Jewish Online News from Australia and New Zealand
January 4, 2012 by Community Editor
Margaret Heselev and the Raoul Wallenberg Unit of B’nai B’rith have relinquished the organising of Melbourne’s Fellowship Group.
Deirdre Wainrit with Matan and Itai Franco
The monthly Monday afternoon concert and afternoon tea for the elderly and others interested in the excellent musical program is now organised by theB’nai B’rith’s Melbourne Mitzvah Lodge members, led by Deidre Wainrit.
Following the sale of B’nai B’rith House, where the Fellowship Group had met since its inception, The King David School (TKDS) offered its new music hall at the Rebecca Magid Centre free of charge for the popular monthly concerts. Showing remarkable generosity of spirit, some of the KDS teachers and administration staff give up their lunch hour to assist with the set-up of the room for the afternoon concert.
Professional musicians and those who donate their time and talent, TKDS students, past and present, have performed for the elderly, either as instrumental ensembles or soloists, showing a very impressive range of musical knowledge, skill and showmanship. It is heart-warming indeed to see young people so generously and happily engaging with the elderly in our community.
Essie Schmulian and Leah Joffe
Rona Zingler and Masha Weiner
November 27, 2011 by zzz
The B’nai Brith Fellowship Group’s monthly concert was held at the King David’s Rebecca Magid Centre recently…writes Deidre Wainrit.
Performers
The audience of forty was enthralled. The concert began with several numbers performed by two groups of very talented King David students. The first were a jazz trio (Jarred Sibil, Adam Waitzer and Louis Wyatt) followed by a guitar group (Hannah Eichenbaum, Itai Franco, Veronica Goldring, Jake Gostin and teacher Geoffrey Morris).
Flautist Marcus Frajman delighted the audience playing a medley of Jewish numbers which had the audience singing along.
The final number was performed by Lilli Allgood and Doreen Nayman who played an enchanting duet on the piano of Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”.
June 16, 2011 by Community Editor
Established in 1985, Raoul Wallenberg Unit of B’nai B’rith celebrated its 25th anniversary recently.
A new, limited edition Stamp Sheet honouring Raoul Wallenberg was officially launched by Jan Anger, the son of Per Anger, a Swedish diplomat who worked with Raoul Wallenberg in saving Jewish lives in Budapest in 1944-45. After the war, Per Anger became head of Sweden’s international aid program and served as Ambassador to Australia, Canada and the Bahamas.
In launching the Stamp Sheet, Jan Anger spoke in detail about the humanitarian work his father had engaged in in Budapest and later in other diplomatic postings throughout the world.
The new, limited edition Raoul Wallenberg Stamp Sheet has been released in conjunction with Australia Post and Max Stern & Co. One thousand sheets have been printed, each including ten 60 cent Australia Post stamps with tabs featuring photos of Raoul Wallenberg from early childhood to adult soldier. A brief history of his life appears on the right side of the stamps. The back of the special envelope depicts a Schutz-pass (protective passport) similar to those which saved the lives of thousands during the Second World War.
It is anticipated that the Stamp Sheet and Envelope set will become collectors’ items.
The Raoul Wallenberg Stamp Sheet appears to be the first
of its kind in the world.
The Raoul Wallenberg Stamp Sheet and Envelope set
is available for
$A20 + $A5 handling and postage (in Australia)
or $A20 + $A12 (overseas).
Payment may be effected by cash, personal cheque, bank draft or EFT.
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Further information: Judi Schiff +61 (0)3 9816 9414; judi@judischiffphotography.com
Raoul Wallenberg Unit, B’nai B’rith, 71 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield North, Victoria 3161, Australia
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