B'nai B'rith and the JNF Youth & Young Adult Changemaker Committee has announced nominations are now open for this year's awards program. This year, in honour of Joshua Levi z"l, the late CEO of the Australian Jewish News (AJN), the Joshua Levi Young Professional Award was launched, open to Jewish professionals between the ages of 18-36. To learn more, CLICK HERE to read an article recently published in the AJN; to view a short video on how to nominate, CLICK HERE, and CLICK HERE for a link to the online nomination.

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry's JAL Corps, a premier membership network that empowers next-generation Jewish leaders with knowledge and skills to drive action across various platforms, is beginning recruitment for the 2022 cohort. Professionals between the age of 25-40 (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis), with at least five years of professional experience and a clear affinity for community, Israel, politics, and social justice, are encouraged to apply. To learn more go to https://www.ecaj.org.au/jalcorps/ and to apply, contact Kareen Neumann: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Rabbis, cantors and lay leaders from around the UPJ region have shared their High Holy Days sermons; click on "Read More" to see links to view videos and print versions of sermons. Stay tuned - more sermons will be posted as they are received.

Melton welcomes two experienced educators onto the Trans-Tasman team: Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff and Rabbi Ronnie Figdor. Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff will be teaching Melton's six-week course "OMG, Can You Believe!?" on Mondays, starting 11 October, 7.00-8.30pm (AEDT) via Zoom (6 weeks). CLICK HERE to register and learn more.