2022 Bernard J. Lustig Memorial Scholarship Winners B’nai B’rith is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Bernard J. Lustig Scholarship:
Sammy Brygel, Isabel Gelb and Alon Meltzer Now in its 67th year, the B’nai B’rith Bernard J. Lustig Scholarship seeks to support outstanding tertiary students in the achievement of their potential as scholars and as leaders in our community. Mt Scopus Jewish Studies teacher Rabbi Sammy Brygel has been awarded a travel grant to enable him to attend Yeshiva Shapell's – Darche Noam for a year. The immersive Yeshiva experience will provide Sammy with professional development as a Jewish Studies teacher. Additionally, Sammy and his wife Esther will be joining the World Mizrachi Shalhevet program - a program designed to train young educator and rabbinical couples as they lead communities in the diaspora. Isabel Gelb, a student of Monash University, holds Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce degrees and will be using the Scholarship travel grant to further her studies abroad at King’s College London. She is looking forward to availing herself of the many leadership and volunteering opportunities available in London. Rabbi Alon Meltzer, Rabbi of Or Chadash Synagogue and the Director of Programs at Shalom, is currently studying a PhD at LaTrobe University's Law School. He has been awarded a research grant to enable him to write his thesis on “Digital Fidelity: how social media has impacted on Modern Orthodox Jews and their relationship with Jewish law and the rabbinic establishment”. This fascinating research will not only inform current research on the trends and impacts of social media across society, but will also delve into its effect on Jewish legal texts and processes. We wish all our scholarship recipients the best of luck with their travels and their studies. B'nai B'rith Parents Home is a group of 16 one bedroom self contained apartments for the independent elderly. Situated at 696 Inkerman Road, North Caulfield just a couple of doors from Hawthorn Road and nearby Caulfield Park and local cafes and shops.
Each apartment is approximately 5.5 squares and comprises a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom built around a central courtyard where residents can sit and enjoy the sunshine. The home also has two apartments at next door 698 Inkerman Road, both two bedrooms. There is a resident caretaker who is on call to attend to the wellbeing of the property and residents. The caretaker checks on each resident every morning to see that they are well. Residents are aged between mid 60s to 90s. There is a lovely spirit of camaraderie amongst residents in a safe environment. A new resident pays an ingoing fee as determined by the Committee of Management which comprises of members of various B'nai B'rith Units, as well as a monthly contribution towards management and outgoings, including maintenance. Vacancies become available from time to time and preference for residency is given to B'nai B'rith members and an assessment of need. A list of potential residents is maintained and each is contacted when a vacancy arises. Interested residents can contact the BB Parents Home at BBPHchair@gmail.com. ![]() 2021 Showcase Finals Concert Winners: Overall Winner & Peter Krafel Memorial Prize for Classical Piano: Isabella K Lustig Memorial Foundation Scholarship for Strings: Gavriel Y Norman Corry Memorial Prize for Strings: Isaac I Aria Chava Glaubert Memorial Prize for Classical Vocal: Jodie S Elaine Blocj Jaffe Prize for Woodwind: Lily T Aria Chava Glaubert Memorial Prize for Contemporary Vocal: Tia P Thank you to the 2021 sponsors and supporters: Flickers, Ian Sharp Jewellery, David Southwick, Josh Burns, JCCV, Eshel Catering, Elias Rosenberg, Lowe Lippmann, Banner Papers, Nina Taylor, Access Inc. & CSG 2021 Showcase Finals Concert Video Highlights Past Showcase Winners: CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORM. Applications close 15 August 2022. The B’nai B’rith Victoria Menorah Awards were established in 1978. They are presented annually to worthy recipients who:
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All nominations will be considered by the Menorah Awards Committee. Awards will be offered to individuals who
General: Nominators of successful candidates will be asked to prepare the citation and a brief talk about the candidate for presentation at the Awards Ceremony in November. Prior to this they are asked to nominate a sponsor, who will prepare the citation for presentation at the Awards Ceremony in November. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM. Applications close 25 August 2022. B’nai B’rith Jenny Goldberg Community Service Grant now in its 17th year is available again.
The $2,500 Grant honours the memory of the late Jenny Goldberg and acknowledges her untiring volunteering skills, which she gave to B’nai B’rith, the Jewish and the broader community at large. Eligible applicants must be Jewish, under 35 years of age, reside in Melbourne, and have a history of volunteering in Jewish and wider communities. Past winners have come from a range of Jewish organisations such as Little Dreamers, AUJS, Stand-Up, Flying Fox, Task Force against Family Violence, Chabad, Jewish musical theatre, and others. For more information, please contact the BBVic office on 9523 0888 or admin@bbvic.org.au Leibler Yavneh College |
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