Category Archives: J-Wire
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 » »
B’nai B’rith and The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies partner to raise funds for flood victims
New South Wales and Queensland have experienced some of the worst flooding in recent memory. Both states have recorded more than a year’s worth of rain over the past fortnight alone, dozens of lives have been tragically cut short, and tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power, damaged or destroyed. Read more » »
Three BBYO teens head for the States
Three BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation NSW) teens will be travelling to Baltimore USA to attend the BBYO International Convention next week. Caitlyn Gordon, Ruby Borer, and Amy Forman on their way to Baltimore. The convention takes place annually in the USA attracting around 3000 BBYO teens from all over the world. Read more » »
A new president for B’nai B’rith NSW
Janine Zimblerhas been elected as the new Council President of B’nai B’rith NSW. Anna Marks, David Samuels, presodent of BBANZ and Janine Zimbler Having served in numerous leadership positions in a professional capacity and in the community and with Read more » »
Volunteer award for Ruth
The Jewish Holocaust Centre’s Centre News editor Ruth Mushin has been honoured for her volunteering efforts, winning a 2021 Caulfield Volunteer Award. Ruth Mushin While other volunteering activities at the Jewish Holocaust Centre were severely interrupted by COVID and their major redevelopment, Ruth continued working on the Centre News. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Bargain Bazaar. For some it is a second-hand shop, for others it is a second home.
Since its inception, Sydney’s B’nai B’rith’s Bargain Bazaar Charity Shop has become an institution…writes Ori Golan. Volunteers Situated at the intersection of Cleveland Street and Crown Street in Surry Hills, it is a place where all members of society interact; men, women, old, young, the rich, the destitute and the inquisitive. Read more » »
