Kathy Sharp takes the chair
March 6, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Courage to Care (NSW) has announced that Kathy Sharp has become its new Chairperson. Read more
LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program
March 3, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Almost 20 members of the Sydney Jewish community have gathered at Emanuel Synagogue for the launch of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ (JBD) LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program. Read more
A general’s perspective on peace: a conversation with MK Yair Golan
February 27, 2022 by Community newsdesk
NIF Australia is to host Meretz Knesset Member Yair Golan who will discuss his career trajectory as the former Deputy Chief of Staff for the Israel Defense Forces to a parliamentarian speaking out against settler violence and the threats to Israel’s democracy. Read more
Jewish Care appoints new Chief Medical Officer
February 25, 2022 by Elana Bedwell
Jewish Care Victoria has announced the appointment of Dr Simon Grof as its inaugural Chief Medical Officer. Read more
NCJWA training series “Identifying and responding to prejudice, discrimination and hate”
February 25, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The National Council of Jewish Women in Australia has developed a three-part training series for Jewish Australian women to build knowledge and skills around identifying and responding to prejudice, discrimination and hate, to interrogate current experiences of antisemitism in Australia and online, and to understand how sexism and misogyny manifest for Jewish women. Read more
All you need to know about Israel Apartheid Week
February 24, 2022 by Community newsdesk
A very powerful Zoom event which Rolene Marks, World WIZO Head of Public Diplomacy and Hasbara will present. Read more
YID! to perform at WOMAD in Adelaide
February 22, 2022 by Features Desk
This amazing band is to take its unique brand of music to Adelaide next month for its second appearance at the WOMADelaide 2022 festival. Read more
A very warm welcome for Kehillat Masada’s new rabbi
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Visitors from Adelaide and the Eastern Suburbs joined 400 members of Sydney’s Kehillat Masada, for an emotional and inspirational welcome Shabbat and inauguration for Rabbi Natti and Rebbetzin Deb Friedler. Read more
New Chazzan to join the Great
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Menachem Feldman is to join Sydney’s The Great Synagogue as Chazzan and Assistant Rabbi. Read more
David Marlow: new CEO at St Kilda Shule
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Experienced communal leader David Marlow has been appointed St Kilda Shule’s Executive Director, succeeding CEO Rabbi Ronnie Figdor who is retiring after 10 years of service. Read more
Kadimah appoints new CEO
February 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne-based Kadimah has announced the appointment of Rachel Chrapot as Director and Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Music in the Blue Mountains
February 18, 2022 by Geoff Sirmai
After a stellar debut in 2021, Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns in April 2022 for a wonderful 4-day ANZAC weekend of exquisite classical music, featuring Lior and some of Australia’s outstanding artists – sourced nationally, internationally and locally. Read more
JIFF Movie: Dirty Tricks
February 16, 2022 by Features Desk
Welcome to the world of competitive bridge. Far removed from the recreational card game enjoyed by millions of senior citizens around the world, it is a cutthroat world where billionaires sponsor elite players in ruthless high-stakes tournaments. Read more
Clerici and Shamray at The Great
February 15, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Maccabi fun run raises funds for Save a Child’s Heart
February 15, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Maccabi NSW had a great turnout from the Sydney community in support of the Maccabi Life 5km Fun Run on Sunday. Read more
Keychain provides a link for schoolchildren
February 13, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House and JH Kids are promoting the ‘Always Together Program’ to help children’s anxiety around spending time away from their parents as they start or return to school. Read more
Three BBYO teens head for the States
February 11, 2022 by Elana Bowman
Three BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation NSW) teens will be travelling to Baltimore USA to attend the BBYO International Convention next week. Read more
First-ever Jewish Australian women’s speakers bureau
February 8, 2022 by Community Editor
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia has established the first-ever national Jewish women’s public speaker’s bureau. Read more
Concert to launch the The Great Synagogue Foundation
February 4, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A significant gift in memory of Sydney’s Great Synagogue stalwart Lionel Green has been recognised with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. Read more
$20 tickets for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House for years 11 & 12 students
January 31, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Opera Australia has partnered with The Bourne Foundation to offer year 11 and 12 students $20 tickets to see Puccini’s Turandot and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro during its summer season at the Sydney Opera House. Read more
Ambassador Jones
January 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs for Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council was the 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for Gundagai NSW. Read more
Monika shines for Montefiore
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over the past two years, Montefiore has done managed the wellbeing and safety of its residents, their families, staff, and volunteers. Read more
NSW Premier’s Gala Concert tickets
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Christine Anu, Shannon Noll and Phil Burton from Human Nature will lead the line-up for the highly anticipated Premier’s Gala Concerts during this year’s NSW Seniors Festival. Read more
Noa makes Aya’s day
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli popstar and rising global sensation, Noa Kirel, has made a surprise visit to Sheba Medical Centre’s The Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital to visit Aya Abecassis, a 12-year old child hospitalized in the hemato-oncology ward. Read more
Proud to have been vaccinated
January 19, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Tanya Warms demonstrates the ‘Proudly Vaccinated’ kippot, masks and pens funded for the Leo Baeck Centre in East Kew by a government grant. Read more
A new president for B’nai B’rith NSW
January 12, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Janine Zimbler has been elected as the new Council President of B’nai B’rith NSW. Read more
Austen Tayshus to entertain Byron Shire
For those holidaying in or around Byron Bay, Austen Tayush pairs up with Mandy Nolan to help shake off those Covid blues. Read more
Rabbi Kaltmann takes over interfaith presidency
December 23, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association in Melbourne has appointed Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann as its new president. Read more
Volunteer award for Ruth
December 22, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Holocaust Centre’s Centre News editor Ruth Mushin has been honoured for her volunteering efforts, winning a 2021 Caulfield Volunteer Award. Read more
Ronni Kahn inspires at the North Shore Synagogue
December 20, 2021 by Community Editor
Sydney’s North Shore Jewish Women have hosted an inspirational talk by Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest. Read more
