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Debra Messing to headline JCA campaign event in Sydney

Rob Klein — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:47:27 +0000

As concern over antisemitism continues to rise in Australia following the Bondi terror attack and a series of community incidents, high-profile US actress and advocate Debra Messing is set to visit Sydney as a keynote speaker at the Jewish Communal Appeal’s 2026 Annual Campaign Event. Best known for her role as Grace Adler in “Will […]

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JCA completes the largest governance overhaul in its history

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:15:26 +0000

The Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA) has unveiled the most significant governance reform in its history, introducing a new corporate trustee model and modernised trust structure to strengthen its ability to support the Jewish community now and in the future. As the central fundraising and distribution body for Jewish communal life in New South Wales and […]

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JCA launches emergency relief appeal – Bondi Beach terror attack

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:46:48 +0000

The Jewish Communal Appeal has announced an emergency funding response following the terror attack targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December, describing the move as unprecedented in the organisation’s history. In a special resolution passed by its Board of Governors, the Jewish Communal Appeal confirmed it will, for the first time, […]

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Forecasting changes in Australia’s Jewish community

Rob Klein — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:23:14 +0000

Australia’s Jewish population has reached a demographic turning point, with recent census data showing a significant plateau in growth and significant trends emerging in migration and community demographics. The 2021 Census, conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), offers a detailed snapshot of the Jewish community, which was estimated to be 116,967 people in […]

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A conversation for the times

Alan Slade — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:32:15 +0000

Sky News Host Sharri Markson and Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton headlined “Behind the Scenes Conversation” at a sold-out function held at Sydney’s Moriah College. The concept for the event was the brainchild of Sharri Markson and Carole Pillemer, director of the major sponsor, The Orah Fund, with ticket sales going to JCA. JCA President […]

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JCA launches Never Again Response Appeal

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:16:23 +0000

Sydney’s JCA has officially launched the Never Again Response Appeal to support the NSW security and advocacy organisations that rely on funding from the organisation. The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS), Community Security Group (CSG) and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (NSWJBD) have been working without respite responding to incidents of antisemitism and […]

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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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Louder Together on Spotify! JCA x Glassbreakers & Friends

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:26:58 +0000

Spotify just got a whole lot more ruach with a new playlist drop – Louder Together - the inspiration of Glassbreakers’ lead singer Ilan Kidron and the team at Sydney's JCA.

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The 2021 census is coming

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:28:26 +0000

How many Jews live in the Outback? To find out, we’d need the Australian census which is arriving in two weeks.

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Ilan Kidron, The Choice Foundation and JCA produce the theme song for the Paralympics

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:59:54 +0000

JCA The Choice Foundation is an endowment fund that supports people with disabilities in our community.

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