Pesach postcards
March 31, 2015 by Donna Surdut
As we prepare to commemorate the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, Melbourne’s Jewish Care has turned its focus to freedom from another kind of enslavement – mental illness. Read more
UIA Victoria – Seniors’ Afternoon Tea
March 29, 2015 by Agencies
UIA Victoria’s recently hosted a community afternoon tea for seniors..were you there? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Special helping hands
March 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Josh Ferenbach and Ruthie Ben-Danan from Access Inc, recently worked in the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University-Vic office assisting with a bulk mail-out. Read more
At sea with the COA
March 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s COA has taken to the water for a Senior’s Week Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Read more
Women Taking Action to Stop Domestic Violence
March 24, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Being proactive in tackling sexual assault and domestic violence is the focus of this year’s Status of Women Program run by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJWA) NSW. Read more
A visit to Wolper
March 23, 2015 by Agencies
Ahead of this weekend’s NSW State election, Liberal MP Gabrielle Upton took time out to tour Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
Upton honours community workers
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
NSW State member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has honoured four recipients in the local area who have made outstanding contributions to their local community or to services for seniors as part of 2015 NSW Seniors Week Celebrations. Read more
America honours Perth care home
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Perth’s Maurice Zeffert Home has been presented with an Award of Excellence in the USA. Read more
Award for Cremorne
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Cremorne Synagogue has been awarded the prestigious Supportive Employer Award for 2015 for support to Rabbi Yossi Friedman, NSW RAAF chaplain. Read more
Award for Michelle
March 19, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire contributor Michelle Coleman has received an award in marketing at Melbourne’s Monash University. Read more
Shared Stories of Survival
March 19, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Chris Hayes, MP for Fowler and Sydney’s Liverpool City Mayor Ned Mannoun launched Courage to Care at Liverpool Library.
Jewish values and force in armed conflict
March 5, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Thirty members of Melbourne’s Zionist community have participated in a forum instigated by the Jewish People’s Policy Institute (JPPI) on the question of “Jewish Values and the use of force in Armed Conflict”. Read more
Supporters remembered
March 4, 2015 by Donna Surdut
Longstanding supporters Richard and Marietta Manders, responsible for a $3.5m bequest to Jewish Care, have been remembered and celebrated at a special commemoration. Read more
Run for kids
February 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Fancy going on a run? What if it’s for a good cause? Read more
Award for Helene Gonski
February 23, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has announced that volunteer Hélène Gonski recently won the 2015 Woollahra Council Senior Citizen of the Year Award. Read more
Mardi Gras time
February 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Jewish Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender group Dayenu marching in the Mardi Gras Parade. Read more
A ticket for your carer
February 19, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
The Companion Card initiative allows those in need of a carer a free pass for their helper at a variety of events. Read more
Beach Shabbat
February 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Over 150 community members from many different cultures and backgrounds attended OBK’s Shabbat on Sydney’s Tamarama Beach. Read more
OurCrowd MD to speak in Sydney
February 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney-born venture capitalist Dan Bennett has brought the start-up nation home to Australia. Read more
B’nai B’rith in the running for Glen Eira award
January 30, 2015 by Frances Stiglec
B’nai B’rith Victoria has been selected as one of two finalists in the Glen Eira Community Group of the Year Award 2015. Read more
Effective Relationship Program
January 30, 2015 by Annette Sweet
The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Victorian Section is offering a nine session program to support single Jewish women improve their intimate relationships. Read more
NCJWA Caring Mums expands seeks volunteers.
January 30, 2015 by Annette Sweet
Melbourne’s Caring Mums program run by the NCJWA is expanding its activities to the city’s northern suburbs. Read more
New Board for JewishCare
December 2, 2014 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare has elected a new Board at its AGM. Read more
Gifted teacher
November 27, 2014 by Nanette Horak
Rachelle Lever recently attended a Special Religious Education Celebration event held at Parliament House in Sydney, where she was one of 12 recipients of an award recognising their outstanding contribution for excellence, innovation and creativity in the way they deliver SRE to their students. Read more
New website for Jewish Care
November 14, 2014 by Ayal Tusia
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has launched a new web site, Read more
Budding artists – in their golden years
November 11, 2014 by Natalie Shymko
Thirteen residents at Sydney’s Montefiore Home in Randwick entered their artworks to Moriah College’s Artbeat ’14 artshow. Read more
Rabin remembered
More than 200 people attended an event honouring the life and memory of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Read more
A fair go at Moriah
Gift of Life volunteers and donors at Sydney’s Moriah College Fair have learned that a donation made at the same venue last year has proved positive and that a life-saving match had been found. Read more
The Monte Fete
November 7, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
More than 1500 community members visited the Montefiore’s 91st Annual Fete held at the Hunters Hill campus. Read more
Award for the Monte
November 7, 2014 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has been presented with a Better Practice Award for the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Nurse Practitioner Program. Read more
