AJN: NSW Parliament House hosts Harmony awards
NSW Parliament House hosted an inspiring celebration on June 23, welcoming the winners and runners-up of the nationwide Harmony Day competition, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to promoting inclusion, respect and cultural diversity.
Many Traditions, One Table: Community Gathers for Havdalah Celebration.
Members of Sydney's broad community came together recently for a Havdalah Dinner – A Celebration of Unity, an evening dedicated to strengthening communal bonds and reflecting on the values that unite us.
B’nai B’rith NSW to host A Celebration of Unity.
B’nai B’rith NSW (BBNSW) will host A Celebration of Unity on Saturday, 13 June, bringing together Jewish, Christian, multi faith and secular communities for a dinner focused on connection, understanding and respectful dialogue. The event will feature a Havdalah ceremony, live entertainment by Chutney, and showcase traditional hora dancing. “In this season of strained social […]
Live hearings begin in Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Live public hearings for Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, marking a major step forward in the national inquiry. The first block of hearings is underway from 4 to 15 May, with witnesses including members of the Jewish community, subject-matter experts and individuals with lived experience of antisemitism appearing […]
BBANZ Launches Project with BB Israel
“I’m especially proud to share that we’ve finalised our district project with BB Israel. This initiative was proposed at our Convention. Huge thanks to Peter Schattner for making it happen. Together, we’ll be providing backpacks for young soldiers beginning their military service — all from seriously disadvantaged backgrounds. Each backpack costs $200, and you can […]
B’nai B’rith NSW Launches Quilting Bee in Honour of First Responders of Bondi Terror Attack
B’nai B’rith NSW today announces the formation of a community Quilting Bee, a special volunteer-led initiative to create commemorative quilts to honour the extraordinary first responders from the recent Bondi terror attack. This collaborative effort is a symbol of gratitude and healing, paying tribute to the courage of members from the South Bondi Surf Life […]
