble an online retailer based in Australia has advertised an Auschwitz mini-skirt, cushion, and tote bag listed for purchase on their site. Read more
The ingredient for the perfect recipe
March 12, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Medical cannabis in Australia
March 3, 2019 by Elana Bowman
To Me There’s No Choice
March 3, 2019 by Elana Bowman
The Hollow Bones launched
March 1, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Shalom Sydney Jewish Writer’s Festival hosted the book launch for Leah Kaminsky’s latest novel, The Hollow Bones. Read more
Queen of Tropfest
February 15, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Evelyn Krape was selected as joint best actress at Sydney’s Tropfest short film festival for the seven-minute dark comedy Can You Hear Me? Read more
Galit and Caleb struggle in Townsville
February 5, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Caleb and Galit Vella have lost everything when their home became yet another victim of the horrendous floods swamping the North Queensland city of Townsville. Read more
