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Yonatan Zeigen’s Story – Hamas Kidnapping Victim

This is one video from a video series directed by Ari Pullman and Yasmin Keeney of Israelis talking about their family and loved ones who were abducted to Gaza.  Stories from the families of some of the 155 hostages who have been kidnapped by Hamas. ...

One month on, Australians send powerful messages through acts of kindness

Melbourne, 7 November 2023:Four weeks ago Hamas terrorists invaded Israel from Gaza massacring 1,400 people and injuring thousands more. They also kidnapped more than 240 Israelis and foreigners, taking them as hostages to Gaza and using ...

Why using my career to help others is actually selfish

In 2016 I decided to dedicate the 80,000 hours of my career to having a positive impact on the world. It sounds very charitable, but at its core, it was a self-interested decision which best served me. The thinking that went into this decision, and m...

From Rebellion to Redemption: Lessons from the Sons of Korach on Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur hold a special place on the Jewish calendar as the "Days of Awe." During these sacred moments, Shules around the world fill with worshippers seeking a year filled with happiness, health, and sweetness. However, amidst the...

She Runs the Game – Maccabi Victoria

In the week of International Women’s Day, Maccabi Victoria had the great privilege of launching 'SHE RUNS THE GAME'; an online campaign celebrating the achievements of talented and trailblazing women in the Maccabi community.Through an in...

Purposeful and inclusive employment. When visiting a local café means so much more than a good coffee

I’d heard about a café called All Things Equal via social media last year.My instant thought was, Wow,...

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...

TU B’AV Love Is In The Air

“Love is in the air”. It isn't just a classic 70's song by John Paul Young. It's also a mystical theme on the special day of Tu B'av in the Jewish calendar.Tu B’Av, also known as the 15th of Av, is a festival with profound significance in Jewish ...