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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.
Outgoing Stand Up CEO Gary Samowitz.
April 4, 2019, 12:00 am
Standing down from Stand Up
After almost 10 years at the helm, Stand Up CEO Gary Samowitz has announced he is stepping down from the position.
By Rebecca Davis
From left: Benson Igua Saulo, David Ritter, Melissa Castan and Ruth Barson.
September 4, 2018, 10:18 am
Standing up for social justice
DISCUSSION and debate abounded as Stand Up presented its Social Justice Summit last weekend.
By Rebecca Davis
Participants on ZCNSW's Yesh program in Jerusalem.
September 4, 2018, 12:00 am
Young adults say ‘Yesh’ to Israel
The third group of young adults to participate in the Zionist Council of NSW's Yesh program returned from Israel last month after a memorable two-week, in-depth immersive experience.
Glen Eira mayor Tony Athanasopoulos (left) presents Shari Cohen with the award.
January 29, 2018, 12:01 am
All Abilities wins Aus Day award
MACCABI Victoria All Abilities has been recognised as the Community Group of the Year by Glen Eira Council at their Australia Day Breakfast Awards.
Stand Up Mitzvah Day volunteers with members of the Sudanese community.
November 26, 2017, 12:00 am
A marvellous Mitzvah Day
"Phenomenal" and "an outstanding success" were just some of the words used by organisers to describe Mitzvah Day held on Sunday.
By Rebecca Davis
Gary Samowitz.
November 19, 2017, 12:00 am
Jewish groups speak out over Manus Island
Thirteen Jewish communal organisations have backed a statement regarding the humanitarian crisis on Manus Island, condemning the Australian government's lack of compassion and decency as "shameful".
By Evan Zlatkis
From left: George Newhouse, Gary Samowitz and Nicole Mekler. Photo: Jess Cohen.
November 4, 2017, 12:00 am
Honouring our humanitarians
SYDNEY’S George Newhouse and Nicole Mekler have been recognised for their outstanding humanitarian work, taking out Stand Up’s Ron Castan Humanitarian Award and Young Humanitarian Award respectively last month.
By Evan Zlatkis
The 2016 Diller Teen graduates.
January 9, 2017, 12:00 am
Melbourne’s latest crop of leaders
TWELVE months of hard work has paid off for the 2016 graduates of the Diller Teen Fellows program.
The Zooz Israeli dancers performing at Mitzvah Day last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 21, 2016, 12:00 am
Melbourne and Sydney set for Mitzvah Day
Jewish Australians are gearing up to cook, collect, and come together for a variety of worthy causes in celebration of Mitzvah Day on Sunday, November 27.
By Phoebe Roth and Yael Brender
Festival creative director Justine Sless doing stand-up at the Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 20, 2016, 11:16 am
Jewish comedy smorgasbord
The Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival returned as a one-night variety show that combined comedy, cabaret, storytelling and songs in a smorgasbord of entertainment.
From left: Deborah Blashki-Marks (editor), Gary Samowitz (Stand Up CEO), John and Pauline Gandel, Lillian Kline. Photo: David Cohen photography.
August 26, 2016, 12:00 am
Standing up for a better world
A book celebrating the contributions of some of the most outstanding Jewish Australian humanitarians, philanthropists and social justice activists was launched last week at the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA).
By Phoebe Roth
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
From left: Dr Peter Schiff OAM (chairman of the Menorah Awards committee), Bev Gelbart, Hilda Rosner, Leonid Shvartsman, Iain Messer, and Faye Haskin-Dubrowin (B’nai B’rith Victoria president). Photo by Dr Paul Gardner.
May 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Menorah Awards honour volunteers
THE annual B’nai B’rith Victoria Menorah Awards have been presented to four members of the Jewish community, acknowledging their longstanding commitment to volunteering.
By Phoebe Roth
Image: Wikimedia Commons.
July 31, 2015, 12:00 am
Shul support for Keshet JCCV bid
KESHET Australia’s bid to join the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) is set to receive support from St Kilda Hebrew Congregation and several other organisations, The AJN learnt this week.
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