A joyous Chanukah…shared with others
December 9, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Holocaust survivor guides receive achievement award
December 8, 2015 by Natalia Thomas
30 current active Holocaust survivor guides have been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the 23 years spent sharing their experiences and life lessons with students and adult visitors at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
The Arava Australia Partnership cooks up a storm in Sydney
December 4, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
The Arava Australia Partnership (AAP) have celebrated the culinary differences between their community and Sydney’s. Read more
A special day for those with disabilities
December 4, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has marked the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a vibrant family event. Read more
New president for TBI
December 2, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
At Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel’s congregation’s AGM Dr Robert Sward was elected as its incoming President. Read more
Brains are unisex
December 2, 2015 by Agencies
A new study by Israel’s Tel Aviv University used more than 1,400 MRI scans to demonstrate that human brains cannot be categorized as “male” or “female.” Read more
Young achievers in Melbourne
December 1, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Over 80 mentees, mentors, family members and friends have attended Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s Young Achievers graduation at the Caulfield Pavilion. Read more
Let my people know
November 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
‘Tribe: Let My People Know’, is a mobile application designed to bridge Jewish life and technology due to launch in Australia next month. Read more
Jewish Care AGM
November 23, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s 2015 Annual General Meeting included a panel discussion titled ‘The Next Generation: Tomorrow’s Change Leaders’. Read more
Putting your best foot forward
November 19, 2015 by J-Wire
Melbourne’s YoungUIA Women’s Division will run a workshop next month titled “Upskill Yourself: How to put your best foot forward.” Read more
Food from the Arava
November 17, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
The agricultural community of the Arava in Israel is a living miracle of Israel that has turned the dry, barren desert into the Land of Milk and Honey…and will demonstrate their culinary skills in Australia. Read more
Celebrating Israel and the Point of No Return
November 16, 2015 by Dalia Ayalon Sinclair.
The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia’s Celebrating Israel 2015 event entitled “Point of No Return” will be dedicated to the plight of Jewish Holocaust survivors from Europe and the Jewish refugees expelled from Arab countries prior and post the ‘Partition Plan’. Read more
Devries book launch
November 16, 2015 by Natalia Thomas
Robin Devries’ Book “My Mother took me to the Cricket” has been launched in Sydney…the 54th book to be published by the Community Stories Project of the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
Telling Israel’s story
November 13, 2015 by Eileen Freed
Zionism Victoria, in partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia, will present the Public Diplomacy Toolkit: Triumphs, Bloopers & What Can I Do, an interactive presentation by Michael Lawrence later this month. Read more
Teaching the old new tricks
November 5, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Residents at Melbourne’s Emmy Monash residents have participated in an iPad Masterclass. Read more
Monte awards
November 4, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Homes’ 2015 Spirit of Volunteering recognition function has been held at both the Randwick and Hunters Hill locations. Read more
Teaching in Israel
October 29, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
Gabby Oberman, a graduate of Bialik College in Melbourne was 23 when she embarked on a Masa Teaching Fellowship (MITF) in Netanya, Israel. Read more
New Australians
October 27, 2015 by Warren Hurst
25 members of Sydney’s Jewish community have become Australians at a JewishCare’s Citizenship ceremony held this week. Read more
Jewish Comedy for Bondi premiere
October 25, 2015 by Geoff Sirmai
Following two sell-out seasons in Melbourne the Jewish comedy hit “You’re Driving Me Crazy!” is coming to Sydney from 24 November to 29 November at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre. Read more
Family Violence group in interfaith initiative
October 23, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence Inc has participated in the development of the multi faith resource for faith and spiritual leaders. Read more
Danby dons teffilin
October 23, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Glen Falkenstein to chair ECC Youth
October 22, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Glen Falkenstein has been elected Youth Chair of the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW. Read more
Find someone you know at Scopus
October 20, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Find a relative, find a friend, find yourself…at the Mount Scopus College “Courage Then, Strength Now” exhibition. Read more
Art at the Monte
October 19, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home will showcase the artistic endeavours of some of its residents. Read more
Seeking care?
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
This week is National Carers Week and a recently-established service matching the right carer with those in need of one has been set up in Sydney. Read more
Vision impaired club celebrates 30th anniversary
October 15, 2015 by Warren Hurst
The Lapid Friendship Club for vision impaired people recently met at B’Nai B’rith Parents Home in Sydney’s Rose Bay to celebrated its 30th birthday. Read more
New president for Caulfield
October 13, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Newly elected President of Melbourne’s Caulfield Hebrew Congregation Anthony Raitman has set out his vision for the future. Read more
Becoming financially literate
October 9, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care’s Financial Services Team, led by Doron Abramovici has launched its early intervention Financial Literacy Project, specific to Victorian Jewish Secondary School students. Read more
Award for Masha
October 9, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Melbourne’s Jewish Care Victoria’s longstanding volunteer, Masha Zeleznikow has won the Council on the Ageing Senior Achiever Award at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Read more
Looking for Jews from Olomouc
Olomouc is the historical capital of Moravia in the east of the Czech Republic and a researcher is trying to locate families who may have roots there. Read more
