Tag Archives: Sydney
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 » »
Evidence heard
A crucial crossbench vote has been secured to boost the chances of legislation banning the display of Nazi symbols passing the NSW Parliament. 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 » »
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 » »
B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation ‘up and coming’ in Sydney
AFTER recently restarting in Sydney, B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation (BBYO) NSW is moving in the right direction and is “up and coming”, according to co-president Ruby Borer. An international pluralistic Jewish youth organisation, BBYO caters to about 80,000 teens in more than 55 countries. Borer said it is “run by teens for teens”. Read more » »
