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New scroll for Masorti shule’s milestone
Kehilat Nitzan, Melbourne’s Masorti congregation, has celebrated a quarter century by commissioning a new Sefer Torah, with a visiting sofer inscribing the first letters in front of a capacity crowd of the shule’s members and well wishers. Read more » »
Volunteers continue to step up
The 2024 B’nai B’rith Menorah Awards, celebrated the power of service, bringing together a vibrant gathering to honour those who embody selflessness and compassion. This year Danielle Schilling, Helen Gelber, Caroline Heard, and Helen Heiman were recognised for their contributions to their communities. Read more » »
Colleagues and family mourn Tony Levy
Tony Levy OAM, community liaison officer at Jewish Care has been described as an outstanding man who had a number of gifts. Some men use their strength to exert power. Levy’s power was the ability to use compassion and integrity to demonstrate strength. Read more » »
A place of ‘comfort and context’
ON October 8 last year, the National Library of Israel (NLI) began one of the most comprehensive documenting projects in its 132-year history – curating a tsunami of material on the Hamas invasion and the war that followed. Read more » »
Jewish actor Rubin Matters to understudy leads in Beauty and the Beast
The tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast has returned to Melbourne and has dazzled audiences with its stunning production including cutting-edge technology, Broadway style dance numbers and enchanting melodies. Read more » »
Senator says police must enforce the law
A Federal Senator believes there is no equivalence between Islamophobia and antisemitism in Australia. Senator Bridget McKenzie, leader of the Nationals in the Senate made the comment at an Armchair Society event at Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann last week, organised by B’nai B’rith and the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia. Read more » »
A joyful jazz concert to raise the spirits
Brothers Adam and Simon Starr grew up listening to the music of jazz greats the likes of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and Oscar Peterson, due to the influence of their late father Robin, a classically trained pianist, clarinetist and guitarist with a deep love for jazz music. Read more » »
Nominations open
The B’nai B’rith and JNF Youth & Young Adult Changemaker Awards are now accepting nominations for this year’s “Top 36 Under 36”. Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has celebrated the outstanding contributions of young leaders within the Australian Jewish community. Read more » »
‘Visionary, innovator, family man’
Tributes have flowed for Australian Jewish community figure Joe Krycer who has passed away in Israel. In his 17 years as JNF Victoria’s executive director, he made dozens of trips to Israel, led many touring missions and made lifelong friends. The Melbourne father of two and grandfather made aliyah in 2015, living in Jerusalem. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Human Rights Oration
Adam Butt, a Sydney-based barrister, will deliver the 2024 B’nai B’rith Human Rights Oration in Melbourne on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7. The subject of his Oration, Native title, racial discrimination and antisemitism in schools will enable Butt to share his insights and perspectives on these important issues. Read more » »
