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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.
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.
Ittay Flescher: Jerusalem Peacemaker and Journalist
Former high school teacher Ittay Flescher moved from Melbourne to Jerusalem in 2018. Since then, he has been working at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, an interfaith youth movement for Jewish, Christian and Muslim teenagers. He is also the co-host of the popul... read more
Reviving Tradition: Modern Pesach Cooking with Nat from Lenny’s Fine Foods
Join Michelle Dubrowin and Nat from Lenny's Fine Foods on a culinary odyssey that honors the past while embracing the future. Get ready to savor the flavors of Pesach like never before! read more
Pesach Entertaining Special – Dessert
🎥 Don't miss out on the sweetest Passover inspiration!🍰 Check out the video featuring Belinda and Simonne from Chocolate Love as they share their amazing Pesach dessert ideas!🍫✨ Get ready to elevate your holiday spread and impress your guests... read more
Maternal Compassion Abroad: Miri Eckstein’s Israel Expedition
Michelle Dubrowin sat down with Miri Eckstein to delve into her recent mission to Israel, which surpassed expectations in its scope and impact. What initially began as a modest endeavor between two women evolved into a formidable group of 16 female t... read more
Crafting Color and Collaboration: The Artistic Journey of Tammy Kanat
In this insightful interview with Michelle Dubrowin, Tammy Kanat, the Melbourne-based fibre artist and weaver, shares her journey of growth and creativity. From her beginnings as a jewellery designer to her current exploration of colour and texture i... read more
Ramona Chrapot: Activist, Arts | Law Student, Influencer
Kobe Gold interviews Ramona Chrapot, a Law/Arts student, former Mount Scopus school captain, activist, and influencer. Ramona, who also manages the Instagram account "DidJewKnow," recently returned from a leadership mission to Israel where she and ot... read more
🇮🇱 From Relocation to Resilience: The Journey of Jo and Darren in Israel 🇮🇱
In August 2022, Jo Rogers and Darren Rubenstein and their kids embarked on a remarkable journey, leaving Melbourne behind to start anew in Israel. Little did they know, their adventure would intertwine with the complexities of life in a region and th... read more
Embracing Unity: An Interview with Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia
In an exclusive interview with Ramona Chrapot, Alon Cassuto, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Zionist Federation of Australia, shares his remarkable journey from the realms of corporate law and management consulting to community lea... read more
Latest Blueprint Stories
Recent Blueprint Stories | Blog Posts. Keep checking back for new posts.
Survey of Antisemitism on University Campuses
The Australian Academic Alliance is conducting an Australian-wide survey of antisemitism on campuses. Our goal is to collect data from students and staff, and to rank Australian universities for their actions to protect Jews from antisemitism... read more
The Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism: An Overview
The Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism (5A) is a registered non-for-profit company, established in response to the rise in antisemitism post 7 October. We have over 230 members from 26 Australian universities and medical centres. Our s... read more
Savory Chestnut Beef Brisket
Ingredients: 2-3 lb first cut beef brisket 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 8-9 garlic cloves, divided 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 onions, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 bags roasted chestnuts, ... read more
Marshmallow Brownie Cookies
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup potato starch Pinch of salt 1 ~90g box instant chocolate pudding powder 1/2 tsp passover baking powder 1/2 cup each mini marshmallow... read more
Ittay Flescher: Jerusalem Peacemaker and Journalist
Former high school teacher Ittay Flescher moved from Melbourne to Jerusalem in 2018. Since then, he has been working at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, an interfaith youth movement for Jewish, Christian and Muslim teenagers. He is also the co-host of the popul... read more
Bringing the Hostages to Your Seder: Seder Supplement
How might we integrate hope for the return of our hostages into our Seders this year? How might we meaningfully engage an intergenerational group with the hostage issue at the Seder table?Pesah celebrates the quintessential moment of ... read more
Reviving Tradition: Modern Pesach Cooking with Nat from Lenny’s Fine Foods
Join Michelle Dubrowin and Nat from Lenny's Fine Foods on a culinary odyssey that honors the past while embracing the future. Get ready to savor the flavors of Pesach like never before! read more
Pesach Entertaining Special – Dessert
🎥 Don't miss out on the sweetest Passover inspiration!🍰 Check out the video featuring Belinda and Simonne from Chocolate Love as they share their amazing Pesach dessert ideas!🍫✨ Get ready to elevate your holiday spread and impress your guests... read more
Israel Resources
Preventing and responding to racism in schools, and strengthening cultural safety
The State of Victoria (Department of Education) has put together a reference guide for preventing and responding to racism in schools and strengthening cultral safety.If you are experiencing any racism related issues at your childs school this r... read more
Purim Resources: Taking Responsibility for Others in Times of Crisis
Purim Resources How do I balance my self-interest with my responsibility to care for others? How can Queen Esther from the Purim story inspire us to take responsibility for our people? How do I approach government officials to intervene on behal... read more
Purim Resources: Mishloach Manot – Gift Giving as a Form of Advocacy
Purim Resources How can the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot on Purim, be used as a tool for action and advocacy for the hostages?Purim is the only Jewish Holiday where the story fully occurred outside of Israel. Where can we, as Jews who ... read more
EVERYONE COUNTS The # B r i n g T h e m H o m e N o w Educational Toolkit
Do you want to help, but aren’t sure how?This value-based tool for educators and individuals enables you to learn and act: at home, in your school and your community. The five gateways below lead you to many inspiring options for imp... 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
Key Government | University Contacts
Ready to make your voice heard? Check out our comprehensive list of contact numbers for government officials and university leaders! Whether you want to share your thoughts, advocate for a cause, or engage in meaningful conversations, we've got yo... read more
Israel Positivity Influencer List
We are excited to bring you a list of Israel positivity influencers. We would like to thank all those who contributed to our list and hope that you find some new and exciting people to follow and garner positivity. Click below to open the list.In... read more
How can we celebrate while so many of our brothers and sisters worldwide are suffering?
How can we celebrate while so many of our brothers and sisters worldwide are suffering” was the question I was asked by a father whose son will soon be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah.“We are being encouraged to tone down on the Simcha of our upcomin... 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.