Volunteering

Danny Hochberg (second from left) delivers cards from Australian well-wishers to IDF troops in October last year.

March 14, 2024, 10:50 am

Volunteers pack their bags

There will be visits to southern Israel to meet with survivors, heroes and families of hostages.

By Peter Kohn

Alana Hersh's sewing students making tzitzit in her workroom.

November 29, 2023, 7:17 am

Local sewing students create tzitzit

"I think they were so happy to be involved in any way that they could to support Israel."

By Carol Saffer

Sar-El volunteers at Tel Hashomer IDF base

November 21, 2023, 7:16 am

Help free up soldiers at IDF bases

"There are no tourists in Israel and there's very few people volunteering, so Israelis are very appreciative of any contribution you make..."

By Bruce Hill

From left: Deputy Principal Ryan Gill, Edward SchamSchula, Susie Virgona.

August 24, 2023, 10:12 am

Masada, Moriah students’ volunteering recognised

Masada College student Edward SchamSchula and Adam Leizer from Moriah College have been selected for the Youth Community Service Awards.

By AJN STAFF

From left: Rabbi Aycee and Rebbetzin Sorella Abrahams of Abraham's Tent with Marjorie O'Neill MP.

July 6, 2023, 12:03 pm

New community transport service for medical appts

We're really excited and we've had an incredible response from the community, both in terms of volunteers and also people asking for the service and just expressing gratitude for [it],"

By RACHEL TREISMAN

The cohort at Melbourne Airport. Photo: Supplied

July 3, 2023, 6:58 am

Trip of a lifetime

The program explores aspects of leadership, Jewish identity, Israel education and tikkun olam. This cohort's specific focus has been on innovation and social entrepreneurship in Israel.

By AJN STAFF

July 3, 2023, 6:52 am

PJV’s week of caring

...volunteers will commit to three-and-a-half hours a day of activities focusing on tikkun olam and of chesed (loving-kindness). They will also commit to eight hours of education during that week, which can include taking part in Shabbat activities.

By Peter Kohn

Volunteers during Mitzvah Day in Melbourne last year. Photos: Peter Haskin

June 15, 2023, 12:11 pm

A single act of altruism makes you feel good

Studies show that when we engage in altruism, our brain rewards us by flooding the mesolimbic pathway of our brain – the reward centre – with feel-good chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin.

By Daniel Aghion

Patients at Cairns Base Hospital receiving gift packs from the teens.

June 15, 2023, 6:51 am

Cairns Jewish teens bring toys to hospital

Despite the small size of the community in Cairns, the comfort teens provided to families during their toy run offered a moment of calm during a stressful time.

By Hannah Schauder

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

Venetia Kalinko (left) with WIZO NSW vice-president Benita Kam.

May 18, 2023, 1:12 pm

Saluting our volunteers

This week is National Volunteer Week, when we salute those in our community who give their time and passion to causes they believe in. To mark the occasion, The AJN profiles a selection of volunteers from the Sydney and Melbourne communities and celebrates their contributions.

Debbie Haski-Leventhal delivers her TED talk based on her book, The Purpose-Driven University. Photo: We Are World Change

May 15, 2023, 11:43 am

Finding purpose and personal meaning

When she was young Debbie Haski-Leventhal's family immersed themselves in the Kabbalah Centre in Tel Aviv, trying to find solace after a family tragedy. When Debbie left, she felt isolated. But turned that feeling into her life's work.

By Jessica Abelsohn

From left: Daniel Bryen (Thorne Harbour Health), Colin Krycer (Aleph Melbourne), Michael Barnett (Aleph Melbourne)
Photo: Aleph Melbourne.

March 2, 2023, 12:20 pm

Aleph co-convenor recognised

Krycer has been volunteering with Melbourne's LGBTIQ+ community for over 35 years, much of this with the Victorian AIDS Council at Thorne Harbour Health.

By Mia Gardiner

Dayenu president Saul Flaxman with Remember the Yom coordinator Robyn Pakula at Bondi Beach. Photo: Shane Desiatnik

February 17, 2023, 6:59 am

Volunteers to form pink triangle

The pink triangle was adopted in the 1970s as a symbol of liberation and pride by the LGBTQ+ community, but it has a painful and tragic origin.

By Shane Desiatnik

February 9, 2023, 7:05 am

Funds for surf safety

The week of events in NSW for community members, young adults and seniors kicks off with JNF Australia's annual Green Sunday telethon on February 12.

By RACHEL TREISMAN