David Gonski
The report is about securing the future of Jewish day schools such as Masada College. Photo: Supplied
March 17, 2022, 5:30 am
Securing our schools’ future
Commissioned by JCA and chaired by businessman David Gonski, the Education Review Committee (ERC) has presented some bold ideas to transform Jewish education in NSW.
By Gareth Narunsky
Shalom Gamarada scholarship recipient Tahlia Mckee. Photo: Nadine Saacks.
August 22, 2018, 12:34 pm
Bipartisan support for Indigenous scholarships
The statistics alone for the Shalom Gamarada Indigenous Residential Scholarship Program are worth celebrating - 41 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates since 2009, including 23 doctors.
By Shane Desiatnik
Isaac and Susan Wakil.
June 1, 2018, 12:01 am
‘Wonderfully generous benefactor’
TRIBUTES have flowed for communal philanthropist Susan Wakil, who passed away earlier this week aged 85.
From left: Gus Lehrer, Norman Selingman and Robert Schneider from the SJM presenting a framed photograph to relatives of Isaac and Susan Wakil, Adam Lippmann and David Khedoori. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
May 20, 2018, 12:01 am
Education honour for Wakils
IN a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) officially launched its core education department – headed by Rebecca Kummerfeld – as the Susan Wakil AO Chair of Education at a special ceremony on May 8 in front of members of the Wakil family, museum board members, David Gonski and former NSW governor Dame Marie Bashir.
By Shane Desiatnik
Hadassah Lieberman, Joseph Lieberman and Eva Fischl.
October 3, 2017, 12:00 am
Lieberman joins Joint
JOSEPH Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate for vice-president in American history, has agreed to serve as the International Patron of The Joint Australia, a post that was previously held by the revered Elie Wiesel.
May 20, 2014, 12:00 am
CHC’s Frank exchange
BUSINESS tycoon and philanthropist Frank Lowy spoke about success, loss and his love for Israel at Caulfield Hebrew Congregation (CHC)’s breakfast in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut at the Crown Palladium on Sunday.
By ZOE KRON
April 23, 2013, 12:00 am
Jewish schools win with Gonski
JEWISH schools will not lose funding under the proposed changes announced by the Federal Government last week in response to the Gonski Review into education.
By Joshua Levi
October 31, 2012, 12:00 am
Sport can make a difference
DID you hear the one about the three Jews, the football and the research report?
By Gareth Narunsky
September 5, 2012, 12:00 am
Securing the future for students
IMAGINE a future where every Jewish child has the opportunity of a Jewish school education, regardless of family finances.
By Gareth Narunsky
April 16, 2012, 12:00 am
Emanuel’s $15 million revamp
EMANUEL Synagogue is set to undertake a $15 million major redevelopment of its Ocean Street site this year, after receiving a $4 million donation from communal philanthropist Millie Phillips.
By Joshua Levi
November 8, 2011, 12:00 am
Fresh bid for Hakoah merger
THREE highly-respected businessmen have been urged to try to salvage a possible merger between Hakoah and the Double Bay Bowling Club (DBBC).
By Joshua Levi
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