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Tuesday, 23 June 2026

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.

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Monday, 15 June 2026

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.

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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

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 […]

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Advocacy Awareness Assistance<\/b><\/h4>\n
Welcome to
\nB\u2019nai B\u2019rith NSW<\/h2>\n
Be a part of the world\u2019s oldest and largest inclusive Jewish service organisation. With a global footprint and local impact, we work to improve the lives of all Australians.<\/b><\/p>\n
\n <\/span>Engage, Connect, Belong<\/text><\/a>\n <\/span>Find out more<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” el_id=”home_become_volunteer_section”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”container”][vc_column width=”1\/3″] \n
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Engage, Connect, Belong with us<\/h4>\n
We encourage you to join us in our mission of Tikkun Olam. Enjoy the social benefits of belonging to B\u2019nai B\u2019rith NSW and forming strong bonds with like-minded people. <\/span>While our heart and our history is embedded in Jewish culture, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that helps all people, regardless of their faith or beliefs. Our core values place humanity at the centre of everything we do.<\/span><\/p>\n
Over the past 3 years, B\u2019nai B\u2019rith NSW has donated over $1 million in support of fire, flood, and refugee relief.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]
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Human Rights Projects<\/a><\/h5>\n
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First Nations Reconciliation Project<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Bernard Lustig Scholarship<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Jenny Goldberg Community Service Grant<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Making a Difference – bursaries for in need VCE students<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Jewish Youth Art Competition<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Click and Connect<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Moments and Memories Monologues Series 1<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Writing workshops are held throughout the year \u2013 please contact the office to find out when the next one is...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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B’nai B’rith Israel Commission<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Raising funds for charities and organisations in Israel that require financial assistance, to raise awareness of the challenges facing those...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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B’nai B’rith Lodge Sydney Charitable Trust<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Provides financial support for Jewish education, Jewish continuity and B\u2019nai B\u2019rith projects....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Community and Cultural Centre<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Community and Cultural Centre provides a place where we can connect....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Bargain Bazaar ‘Boutique’ Charity Shop<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n A registered charity “op shop” located in Maroubra, Bargain Bazaar Boutique is a cornerstone of B\u2019nai B\u2019rith NSW, raising vital...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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BBYO Sydney (B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Youth Organisation)<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n An inclusive and pluralistic teen-led movement for Jewish teens looking to create more meaningful experiences, learn leadership skills and have...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Changemaker Awards<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n A platform to recognise and celebrate our young activists, encouraging them to continue their advocacy and help pave the way...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Courage to Care<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Encouraging school students across the country to be an \u201cupstander\u201d, not a \u201cbystander\u201d in the face of racism and prejudice....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Moving Forward Together<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Promotes the \u201cStop Racism Now\u201d campaign encouraging acceptance and understanding....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Womanpower supports Bayside Women’s Shelter<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n During the challenging period of COVID, Womanpower was inspired to aid Bayside Women’s Shelter, which has now become an ongoing...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t
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Click and Connect<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n The Click and Connect project is a meaningful volunteer-led initiative designed to help young people in Israel develop their conversational...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Moments and Memories Monologues Series 1<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Writing workshops are held throughout the year \u2013 please contact the office to find out when the next one is...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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B’nai B’rith Israel Commission<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Raising funds for charities and organisations in Israel that require financial assistance, to raise awareness of the challenges facing those...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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B’nai B’rith Lodge Sydney Charitable Trust<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Provides financial support for Jewish education, Jewish continuity and B\u2019nai B\u2019rith projects....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Community and Cultural Centre<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Community and Cultural Centre provides a place where we can connect....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Bargain Bazaar ‘Boutique’ Charity Shop<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n A registered charity “op shop” located in Maroubra, Bargain Bazaar Boutique is a cornerstone of B\u2019nai B\u2019rith NSW, raising vital...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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BBYO Sydney (B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Youth Organisation)<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n An inclusive and pluralistic teen-led movement for Jewish teens looking to create more meaningful experiences, learn leadership skills and have...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Changemaker Awards<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n A platform to recognise and celebrate our young activists, encouraging them to continue their advocacy and help pave the way...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Courage to Care<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Encouraging school students across the country to be an \u201cupstander\u201d, not a \u201cbystander\u201d in the face of racism and prejudice....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Moving Forward Together<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n Promotes the \u201cStop Racism Now\u201d campaign encouraging acceptance and understanding....more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n\t\t $\"\"$ \t<\/a>\n
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Womanpower supports Bayside Women’s Shelter<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n During the challenging period of COVID, Womanpower was inspired to aid Bayside Women’s Shelter, which has now become an ongoing...more<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t
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Pituach Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tOur newest Unit was started in 2022 by parents of our BBYO teens who felt\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Womanpower Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tA group about women and leadership. We are interested in modern issues affecting women.\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Sydney Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tAge is no barrier to participating in outreach and social programs to support the work\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Syd Einfeld Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tBringing Jewish men and women together in fellowship to serve through voluntary activities, charitable work,\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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North Shore Kadimah Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tStriving to promote the objectives of B'nai B'rith to the Jewish and wider communities, principally\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Aviv Common Interest Group<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tA forum to socialise and share common interests, while raising funds for Jewish and non-Jewish\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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Alfred Dreyfus Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\tDedicated to confronting prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping. The cornerstone of ADU is Moving Forward Together.\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span>Read More<\/text><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1686731718445{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 150px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.bnaibrith.org.au\/nsw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Website-cover-2.png?id=4320) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”container-fluid bb-light-color-all home_bottom_image”][vc_row el_class=”container px-0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685357272302{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
Please support our important work<\/h2>\n
You can choose to help B’nai B’rith NSW in many ways, including making a financial donation, joining one of our Units, or volunteering.[\/vc_column_text]
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