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Genna Radnan has visited Kenya 10 times since 2009, helping to improve healthcare and facilitate education among women and children.
April 11, 2019, 12:08 pm
On board with Gennarosity Abroad
This July, two Sydney filmmakers will be creating a powerful documentary chronicling the journey of Genna Radnan and the wide-reaching impact her charity, Gennarosity Abroad, is having on the ground in Kenya.
From left: Genevieve Goldman, Rivka Hirschowitz, Sophie Puterflam and Ariella Rev with their HSC First In Course certificates. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
December 12, 2018, 5:23 pm
Six Jewish students top their HSC courses
Six NSW Jewish students from five different schools are feeling on top of the world after finishing first in the state in a 2018 HSC subject.
By Shane Desiatnik
Year 12 Moriah College students.
October 28, 2018, 12:00 am
Students knuckle down for HSC exams
An ambitious 15-year-old Masada College student, Brad Neimann, is one of 69,383 students expected to complete their Higher School Certificate (HSC) this spring.
Paul Weingott reading the wartime diary of Lance Corporal Samuel Weingott, who was killed in action at Gallipoli, aged 22. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
May 6, 2018, 12:01 am
Governor Hurley leads Jewish service
AN emotional and solemn Communal Anzac Day Service at the Sydney Jewish Museum on April 29 featured a reflective speech on the sacrifice and toll of war by NSW Governor David Hurley, and Paul Weingott's reading of excerpts from the diary of his grandfather's first cousin, Samuel Weingott, who died on June 5, 1915 from gunshot wounds sustained in the Gallipoli trenches. 
By Shane Desiatnik
Victoria Police have been investigating the circumstances behind Saturday night's stabbing in Caulfield North.
March 23, 2018, 12:00 am
Former teacher charged with abuse
Former Emanuel School teacher Paul Benjamin will face court in May on child sex charges stemming from alleged incidents in the early 2000s.
By Gareth Narunsky
Andrew and Cath Watt (right) with Adam Blackman, president of the school board and his wife Andy Bromberger
March 13, 2018, 12:00 am
Emanuel’s new principal of principles
The inclusive community, emphasis on academia and innovation, Jewish values, and not least, the pickles on offer at the canteen, are just some of the things that Emanuel School's new principal, Andrew Watt, is enjoying most about his position.
Alan Dershowitz with Colonel Richard Kemp. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 1, 2018, 3:10 pm
Dershowitz inspires thousands in Sydney
ANY event with Professor Alan Dershowitz as a keynote speaker is bound to be special, but the 2000-plus audience at UIA NSW's gala event in Sydney last Sunday were, unexpectedly, treated to much more than an inspirational speech.
By Shane Desiatnik
JBridge will allow parents to pay less money up-front to send their children to Jewish schools.
November 10, 2017, 12:00 am
Making Jewish education affordable
A HECS-style system for Jewish primary schools has been launched to make Jewish education more affordable.
By Joshua Levi
Andrew Watt.
July 25, 2017, 12:01 am
Watt’s new at Emanuel
ANDREW Watt has been appointed as the new principal of Emanuel School, replacing Anne Hastings who is set to retire at the end of this year. 
An artist’s impression of the new building.
July 7, 2017, 12:00 am
Emanuel set for expansion
Emanuel School will begin construction later this month on a new three-storey building at its Randwick campus, including an expanded two-level Aron Kleinlehrer Jewish History Museum and a Centre for Innovation.
By Evan Zlatkis
Anne Hastings will retire at the end of the year after more than forty years in education.
March 27, 2017, 12:03 am
Hastings to leave Emanuel
AFTER eight years as principal of Emanuel School, Anne Hastings has announced her decision to retire at the end of this year.
By Yael Brender
Sydney Grammar School HSC graduate Sam Cass receiving his First in Course certificate (for French Extension) from NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli.
December 22, 2016, 12:00 am
Jewish students’ HSC success
Moriah College has once again outperformed other Sydney Jewish day schools in the HSC, coming in at 27th in the NSW All Merit List.
By Yael Brender
All together now: Winners, nominees and officials at the 2016 Jewish Changemaker Awards, held at Sydney's Emanuel School on July 31. Photo: Shane Desiatnik.
August 5, 2016, 12:00 am
Awards celebrate future leaders
They are young, energetic and brimming with leadership potential, but most of all the 50 nominees and nine winners in the 2016 Jewish Changemaker Awards, held at Sydney’s Emanuel School on July 31, share a commitment of giving their time to help others.
By Shane Desiatnik
Year 3 students at Moriah in 2014.
February 2, 2016, 12:00 am
Parents undeterred by fees hike
DESPITE rising school fees for Jewish families, enrolment numbers are up at all but one Sydney Jewish day school.
Natasha May. Photo: Gareth Narunsky.
December 24, 2015, 12:00 am
HSC students do us proud
MORIAH and Masada Colleges have retained their positions atop the Jewish schools tree, coming in at 18th and 24th respectively in the state’s All Merit List.
By Gareth Narunsky
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