been and seen
From left: Robyn and Harry Procel, Lisa Borowick, Jeff and Karen Holloway.
November 12, 2019, 5:00 am
JIFF opens at the Classic
More than 350 people attended the opening night of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) at the Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick recently.
The Shabbat Project kicked off at North Bondi Surf Club with over 120 young adults at “The Journey – a night of music, meditation and mindfulness”.
November 11, 2019, 4:00 am
Shabbat Project kicks off
More than 120 young adults recently descended on North Bondi Surf Club for “The Journey – a night of music, meditation and mindfulness” to kick off the Shabbat Project.
From left: Natan Rutstein, Jaki Singer, Brenda Rosenfeld, Anthony and Helen Epstein.
November 6, 2019, 12:00 am
To LIFE, to LIFE, l’chaim!
The Maccabi LIFE Expo was recently held at Mount Sinai College, bringing together leading professionals, speakers and exhibitors at an informative and fun day out.
From left: Cesare Di Veroli, Sue Selinger, Jake Selinger.
November 5, 2019, 12:00 am
Journos return from JBOD Israel tour
Eight Australian senior journalists, editors and media executives recently shared their experiences from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ (JBOD) study mission to Israel.
From left: Gabi Cher, Eitan Cher, Benji Tamir.
November 4, 2019, 4:00 am
Movie buffs at JIFF
The Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) kicked off with dinner, drinks and live music followed by the Australian premiere screening of Ask Dr Ruth.
Rubin Winograd, Natalie Kirschner.
November 1, 2019, 12:00 am
UIA Vic hosts Etan Kimmel
UIA Women’s Division and YoungUIA held a cheese and wine night with award-winning Israeli architect Etan Kimmel hosted by Gary Peer & Associates.
October 28, 2019, 7:30 am
Celebrating Succot at Luna Park
Hundreds of people of all ages came along to enjoy food, music and rides at the annual Chabad Youth Succot at Luna Park in Melbourne.
From left: Enza Sgroi, Professor Helen Forgasz, Dr Susan Wise, Lahra Carey, Chelsea Fisher.
October 25, 2019, 7:01 am
NCJWA conference
The NCJWA held its national conference in Melbourne last month, titled “Women Unlimited”. Around 100 delegates attended the event, hearing from a range of guest speakers.
October 23, 2019, 5:00 am
Triguboff’s tribute Torahs
More than 100 people joined the festivities as two Torahs donated by Harry Triguboff, in honour of his parents Moshe and Frida, were dedicated to the Yeshiva Synagogue last month.
From left: Brian Berger, Rabbi Moshe Kahn, Ruslan Kogan, Morry Fraid, Zelman Ainsworth, Yehuda Gottlieb.
October 18, 2019, 8:00 am
Kogan, Fraid address Young Jewish Professionals
200 people attended a Q&A in Melbourne recently with entrepreneurs Ruslan Kogan and Morry Fraid. The event, hosted by Young Jewish Professionals, was titled "Bricks vs Clicks".
From left: Dave Sharma, Gabrielle Upton, Paul Lederer, Rabbi Levi Wolff.
October 17, 2019, 9:31 am
Central Synagogue celebrates
Central Synagogue’s new Paul and Eva Lederer Youth Campus and Art Garden was officially opened by Wentworth MP Dave Sharma late last month.
From left: Chavivah van der Plaat, Pamela Schwartz, Loren Sher.
October 16, 2019, 12:00 pm
WIZO launches Sponsor a Child campaign
WIZO Victoria recently launched its Sponsor a Child campaign at a morning tea event in Melbourne.
From left: Lauren and Bruce Fink, Rabbi Yehoshua and Rebbetzin Laya Smukler.
October 10, 2019, 2:52 pm
A matter of principal
The Moriah Foundation recently held an event for members to meet the school's new principal Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler and new head of primary school Lynda Fisher.
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