Courage to Care to launch new Sydney exhibition
February 23, 2018 by Community Editor
Courage to Care is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation that empowers individuals to stand up against prejudice and discrimination. Read more
Parade at the Seymour
February 22, 2018 by Arts Editor
Performing in Sydney for the first time in 10 years, The Sydney University Musical Theatre Ensemble [MUSE] will present the Jewish themed PARADE, coming to the Seymour Centre this March with a limited run of four performances. Read more
Spreading the word
February 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria facilitated a full day educational experience bringing 120 students from St Joseph’s College in Echuca to Melbourne as part of the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures Program. Read more
Celebrating 40 years of Mardi Gras – Shabbat Service & Dinner
February 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mardi Gras, Emanuel Synagogue in association with Dayenu – Sydney’s Jewish LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Group is pleased to present the annual Mardi Gras Shabbat Service, followed by a communal dinner.
Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’ launched in Melbourne
February 21, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), Zionism Victoria and the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) co-hosted the Victorian book launch of Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’. Read more
Launch of Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s book
February 21, 2018 by Community Editor
Over 150 people attended the launch of Sydney’s Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s book Spirals of the Soul. Read more
Israeli Activist Anat Hoffman video discussion
February 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Centre (IRAC) will talk via video on Thursday 1 March at 7pm about Fighting for Equality: At the Kotel, on the busses and in the street. Read more
Young Adult Purim
February 20, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Purim is right around the corner – meaning costumes, hamentashen and celebration. Read more
Cabaret Balaganeyden – Shikered! A Purim cabaret
February 9, 2018 by Carmel Shute
The long-awaited return of Cabaret Balaganeyden: A Messy Paradise to Melbourne’s Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre will be performed later this month. Read more
Jewish-Muslim comedy debate
February 9, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Third Jewish – Muslim Comedy Debate will take place in Melbourne next month. Read more
NSTE Welcomes Interim Cantor Labow
February 7, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel (NSTE) has welcomed Cantor Ted Labow to the congregation as Interim Cantor for the next six months. Read more
Strong messages from 2018 Holocaust observance
February 5, 2018 by David Zwartz
Linking this year’s United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day (UNIHRD) with the New Zealand Human Rights Commission’s campaign “Give nothing to racism” produced some very forthright statements at the commemoration ceremonies. Read more
UIA NSW innovating communal events
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
In what is believed to be an Australian first for a Jewish fundraiser, UIA NSW will offer a childminding service at its 2018 General Division event headlined by Professor Alan Dershowitz on 25 February. Read more
A message for the beginning of the school years
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Benji Levy, Dean of Jewish Life and Learning at Sydney’s Moriah College has a message for schoolchildren as they enter a new year…and for everyone who desires success. Read more
New rabbi forJewish House
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has welcomed Rabbi Mendel Grossbaum as new rabbinical lead for the organisation. Read more
Jewish Anzacs from Russia: Breaking Stereotypes
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Jewish Historical Society – Victoria Inc will host Dr Elena Govor at its AGM later this month. Read more
Creating strong foundations with Shabbat playgroup
January 29, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Our Jewish sense of identity starts from a young age, and Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel’s Shabbat Playgroup aims to create those strong foundations early on in life. Read more
Tefillin wrap
January 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
On Sunday February 4, Emanuel Synagogue will be participating in the World Wide Wrap from 9:00am. Read more
Busy OBK
January 25, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen has had its busiest day ever with 115 children coming from Oosh and 130 coming for a corporate event totalling 245 participants. Read more
Victoria Government House Open Day
January 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Bring along a picnic and enjoy the grounds and surrounds of Victoria’s historic Government House as part of an Open Day on Australia Day, Friday, 26 January 2018. Read more
A rare opportunity to see one of Sydney’s top chefs in action
January 19, 2018 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue is providing an exclusive opportunity to see award-winning chef, Michael Rantissi demonstrate some of the delicious dishes from his new book and taste the results. Read more
AAJS conference in Perth
January 19, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Association for Jewish Studies (AAJS) will hold its 30th annual conference at Curtin University next month in Perth. Read more
UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Liberation of Auschwitz commemoration
January 18, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants together with the Sydney Jewish Museum invite you to commemorate UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Liberation of Auschwitz. Read more
Date for November
January 10, 2018 by Rabbi Fred Morgan
Planning is already well underway for the Union for Progressive Judaism’s biennial conference in Melbourne in November 2018. Read more
Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with UIA
December 23, 2017 by Community newsdesk
UIA has announced that it will host six Israel missions in 2018 to celebrate the State’s 70th birthday. The range of missions on offer means there are options available for all ages. Read more
Montefiore Randwick’s Broadway in the Grounds a smash hit with community
December 22, 2017 by Danielle Oppermann
Sydney’s Montefiore Randwick campus threw open the gates to the community for its annual outdoor concert themed Broadway in the Grounds. Read more
A Kangarusski Chanukah
December 20, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
Kangarusski friends and supporters joined together in Sydney to celebrate the miracle of Chanukah, the end of another good year and the spirit of our community. Read more
Who is JUNI?
December 15, 2017 by Community Editor
JUNI, an important project of Sydney’s Young Adult Chabad provides support for students on-campus with pastoral care, Sinai Scholars Society, Jewish festival awareness events and heritage stalls. Read more
Jewish House Chanukah in Eastgate Mall cancelled
December 13, 2017 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Jewish House’s Chanukah event scheduled for 4:30pm today, Wednesday 13 December, was forced to be cancelled when parts of the ceiling in Eastgate mall collapsed today. Read more
Festibayit for Habayit
December 13, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
Festibayit is an annual event run by the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Habayit, the home of Israeli language and culture. Read more
