Category Archives: J-Wire
Australia’s Jews should participate in Indigenous referendum
Jewish people should accept an open invitation from Australia’s First Nations people to participate in the upcoming referendum on a voice for Indigenous people in Australia. Daniel Aghion, Dean Parkin, Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann, Tahlia Bowen. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith and JBOD raise funds for flood victims
B’nai B’rith Australia and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies banded together to establish an appeal to raise much-needed flood relief funds for communities and individuals affected by February’sdevastinh floods in northern NSW and southern Queensland. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith international head in Australia
Ahead of B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand Convention in Melbourne. International President Seth Riklin arrived yesterday in Sydney. Read more » »
Library named after Henry Wirth in Sydney
Family, friends and residents convened at Rose Bay B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages (BBRV) recently to celebrate the contribution made by Henry Wirth in over 20 years of service on the Board. Read more » »
Thank you, B’nai B’rith
Melissa Don Port, Executive Director NSW, JDC (The Joint) has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to B’nai B’rith NSW for their fundraising efforts towards the Ukraine Emergency Crisis Response. Read more » »
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2022
The percentage of women receiving awards today across Australia is 45%. Within the Jewish community, the percentage is 43%. Among those to receive their awards in the coming weeks is a Melbourne woman who will collect her partner’s. He died in August 2021 and she was awarded an OAM in January but did not receive it physically. Read more » »
JCA campaign hits $4.5m milestone
At lunchtime yesterday, NSW’s JCA campaign hit the $4.5m mark. JCA team on the campaign trail CEO Alain Hasson said, “This motivates our team and keeps us doing what we do. A big thank you to everyone who has recently contributed – you inspire us and make such a difference to the community. Read more » »
Henry Greener talks with Jack Aghion on the Reconciliation
Jack Aghion, Vice President of B’nai B’rith Victoria, is leading their Reconciliation Project, an initiative to help our First Nations People achieve their aim to adopt the Uluru Statement from the Heart through a Referendum, as well as supporting their attempts for greater recognition and equality. Read more » »
30th anniversary for Courage to Care Victoria
B’nai B’rith Courage to Care Victoria has celebrated its 30th anniversary with an Extensive Exhibition hosted by the Ark Centre in Hawthorn. Read more » »
Gala lunch raises $100,000 for Courage to Care
Courage to Care NSW held a gala Fundraising Lunch at Sydney’s QVB Tea Rooms yesterday. Dr Simon Longstaff, Heather Morris, Kathy Sharp (Chair, Courage to Care), Ed St John (CEO,Courage to Care) The sold-out event attracted Peter and Yvonne Halas, Read more » »
