Tag Archives: Community Heartbeat

Coming together

B’nai B’rith is holding an event in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, calling for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, on May 29 at 7.30pm. The event will look at the impact of the recent election and invite the community to the conversation. Read more » »

Courage to Care announces new chairperson

AFTER several successful years of committed partnership, and 16 months as chairman, Eitan Neishlos has announced his resignation from the board of Courage to Care NSW. The new chairperson is Kathy Sharp, who has had a long involvement with Courage to Care, including as first vice-chairperson for many years. Read more » »

Would I Lie to You with B’nai B’rith

MEMBERS of B’nai B’rith’s Melbourne Mitzvah Lodge tried their hand at comedy on Sunday, with a live performance of Would I Lie to You. Read more » »

BBYO leaders head stateside

THREE young members of the Sydney Jewish community have flown to Washington and Baltimore to take part in the B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation (BBYO) international convention this week. More than 5000 young Jewish leaders from around the world attend the event each year to listen to speakers, learn together and develop friendships. 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 » »

Local heroes awarded

THE winners of the 2021 Caulfield Volunteer Awards received their honours at a special presentation evening last week hosted by Member for Caulfield David Southwick. The awards were made in partnership with Community Bank Caulfield Park. This year seven of the 10 winners were connected to the Jewish 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 » »

Walking together this Chanukah

THE Jewish community and the First Nations community are coming together this Chanukah to walk the streets of Melbourne’s CBD to support First Nations Australians’ wish for a Voice to Parliament, as called for by the Uluru Statement from the Heart. 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 » »