A film about a dog
Sonia Newell – Development Officer – Alumni & Community Relations
As the war in Israel continues, here on the other side of the world, we continue to thank Communal Security Group (CSG) and all volunteers for their never-ending dedication to keeping us safe in Sydney. We pray for the safety of everyone in Israel and the return to peace, as well as the safe return of all hostages. We have many families in our School community who have friends and relatives living in Israel, as well as alumni in the IDF. It is said that, as Jews, we consider all Jews in Israel as our family, even if we are not blood related. Perhaps you have already seen the photograph of the “empty” Shabbat table in Tel Aviv and then a similar image at Bondi Beach last Friday, but if not, here is a picture. Many of us are supporting all Israelis as best as we can and, as you know, there are numerous avenues to do so financially, for example the UIA, JNF, MDA and WIZO, just to name a few organisations.
Are you confident enough to talk about Israel and its origins when friends ask? Here is something that you might like to read and share. It is long but it is well worth the read.
Knitting Beanies
If you missed my page last week and you can knit, please check out this link which will explain about knitting beanies for our IDF soldiers. Contact Sharon Shach if you need the pattern, or can help by donation. Also, any contributions towards the mailing costs would also be greatly appreciated. Sharon will facilitate the process and ensure that the beanies reach Israel. To maintain consistency, all beanies should be made with black 10 ply wool. You can order this from Bendigo Woollen Mills.
Father and Daughter
Sometimes, the littlest people have the biggest creative ideas, like five-year-old Sloane Orski, daughter of alumnus Avi Orski (Class of 2003), who started making blue and white loom bracelets to raise money for Israel and is calling on the whole community to support it. Read her story here in an interview with Avi in the AJN.
HeadOn photo festival
Friday 10 November 2023 – Sunday 3 December 2023
Emanuel parents Moshe Rosenzveig OAM and Anita Schwartz and their team at HeadOn are very busy getting ready for the big launch of the Festival next month. See the full Festival program.
A film about a dog
Film Producer, alumnus Jamie Hilton (Class of 1997) who has produced many notable films including Breath, The Waiting City, June Again, Long Story Short and The Little Death, started filming a new movie Runt earlier in the week.
Based on the book RUNT by Australian author Craig Silvey, voted Number One book in Better Reading’s Top 50 Kids’ Books, selected by thousands of readers of all ages across Australia as well as winner of The Children’s Book of the Year Awards 2023, this film is sure to be a top hit too. Watch this space.
Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF)
Now until Tuesday 28 November 2023
There are many choices of films to see over the next four weeks at The Ritz, Randwick. Don’t forget about Sasha’s Game, directed by Emanuel alumna Lexee Gordoun (Class of 2017), The Jewish Nazi? directed by Emanuel parent Dan Goldberg and Majong & Mahashas directed by past parent Carolyn Saul, as well as the Q&A session with Emanuel parent Moshe Rozenzveig OAM.
Reverberations: A Future of Memory at Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM)
Ends on Sunday 3 December 2023
If you haven’t already seen this exhibition, I encourage you to do so before it closes in early December. This powerful interactive exhibition of 43 Holocaust survivors includes members of our School community, all of whom have shared their stories of courage, endurance and resilience, including Olga Horak OAM, Yvonne Engelman OAM, Paul Drexler, Mimi Weiss, Egon Sonnenschein, Kitty Lowinger, Litzi Lemberg, Alice Leob and Helen Studenki, as well as some from our school community who sadly, are no longer with us – Eddie Jaku OAM, Lena Goldstein OAM, Lotte Weiss OAM and George Grojnowski. You can explore all exhibitions at the Museum for free every Sunday – check the website for details about Reverberations and other events at the Museum.
Shabbat Project
3 November 2023 – 4 November 2023
For more than 10 years now, this international grassroots movement is an initiative that promotes community unity, identity and continuity through Shabbat – Stronger Together – one people, one heart, one Shabbat: www.shabbatproject.org.au
We look forward to sharing our news and yours, so if you have photos and/or news you would like to share with us, please send to Sonia Newell.
Shabbat shalom, stay safe and have a great weekend.