Anxiety Awareness Week
November 14, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
In support of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week Melbourne’s Jewish Care have published Miriam & Schneier’s Story, the final video instalment from its Reach Out, Speak Out campaign. Read more
Don Lane’s son PJ Lane for cabaret performance
November 13, 2016 by Geoff Sirmai
There will be fun and games and many ‘Tales out of school’ when Slide Lounge in Sydney’s Darlinghurst presents PJ Lane in a cabaret tour-de-force. Read more
Ever Grateful
November 10, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A film shot in Melbourne in which six Holocaust survivors express their gratitude to strangers whose acts of kindness saved their lives will be screened later this month at the city’s Jewish Holocaust Centre. Read more
Jewish Care Builds New Generation of Leaders
November 4, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria’s inaugural Board Foundations program, ‘Yesod’ culminated with a graduation ceremony at which 10 young Jewish professionals completed the program. Read more
Montefiore Randwick Celebrates 10 Years
November 4, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Randwick has celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Read more
Ambos at the OBK
October 27, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Leadership team of the NSW Ambulance Service have visited Our Big Kitchen in Sydney’s Bondi to cook meals for those in need. Read more
Sukkot in the centre of Melbourne
October 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Chabad of Melbourne CBD (Central Business District) has held their 18th Sukkot Luncheon in the City Square in the heart of Melbourne. Read more
Marie visits Our Big Kitchen
October 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Former Governor of NSW Dame Marie Bashir has visited Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria Cares for its Carers
October 19, 2016 by Ayal Tusia
During the National Carers Week Jewish Care Victoria is celebrating the dedicated unpaid carers in our community. Read more
Artistic Jewish Calendar Infused With Russian Memories
October 16, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Volunteers from Subbotnik, a grassroots organisation bringing together Russian Jews in Australia has published its first Jewish calendar “infused with Russian memories” featuring an artistic tapestry of Soviet cities and their Jewish symbols. Read more
Running for a Jewish museum in NYC
October 11, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Former Melbournian Callum Donnelly will run next month’s 2016 New York City Marathon to raise funds the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria Launches New Video in Honour of Mental Health Week
October 8, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
To honour Mental Health Week (9-15 October 2016) – an annual campaign to raise awareness of mental health, Jewish Care is launching the next video in its Reach Out, Speak Out series, ‘Dov’s Story’. Read more
Four Bar Mitzvahs, Seven Naming Ceremonies, Dozens of Shabbat Lights and Hundreds of New Friendships
October 8, 2016 by J-Wire
In preparation for Rosh Hashana, a group of Subbotnik volunteers from Melbourne headed to Sydney for its first overnight Shabbaton for the Russian Jewish community. Read more
70 years married
October 8, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Tzeddy’s First Adventure: Jewish Care’s First Storybook Teaches Children Important Values
October 5, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Over the past four years, children and families in our community may have seen Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s mascot, Tzeddy the Tzedakah Tin, appear at community events spreading awareness about the importance of tzedakah. Read more
OBK supports beyondblue
September 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen have hosted celebrity MasterChef Finalist Renae Smith and Nutritionist and Dietician Lyndi Cohen who shared their culinary skills and their personal insights into depression and anxiety. Read more
A new Israel learning experience
September 23, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
Israel Uncovered, a dynamic seminar run by Zionism Victoria at Beth Weizmann Community Centre has been an engaging learning experience for many. Read more
An Inspiring story of courage, tenacity and camaraderie among wounded
September 7, 2016 by Ariella Birnbaum
A sell-out crowd attended Beth Weizmann Community Centre on for the premiere screening of “Tiyul: A Story of Courage.” presented by Zionism Victoria and ZDVO Beit Halochem Australia. Read more
Giving Blood to Save Lives at Beth Weizmann
September 6, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
An urgent blood testing held recently at Beth Weizmann Community Centre to help find donors for four Jewish leukaemia patients including a baby in critical need of non-relative blood stem cell matches. Read more
Monte talks about its services
September 1, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Aged Care Homes has released a new video featuring its Allied Health Services. Read more
Friday Night Live
August 30, 2016 by Ruth Guth
Sydney’s Chabad Double Bay is presenting Friday Night Live this Friday, 2nd September, at 6pm, with an Israeli themed kiddush following the service. It will feature our new Chazan, Shimon Walles. Read more
Jewish Care and The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence Enhance Responsiveness to the Jewish Community
August 26, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria and The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence (JTAFV) have reached an agreement regarding the JTAFV’s telephone support line. Read more
Fascinating Insights on Modern Israel Discussed at Zionism Victoria’s Book Launch and Panel
August 24, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
Zionism Victoria have hosted the Australian launch of Rabbi Dov Lipman’s book, An ‘American’ MK, Behind the Scenes in the 19th Knesset, followed by an engaging panel on modern Israel. Read more
United to Support Israel in Australia and Overseas
August 23, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
Zionism Victoria has hosted an international and national delegation of members of Christians for Israel (C4I) for an inaugural meeting with the leaders of the Victorian Zionist and Jewish community. Read more
A Yazidi woman tells her story
August 18, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Nadia Murad Basee Taha is a Yazidi woman from northern Iraq who was captured by Daesh (or ISIS) in mid-2014 will tell a seminar at Sydney University how she escaped. Read more
Residents art exhibition
August 18, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Residents, relatives and staff of Sydney’s Montefiore Home Randwick Campus to celebrate the work of three resident artists, June Lotzof, Audrey Goldberg, and the late Dr Zelman Freeman. Read more
Keeping Warm with Soup & Chat While Supporting Others
August 16, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
What is the best way to make your winter Tuesdays more enjoyable? The answer is having a cup of hearty soup with a friend or two at the Melbourne Lamm Library! Read more
$500 membership for Sydney’s The Great Synagogue
August 16, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Great Synagogue has launched a $500 annual membership rate, which gives all benefits, including the right to sit in any seat without a dedicated brass plaque. Read more
SES at OBK
Montefiore’s Continuum of Care
July 21, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Montefiore Home is one of Australia’s leading aged care provider with a proud history spanning more than 120 years, and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of care. Read more







