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
Liberal candidate enjoys a sukkah
September 28, 2018 by J-Wire
Today Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Alex Ryvchin met with the Liberal candidate for Wentworth and former Ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma in the Sukkah to discuss the history of the community and issues affecting the Russian-Jewish community in Wentworth and to hear the candidate’s vision for the electorate. Read more
A unique Holocaust story of survival
September 27, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Moriah’s principal resigns
September 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College president Stephen Jankelowitz has announced that John Hamey has tendered his resignation and will conclude his role as college principal at the end of 2018. Read more
Bluegrass Shabbat at Emanuel
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Shir Madness headliners, thrilling New York band Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue services on the Shabbat of October 5/6. Read more
New primary head for Moriah
September 18, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Lynda Fisher has been appointed as Head of Primary School at Sydney’s Moriah College. Read more
Building partnership for good of the community
September 5, 2018 by Warren Hurst
In a great example of community partnership in action Sydney’s JewishCare and the Folk Centre have entered into a new agreement. Read more
Visiting Progressive rabbi for the Act Jewish community
August 28, 2018 by Yvette Goode
The ACT Jewish Community has announced that Rabbi Gary Robuck will be leading High Holyday services this September for members of its Progressive congregation. Read more
Melbourne’s Spot On Café expands
August 23, 2018 by Sarah Bendetsky
For several years it has been a culinary adventure for young restaurateur Izzy Abrahams. Read more
Cantor George Mordecai returns to Emanuel Synagogue
August 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
After serving as the cantor at congregations throughout the USA, Cantor George Mordecai is returning to Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue. Read more
Religions for Peace
August 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Josie Lacey Chaired another stimulating meeting today of Religions for Peace RfP hosted by the deputy leader of the opposition Walt Secord at Parliament House in Sydney. Read more
Women of Diversity Dinner
August 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 300 women from over 20 cultural backgrounds came together for a night of singing, dancing, eating and laughing at the 2018 Women of Diversity Dinner (WDD) recently held at the Emporium Function Centre in Sydney. Read more
Gift of Life runs the City to Surf
August 13, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Several participants in Sydney’s annual City to Surf sported their Gift of Life Australia t-shirts to raise awareness about the life-saving program. Read more
A volunteering example
August 10, 2018 by Lisa Frenkel
Melbourne’s Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah students are imbued with a love of, and dedication to, volunteering and are inspired to initiate and engage in volunteer programs. Read more
Recognising youth at the first Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards
August 3, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
More than 90 guests gathered for the inaugural Montefiore Student Volunteer Awards.
Many proud parents attended with their children, as 15 dedicated teens from local public, private and Jewish dayschools received awards for selfless service to the community.
A new take on Shabbat services for young children
July 30, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel’s new Bagels & Brachas Family Shabbat is a unique, and innovative program that is helping to build a “community of young families” within the larger Temple family. Read more
COA’s new special needs program funded by local council
July 24, 2018 by J-Wire
Sydney’s COA’s weekly bus outings are a blessing to those seniors who want to engage with their friends and enjoy a short walk and lunch in company. Read more
Do you know any descendants of Auschwitz inmate Willy Brachmann?
July 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A gift for the Gift of Life
July 17, 2018 by Community newsdesk
EndreyThe acclaimed director, Moira Blumenthal, has dedicated a performance of The Man in the Attic to raise awareness about Gift of Life’s life-saving program. Read more
Women of Diversity Dinner 2018
July 10, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Women of Diversity Dinner is Sydney’s premier event for women from diverse backgrounds. Read more
The Secret Singer
July 6, 2018 by Geoff Sirmai
Multi-award-winning darlings of the Australian stage and screen, Genevieve Lemon and Kate Mannix star in the world premiere season of a joyful new musical play – based on a true story – by Joanna Weinberg (Goddess, Pandora’s Bag, Lifeforce, The Piano Diaries). Read more
