The Great Israel Debate
July 15, 2021 by Community newsdesk
A weekly webinar from JNF. Read more
Loneliness and its side effects
July 15, 2021 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month. Read more
A $33,000 fix for Bondi’s Scout Hall
July 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton MP today announced that Bondi Scout Hall in Bondi has been granted $33,000 for an upgrade under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Read more
Zoom event with Rabbanit Devorah Evron and The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia
July 9, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia (JOFA) will host Rabbanit Devorah Evron for an upcoming event on ZOOM. Read more
Technion ranked No. 1 in Europe in field of artificial intelligence
July 9, 2021 by JNS
CSRankings, the leading metrics-based ranking of top computer-science institutions around the world, has ranked the Technion–Israeli Institute of Technology No. 1 in the field of artificial intelligence in Europe (and, of course, in Israel), and 15th worldwide. Read more
JewishCare’s remote programs have proven a hit with community.
July 8, 2021 by Community newsdesk
As Sydney’s lockdown continues, JewishCare’s and Burger Centre’s new remote programs, including JDay, Print35 and Our Kitchen Hand continues to keep the community connected. Read more
Irena is going to be missed
July 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF mourns the passing of Irena Nebenzahl who passed away recently in Sydney. Read more
Cairns Challah bake
July 7, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Chabad of North Queensland has run an event at which participants learned how to mix, knead and shape their own traditional challah. Read more
Mandlebaum House weathers the COVID storm
July 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Addressing the AGM of Mandelbaum House this week, Chairman, Associate Professor David Levy noted that “although the last year had been tough, the college can be very proud of its achievements”. Read more
Josh Frydenberg visits the Ark Centre
June 30, 2021 by Community newsdesk
JewishCare ready to care
June 29, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s JewishCare continues to support the community during these challenging times with family, mental health, financial, aged care and disability services. Read more
We all bleed the same
June 28, 2021 by Arts Editor
Jewish House helps out on COVID testing
June 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In light of the latest outbreak in the Eastern Suburbs, Jewish House is taking the initiative to keep its staff, clients and the community safe through onsite Covid-19 testing. Read more
Interfaith work together to battle COVID
June 22, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Paramatta Park hosted a special programme of prayer and music this week, as people from around Sydney gathered to support medical projects to assist the people of India to deal with the ravages of the Covid pandemic. Read more
Dr David Cumin and Juliet Moses in discussion
June 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Juliet Moses was invited to speak at the recent conference on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism In one session, there was open support for Hamas and Hezbollah. Read more
Guess who’s coming to dinner
June 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s JNF Jerusalem Shaliach Yossi Eshed together with his wife Idit has hosted a special dinner with the UAE Ambassador to Australia Abdulla Al Subousi. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO meets Greek Consul General
June 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The new Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies recently met with the Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, Mr Christos Karras, at the Consulate-General of Greece in Sydney. Read more
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 11, 2021 by Elana Bedwell
“Older people are essential in the fabric of our society. We learn from our Elders. They are the custodians of our history and at every stage have stories to tell and contributions to make – in our lives and their own”, says Bill Appleby, Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne’s Jewish Care. Read more
Moriah: Jankelowitz will not “run from challenge”
June 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a contested election at its AGM, the Board of Moriah College has welcomed three new directors. Read more
New principal for Carmel School
June 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth’s Carmel School has announced the appointment of Dr Julie Harris as the new Principal, commencing in January 2022. Read more
Domestic Violence: Mum for Mum hosts panel discussion
May 31, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Mum for Mum has organized an event to promote “awareness-raising” for those working in the field of Domestic Violence. Read more
Photo Story: New Torah for Tzemach Tzedek
May 26, 2021 by Community newsdesk
A new Torah has been dedicated by Benny and Chanie Amzelak with the final letters inscribed at Sydney’s Central Synagogue before a street parade to Tzemach Tzedek. Read more
New college rabbi for Moriah
May 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College has announced the appointment of Rabbi Gad Krebs as the college rabbi. Read more
Lone Voice The launch of The Wars of Isi Leibler
May 21, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The launch of the book on the life of community identity the late Isi Leibler written by Suzanne Rutland. Read more
Medical practitioners and nurses in Nazi Germany
May 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A travelling exhibition, that showcases the persecution and murder of hundreds of thousands of sick and disabled patients by medical practitioners and nurses in Nazi Germany, has been brought to Brisbane by several academics from the University of Queensland. Read more
Concerts continue at The Great Synagogue
May 14, 2021 by Arts Editor
Pianist Simon Tedeschi and violinist Andrew Haveron, concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony will be the featured musicians at an upcoming concert at The Great Synagogue. Read more
South African Film Festival
The South African Film Festival (SAFF) will present an engaging program of nine documentaries, five features and two short films when it returns from 12 to 24 May. Read more
Remembering the innocent lives lost in Meron
May 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the shadow of a Covid outbreak in Sydney, Australia the heads of the community and members of parliament came together (with COVID-19 regulations) for a memorial service in memory of the 45 young people who tragically lost their lives, in the greatest civil tragedy in the history in the State of Israel. Read more
Remembering Meron – “45 for 45”
May 7, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Both the Kesser Torah College Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools in Sydney have held a special memorial event in memory of the victims of the Mt Meron tragedy. Read more
JewishCare NSW and Jewish House sign MOU to help Job Seekers
May 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JewishCare and Jewish House have signed an MOU this afternoon to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to unemployment in our community by working together to support those who are facing unemployment. A range of services will be offered including both individual and group support to help upskill clients and maximise their employability. Read more
