Sydney day schools back to school, well almost
May 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the NSW schools going back full-time on Monday, what’s happening with Sydney’s Jewish day schools. Read more
What’s on this week on Dunera
May 19, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Dunera is the your stay at home Jewish entertainment and cultural website. Read more
A special performance for Yom Yerushalayim
May 19, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Violinist Ben Adler and pianist Paul Khodor have been playing Jewish music together for the community for over a decade, and have been regular members of Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue’s Shabbat Live band for the past eight years. Read more
The future of medical cannabis research and its place in clinical practice with Dr Dedi Meiri
May 19, 2020 by Community newsdesk
What do racism and shared society have to do with Yom Yerushalayim?
May 19, 2020 by Community newsdesk
As Israel enters its 53rd year of control over the West Bank and East Jerusalem NIF Australia speaks with Tag Meir founder Gadi Gvaryahu and field manager Ruth Klein about the contentious day of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day). Read more
On Zoom/Facebook: Yom Yerushalayim community celebrations
May 18, 2020 by Community Editor
On Thursday, May 21st, 2020, the Zionist Council of NSW and partners will be hosting the annual Yom Yerushalayim Community Celebrations. Read more
On Google Meet: Temple Beth Israel – The Spirit of Technology
May 18, 2020 by Community newsdesk
The Spirituality of Technology – 20 May, 12pm
On Zoom: Dr Norman Swan
May 18, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Hadassah Australia is honoured to present Dr Norman Swan and a panel of distinguished experts in medical research and vaccine developments to discuss challenging questions surrounding Covid-19 and what it means for Australia’s research future. Read more
A Zoom conversation with the author of Unorthodox
May 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A bestselling book, documentary and now Netflix series, Unorthodox has cemented itself as part of the 2020 zeitgeist. Read more
Lee Ann Besser to retire from NCJWA
May 11, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Lee Ann Basser has announced that she will be stepping down as CEO of NCJWA Vic at the end of this year as she moves towards retirement. Read more
Selby & Friends Chamber Music on Stage & Online
May 4, 2020 by Geoff Sirmai
One of Australia’s most loved classical ensembles has broken the ‘living-room broadcast’ barrier with a socially distant concert performance of Mozart, Beethoven and Dvořák – filmed live in Sydney. Read more
V-PJV Online
May 2, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Progressive Judaism Victoria has prepared online discussions every Sunday this month. Read more
Gifts from the Heart
April 30, 2020 by Kirsten Young
Elders at Melbourne’s Jewish Care have been busy assembling gift packs for people in the Jewish community to spread some cheer during these difficult days of isolation. Read more
Jewish House partners with Wesley Mission
April 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has announced a partnership with fellow crisis agency, Wesley Mission, with the opening of a new temporary accommodation property. Read more
Find your way on your phone, tablet and computer
April 29, 2020 by Elana Bowman
#CookingWithUIA Launches with Israeli Flavour
April 27, 2020 by Community newsdesk
UIA launched its first online cooking event recently with Israeli celebrity chef and television personality, Moshe Segev. Read more
BINA has something for your time and your mind
April 26, 2020 by Community newsdesk
While the world is slowing down Sydney’s BINA is gaining speed producing programs online for the entire Australasian communities. Read more
Dance an hour away with Omer Backley-Astrachan
April 16, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Sing as One Choir
April 13, 2020 by Community newsdesk
In November 2019, Melbourne’s St Kilda Shule created a multifaith choir of 500 people, united by their love of music and singing together for the first time…and the video was released last week. Read more
Magen David needs help to help
April 7, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Magen David Adom is not just on the front lines defending Israel against the virus, it is the front line. Read more
Kosher & Kosher for Passover for people in mandatory isolation in Sydney CBD hotels
April 6, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has been working closely with the NSW State Government over the past week as part of their COVID-19 Crisis Response Plan to facilitate access KosherLePesach foods for people in isolation in hotels. Read more
Conversation between Mark Sofer and Jeremy Leibler
April 3, 2020 by Community newsdesk
After its inaugural conversation with Natan Sharansky, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is continuing its Lockdown Learning series by having an online conversation between Israeli Ambassador Mark Sofer and ZFA President Jeremy Leibler on Sunday, at 8pm AEST. Read more
New faces at the COSV
April 1, 2020 by Community newsdesk
The Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Victoria has announced the appointment of new directors to its board. Read more
Scopus students World’s Greatest Shave while social distancing
April 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite various restrictions over the past weeks, a number of Mount Scopus College Secondary students still managed to raise money to find a cure for blood cancer and related disorders.
CBDChabad distributing care packages
March 29, 2020 by Community Editor
CBDChabad Sydney has been organising and distributing basic care packages that are compromised of food and hygiene products to assist those who are in isolation, can’t wait for long hours in lines or are unable to keep returning to local supermarkets for just the basics. Read more
Home schooling Emanuel style
March 24, 2020 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School has joined other Jewish dayschools across the country in continuing educating their students at home. Read more
Prayer for an end to the coronavirus
March 17, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Composed by Rabbi Chaim Ingram and endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of NSW. Read more
Take your phone for a walk around Sydney
March 13, 2020 by Community newsdesk
A Walk of Jewish Sydney‘s mobile app is aimed to revolutionise Jewish tourism to Sydney. Read more
Blue Box’s Paul Lowinger has no limit to his territory
March 11, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Paul Lowinger, JNF NSW’s Blue Box Chairman says his territory extends from Sydney to Manhattan plus NSW regional centres. Read more
The Uluru Statement: Thomas Mayor and Teela Reed ask “Who Will Hear Our Voice?”
March 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
When enough Australian people come together to join their voices together in a call for justice and social change, the decision-makers are forced to listen. Read more






