Tag Archives: B’nai B’rith NSW
Packs of love for women’s refuge
After months of preparation, B’nai B’rith NSW’s Womanpower Unit recently handed over 16 boxes worth of starter care packs to Bayside Women’s Shelter’s general manager Sallianne Faulkner. Read more » »
The Joint Australia sets up appeal
Jewish humanitarian organisation the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has crews on the ground in Marrakesh, Morocco, helping people in the region in the aftermath of the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on September 10, that has so far killed 3000 people, and injured many more. Read more » »
Recognition for B’nai B’rith stalwart
A young Heinz Gerstl went along to his first B’nai B’rith function because his mother wanted him to socialise with Jewish girls. Now, the long-time stalwart has been honoured by B’nai B’rith International for 70 years of dedication to the organisation and its causes. Gerstl has held numerous positions in the organisation. Read more » »
‘Stop Racism Now’ receives award
“Stop Racism Now” was recently awarded the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Award for Community Campaign of the Year. In the wake of an alarming increase of over 60 per cent in reported racist incidents since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerned individuals and community leaders came together to address this issue head-on. 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 » »
‘Impossible to put into words’
Four members of BBYO NSW ((B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation) joined BBYO Victoria and Canberra to travel to Dallas and participate in the BBYO International Convention (IC), along with 5000 Jewish teenagers from all over the world. Read more » »
Janine Zimbler takes the helm at B’nai B’rith NSW
B’nai B’rith NSW welcomed Janine Zimbler as its new council president last month. Zimbler, who has had a successful career as a family and marital therapist, has served in numerous leadership positions in a professional capacity and in the community. Read more » »
Mazal tov to the Changemakers of 2021!
MELBOURNE mental health campaigner Cassandra Barrett has been named the winner of the inaugural Joshua Levi Young Professional Award at this year’s B’nai B’rith and JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards. Read more » »
Changing of the guard
B’NAI B’rith Retirement Villages (BBRV) is “one of the great unspoken stories of Jewish community involvement in NSW,” outgoing chair Henry Wirth said. Wirth will step down from the helm at the organisation’s AGM tonight (Thursday) after more than 20 years in the role. Read more » »
Second-hand shop becomes a second home
SINCE its inception, B’nai B’rith’s Bargain Bazaar charity shop in Surry Hills has become an institution – a major social hub where all members of society interact. For some, it is a bargain hunter’s Aladdin’s cave and a place to stock up on household goods; for others, it is a second home. Read more » »
