Visiting Progressive rabbi for the Act Jewish community
August 28, 2018 by Yvette Goode
The ACT Jewish Community has announced that Rabbi Gary Robuck will be leading High Holyday services this September for members of its Progressive congregation. Read more
Melbourne’s Spot On Café expands
August 23, 2018 by Sarah Bendetsky
For several years it has been a culinary adventure for young restaurateur Izzy Abrahams. Read more
Cantor George Mordecai returns to Emanuel Synagogue
August 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
After serving as the cantor at congregations throughout the USA, Cantor George Mordecai is returning to Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue. Read more
Religions for Peace
August 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Josie Lacey Chaired another stimulating meeting today of Religions for Peace RfP hosted by the deputy leader of the opposition Walt Secord at Parliament House in Sydney. Read more
Women of Diversity Dinner
August 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 300 women from over 20 cultural backgrounds came together for a night of singing, dancing, eating and laughing at the 2018 Women of Diversity Dinner (WDD) recently held at the Emporium Function Centre in Sydney. Read more
Gift of Life runs the City to Surf
August 13, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Several participants in Sydney’s annual City to Surf sported their Gift of Life Australia t-shirts to raise awareness about the life-saving program. Read more
A volunteering example
August 10, 2018 by Lisa Frenkel
Melbourne’s Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah students are imbued with a love of, and dedication to, volunteering and are inspired to initiate and engage in volunteer programs. Read more
Recognising youth at the first Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards
August 3, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
More than 90 guests gathered for the inaugural Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards.
Many proud parents attended with their children, as 15 dedicated teens from local public, private and Jewish dayschools received awards for selfless service to the community.
A new take on Shabbat services for young children
July 30, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel’s new Bagels & Brachas Family Shabbat is a unique, and innovative program that is helping to build a “community of young families” within the larger Temple family. Read more
COA’s new special needs program funded by local council
July 24, 2018 by J-Wire
Sydney’s COA’s weekly bus outings are a blessing to those seniors who want to engage with their friends and enjoy a short walk and lunch in company. Read more
Do you know any descendants of Auschwitz inmate Willy Brachmann?
July 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A gift for the Gift of Life
July 17, 2018 by Community newsdesk
EndreyThe acclaimed director, Moira Blumenthal, has dedicated a performance of The Man in the Attic to raise awareness about Gift of Life’s life-saving program. Read more
Women of Diversity Dinner 2018
July 10, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Women of Diversity Dinner is Sydney’s premier event for women from diverse backgrounds. Read more
The Secret Singer
July 6, 2018 by Geoff Sirmai
Multi-award-winning darlings of the Australian stage and screen, Genevieve Lemon and Kate Mannix star in the world premiere season of a joyful new musical play – based on a true story – by Joanna Weinberg (Goddess, Pandora’s Bag, Lifeforce, The Piano Diaries). Read more
Melton in Sydney – The Best of the Best
July 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning in Sydney is going from strength to strength here in Sydney according to recently appointed Director, Hilary May Black. Read more
Women of Worth
June 29, 2018 by Hilary May Black
Brainchild of Vice-President, Caroline Lewis, the forthcoming WOW (Women of Worth) Weekend to be held at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue next month promises to be a must-do event for Jewish women from all walks of life. Read more
Small communities are stronger when they work together
June 25, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) hosted the Inaugural JCCV Small Communities Dinner with over ninety community leaders and clergy from seven small, diverse Victorian communities. Read more
Abraham Conference 2018
June 24, 2018 by Community newsdesk
A gathering of faiths at the 2018 Abraham Conference. Muslims, Jews and Christians as well as non-believers will be welcomed by Moderator Professor Kevin Dunn, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University in early August. Read more
Eurovision expert visits Australia
June 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The truth behind Fauda
June 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
JNFuture is the gateway for the next generation of active Jewish leadership. Read more
Jewish Life in Germany
June 20, 2018 by Danielle Kamien
Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Centre is to present a new exhibition: ‘Jewish Life in Germany Today’. Read more
JCCV helps community organisations develop fundraising skills
June 13, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has hosted a half day seminar on grants and fundraising for Jewish community organisations today, with 42 Executive Directors, Rabbonim and professional staff from 20 different community organisations participating. Read more
Looking for Leah
Global Law is trying to locate a mailing address for the family of Leah Aharon formerly of Byron Bay NSW, who had emigrated to Israel. Read more
Dave Sharma speaks at NSTE AGM
June 1, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Dave Sharma, director and Principal at Kelly+Partners and former Australian Ambassador to Israel was the guest speaker at Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel recently held its 58th Annual General Meeting. Read more
Laya – Local Hero
May 25, 2018 by Community Editor
Rebbetzin Laya Slavin has been award this year’s Local Hero by Sydney’s Waverley Council. Read more
Calling all artists
May 25, 2018 by Arts Editor
For the fifth year, Asylum Arts will be bringing together Jewish artists from all over the world for our International Jewish Artist Retreat, a four-day retreat of learning, community building, and professional development. Read more
Jewish House Golf Day
May 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you go to Jewish House Day Golf Day? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
NSW Courage to Care to screen documentary film After the Apology during National Reconciliation Week
May 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The film highlights the continuing practice of welfare agencies removing Aboriginal children from their families at much higher rates than occurred during the stolen generation. Read more
Victory Day at Montefiore: a day of unity
May 17, 2018 by Sarah Bendetsky
Just as the Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important commemorations, so too, the 9 May Victory Day* captures a special place in the hearts of Russian-speaking veterans and community members. Read more
Mothers’ Day at OBK
May 17, 2018 by Community newsdesk
At Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen mothers from all walks of life and different journeys came together and united to support each other in their common bond of being mums. Read more
