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Almost $17m to help survivors

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:17:09 +0000

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) has announced the allocation of US$720 million to more than 300 social welfare organizations globally to support home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors. The President of the Claims Conference Gideon Taylor said, “We are proud to announce this significant allocation at a […]

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Sydney community organisations come together for Kol Nidre appeal

Community newsdesk — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:28:56 +0000

In a communal gathering of hearts and minds, the NSW Board of Jewish Education (BJE), in collaboration with JCA, will be diverting funds from their annual Kol Nidre Appeal to support COA Sydney.

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Find your way on your phone, tablet and computer

Elana Bowman — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:53:33 +0000

COA Sydney and Social Status have set up a Facebook group called Community at Home, to offer basic tech hel

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COA’s new special needs program funded by local council

J-Wire — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:03:09 +0000

Sydney's COA’s weekly bus outings are a blessing to those seniors who want to engage with their friends and enjoy a short walk and lunch in company.

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Upton honours community workers

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:23:38 +0000

Vaucluse MP 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.

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Reforming orthodox rabbis’ organisation

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:25:27 +0000

In a joint statement, the Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Australia and the New Organisation of Rabbis of Australia will ensure appropriate standards are met and maintained.

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Aid for Holocaust survivors doubled for 2015

J-Wire Staff — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:05:14 +0000

Three care organisations in Australia who provide homecare services for Holocaust survivors will received US$10.7 million in 2015 from the Claims Conference.

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All over for Passion 8

Henry Benjamin — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:35:58 +0000

Sydney high-profile caterers Passion8 are now in liquidation and its once buzzing commercial Lane Cove HQ are now deserted bar a few administrative staff...and the food that it supplied to COA's keels on wheel service is now being aired into Sydney from Melbourne.

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