Millie Phillips

July 22, 2021, 9:00 am

“Millie understood the importance of community and helping others and was dedicated to furthering education and fighting antisemitism. Her legacy will continue for years to come.”

By Gareth Narunsky

November 15, 2019, 11:03 am

Trust to fight antisemitism

The Millie Phillips Jewish Fund, which is expected to be in excess of $50 million, seeks to 'combat, confront and eliminate antisemitism in Australia'.

By Joshua Levi

The opening of the new sanctuary at Emanuel Synagogue.

May 23, 2018, 10:42 am

New Emanuel Shule sanctuary opens

Australia's first lady and respected businesswoman Lucy Turnbull said she was struck by the beautiful injunction – "do not separate yourself from the community" – inscribed on the wall of Emanuel Synagogue's new sanctuary, which was officially inaugurated on May 14 in the presence of nearly 600 people.

March 5, 2018, 5:29 pm

President strengthens ties

LAST November, Australian businesswoman and philanthropist Millie Phillips made a $20 million donation to Tel Aviv University (TAU) to expand scholarship offerings and bolster faculty programs and facilities.

By Shane Desiatnik

December 7, 2017, 12:00 am

$20 millie-on donation

LONG-TIME communal philanthropist Millie Phillips has been hailed by Israeli educators after donating almost $20 million to the Tel Aviv University (TAU) to help it attract leading researchers from across the globe, house international students and reward those who display Jewish pride.

By Joshua Levi

An artist’s impression of the new building.

July 7, 2017, 12:00 am

Emanuel set for expansion

Emanuel School will begin construction later this month on a new three-storey building at its Randwick campus, including an expanded two-level Aron Kleinlehrer Jewish History Museum and a Centre for Innovation.

By Evan Zlatkis

Millie Phillips has donated almost $20 million to the Tel Aviv University. Photo: Noel Kessel

July 22, 2016, 12:00 am

Groundbreaking news from Emanuel

More than 125 people gathered at Emanuel Synagogue on Monday night (July 18) for a groundbreaking ceremony that signalled the beginning of the shul’s much-anticipated redevelopment.

By Yael Brender

December 13, 2013, 12:00 am

Monte board returns amid renewal calls

MONTEFIORE Home CEO Robert Orie has defended the organisation’s board election process following last Sunday’s Annual General Meeting, which saw the incumbent board returned.

By Gareth Narunsky

December 5, 2013, 12:00 am

Monte ticket set for showdown at AGM

FOUR business and communal leaders will run on a ticket calling for board renewal at the Montefiore Home’s annual general meeting this Sunday.

November 15, 2012, 12:00 am

Freeman to remain Monte president

THE presidency of the Montefiore Home will be uncontested at the facility’s upcoming annual general meeting.

By Joshua Levi

November 1, 2012, 11:14 am

Montefiore hits back

MONTEFIORE Home president David Freeman has hit back at Millie Phillips, who announced in last week’s AJN that she is going to try and take over the aged-care provider at the upcoming annual general meeting.

By Joshua Levi

October 29, 2012, 12:00 am

Monte battle

THE leadership of the Montefiore Home looks set to be contested at the upcoming annual general meeting.

By Joshua Levi

April 16, 2012, 12:00 am

Emanuel’s $15 million revamp

EMANUEL Synagogue is set to undertake a $15 million major redevelopment of its Ocean Street site this year, after receiving a $4 million donation from communal philanthropist Millie Phillips.

By Joshua Levi

February 3, 2012, 12:00 am

Montefiore board challenged

MAJOR communal donor Millie Phillips has called for the Montefiore Board to step down because she claims she can save up to $35 million a year.

By Joshua Levi

November 16, 2011, 12:00 am

$4 million for Jewish continuity

A SELF-MADE businesswoman is pumping $4 million into scholarships and education programs to enable Jewish children to develop and to embrace their Jewish heritage and identity.

By Joshua Levi