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Dylan (left) and Ryan Blumberg after a swimming training session.
August 24, 2023, 11:43 am
Brothers train for Ironman with a cause
Last week, the former Moriah College students set up a fundraising site for what will be their first ever half-Ironman race and confirmed that all proceeds will be donated in Debbie’s name and go directly to the lung research laboratory at WEHI.
By Shane Desiatnik
Host Vince Sorrenti tries out an MDA medicycle. Photo: Supplied
August 15, 2023, 7:25 am
Vital funds for lifesaving medicycles
The event was a success, with the generosity of donors making a significant impact on MDA's emergency medical response capability.
Jewish kids in Cairns enjoying activities with Rabbi Ari Rubin from Chabad of North Queensland.
August 10, 2023, 11:38 am
Giving Day campaign for Cairns community
"North Queensland is blessed to have beautiful nature and climate, but we have found that the Jewish presence here is what is growing the most beautifully."
By AJN STAFF
Seth Davis.
July 24, 2023, 6:32 am
Next-generation philanthropy
In 18 months of operation, GGC has built a global network of 115 philanthropists, which it aims to grow to 450, with a five-year goal of $US40 million in donations to Israeli projects.
By Peter Kohn
Gary Meyers with Kerry-Lee Brandt Salamon.
July 13, 2023, 12:30 pm
Aussie fundraiser helps South African amputee
'A nobler cause is hard to find ... Kerry-Lee is outgoing, happy, vivacious and more than anything, gives of herself, helping those in need.'
By Shane Desiatnik
Yanir Yakutiel at the 2023 Vinnies CEO Sleepout at White Bay Cruise Terminal on June 22.
June 29, 2023, 11:41 am
‘For homeless people, it is every night’
“It’s needed, because with the rising cost of living and lack of affordable housing, more and more people – especially women – are really struggling, and becoming homeless.”
By Shane Desiatnik
Rabbi Mendel Kastel (centre) with winning team members from Comlink, (from left) Paul Ghanem, John Ellis, Brad Armstrong, and Gary Cohen.
June 15, 2023, 6:57 am
Golfers get into the swing of fundraising
The funds raised will go towards supporting Jewish House’s crucial work in helping people and families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
By AJN STAFF
June 8, 2023, 12:17 pm
Smile On Seniors announce Charidy campaign
Smile On Seniors services more than 250 Jewish seniors across 12 non-Jewish facilities in Melbourne, with approximately 500 young volunteers, and collaborations with groups, schools and organisations.
By Hannah Schauder
Ribbon cutters, from left: Hayley Southwick, Peter Horovitz and Esther Frenkiel.
June 8, 2023, 12:04 pm
UIA welcomes residents to new Amigour home
Currently Amigour provides 6000 apartments in 57 homes for around 7500 residents. The need is constantly growing with approximately 27,000 elderly still lacking proper housing in Israel.
By Hannah Schauder
From left: Silva Bernhard, Vanessa Cohen, Nicole Brittain and Kiera Maloney at Sleep at the 'G.
June 5, 2023, 7:16 am
Helping homeless Victorians
The team raised funds on a matching basis with Gandel Foundation, providing a total of $21,786.
By AJN STAFF
Rebecca Kummerfeld recently left the Sydney Jewish Museum after nearly seven years.
June 4, 2023, 7:14 am
JCA puts the pieces together
Spending her first weeks reading Holocaust history and listening to survivor testimony, she realised that the past came alive in a way it didn't in her reading.
By AJN STAFF
Gary Myers (right) meeting former South African rugby captain Francois Pienaar in Cape Town.
June 1, 2023, 12:45 pm
Meyers enjoys life highlight
"I raised about $50,000 for his charity, allowing underprivileged South African kids a chance at a better life."
By AJN STAFF
The Gold Dinner 2023 organising committee. Co-chairs Joshua and Linda Penn are pictured sixth and fifth from the right, and Benita Kam is third from the right.
June 1, 2023, 8:20 am
Gold Dinner breaks fundraising record
Members of Sydney’s Jewish community played crucial roles in planning, promoting and running the record-breaking event.
By Shane Desiatnik
JCA president Ian Sandler.
May 22, 2023, 6:58 am
‘It all goes towards making a difference’
“If the money’s not there, those two organisations stop. Living in Sydney tomorrow would be very different.”
By Gareth Narunsky
Noya Bar Am and Saar Tamir training on a 49er FX boat last month in Sydney's Middle Harbour, between Balmoral and Manly.
May 18, 2023, 2:25 pm
Israeli duo take next step in Sydney Harbour
Bar Am came eighth at the Tokyo Olympics in that boat, and Tamir won gold at the 2021 European Championships – but both are new to the 49er FX.
By Shane Desiatnik
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