Ray Ginsburg – Eulogy
Victoria Nadel, the President of The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia NSW Division delivered a eulogy at the funeral of Ray Ginsburg who passed aaway this week at the age of 103. Read more
Celebrating Israel
November 23, 2011 by Community Editor
Celebrating Israel 2011 marks the 64th Anniversary of the passing of resolution 181 by the UN General Assembly on 29 November 1947, calling for the establishment of a Jewish State alongside an Arab State in the historical land of Israel, leading to the establishment of the State of Israel. Read more
Kristellnacht remembered
October 23, 2011 by Community Editor
The Melbourne Jewish community will mark the 73rd anniversary of Kristallnacht at a commemorative function on 9 November at the Glen Eira Town Hall. Read more
26 Years of Caring for the Visually Impaired
October 5, 2011 by Community Editor
One of Sydney’s JewishCare’s oldest Friendship Clubs is the Lapid group for the vision impaired…and it has served the community for 26 years. Read more
New Aged Care Information Line
August 6, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care Melbourne have announced a new National Information Line issued by the Federal Labor Government. Read more
History and Continuity
July 21, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Helen Bersten, the Australian Jewish Historical Society’s Sydney office’s long-time archivist has retired after 33 years of voluntary service. Read more
New face at Jewish Care
June 18, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Meigan Lefebure has been appointed as General Manager, Services for Older People at Melbourne’s Jewish Care. Read more
Robbie Franco at Jewish Care
June 16, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Bill Appleby, CEO of Melbourne’s Jewish Care, has announced the appointment of Robbie Franco to the Jewish Care Executive team in the role of General Manager of Development. Read more
B’nai B’rith Honour for the Gottshalls
February 2, 2011 by Community Editor
B’nai Brith will honour the memories of the late Rabbi Dr Benjamin Gottshall and Rebbetzin Jana Gottshall, in a special ceremony in Sydney this coming Sunday [6 February]. Read more
Record year for Maccabi Basketball
December 16, 2010 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
2010 has been a wonderful year for the NSW Maccabi Basketball Club, which enjoyed excellent results and also a big surge in membership – and therefore teams – in both the junior and senior age groups. Read more
Jemima walks the walk
December 12, 2010 by Agencies
12-yr-old Jemima Montag won the 14.3 km race walk at the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships becoming the fastest for her age in the country. Read more
Have you checked the MAIL?
December 10, 2010 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Eight Maccabi teenagers will head to Israel in January, with the potential to change the way Maccabi thinks forever. Read more
Sea Change – across the Tasman
Moriah College in Wellington is looking for a new principal… Read more
Sydney’s Young Adult Chanukah Party
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
The biggest party of the year for young Jewish Sydney adults. It is collaboration with JNFuture, Hagshama, j-junction and Studio Central. Last year over 500 attended and this year promises to be even bigger. Read more
Up and coming tennis star
November 4, 2010 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Why Maccabi Friends Matter?
October 28, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
I thought that this being my last edition, I would touch on something which has really struck me throughout my involvement with Maccabi. Read more
Newish Jewish Book Reviewers
October 27, 2010 by Community Editor
Academy Board of Jewish Education students at Sydney’s Chatswood Public school recently participated in the Book Week activities where they experienced a vast array of Jewish literature. Read more
Funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital
October 25, 2010 by Agencies
The $2500 proceeds of the recently-held Abrahamic Conference have been donated to the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Read more
Cute as a button meet Jake Greenberg
October 14, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
There is something definitely very cute about boys all in white. 8-yr-old Jake Greenberg could be mistaken for an angel. He is as sweet as honey. Maccabi News was lucky enough to catch up with him. Read more
Rocking Rabbi
October 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Double Bay’s Rabbi Yanky Berger provided the entertainment for his wife’s Japanese sushi succos lunch. Read more
Dementia Art
September 22, 2010 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare is teaching art to dementia victims in their own homes. Read more
David Sofaer – A Tennis Pro in the making
September 16, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
David Sofaer – Joint winner of the Leo Kellerman, Junior Sportsman of the Year Award – Maccabi NSW Awards event. Read more
JCCV diary now on sale – print demand sustains!
September 3, 2010 by J-Wire
The Internet has not slowed down the sales of the The Jewish Community Council of Victoria’s diary. Read more
Caring for Carers
August 18, 2010 by Ayal Tusia
Unpaid primary carers throughout the Victorian Jewish community are now eligible to receive the new Victorian Government Carer Card, an initiative strongly supported by Jewish Care. Read more
Coles backs Shir Madness
August 5, 2010 by J-Wire
Coles Bondi Junction has donated $500 to this month’s Shir Madness music festival. Read more
Smorgon donation changes a young man’s life
July 28, 2010 by Ricci Hoffman
Guy Slome’s new recumbent bicycle is more than just a novelty…it is a new lease on life. Read more
Rabbi running for JewishCare
July 28, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A special minyan will be held at Sydney’s the Great Synagogue preceding the start of the famed City to Surf race…after which the officiating rabbi will join the runners in the race to Bondi. Read more
World Cup unleashes the big kid!
July 15, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Maccabi NSW Executive Board member Max Futeran has just returned from a 2½ week trip in South Africa enjoying every moment of the World Cup experience with his brother, Colin. Read more
Survival of the Fittest – Meet Harry Wrublewski
July 15, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
The saying, “Survival of the Fittest” takes on a completely new meaning when you speak to Harry Wrublewski. Read more
Make a Date with Inspiration – Maccabi Awards Event
May 28, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
What are you doing on the 3rd of August? Want to meet someone very special? Read more
