Items
Instructional Method is exactly
Jewish Melbourne
-
2020-10-01Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Women of Words - Atida Lipshatz
Atida Lipshatz wrote a piece for Jewish Women of Words reflecting on food during the pandemic -
2017-10-16Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Women of Words - Lisa Farber
This is an article by Lisa Farber, talking about her child finishing school in 2020, during the pandemic -
2020-09-26Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Women of Words Lara Lubitz Neilah drash
A drash written by Lara Lubitz for Neilah 2020, published on Jewish Women of Words -
2020-04-28Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care blog post - Understanding covid anxiety
Blog post by Ronit Joel – Psychologist, for Jewish Care, about understanding and managing covid anxiety -
2020-05-24Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care blog post - Volunteering: Providing Meaningful support during covid
Blog post for Jewish Care by Laura Marchese, who discusses how to stay connected and volunteering and contributing during the pandemic -
2020Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care blog post - Remote Learning
Blog post for Jewish Care by Cassandra Barrett – Program Manager, Healthy Communities, writing about how to support students during online learning -
2020-09-07Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care blog post- Putting Children First
Blog post for Jewish Care by Marilyn Kraner, Manager - Individual & Family Services, discussing child protection during the pandemic -
2020-09-15Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care blog post - 'what can be done if you're unemployed during coronavirus'
An article by Simon Jedwab, Program Manager - Employment Centre, providing advice and support for people who are unemployed during the pandemic -
2020Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care Coronavirus updates
Jewish Care runs an aged care home, and so during the Covid-19 crisis they provided regular updates to their community. This was particularly the case when residents and staff tested positive. -
2020-09-18Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care writing from staff about celebrating the HHD in lockdown
This is a blog post by Cassandra Barrett, the Program Manager, Healthy Communities, about getting through the High Holy Days while separated from family. -
2020-10-06Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care virtual 'news and views' session with residents
"Not even COVID-19 restrictions can stop our volunteers from brightening the days of our Elders at Gary Smorgon House! Long-time volunteer Errol Rink has adapted his weekly ‘news and views session’ on Zoom, complete with trivia quizzes and lots of jokes. “The reaction from the smiling and laughing elders makes it all worthwhile,” says Errol. Elder Celsia Goldberg is especially thankful for the volunteers “constantly giving their time, showing love, respect and compassion” and for coming up with entertaining arts and crafts, Yiddish sing-a-longs, music and guest speakers for them to enjoy. “They have made the restriction period so much more bearable, even enjoyable, and for that I am so grateful.” We are so lucky to have such a strong network of kind and selfless volunteers helping across all aspects of our work." -
2020-09-12Jewish Melbourne: WIZO Victoria round challah baking webinar masterclass
"WIZO + EVENT ✨ Last month WIZO Victoria held a Challah Bake Masterclass that was such a success, we've decided to do it again! This Round Challah + Honey Cake Baking Masterclass gives us the opportunity to learn from the best! Yaniv Rosen, chef and owner of Danish Nosh will be teaching us all the tricks of the trade so we can make them at home for our loved ones. Bake a few & share with your neighbour! Date: 14 Sep @7:30PM Book here: https://sforce.co/3591S2H" -
2020-10-12Jewish Melbourne: Chevra Hatzolah training in CPR in a Covid world
"Learn how to provide CPR safely in a COVID world. Join Hatzolah and Ambulance Victoria at 8pm on Thursday 15th October 2020 for a LIVE CPR demonstration as part of AV’s Shocktober. Make a difference when “every second counts”. To join: hatzolah.org.au/shocktober or join us on Facebook" -
2020-10-18Jewish Melbourne: WIZO webinar
With the lockdown, programming needed to move online. WIZO Matan presented 'How to be an Upstander', a webinar. -
2020-10-07Jewish Melbourne: UJEB virtual Sukkot at Glenallen School Katandra Special School and Ashwood Special School
"This year our UJEB students at Glenallen School Katandra Special School and Ashwood Special School had a great time beaming virtually into our Project Kulanu Sukkah to shake the Lulav. From all of us at Project Kulanu and especially from Tal Spinrad, Project Kulanu Manager, and his son Reuvi (pictured), wishing everyone a chag sameach and a very sweet new year! 🌿⛺️🍎🍏🍯 #ujebinclusion #projectkulanu #Sukkot #sukkot2020 #lulav" -
2020-11-15Jewish Melbourne: Mitzvah Day
Mitzvah Day in 2020 was on 15 November, and due to lockdown and restrictions on gatherings, special activities were organised through the website. -
2020-10-14Jewish Melbourne: UJEB Hebrew Immersion Program online
"Our Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP) is up and running online for term 4 at 5 primary schools. We had some great feedback from parents at the end of last term: “I’ve actually been amazed how engaging each lesson has been. Our daughter loves learning Hebrew with you. Thank you for making it fun. She is learning so much!” (Andrew P, parent of 2020 grade 1 HIP student at Caulfield South Primary). Pictured is a Caulfield South HIP student receiving an award for "wonderful ongoing participation in Hebrew class" at their Rosh Hashana Zoom assembly from Coordinator Shira Golombick and teacher Sigal. To find out more or sign up for one of our HIP programs visit www.ujeb.org.au" -
2020-08-17Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care provides educational assistance for students
"Jewish Care is here to assist and support the education of our children in any way we can during the COVID-19 crisis by providing remote academic assistance for students or assistance for families. We have a team of committed volunteers who have a range of skills they are offering, including: - Primary and secondary subject tutorial - Listening to children’s readers via a remote visual platform - Musical instrument practice - Assistance for parents in supporting their child’s learning Financial assistance for families may also be available. To find out how we may be able to help you during this difficult time, please contact the Jewish Care COVID-19 Helpline on 8517 5555, which is operating Monday–Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Jewish Care is here for you. You are not alone." -
2020Jewish Melbourne: Special Bulletin on Family & Domestic Violence
The Jewish Community Covid-19 Taskforce provided a special bulletin on family and domestic violence, providing advice, helplines, ways of getting support, and the like, during lockdown. -
2020-08-17Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) Covid taskforce response on child safety
Information provided by NCJWA (Vic) to provide advise to community members on ensuring child safety during pandemic times. -
2020Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA Ushpizot project
For Sukkot, the NCJWA presented digital information about 'ushpizot' - women who could be digitally welcomed into the sukkah as the special guests -
2020-09-06Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) Fathers Day during Covid Facebook post
The NCJWA (Vic) posted on facebook for Fathers Day, reflecting on how fathers have coped during lockdown. -
2020-09-08Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) Golden Age club activities
"Thank you, Kehilat Nitzan, for your friendship and support of our Golden Age Clubs. The Tikkun Olam Community of Kehilat Nitzan provides on an ongoing basis gift bags to the public house residents. Recently, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the members received from Kehilat Nitzan a special goodie bag which included a Sudoku book, hand cream, sweets and a honey cake, made by the Kehilat Nitzan volunteers. “Our Golden Age Club members and their families deeply appreciate the care and support they receive from the Kehilat Nitzan community. This is really touching” said Nellie Khoroshina, Golden Age Clubs Coordinator. Our Golden Age Clubs are going strong, providing much-needed emotional support and social connection to Holocaust survivors and war veterans. The members are gathered weekly via audio/video conferences in groups of fives. “These virtual meetings keep the participants informed and connected during COVID times” added Nellie." -
2020-09-14Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) online farewell to Lee Ann Basser
"Today we farewelled our wonderful, hard-working and dedicated outgoing CEO, Lee Ann Basser. Lee Ann has been leading NCJWA Vic for almost 4.5 years. She has been an incredible asset to our organisation. Throughout the years, Lee Ann has worked tirelessly to power more women and girls to create a better world. Thank you, Lee Ann. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Please join us on a special Shanah Tova Session to thank Lee Ann and wish her well. This is also a great opportunity to meet our new CEO, Alexandra Silver. Wednesday, 16 September, 11:30am-12:30pm, via Zoom. Register now https://ncjwavic-shana-tova-session.eventbrite.com.au" -
2020-10-05Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) Sukkot zoom event for Seniors Festival
"We are honoured to take part in the upcoming 2020 City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival. As part of this online event, a special Zoom Sukkot celebration is being organised by NCJWA Vic. Rabbi Yoni Reyder will enlighten all the participants about the traditions and significant of Sukkot; and a Concert of traditional Russian and Yiddish songs will be performed by Gregory Cveigoren and Vered Harel. “We will present the different aspects of Sukkot which symbolise we are different but also strong when we are together” said Nellie Khoroshina, Golden Age Clubs Coordinator." -
2020-10-21Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) received grant for Covid safe workplace
"Glen Eira City Council awarded NCJWA Vic with a special “COVID-19 Community Action Grant”. This grant is for the purchase of sneeze guards, sanitiser stations and sanitisers - all part of our COVID-19 Safe Plan to return to the office, when restrictions will allow." -
2020-10-13Jewish Melbourne: NCJWA (Vic) event re children returning to school
"With the return of schools there is a great excitement in the air. However, some children may experience feelings of trepidation and hesitation. Returning from remote learning at home may bring up an array of emotions for children. How can we support our children and grandchildren in these testing times? Join us for a NextGen - BrainFood event “The New COVID World – Supporting Our Children and Grandchildren”. This special event will include guest speaker Professor Frank Oberklaid AM, in conversation with Dr Tammy Tempelhof. 👉🏻Register now https://newcovidworld.eventbrite.com.au 👈🏻" -
2020-10-19Jewish Melbourne: UJEB High zoom trivia
As part of their online programming, UJEB hosted a zoom trivia quiz for their high school students -
2020Jewish Melbourne: UJEB's Covid information
Due to the lockdown, UJEB Jewish education classes needed to be provided online -
2020-07-29Jewish Melbourne: Performance of a Shakespeare monologue in Yiddish, by Kadimah
Performed by Evelyn Krape, this monologue from Hamlet was performed in Yiddish as part of the Kadimah Theatre's lockdown programming -
2020-10-15Jewish Melbourne: Kadimah event with Michael Gawenda and Mark Leibler
Given lockdown restrictions, online programming was necessary for Jewish organisations. "Join Michael Gawenda – journalist, Yiddishist and author of The Powerbroker – and Mark Leibler AC – Jewish lawyer and community leader – in conversation with Kadimah board member and Sir Zelman Cowen Centre director Professor Kathy Laster. Why are so many Jews attracted to the legal profession? What shaped Mark Leibler’s – and so many other prominent Jewish lawyers’ – commitment to Indigenous people and causes? Was Mark able to shed his natural caution as a lawyer to open up for the biography? Is there a connection between pro bono contributions and Jewish values? For biographer and subject, how is it possible to reconcile the professional, public and personal responsibilities of a distinguished and multilayered life in the law? The renowned lawyer, his biographer and the academic unpack the deep, multi-layered influences on a formidable career and life." -
2020-10-09Jewish Melbourne: ZFA Facebook post - Morrison and Netanyahu speaking about Covid
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו, today, spoke by telephone with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo). The two discussed ways to deal with the coronavirus and the effectiveness of the use of lockdowns in dealing with the second wave of the spread of the virus. Prime Minister Netanyahu complimented his counterpart on the success of the lockdown in Victoria and said that Israel is starting to see preliminary results in wake of the lockdown even though the rate of morbidity is still high." -
2020Jewish Melbourne: ZFA Lockdown Learning with Zeddy Lawrence
the Zionist Federation of Australia hosted 'Lockdown Learning', featuring a series of guests and topics, over the course of Melbourne's lockdown period -
2020-10-08Jewish Melbourne: Plus61J podcast - A lap of Caulfield Park – Ashley speaks with Professor Sharon Lewin
Ashley Browne talks to Professor Sharon Lewin, director of The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, about dealing with the pandemic -
2020-10Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Museum of Australia's 'Sukkah'
"While we won’t open our doors until January – and set hearts aflame with MIRKA from Valentine’s Day – we’re delighted to reunite with you at Sukkah. A collaboration with Zahava Elenberg, Creator of Clikclax, Director of Move-in and Co-Founder of Elenberg Fraser Architecture, Sukkah invites you to reflect on humanity and what it means to be in a community. Crafted from Polycarbonate in translucent earth, sky and desert colours, it provides shelter and encourages us to look out towards the never-ending sky and beyond adversity. So until we can meet again at our Museum, we hope you enjoy Sukkah – and think, dream and feel together." -
2020-09-18Jewish Melbourne: Rosh Hashanah Services at TBI
Due to the Melbourne lockdown, synagogues were unable to host services in-person for Rosh Hashanah. Temple Beth Israel livestreamed their services instead. -
2020-09-28Jewish Melbourne: TBI N'ilah Service
Due to Melbourne's lockdown, people were unable to attend services in-person for Yom Kippur in 2020. Instead, Temple Beth Israel livestreamed their N'ilah service. -
2020-10-02Jewish Melbourne: TBI Kol Nidre family service
Melbourne was in lockdown over Yom Kippur and so Temple Beth Israel organised a video of their Kol Nidre Family Service -
2020-10-06Jewish Melbourne: Visiting TBI's Sukkah
Sukkot took place during lockdown in 2020, and so Temple Beth Israel organised a booking system to visit their Sukkah: "Following the ancient ritual of Ushpizin, we invite you to bring your decorations, leave a note, shake the Lulav and smell the Etrog. Help us make our sukkah beautiful and filled with community spirit." -
2020-09-30Jewish Melbourne: TBI Sukkot Shabbat Video - Rabbi Gersh Lazarow
This is a video produced by Temple Beth Israel for Shabbat in the Sukkah -
2020-10-12Jewish Melbourne: TBI visits their Chatan and Kallah Torah for Simchat Torah at home
"Mazal tov to Craig Levin and Sue Silberberg, our Chatan and Kallat Torah for 2020! To celebrate their incredible contributions to our community, we took Torah to their homes. During our a Simchat Torah services each also shared some thoughts about the past and future of our community. Watch our video here: https://youtu.be/4mALluYXlis" -
2020-10Jewish Melbourne: TBI online course on medical ethics
"JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER AT 12PM Commencing tomorrow, Rabbi Ettlinger will be hosting a 4 part series on Medical Ethics. This 1-hour lunchtime session promises to be fascinating! "What is permissible, what is not, how far can we stretch our understanding of science for the better good? As science develops, it creates ethical dilemmas, which we could never have contemplated 10 or even 20 years ago, never mind 100 or two." Over the next 4 weeks, topics will include: Prenatal intervention, genetic identity, pain and drugs and heroic measures in dying." -
2020-10-19Jewish Melbourne: Melton online programming
During the lockdown Melton School turned to online programming in order to continue classes. This is one example of a course which they ran. -
2020-04Jewish Melbourne: Chabad Kingston resources for Pesach
L'Chaim Chabad Kingston assembled a website of resources for Pesach 2020, providing information for congregants: "As Jewish people around the world prepare for Passover under the pale of coronavirus, we are faced with a host of new challenges and questions. How are we to prepare with minimal ingredients and limited access to communal resources? How to celebrate the Seder alone? How will we celebrate the Festival of Freedom with our movement restricted? Find answers to all this and more ..." -
2020-03-31Jewish Melbourne: ' Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Pesach Guidelines regarding Covid-19 Situation compiled in consultation with the Melbourne Beth Din'
This provides the Rabbinical Council of Victoria Guidelines for Covid-19 and Pesach, under a number of sections: Inviting guests for Yom Tov; Use of ZOOM for Pesach Seder; Yahrzeit Commemoration; Reaching out to the Vulnerable; Tzedaka – Charity