Shemot and the world around us
January 15, 2020 by Rabbi Gabi Kaltman
In the midst of World War II whilst stationed in Kaunas, Lithuania, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara defied orders and distributed an estimated 6,000 visas to Jewish refugees, ensuring their escape and survival from Europe. Read more
Rose Klas passes away in Sydney at 103
Rose married Henry Klas, the love of her life during the blitz in London in 1940. Read more
Luxury hotel in Negev Desert lands on ‘must-visit’ travel lists for 2020
January 8, 2020 by JNS
A new hotel in Israel’s Negev Desert was included on CNN’s list of the 20 “top hotels to check out in 2020.” Read more
People’s Choir on the move
January 6, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne’s THE PEOPLE’S CHOIR is moving from South Caulfield to East Malvern. Read more
Forum discusses mental health services
December 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has hosted a public forum inviting the local community to share their experiences and insights into mental health services with National Mental Health Commissioners Christine Morgan, Lucy Brogden and Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Read more
Chanukah with Kangarusski
December 18, 2019 by Emily Gian
120 people gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hanukkah organised each year by a group of Kangarusski volunteers has become one of the most anticipated events in the community, and this year’s celebration certainly did not disappoint. Read more
More functions to raise funds for Hakoah
December 15, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Chanukah candle lighting for armed forces personnel
December 12, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Military chaplains Maroubra Synagogue’s Rabbi Yossi Friedman and Caulfield Synagogue’s Rabbi Ralph Genende hosted a menorah lighting at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
1200 attend the Festibayit
December 11, 2019 by Emily Gian
The Melbourne summer finally arrived and Hebrew music blared throughout Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre on Sunday, as Habayit, the home of Hebrew Language and Israeli Culture, held its 7th annual Festibayit Festival. Read more
The Vision of Mental Health Commission
December 10, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Please join Jewish House for this very important community meeting relating to Mental Health and the implementation of the Vision of the Mental Health Commission for the year 2030 as shaped by the input of the many different communities with whom they have connected. Read more
My Herzl: Live the Legacy
December 9, 2019 by Community Editor
The Israel Forever Foundation has launched My Herzl International Essay Competition to inspire critical thinking and engagement with Zionism and its relevance today among young Jews. Read more
Immersive Israel Study Tour in May 2020
December 9, 2019 by Community newsdesk
For the first time, NIF Australia is offering a chance to go behind the headlines of contemporary Israel and have a hands-on experience of Israeli society. Read more
Austen Tayshus & Mandy Nolan’s Very Funny 2020 Vision
December 6, 2019 by Arts Editor
Heading off to Northern NSW…so are Austen Tayshus and Mandy Nolan. Not on holiday but to entertain you. Read more
New president for Wolper
December 5, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Richard Glass has been elected Wolper’s seventh President after serving as Vice President for 5 years. Read more
The Kristallnacht Cantata: A Voice of Courage
December 3, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Playing kaluki for the Monte
November 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Following the first popular Friends of Montefiore Kaluki morning, the most recent gathering was hosted at the home of Nicole & Dan Katz and included coaching for beginners joining the game. Read more
What to do with your spare time? Become a Sydney Jewish Museum guide!
November 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Volunteer guides bring history to life within the Sydney Jewish Museum and are the voices of the objects, images and stories in our exhibitions. Read more
Panel discussion at UIA NSW hosts North Shore briefing
November 26, 2019 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW hosted 120 supporters at its North Shore Briefing at Pymble Golf Club recently which included a panel discussion ‘Gaza Flare-Up, Israeli Election, Is There a Connection?’. Read more
Plans to grow Moriah community by 17%
November 25, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Students at Moriah College in Queens Park are one step closer to accessing innovative new learning facilities with the lodgement of a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) proposing new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) facilities, and an Independent Learning Centre (ILC) for High School students. Read more
50 years of chazzanut
November 22, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Young Professionals celebrate the Shabbat Project
November 19, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Young Jewish Professionals Melbourne celebrated the Shabbat Project at the Shiloh…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Interschool Challah Bake
November 19, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne’s Chabad Youth coordinated an Interschool Challah Bake for high school students in preparation for the Shabbat Project. Read more
Ron Hoenig talks government at JewishCare
November 17, 2019 by Community newsdesk
NSW Labor MP Ron Hoenig has visited JewishCare to address guests on “Our System of Governance in NSW”. Read more
The Quiz that stopped the Federation
November 15, 2019 by Emily Gian
Melbournians may have had their eyes on the “race that stops the nation” in Melbourne, but in Sydney, our eyes were on the annual national Bible Quiz, which took place on Tuesday 5 November 2019 and was a fantastic display of the commitment of the contestants to their learning and to the Tanach. Read more
Around 1000 attend Jewish House gala event
November 15, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Close to 1000 people came together in celebration and support of the work carried out by Sydney’s Jewish House. Read more
Funds wanted for underground Blood Services Centre
November 14, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Magen David Adom is raising funds in Sydney for Israel’s first underground, shielded Blood Services Centre in the world. Read more
J-Wire has free tickets for: A Maccabi LIFE community event for the whole family.
November 12, 2019 by Community Editor
The Maccabi LIFE Health & Wellness Expo will bring together leading professionals, speakers and exhibitors at an informative and fun day – out that will get you and your family thinking about health and well-being. Read more
Under the Olive Tree: a concert of Arabic & Jewish music
November 11, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Immigration Museum and Adi Sappir will host an afternoon of music exploring what unites people and cultures as part of Melbourne Music Week on Sunday 17 November. Read more
90th celebration for Henri Korn
November 8, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Habonim Dror reach out to smaller communities
Ken HaShemesh HaOlah (KSO) is Habonim Dror Australia’s groundbreaking new outreach program, providing socialist-Zionist and progressive education for Jewish youths regardless of where they may live in Australia. Read more
