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The idea lands at a moment when many Australian Jewish households feel caught between two pressures. Shabbat candles, a hand-painted kiddush cup, or a…

Simchat Torah celebrates the joy of Torah, marking both the completion and beginning of the annual reading cycle. Flag decorating brings that celebration into…

Planning a Jewish community beach clean-up for Shabbat afternoon starts with care for people, place and observance. The event can gather volunteers, reduce…

Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Jewish communities gather regularly in synagogues, JCCs and living rooms to mark holidays, share a meal and pass…

A Jewish workshop on crafting kippot from upcycled fabric could bring together creativity, tradition and practical community action. Participants would…

A writing contest can open doors that lectures and panels leave shut. When Jewish communities invite members to put pen to paper about what their heritage…

Australia's freelance economy has quietly become one of the most vibrant in the Asia-Pacific, with hundreds of thousands of independent professionals working…

Across synagogues, libraries and community halls from Caulfield to Bondi, conversations are starting up about how to make sure every older neighbour can still…

A well-organised trivia night can do more than entertain guests. It can strengthen the social fabric of a synagogue auxiliary, a young adults group, a havurah,…

A Jewish community yoga and meditation program can create a welcoming space for movement, reflection and connection. It could bring together people who attend…