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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

Rob Klein — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:29:39 +0000

STOP PRESS: Unfortunately Shalom Collective and Limmud Oz Sydney have been unable to agree on the final program for Adamama & Limmud Festival 2026. The joint event has been cancelled, and Limmud Oz is proceeding with a separate event. For details, click here Adamama and LimmudOz will join forces over the June long weekend […]

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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Rob Klein — Sun, 24 May 2026 06:50:04 +0000

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit. The meeting focused on strengthening leadership pathways, improving collaboration and confronting the new realities facing the community after October 7 and the Bondi Beach terror attack. The summit was the initiative of Zionist Federation of Australia NextGen Director […]

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Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 24 May 2026 05:29:59 +0000

Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school. The school hosted its annual Careers Space event as part of National Careers Week, giving students in Years 10 to 12 the chance to speak with former students working across a wide range of […]

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Celebrating Shavuot around Australia

Rob Klein — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:01:37 +0000

Students at Jewish schools across Australia have been celebrating Shavuot over the past few days. Here is a selection of photos from the festivities.

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BJE’s Project Heritage inspires families through “The Happiest Man on Earth”

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:48:08 +0000

The Board of Jewish Education (BJE)’s Project Heritage brought together students and parents for a powerful cultural and educational experience at the theatrical production, “The Happiest Man on Earth” at the Sydney Opera House last Sunday afternoon. Children and parents attended the moving production, which explores themes of survival, resilience, identity and hope in the […]

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Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:22:39 +0000

Last weekend, Maccabi Bridge held its inaugural 2026 National Championships in Sydney, bringing together more than 50 bridge players from across the community for a day of competition, strategy and social connection. The event showcased bridge as more than a card game, highlighting its benefits for concentration, mental agility and lifelong cognitive health. It also […]

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Israeli study points to potential breakthrough in spinal cord injury care

Pesach Benson — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:13:47 +0000

Spinal cord injuries often worsen in the hours after the initial trauma, as a chain reaction of chemical damage spreads through the nervous system. Scientists at Tel Aviv University say they may have found a way to interrupt that process early, potentially improving recovery and changing how such injuries are treated in the future. Globally, […]

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New book records Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community

David Marlow — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:51:52 +0000

Physiotherapist Devorah Zmood has launched her first book, “Shepparton Jewish Agricultural Settlement Migrant Stories”, documenting the history of the Jewish agricultural settlement at Orrvale, near Shepparton. The book was launched with the Australian Jewish Historical Society Victoria at the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia, where many of those attending were former members of the Shepparton […]

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Unity dinner brings faith communities together

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:20:14 +0000

B’nai B’rith NSW will host “A Celebration of Unity” in Sydney next month, bringing together Jewish, Christian, multi-faith and secular communities for an evening of connection, discussion and shared cultural experience. The dinner, to be held on Saturday, June 13, will include a havdalah ceremony, live entertainment by Chutney and traditional hora dancing. Organisers say […]

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Golem horror film claims inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship

Rob Klein — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:46:16 +0000

Queensland filmmaker Idan Kotzen has been named the first recipient of the Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, a new $20,000 initiative designed to support Jewish Australian storytellers and increase authentic Jewish representation on screen. The fellowship was announced by Jump Street Films, the production company founded by Australian producer and director Jamie Bialkower. Kotzen, who spoke […]

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