JNF on tour
Each day a member of the current JNF mission reports on the day’s activities. Read more
Reclaiming Jewish-Greek history
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Vic Alhadeff presented a paper on “The Jews of Rhodes” at a conference at Sydney’s Macquarie University on “Reclaiming Greece as a Field of Studies, Teaching and Research”. Read more
White Ribbon Day men’s breakfast at JewishCare
November 29, 2018 by Elana Bowman
Dr Michael Salter’s informative and thought-provoking address at Sydney’s JewishCare White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast was greatly appreciated by over 80 attendees. Read more
The art of Eli Zagoria
November 29, 2018 by Eli Rabinowitz
Perth artist Eli Zagoria died in 2013 and an exhibition of his work will run until December 15 at the City of Wanneroo Gallery. Read more
Meet Perth’s newest band: ‘Schtik’
November 29, 2018 by Susana Wills-Johnson
Four graduates from Perth’s Carmel School have jumped straight from WACE exams to forming Perth’s newest band, Schtik. Read more
UIA NSW hosts North Shore briefing with Ohad Hemo
November 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW hosted over 140 supporters at its North Shore Briefing and 2019 Campaign Launch at North Shore Synagogue recently with guest speaker Ohad Hemo -Correspondent for Palestinian Affairs for Channel 2 News in Israel….a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Mount Sinai College Art Show- inspired by artists
November 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Mount Sinai College hosted a spectacular Art show last Sunday for parents, family and the community at large. Read more
Do it yourself chess club
November 23, 2018 by Elana Bowman
Sydney’s Burger Centre Men’s shed took on the challenge of making their very own chess board and chess pieces using everyday hardware pieces including nuts, bolts, and washers. Read more
Build your own Menorah
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Bunnings Warehouse in Hawthorn, Melbourne has hosted a kids’ Chanukah workshop. Read more
Good deeds sweep Sydney schools with BJE
November 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Launched in Sydney, in the past few months, Ella’s Toy Box was founded on the premise of collecting items for children across New South Wales who are in need of clothing, books, games, and toys. Read more
Dave Sharma – Reflections on my time as Australia’s Ambassador to Israel
November 21, 2018 by Community Editor
Dave Sharma will be speaking next month at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue to share his reflections on his time as Australia’s Ambassador to Israel.
Breakfast for Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges
November 20, 2018 by Lisa Frenkel
Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges and Parents’ Association welcomed over 200 guests to The River Room at Crown Casino for a corporate breakfast event. Read more
New medal for Rabbi Dovid Slavin
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin has been awarded a 2nd Clasp Medal in recognition of his work with the ambulance service. Read more
The Great Synagogue Antiques Day
November 16, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Well-known Sydney Antique dealer, Alan Landis will lead a Jewish Antiques Roadshow as part of the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
Leading Jewish organisations say ‘No’ to family violence
November 16, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Twelve leading Melbourne Jewish organisations will come together to support the annual Walk Against Family Violence and send a clear message that the Victorian Jewish community stands united in saying ‘No’ to family violence. Read more
Ethical leadership
November 15, 2018 by Kate Efrat
The Sydney Jewish Museum is to launch an Ethical Leadership Day for high school students. Read more
Youth celebrating Israel
November 14, 2018 by Community Editor
The NCJWA “Youth Celebrating Israel” event marks the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of Resolution 181, the Partition Plan, on 29 November 1947 calling for the establishment of a Jewish State alongside an Arab State, thus leading to the establishment of the State of Israel. Read more
Walking together
November 12, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), together with the William Cooper Legacy Project invite friends and allies to join with us in Walking Together, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the William Cooper march on the German Consulate which took place in Melbourne on the 6th December 1938. Read more
World-class pianist and UIA success story entertains longstanding supporters
November 12, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
UIA NSW was honoured to host world-class pianist, Victor Stanislavsky from Israel at a ‘thank you’ brunch for cumulative givers. Read more
ACO returns to the Emanuel
November 9, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has announced the return of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to the synagogue on November 26 for an inspiring, intimate performance in the elegant surrounds of the New Sanctuary. Read more
12-year-old swimmer completes BatMitzvah swimathon for Ardoch children’s charity
October 29, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Giselle has just finished swimming 4km to raise vital funds for children in disadvantaged communities as part of Ardoch’s ‘In Celebration’ initiative. Read more
Love makes the world go round fundraiser
October 29, 2018 by Elana Bowman
Art shows a new way to remember the past
October 26, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Next week, The Sydney Jewish Museum will launch its new temporary exhibition The Fate of Things: Memory Objects and Art. Read more
Ring the Bells: world music stars to rock in Leonard Cohen tribute
October 22, 2018 by Geoff Sirmai
After a massive, critically acclaimed and sold-out show at Sydney’s City Recital Hall last year, Monsieur Camembert returns with its all-star, blockbuster show celebrating the life, music and poetry of iconic Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen. Read more
Eulogy: Naji Solomon Dingoor
Naji Solomon Dingoor came from humble beginnings in India and made a wonderful life for his family here in Sydney, Australia. He was a light-hearted, good-humoured man who loved to sing the lines of the latest songs on the radio. We all know that deep voice with the loud contagious laughter that resonated throughout a room. Read more
Ride for cardiac research
October 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Do you love cycling!! Then come and join Maccabi Cycling Club for a 50 km ride in Melbourne to support Israel’s Rambam Hospital’s research into sudden cardiac arrest. You will be joining the Ambassador of Israel who is also riding to help raise funds for this amazing cause. Read more
Great year for BJE
October 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Board of Jewish Education has reported a very successful year. Read more
B’nai B’rith is relocating to Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre
October 5, 2018 by Community newsdesk
After eight years in rented office premises in Kooyong Road, B’nai B’rith Victoria’s President Dr Benny Monheit announced to members that B’nai B’rith Victoria is relocating its headquarters to the heart of the community, to become part of Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre in South Caulfield. Read more
Haftorah Harry
October 5, 2018 by Community Editor
A rabbi for Kehillat Kadimah
October 4, 2018 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Kehillat Kadimah congregation has appointed a communal rabbi. Read more
