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Carol Saffer
A toddler's messy food caught by CATCHY. Photo: Facebook
September 26, 2023, 6:07 am
Two sharks take CATCHY’s bait
The daily drama and chaos of feeding her two gorgeous but messy children is what inspired Rachel, a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders...
By Carol Saffer
Rabbi Allison Conyer officiating at Ziggy's bar mitzvah.
September 21, 2023, 11:50 am
Recognition of learning, growing and 25 years service
Shule president Pam Spiegel said, "This incredible achievement is a testament to her unwavering commitment, wisdom, and guidance over the years."
By Carol Saffer
A Jewish group from around Australia at the Broken Hill Synagogue Museum.
September 21, 2023, 11:43 am
A weekend of commemoration
Among the highlights over the weekend were a capacity Shabbat service, a guided walk along Argent Street with its memories of Jewish shops and merchants, and a ceremony attended by over 100 people...
By Carol Saffer
UIA Victoria members empowering female leadership and a connection to Israel.
September 15, 2023, 12:25 pm
A female-focused project
This unique program assists over 600 families located around Israel's fringes. UIA Australia Women's Division is funding the development of the 12th centre in Dimona, a city that rates 4 out of 10 on Israel's socioeconomic scale.
By Carol Saffer
Helen Granek (middle front) the last Bialystoker survivor with her family.
September 15, 2023, 12:18 pm
‘The jewel in the Jewish cultural world’
“When the Germans stormed the ghetto and ordered everyone to leave that was the end of Jewish life in Bialystok.”
By Carol Saffer
from left: Benny Berkowitz and Yitzchak Feiglin
September 15, 2023, 12:14 pm
New leadership at Melbourne Jewish Charity Fund
"Though he operates under the radar and without fanfare, he has made an immeasurable difference to the lives of so many families in need."
By Carol Saffer
Experiments and innovation at Alan Finkel Launch Lab at Bialik College
September 15, 2023, 12:08 pm
Bialik College’s new science building opens
Bialik principal Jeremy Stowe-Lindner said, “Partnering with Alan Finkel in the development of science and technology is a privilege and an opportunity for the Bialik family.
By Carol Saffer
Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue.
September 10, 2023, 7:23 am
A vision to share tradition and heritage
"It is only by preserving our traditions, that we can ensure a lasting legacy for future generations," Levy said. "Our vision is to preserve, value, share and entrust our Sephardi traditions and cultural heritage."
By Carol Saffer
Saulius Beržinis has been recognised for his contributions on Lithuania's Jewish population during the Holocaust.
September 7, 2023, 1:39 pm
Calls for unblocking of latest film
Dr Benny Monheit, president of BBANZ, said. "His work stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of those who endured unimaginable suffering during the Holocaust."
By Carol Saffer
Recording the stories of Holocaust survivors was empowering.
September 7, 2023, 1:29 pm
Rockman’s life governorship at MHM
In 1999 she was the first woman to join the museum's board.
By Carol Saffer
Rina Cohen's awarding winning kitchen.
September 7, 2023, 1:23 pm
Cohen awarded KBDi Certified Designer of the Year
“It is the equivalent of winning the Gold Logie,” Cohen said. “I have had my eye on this prize for 15 years.”
By Carol Saffer
Aleeza Ben Shalom (right) in a live interview with The AJN's Rebecca Davis. Photo: Steve Nathan.
September 7, 2023, 10:55 am
Full house with Aleeza
Ben Shalom facilitated an interactive matchmaking segment with four volunteer singles on stage, where the audience acted as the matchmakers.
By Carol Saffer
Yvette Coppersmith and Toby Lopata talk about portrait painting Photo: Peter Haskin
August 31, 2023, 12:37 pm
Archibald winners chat at CHAGALL
Sitting in the Krongold Gallery surrounded by Coppersmith's Inaugural Contemporary Artist Commission, the two artists shared their thoughts on passion, advice, career and a potential portrait subject for the Archibald Prize.
By Carol Saffer
The rabbis of the RCV.
August 31, 2023, 12:32 pm
Recharging before the High Holy Days
Caulfield Shule’s Rebbetzin Sarah Rabin said, “It’s been another wonderful opportunity to enjoy a precious two-day conference for RCV rebbetzins to pause, introspect and rejuvenate.”
By Carol Saffer
Evan Thornley in Kakadu. Photo by his daughter Daisy
August 31, 2023, 9:43 am
Entrepreneur Evan Thornley tackles housing problems
Without the "bank of mum and dad", first homebuyers can find accumulating sufficient funds for a deposit to be almost impossible.
By Carol Saffer
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