Australian Friends of Yad Vashem (AFYV) was established in March 2005 to coincide with the opening of the new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. Since then, thousands of Australians have visited the new museum, including several prominent families who have become major benefactors. The 1st wall of the Australian section of the Memorial Cave at Yad Vashem has Read more…

The AZYC is the roof body for Australia and New Zealand’s seven Zionist Youth movements. The seven movements within the AZYC provide weekly informal education sessions on Jewish identity, Zionism, current events, and more to participants from ages 8-18. The seven movements within the AZYC are Betar, Bnei Akiva, Habonim Dror, Hashomer Hatzair, Hineni, Netzer and Tzofim. Betar – https://betar.org.au/ Read more…

Open to Jewish students aged 11-18 in the categories of: * painting / drawing * sculpture * mixed media * digital * photography (ages 16-18 only) Artworks to be displayed in Glen Eira Town Hall Gallery 5 June – 2 July 2023 Read more…

We are a Chabad Jewish Community Centre providing education, traditional and cultural programs, and celebrations in a warm, inviting and inclusive environment. Read more…

Boys prepare for their Bar Mitzvah with an understanding of their new role, learning more about Yiddishkeit and themselves as they develop into manhood. These classes have developed a reputation for bonding the children as friends and supporters of one another during this challenging year. Besides the weekly class the boys have hands on experience each week in Shul. With Read more…

Chabad Malvern Hebrew School offers a stimulating yet friendly environment where children embrace their Jewish roots and gain a true sense of Jewish pride, no matter their level of observance or affiliation. Children, ages four through thirteen, acquire a broad knowledge of Judaism through a motivating and challenging venue. Our students gain an appreciation for the joys, values and traditions Read more…

We provide adult education, social services, major festival programs, and home visits. Read more…

Zionism Victoria’s mission of connecting Victorians with Israel is bolstered by the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures service. This important community initiative is a free service offered to all Victorian schools and communal organisations aiming to foster cross-cultural awareness. By educating and informing students and their teachers, Connecting Cultures fosters their understanding of Jewish culture and history, the Jewish connection to Read more…

David Southwick MP is the state member for Caulfield and provides support, aid, mentorship and advocacy for children and students across the state. Address: Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia Social Link: @SouthwickMP Read more…

Elwood Shule is a vibrant and growing community which has earned a reputation for its warm, friendly and inclusive approach to Judaism. More than just a Synagogue, our Shule provides a wide range of services, events and programs catering for all interests and age groups in our community. A congregation in which any and every Jewish person feels comfortable, feels Read more…

Gan Israel is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities. “No one puts more care into the care of your child.” Gan Israel is much more than a physical break from the school routine and summer Read more…

impact is a volunteer charity determined to make a grassroots and practical difference to women and children escaping extreme violence at home. While we’re a charity, we don’t give charity: rather, we give gifts and services with dignity, and dignity with gifts and services. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities including corporate days and bnei mitzvah workshops as well Read more…

Motivated by Jewish tradition, our mission is to harness the capabilities and creativity of the Australian Jewish community to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions world. JCN delivers programs, education, resources and tools in broad areas including zero-emissions community projects, zero emissions-aligned investments, climate-focused philanthropy and more. Web: https://www.jcn.org.au/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/JewishCN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jewishclimatenetwork/ Read more…

JNF Australia is working to ensure that the people of Israel who live in the underdeveloped periphery of the country, particularly in the Negev, can also share in the Jewish State’s success story and ensure its ongoing sustainability. Environment: planting trees, conducting conservation works, water projects, agricultural research and supporting technological innovation. Israel Education: facilitating immersive experiences within schools surrounding Read more…

The Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Librray has been preserving and promoting Yiddish language and Jewish culture for 110 years. It offers Yiddish language & conversation classes and literature groups and produces concerts, lectures, theatre and other cultural events. Read more…

Maccabi LIFE are hosting a FREE event for the whole community! Please join us in Caulfield Park, Melbourne (by the Lake), or Centennial Park, Sydney at 9am (8.30am arrival) for a fun, uplifting and high energy Pilates class. Bring your family and friends, everyone is welcome. You will need your mat, water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Take the Read more…

March of the Living Australia is a dynamic not for profit organisation dedicated to combating intolerance through an inclusive and immersive educational experience centred on Holocaust memorialisation, social justice and creating a powerful connection to Israel, our community and future generations. Derived from our rich Jewish heritage, the core values of March of the Living are respect, inclusiveness and tolerance. Read more…

Mitzvah Day is on the third Sunday of November. This year it is on Sunday 21 November 2021. Mitzvah Day is an annual fun day where people of all ages and abilities join together to spend one day volunteering in a variety of Projects (activities). The activities are intended to give others a little joy and sense of community belonging Read more…

A co-educational modern Orthodox school providing an outstanding immersive Jewish and general education from our 2yo Little Learners through to VCE. Around a quarter of school students are enabled to attend Scopus by means of financial support from the College; developing tomorrow’s community today. Scopus operates the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate (IB) programs from our Early Learning Centres, through primary school Read more…

The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Victoria [NCJWA Vic] was established by Dr Fanny Reading MBE in 1927. At a time when women were virtually unrepresented in any Australian Parliament, Dr Reading gave Jewish women a voice and provided an outstanding model of leadership. She spoke about responsibility, and her ‘parliament of volunteers’ which set the agenda for Read more…

The Jam Project is a yearlong program which first started in 2016, that pairs a Year 9 female (participant) with a trained Buddy aged between 21-28 years old. Fortnightly catch ups allow for personal discussions to take place which support the participants in navigating adolescence. The regular and consistent contact between the Buddies and the participants inspire the development of Read more…

Our world is filled with many Awesome interactions but not many OHRsom interactions. As the name says it we are all about illumination and light. With a multifaceted approach, we aim to inspire students through international trips to Israel, America and South Africa and enrich their minds with weekly interactive social and learning programs and to build a sense of Read more…

Our peer support WhatsApp groups are buzzing hives of discussion for our Pathfinders to confidentially explore ideas, current affairs and questions they would otherwise feel unsafe to discuss in public. This What’sApp group is specifically for women (and people who identify as female) who are questioning, transitioning away from, or have already left their Orthodox or ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Contact Read more…

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