Census message
August 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This week I received, like millions of Australia a letter in the mail letting me know that the Australian census will be taking place next week on the 10th August 2021. Read more
Why must I put “Jewish” on my census form?
August 5, 2021 by Rabbi Chaim Ingram
Two questions from those not keen to put their Jewish religious affiliation on their census forms. And the answers to why they should. Read more
In Conversation with Rabbanit Evron
August 5, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia (JOFA) hosted Rabbanit Devorah Evron on Zoom. Read more
Preserving the footprint of the Southern African Jewish Community online
August 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The second of three webinars with three presentations. Read more
How KTC deals with the lockdown
August 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
According to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s announcement on Wednesday that the stay-at-home orders will extend until 26 August, Kesser Torah College is applying as many extra resources as possible to ensure our students have a rich, educational and dynamic Jewish and General Studies learning experience for the extent of this lock-down period. Read more
MDA annual campaign to raise money for ambulances
July 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On Tuesday, Australian Friends of Magen David Adom, NSW will be holding its annual fundraising campaign with funds targeting the purchase of twelve ambulances. Read more
Jewish streaming
July 30, 2021 by Arts Editor
ChaiFlicks, the first streaming service devoted to Jewish and Israeli entertainment and culture, is now available throughout Australia and New Zealand. Read more
UIA announces winners of the 2021 Masada College Roots Project
July 30, 2021 by Community newsdesk
UIA has announced the Masada College winners of its 2021 Roots Project. Read more
Technion webinar: The sky is NOT the limit – breakthroughs in space research
July 29, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Billions of dollars are spent on space research each year. The Technion asks if it is worth it? Read more
A webinar from South Africa
July 28, 2021 by J-Wire
JNF will host a South African webinar on Monday night where they will interview members of the community – Dr Daniel Israel – community GP, Mike Abel – M&C Saatchi Abel, Mary Kluk – SAJBD and Michael Kransdorff – JNF SA. Read more
South Africa Jewish communities online
July 27, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Helping to find orthodox women with public speaking skills
July 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After successfully launching in Melbourne in May 2021, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia is establishing a national orthodox female speaker’s bureau. Read more
South African Jewry in Crisis: A Keren Hayesod-UIA Global Family Webinar
July 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In response to the queries and concerns regarding the current political, social and economic turmoil that has unfolded and heightened recently in South Africa, UIA has coordinated a webinar with key South African communal leaders and experts – ‘South African Jewry in Crisis’, to be held on Wednesday 28 July. Read more
$180,000 for Eastern Suburbs cinemas
July 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is well-known for a thriving artistic culture and the Federal Government has committed to keeping the projectors rolling at the independent cinemas in the Wentworth electorate. Read more
A tour in Hebron with Breaking the Silence and NIFau
July 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NIF Australia is hosting its first virtual tour later this month. Read more
Government approves WE ARE HERE! Foundation as a cultural organisation
July 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
WE ARE HERE! Foundation is now on the Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO), having been approved by the Australian Federal Government’s Office for the Arts. Read more
The Great Israel Debate
July 15, 2021 by Community newsdesk
A weekly webinar from JNF. Read more
Loneliness and its side effects
July 15, 2021 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month. Read more
A $33,000 fix for Bondi’s Scout Hall
July 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton MP today announced that Bondi Scout Hall in Bondi has been granted $33,000 for an upgrade under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Read more
Zoom event with Rabbanit Devorah Evron and The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia
July 9, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia (JOFA) will host Rabbanit Devorah Evron for an upcoming event on ZOOM. Read more
Technion ranked No. 1 in Europe in field of artificial intelligence
July 9, 2021 by JNS
CSRankings, the leading metrics-based ranking of top computer-science institutions around the world, has ranked the Technion–Israeli Institute of Technology No. 1 in the field of artificial intelligence in Europe (and, of course, in Israel), and 15th worldwide. Read more
JewishCare’s remote programs have proven a hit with community.
July 8, 2021 by Community newsdesk
As Sydney’s lockdown continues, JewishCare’s and Burger Centre’s new remote programs, including JDay, Print35 and Our Kitchen Hand continues to keep the community connected. Read more
Irena is going to be missed
July 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF mourns the passing of Irena Nebenzahl who passed away recently in Sydney. Read more
Cairns Challah bake
July 7, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Chabad of North Queensland has run an event at which participants learned how to mix, knead and shape their own traditional challah. Read more
Mandlebaum House weathers the COVID storm
July 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Addressing the AGM of Mandelbaum House this week, Chairman, Associate Professor David Levy noted that “although the last year had been tough, the college can be very proud of its achievements”. Read more
Josh Frydenberg visits the Ark Centre
June 30, 2021 by Community newsdesk
JewishCare ready to care
June 29, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s JewishCare continues to support the community during these challenging times with family, mental health, financial, aged care and disability services. Read more
We all bleed the same
June 28, 2021 by Arts Editor
Jewish House helps out on COVID testing
June 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In light of the latest outbreak in the Eastern Suburbs, Jewish House is taking the initiative to keep its staff, clients and the community safe through onsite Covid-19 testing. Read more
Interfaith work together to battle COVID
June 22, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Paramatta Park hosted a special programme of prayer and music this week, as people from around Sydney gathered to support medical projects to assist the people of India to deal with the ravages of the Covid pandemic. Read more
