Medical practitioners and nurses in Nazi Germany
May 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A travelling exhibition, that showcases the persecution and murder of hundreds of thousands of sick and disabled patients by medical practitioners and nurses in Nazi Germany, has been brought to Brisbane by several academics from the University of Queensland. Read more
Concerts continue at The Great Synagogue
May 14, 2021 by Arts Editor
Pianist Simon Tedeschi and violinist Andrew Haveron, concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony will be the featured musicians at an upcoming concert at The Great Synagogue. Read more
South African Film Festival
The South African Film Festival (SAFF) will present an engaging program of nine documentaries, five features and two short films when it returns from 12 to 24 May. Read more
Remembering the innocent lives lost in Meron
May 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the shadow of a Covid outbreak in Sydney, Australia the heads of the community and members of parliament came together (with COVID-19 regulations) for a memorial service in memory of the 45 young people who tragically lost their lives, in the greatest civil tragedy in the history in the State of Israel. Read more
Remembering Meron – “45 for 45”
May 7, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Both the Kesser Torah College Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools in Sydney have held a special memorial event in memory of the victims of the Mt Meron tragedy. Read more
JewishCare NSW and Jewish House sign MOU to help Job Seekers
May 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JewishCare and Jewish House have signed an MOU this afternoon to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to unemployment in our community by working together to support those who are facing unemployment. A range of services will be offered including both individual and group support to help upskill clients and maximise their employability. Read more
ABC profiles George Newhouse: The Accidental Advcate
May 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based George Newhouse is the founder of the National Justice Project, arguably the number one human rights firm in Australia. Read more
Two rabbis, two cities
May 4, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
Melbourne’s ARK Centre’s Rabbi Gabi had the pleasure of catching up with the CEO of Sydney’s Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Read more
Lag B’Omer parade for Bondi
April 25, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Jewish chaplain at ANZAC dawn service
April 25, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
Maroubra Synagogue’s Rabbi Yossi Friedman participated in the ANZAC Day dawn service at Bondi Beach. Read more
Dr Ruth headline speaker for UIA Victorian and WA Women’s Division campaigns
April 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Women’s Division Victoria and WA have announced their 2021 Campaign event on Sunday 2 May featuring guest speaker Dr Ruth Westheimer (‘Dr. Ruth’), with the discussion to be moderated by media legend Jackie Frank. Read more
MEDinISRAEL virtual conference
April 18, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
The Israel Trade Commission Australia will host the 6th Biennial MEDinISRAEL Conference and Exhibition, which will link distinguished peers working in the field of Medical Devices and Digital Healthcare. Read more
NSW Plenum to focus on non-Jewish genocides
April 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides, which resulted in the loss of over 1.5 million lives, will be the focus of next week’s NSW Jewish Board of Deputies plenum. Read more
Shabbat service to honour Prince Philip
April 14, 2021 by J-Wire
Multicultural leaders across Sydney have been invited to pay their respects this Shabbat at The Great Synagogue, at a service to honor His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away last Friday. Read more
Police prepare meals at Our Big Kitchen: a photo story
April 12, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
Eastern Suburbs Police have helped prepared food for disadvantaged communities across Sydney at Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Lacrimosa Dies Illa: a movie about Babi Yar
April 12, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is to present a film on the Babi Yar massacre. Read more
Afterpay’s Nick Molnar in conversation at the Moriah Foundation Circle Cocktail party
April 9, 2021 by Andy Berelowitz
The Moriah Foundation Circle has hosted Afterpay’s Nick Molnar in conversation with Danny Sekers at The Moriah Foundation Circle Cocktail Party. Read more
Popular language-learning app Duolingo launches Yiddish course
April 7, 2021 by JNS
Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning platform, launched a Yiddish course on Tuesday. Read more
WIZO honours Ron Weiser
April 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Ron Weiser was presented with the inaugural Rose Fekete Community Hero Award at last week’s WIZO NSW AGM. Read more
Melbourne: A shabbat dinner with the UAE Consul-General
April 1, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
COVID-19 vaccinations underway at Montefiore Residential Care
March 31, 2021 by J-Wire
The first Montefiore residents received their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Hunters Hill campus in Sydney today.
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Wanted: a partner for Jean Kittson
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Acclaimed producer Adam Liberman and Emanuel Synagogue invite expressions of interest for professional actors to audition for a dramatised reading of the play Two Sisters, to co-star with celebrated actress and comedian Jean Kittson. Read more
Israeli matzah tower breaks Guinness World Record
March 26, 2021 by JNS
Residents of the Azrieli Palace assisted-living facility in Modi’in broke a world record this week by building a matzah and chocolate spread tower 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) high. Read more
NSW Flood Appeal
March 26, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies and B’nai B’rith have joined forces to raise funds to assist the victims of the recent flooding in NSW. Read more
Decluttering makes money for Jewish House
March 23, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Fashion Forward has hosted its second event at the JH Kids premises in Sydney’s Bondi Junction. Read more
UIA Israel update with special guest Yaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post
March 22, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
UIA will host its monthly evening online Israel Update with special guest Yaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post on Monday 5 April. Read more
Grandparents Day at Moriah
March 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation hosted its Annual Grandparents Club Morning Tea for grandparents and special friends at Hamakom – the first in person event since the pandemic struck. Capped at 100 under the COVID safety guidelines, the event was a sellout. Read more
Premier to address congregation on first day of Pesach
March 19, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian will address the congregation at The Great Synagogue in Sydney on the first day of Pesach Service. Read more
Can understanding constipation help diagnose Parkinson’s Disease earlier?
March 12, 2021 by Tali Aronsky
While Parkinson’s Disease is one of the most common neurological disorders, physicians still lack a validated lab-based methodology, or biomarker, for diagnosing it definitively. Read more
Emanuel Synagogue presents ‘In Conversation’ with human rights lawyer George Newhouse
March 12, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has announced human rights lawyer and co-founder of the National Justice Project, George Newhouse, as the guest speaker at the next in its ‘In Conversation’ series on Sunday, 14 March. Read more
