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Featured Content
Take a look at our growing content under Blogs | Videos. New content is being uploaded weekly.
Our mission is to create connections within the community to empower each person’s journey. While you are on your individual journey we are opening your eyes to others, intertwining those who might be crossing your path along their own journey. These synergies inspire, enrich and strengthen our Jewish community.
Through our Everybody Has A Story video series we highlight different issues and life choices.
Our aim is to open people’s minds and inspire our community.
The Life of Joe Szwarcberg: The Last Surviving Member of the Buchenwald Boys
Interviewed by Jono Gelfand on 1st October 2024Joe Szwarcberg was born in 1930 in Kozienice, Poland, into a loving and comfortable family. As the youngest of six children, he cherished his early years filled with family, community, and tradition.... read more
Cr Sam Parasol OAM JP: A Lifetime of Love, Legacy, and Leadership
In this heartfelt interview with Michelle Dubrowin, Cr Sam Parasol OAM JP reflects on his remarkable 55-year marriage to Ruth, a relationship that began when they were high school sweethearts in Year 11. He shares his deep connection to sport through... read more
Fierce and Fearless: Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva on Battling Corruption and Chasing Olympic Gold
In this compelling interview, Amanda Smorgon sits down with Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva, an elite rhythmic gymnast who has earned a remarkable collection of accolades, including a gold, silver, and bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, as well as mu... read more
Greg Lowe Uncovers Sonney Roth’s Secrets to High-Stakes Success in Business and Horse Racing
Greg Lowe recently sat down with Sonney Roth, the accomplished CEO and Managing Director of Rendr, to discuss Roth’s dynamic career trajectory and his insights on business leadership. From importing and distributing renowned produ... read more
Joshua Batten – Neurodiverse Roots Rock Singer-Songwriter
In this insightful interview, Michelle Dubrown sits down with professional musician Joshua Batten to discuss his journey in music and his experiences as a neurodiverse individual. A former student of Bialik College, Joshua shares how music has been b... read more
A Year of Reflection: Adina Bankier-Karp on Israel, October 7th, and Global Jewish Challenges
In this powerful and timely interview, Greg Lowe sat down with Adina Bankier-Karp to reflect on the significance of October 7th, marking a full year since the devastating Hamas invasion of Israel. Adina, who moved to Israel a few years ago, provides ... read more
Empowering Communities: A Conversation with Lillian Kline
In this in-depth interview, Greg Lowe sits down with Lillian Kline, a dynamic community activist and philanthropist, to discuss her journey from corporate law to leading impactful philanthropic initiatives. Lillian shares her experiences as a speechw... read more
Empowering Communities for Better Emergency Outcomes: An Interview with Leon Landau
In an interview with Michelle Dubrowin, Leon Landau, CEO of Community First Responders Australia (CFRA), shared his journey and insights into emergency response. Landau has a rich background in both corporate IT and emergency services, having spent 2... read more
Cost of Living Toolkit
Discover money-saving strategies without sacrificing your lifestyle. Our toolkit covers key areas like Medical, Utilities, and Interest-Free Loans in part one of our series. We will be adding more categories in coming weeks.
Latest Blueprint Stories
Recent Blueprint Stories | Blog Posts. Keep checking back for new posts.
Most generous act I’ve ever witnessed’ – 2GB listener stuns Ray with mega donation
Tikkun Olam, meaning "repairing the world" in Hebrew, is a central concept in Jewish tradition, inspiring individuals and communities to take responsibility for making the world a better place. Rooted in values of justice, compassion, and kin... read more
Shop Israel
https://shopisrael.com/Shop Israel was founded in 2018 with a clear mission: to create a platform where people could proudly and unapologetically show their support for Israel. In a world where antisemitism a... read more
Shop Local – Israel
Discover and shop 300+ Israeli brandsNew products and services are added daily.Shop Israeli products, support Israel's futureShop Local is a non-profit empowers Israel's small businesses, now more than ever. Support small business owners ... read more
Language of Seeking Help
Hide N Seek is excited to offer you an exclusive resource the "Language of Seeking Help" e-book compiled by Jaimee Krawitz. This resource is tailored to empowering caregivers of individuals experiencing an eating disorder providing essential insight... read more
Jewish Care – Community Consultation Report
This consultation report forms part of a larger endeavour to support the mental health needs of Jewish and Israeli community members in the wake of the October 7 attacks and ensuing unrest in the Middle East (‘October 7’). Funded by the South Eastern... read more
The Life of Joe Szwarcberg: The Last Surviving Member of the Buchenwald Boys
Interviewed by Jono Gelfand on 1st October 2024Joe Szwarcberg was born in 1930 in Kozienice, Poland, into a loving and comfortable family. As the youngest of six children, he cherished his early years filled with family, community, and tradition.... read more
Demand Accountability: Oppose UNRWA’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination!
We express our strong condemnation of the nomination of UNRWA for the Nobel Peace Prize. Our concerns are rooted in UNRWA’s cooperation with terror groups in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.UNRWA workers participated in the events surrounding th... read more
Key Australian Media Contacts
Ready to make your voice heard? Check out our comprehensive list of contact numbers for Australian media! Whether you want to share your thoughts, advocate for a cause, or engage in meaningful conversations, we've got you covered.We would lik... read more
Israel Resources
The Erin Molan Show
https://www.change.org/p/reinstate-the-erin-molan-show-on-sky-news-australia The Erin Molan Show, a standout program on Sky News Australia, has be... read more
Shop Israel
https://shopisrael.com/Shop Israel was founded in 2018 with a clear mission: to create a platform where people could proudly and unapologetically show their support for Israel. In a world where antisemitism a... read more
The Real Israeli
Hadassa, is a proud Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist who's been crafting artistic, meaningful, and intelligent apparel and accessories that celebrate our heritage with a touch of swagger.Thanks to our incredible online community (@therealhadassa), we... read more
Amazon – Shop Israeli Products
Amazon Australia lists over 50,000 results for "products from Israel" https://www.amazon.com.au/ read more
Etsy
Israeli Shops - 1,000+ relevant results on Etsy shipping to Australia in AUDhttps://www.etsy.com/au/market/israeli_shops read more
Shop Local – Israel
Discover and shop 300+ Israeli brandsNew products and services are added daily.Shop Israeli products, support Israel's futureShop Local is a non-profit empowers Israel's small businesses, now more than ever. Support small business owners ... read more
Jewish Care – Community Consultation Report
This consultation report forms part of a larger endeavour to support the mental health needs of Jewish and Israeli community members in the wake of the October 7 attacks and ensuing unrest in the Middle East (‘October 7’). Funded by the South Eastern... read more
A Year of Reflection: Adina Bankier-Karp on Israel, October 7th, and Global Jewish Challenges
In this powerful and timely interview, Greg Lowe sat down with Adina Bankier-Karp to reflect on the significance of October 7th, marking a full year since the devastating Hamas invasion of Israel. Adina, who moved to Israel a few years ago, provides ... read more
Embracing Our Community
The Social Blueprint creates connections within the community to empower each person’s journey. While individuals are on their journey we endeavour to open their eyes to others, intertwining those who might be crossing your path along their own journey. These synergies inspire, enrich and strengthen our Jewish community.