New principal for Kesser Torah

Sydney’s Kesser Torah College has appointed Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton as its new College Principal. Read more

Chris Minns visits Our Big Kitchen

NSW opposition leader Chris Minns has visited OBK, the Bondi community kitchen providing humanitarian support for the needy and emergency services. Read more

International Day of the Girl

The National Council of Jewish Women NSW has commemorated the International Day of the Girl with a large-scale creative charity event. Read more

Using facial profiling

Jewish House, JNF and The Central Synagogue have hosted a youth engagement event with Alan Stevens, a facial profiler who specialises in the art of persuasion and influence. Read more

Resilience in the face of adversity

“I’m not a victim, I am a survivor,” says acclaimed author and motivational speaker Eddy Boas. Read more

A unique opportunity to learn about the Voice

Next year, Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum that will ask whether Australia should enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament within the Constitution. Read more

Nearly 4,000 people ran the 2022 International Bible Marathon

Israel’s 2022 International Bible Marathon was held over Sukkot. Read more

Pollies drop in to Melbourne CBD sukkah

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

Sydney’s Dover Heights Shule will be the venue for Debbie Katz’s next speed dating event. Read more

SuccahFest

There is no more ‘Adamama-ish’ Festival than the harvest festival of Succot. Read more

Twenty-seven new mental health scholarships

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

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

Most of us struggle with a sweet tooth despite wanting to eat healthily. Read more

Mikolot Public Speaking Competition goes international

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

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

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

Sydney’s Burger Centre has celebrated its 31^st birthday celebrating with 80 seniors from across two centres. Read more

Jewish comedy at Sydney Fringe

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

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

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

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?

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”

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

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B’nai B’rith Courage to Care’s change of leadership in Victoria

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

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

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

Applications are now open for the Marion & Kurt Lippmann Foundation Jewish Community Professional Scholarship. Read more

Strengthening Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria

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

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