Category Archives: J-Wire
Unity dinner brings faith communities together
Unity dinner brings faith communities togetherB’nai B’rith NSW will host “A Celebration of Unity” in Sydney next month, bringing together Jewish, Christian, multi-faith and secular communities for an evening of connection, discussion and shared cultural experience. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America
B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North AmericaThousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more » »
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin America
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin AmericaB’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand President Janine Zimbler will represent the region on an upcoming B’nai B’rith Leadership Mission to Latin America.The week-long mission, scheduled for May 3–9, will include official visits to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Read more » »
Eva Schloss (1929–2026): Sydney visit remembered
Eva Schloss (1929–2026): Sydney visit rememberedAnne Frank’s stepsister’s visit to SydneyEva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister, died in London on January 3, aged 96. Among the many tributes, King Charles III praised her lifelong commitment to remembrance, understanding, and peace. Read more » »
From Australia’s Jewish past
From Australia’s Jewish pastSydney David Einfeld AO – Politician and Community LeaderSyd – as he was known – was born on 17 June 1909 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, just three weeks after his parents arrived in Australia – hence his name Sydney. He was the son of Deborah and Rabbi Marcus Einfeld, whose family had come from Yaroslaw in Galicia, Poland. Read more » »
Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in France
Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in FranceAlfred Dreyfus, the French Jewish military officer who was falsely accused of treason in 1894 in France, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general, AFP reported on Tuesday. Read more » »
From Australia’s Jewish past
From Australia’s Jewish pastEdna Luber-Smith – active and enthusiastic community stalwartEdna was born in Perth on 9 January 1901. She was the daughter of Rosetta and Gustus Luber. Gustus had come from Russia in 1887 to Perth, and her mother from England in the same year. They met in Perth. Read more » »
BBANZ charts a bold future
BBANZ charts a bold futureEighty members and guests attended the B’nai B’rith Australia/New Zealand Triennial Convention in Canberra.They outlined the organisation’s strategic roadmap for the next three years.High-profile speakers included Mark Leach from Never Again is Now, Dr. Read more » »
New chair at Victoria’s Courage to Care
New chair at Victoria’s Courage to CareSabrina Chakman has been appointed as the new B’nai B’rith Chair of Courage to Care Victoria Inc.Chakman, known as Sabi, takes up the role this month, following the sad passing of the previous Chair, Judy Glick, who held the position from August 2022. Read more » »
In loving memory of Judy Glick – J-Wire
In loving memory of Judy GlickJudy Glick, Chair of Courage to Care Vic, has passed away.CEO Mike Zervos said: On behalf of the Committee of Management, staff, and volunteers at B’nai B’rith Courage to Care Victoria, we express our deepest sorrow at this heartbreaking loss. Read more » »
