105 not out
December 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Shalom Coleman has celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by fellow Perth rabbis, community members, and family. Read more
SAJE conversion classes up and running
December 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Academy of Jewish Education (SAJE) has officially launched weekly conversion classes tailored to elevate and enhance the conversion process. Read more
Sydney North Shore Chanukah events
December 4, 2023 by Community newsdesk
A list of Chabad Chanukah events on the North Shore Read more
Support Chanukah respite camps for Israel’s children
November 28, 2023 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Sydney Jewish community is invited to an evening of solidarity and song – ‘Songs for Israel’, all in support of our brothers and sisters in Israel, on Monday 11 December. Read more
Courage to Care Victoria condemns all forms of hate speech
November 23, 2023 by Community newsdesk
“Racism, antisemitism and hate speech are never OK,” says Courage to Care Victoria CEO Mike Zervos. Read more
A letter from Allegra Spender
November 15, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Thank you to the many of you who reached out to my office regarding the motorbike convoy that travelled from Lidcombe to Coogee on Saturday evening. Read more
Messages of hope
November 10, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Messages of hope for the hostages being held by Hamas will be soaring sky high on Sunday, 12th November, when the Jewish community of Melbourne fly hundreds of kites in Caulfield Park as part of the Bring Them Home campaign. Read more
Set them free!
November 9, 2023 by J-Wire
Solidarity Vigil Read more
Courage to Care goes national
November 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leading community organisation Courage to Care reached a historic milestone this week by forming a new national body, Courage to Care Australia Ltd. Read more
Monday – ABC – Australian Story – Libbi Gorr
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Whatever happened to Elle McFeast? Read more
Woollahra mayor visits Israel’s ambassador
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The mayor of the Sydney municipality of Woollahra visited Canberra yesterday with a personal message to Israel’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
Sydney greengrocer donates sale proceeds to UIA’s Victims of Terror Fund
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Steven Zhang, a local resident of St Ives and owner of the St Ives Greengrocer, has supported the local Jewish community in St Ives by donating sale proceeds to victims of terror in Israel through UIA. Read more
Israel’s ‘Iron Parrot’ awaits reunion with owner
October 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The rescue workers of Magen David Adom’s Ashdod station refer to their feathered friend as the Iron Parrot. Read more
HaShomer HaChadash recruits volunteers to work in agriculture close to Gaza
October 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From the moment the war in the south began, HaShomer HaChadash established a headquarters recruiting volunteers to assist in agricultural work and the protection of agricultural areas. Read more
Melbourne: RALLY TONIGHT
October 13, 2023 by J-Wire
5PM – before Shabbat. Read more
Rabbinical heads meet the Premier
October 5, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has introduced two leading members of Sydney’s rabbinical community to Premier Chris Minns. Read more
Worldwide Sukkah Directory
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
A worldwide registry of Sukkahs is now listed online at www.localsukkah.org. Read more
Sydney jazz pianist to perform in Brooklyn – and online
September 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian musician-composer Leonie Cohen and her quintet are set to perform in Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery next Thursday. Read more
ZFA’s Kangarusski celebrates Rosh Hashanah with joyous pre-celebration event
September 14, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne’s vibrant Russian-speaking Jewish community has come together for a heartwarming Rosh Hashanah pre-celebration event, uniting nearly 200 attendees. Read more
New York style with Jewish specialities
September 4, 2023 by Features Desk
Lenny Briskets, a New York-style Deli Diner Bar in Sydney offering Jewish staples all year round. Read more
Noel Pearson, The Voice, Q&A online
August 29, 2023 by AAP
The ECAJ invites J-Wire readership to an enlightening presentation and Q&A virtual session with Noel Pearson, as we delve into the significant topic of The Voice referendum in Australia. Read more
Leading the way: Bunnings executives explore Israeli innovation
August 24, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The UIA Victoria Women’s Division has held a panel discussion with speakers Leah Balter and Irit Harris, senior Bunnings executives, moderated by Gabi Crafti. Read more
Rabbi Gabi joins the board at VEOHRC
August 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
ARK Centre’s Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann has been appointed by the Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes to the Board of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. Read more
Aug-22 6pm Sydney: The launch of Alex Ryvchin’s latest book
August 14, 2023 by J-Wire
The Australian launch of Alex Ryvchin’s landmark new book, “The Seven Deadly Myths – Antisemitism from the Time of Christ to Kanye West” investigating the conspiracy theories behind antisemitism Read more
Aug-22 6pm Sydney: The launch of Alex Ryvchin’s latest book
August 14, 2023 by J-Wire
The Australian launch of Alex Ryvchin’s landmark new book, “The Seven Deadly Myths – Antisemitism from the Time of Christ to Kanye West” investigating the conspiracy theories behind antisemitism Read more
Amazing opportunity for Jewish university students to learn & earn
August 9, 2023 by Community newsdesk
Austen’s back with Charles Waterstreet as his warm-up
August 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Comedian Austen Tayshus returns to Bondi in October and November after his sell-out season in 2019, described as “comedy at its best”. Read more
The Jewish festival of love in Sydney
August 7, 2023 by Community newsdesk
Courage to Care Victoria countering antisemitism
August 2, 2023 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne’s Courage to Care is reaching schools across Victoria to increase awareness of the outcome of antisemitism. Read more
JOFA conference to discuss orthodox feminism
August 2, 2023 by Community Editor
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia will host its first-ever in-person conference dedicated to discussing orthodox feminism and the state of women’s inclusion in Australia. Read more
