Volunteers
CSG volunteers on patrol.
March 10, 2026, 3:20 pm
CSG expects record volunteer intake
CSG Victoria says volunteer interest has surged since the Bondi Beach terror attack.
By Bruce Hill
Sar-El volunteers at Tel Hashomer IDF base.
November 29, 2023, 6:58 am
‘Crying out for help’
"I needed to actually be on the ground and doing something to help the people of Israel,"
By Bruce Hill
Haredi Jews visit Israeli soldiers to show their support as they deploy at a position near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)
October 31, 2023, 1:33 pm
Thousands of haredi Israelis volunteer for war effort
Thousands of haredi Israelis have signed up for military service — setting up aid operations to help soldiers and communities alike.
By ELIYAHU FREEDMAN
Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi putting tefillin on Howard Rother in his cotton fields in Queensland's Darling Downs last week.
July 6, 2023, 12:09 pm
Rabbis cotton on to Darling Downs
Howard and Rosa started growing grain on their farm, but eventually made the decision to turn most of it into cottonfields – a decision which has proven wise.
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
PJV president Maureen Barten.
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
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
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
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
The Afri-Aus Care Inc team with Courage to Care volunteers.
May 4, 2023, 12:59 pm
Courage to Care volunteers visit Afri-Aus Care
The aim of this event was to bring communities together and to assist volunteers to gain greater insights into the unique experiences of students from the African community.
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Stolen Generations member Lavinia Richards, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner, Shania Richards, and Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann at the conference.
March 21, 2023, 6:37 am
Conference packs an artistic punch
Panel discussions explored topics of antisemitism in Australia in the 21st century – including in the arts – and reimagining Jewish stories through live performance.
By Shane Desiatnik
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
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