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B’nai B’rith Jewish Youth Art Competition winners
Now in its 28th year, B’nai B’rith is once gaining running its annual Jewish Youth Art Competition. The competition exhibition is at the Glen Eira Gallery until July 2. A representative from B’nai B’rith explained that the competition aims to promote artistic competence and a sense of unity among the Jewish community’s youth. Read more » »
A single act of altruism makes you feel good
Why do we give back to community? Why should we? Many theories have been expounded, both social and neurological. One theory that is gaining greater acceptance, is based upon brain chemistry. It provides scientific corroboration for what is colloquially known as “the helper’s high”. Read more » »
Growing exhibition showcases Jewish artists
A record number of Jewish artists exhibited their work on May 28 at the launch of the Showcase of Jewish Artists exhibition at the B’nai B’rith NSW Centre. This year’s exhibition – held until June 4 – featured entries by 58 artists, not just from Sydney, but also for the first time from the Blue Mountains to Byron Bay, and even as far as Melbourne. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith, Social Blueprint, and Caulfield Shule join forces
Caulfield Shule, together with Social Blueprint and B’nai B’rith, hosted an event that delved into the intricacies of various avenues of care. With an audience of 200, the event aimed to shed light on important aspects of this critical subject matter. Read more » »
Striving for reconciliation
WHEN William Cooper and members of his Australian Aborigines’ League marched to the German consulate in Melbourne in December 1938 to protest against Kristallnacht, the toxic embers of the Nazi pogroms were still glowering in faraway Europe. Read more » »
Singing sensation
Jemma Cher is enjoying a new chapter in her singing career as she performs with a new backing band at gigs at popular Melbourne jazz venues. Read more » »
Australian BBC journalist making waves
Australian-born BBC journalist Amie Liebowitz recently moderated a high-profile panel at the European Parliament on the topic of Jewish resistance. Co-organised by the European Jewish Congress and B’nai B’rith International, the event was held to commemorate the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Read more » »
Tribunal decision forces budge
After a lengthy legal battle, B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages has pledged to be more flexible when enforcing its house rules, in light of individual tenants’ needs. In particular, rule 5 of its Princess Gardens site in Rose Bay, which forbids any pets, other than goldfish, being kept inside units. Read more » »
Iconic Catholic priest ‘didn’t judge, he just tried to help’
Jewish figures joined a groundswell of praise, as Australia mourned the passing of Father Bob Maguire, 88, an iconic Catholic priest, known simply as “Father Bob”, who devoted his life to social justice. Read more » »
New president for JNF NSW
After a 10-year association with JNF NSW, Jason Eisner says, “The opportunity was right” to take on the organisation’s presidency at its AGM last month. He replaces Pam Krail, who has just completed her second term at the helm. “I’ve been part of the JNF for a long time, it’s kind of like being part of the family,” Eisner said. Read more » »
