Improving our appearance makes us better contributors to society
November 27, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Does the global beauty trend have positive social aspects as well? A new study from Tel Aviv University shows that people who make an effort to improve their appearance—whether this effort is real or imagined, in the physical world or on social media—act more kindly towards others and are twice as likely to donate to charity. Read more
‘Plug and Play’: COVID-19 nasal spray’s nanotech could target cancer and other diseases
November 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli and Portuguese scientists unveiled a novel COVID-19 vaccine that is not only effective against all major variants but can be administered as a nasal spray and — unlike conventional vaccines — stored at room temperature. Read more
Israel’s oldest citizen turns 110
November 22, 2024 by JNS
Israel’s most senior citizen marked her 110th birthday this week with a heartfelt celebration organized by the staff at Netanya’s Laniado Hospital. Read more
NCJWA NSW 100th anniversary gala: Were you there? A J-Wire Photogallery
July 5, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
155 guests celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia’s NSW branch. Read more
Moriah Foundations visits the Archibald – Photogallery
May 29, 2023 by Community newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation has hosted its annual private viewing of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW. Read more
Hakoah AGM: J-Wire Photogallery
March 21, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
Did you attend the Hakoah AGM in Sydney? Read more
UIA VIC Major Donors: Photogallery
March 21, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
Were you at this event. Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett was. Read more
UIA Melbourne Gala event: Photogallery
March 21, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
Were you at this event? Read more
A packed house at the Sydney Jewish Museum for IHRD
February 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Close to 300 members of the Sydney Jewish community commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day. A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Celebrating Israel: Photogallery
December 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Photos from the NCJWA NSW recent Celebrating Israel 2022 event in Sydney. Read more
Photo gallery: Moriah Foundation
September 12, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation Circle hosted an expert panel discussing “What’s ahead in business and the economy.” Read more
Farewell to Yigal
August 3, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF NSW hosted a farewell party at Moriah College for Yigal Nisell, who will shortly return to Israel following a seven-year posting in Sydney. A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
A private showing of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizewinners: Photo gallery
July 1, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Moriah Foundation Members, Foundation Circle Members, Grandparents Club Members, and College Art and Design & Technology staff had the opportunity to attend The Moriah Foundation Private Viewing of the 2022 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize exhibition. Read more
Moriah Foundation Lowy Institute Dinner: Photogallery
June 12, 2022 by J-Wire
Did you atttend the recent Moriah Foundation Lowy Institute Dinner? Check Giselle Haber’s photos. Read more
Courage to Care Gala Luncheon: J-Wire photogallery
May 6, 2022 by J-Wire photo story
Photographs by Giselle Haber at the Courage to Care fundraising luncheon at Sydney’s QVB on May 4. Read more
Ronni Kahn inspires at the North Shore Synagogue: a J-Wire photogallery
December 20, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s North Shore Jewish Women have hosted an inspirational talk by Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest. Read more
The North Shore Synagogue celebrates last day of Chanukah
December 9, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Sydney commemorates Yud Tes Kislev
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Several Chabad communities joined together to commemorate and celebrate Yud Tes Kislev. Read more
Photo Gallery: UIA hosts solidarity events in QLD
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
UIA QLD hosted Solidarity for Israel & Peace Events in Brisbane and Gold Coast recently with Israel’s Acting Ambassador to Australia Jonathan Peled as the guest speaker. Read more
UIA Women’s Division photo gallery
May 5, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
The UIA Women’s Division event shared between Perth and Melbourne was held at Melbourne’s Classic cinema. Were you there? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA NSW 2021 major donor dinner
May 4, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
UIA NSW hosted nearly 300 supporters from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth at its 2021 Major Donor Dinner on 29 April, with guest speaker Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP. Were you there?…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
JIFF Sydney opening
Did you attend the Jewish International Film Festival’s opening event in Sydney? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIAx 2021 Gala Event
March 1, 2021 by J-Wire
Ten of the most talented, significant and influential speakers, including Dan Ariely, Tzipi Livni, Moshe ‘Bogie’ Ya’Alon and Gabi Barbash, were streamed live from Israel at UIA’s 2021 Gala Event – UIAx – an in-person and online event like no other in the past. Read more
Melbourne’s Chabad Youth beats COVID
February 12, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
Despite COVID, Melbourne Chabad Youth managed to run over 20 camps this summer. Read more
Tzipi Livni keynote speaker at UIA WA 2020 Centenary Celebration
March 4, 2020 by Community newsdesk
UIA WA proudly hosted 700 Perth supporters at its 2020 Centenary Celebration with Israeli politician, diplomat and lawyer Tzipi Livni & Israeli musical artist Idan Raichel. Were you there? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
President Rivlin with UIA in Melbourne
March 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Did you attend the Gala Event featuring Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
CBDChanukah – a J-Wire Photogallery
December 25, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Emanuel concert a sell-out
December 6, 2019 by Geoff Sirmai
The recent Crossroads concert/multimedia event sold out two sensational nights recently at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA NSW hosts Shabbat Shuk with The Shabbat Project
November 18, 2019 by J-Wire News Service
Over 3500 community members joined UIA NSW and The Shabbat Project to prepare for Shabbat Machane-Yehuda style in Kiaora Place, Double Bay where 15 vendors offered kosher delights and gifts to take home…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA Friends of Israel
October 2, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal’s Friends of Israel Division has recently hosted its second-ever event in Australia. Read more