Sonia Newell – Development Officer

Can you help?

You may recognise the name Yotam Weiner. He is an Emanuel alum (Class of 1998) and has been Education Manager at the Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) since 2013.  He was a member of staff here from January 2010 until June 2013, working in the Jewish Studies Department before starting at the Museum.  He sent me this message…..

“As I am sure you are aware, our Museum education programs rely heavily on volunteer guides who meet school students in the Museum and teach them about the Holocaust and Judaism.

We have just launched a very large recruitment drive – we are operating a course next year to teach people how to guide in the Museum (see details below)”.

“I would really appreciate if you are able to spread the word. It is vital to the smooth running of the Museum that we recruit a new group of passionate, interested people. Historically, we have found that many people find it worthwhile to become a volunteer guide in the Museum during their retirement, but we’re not ageist and would love anyone who is interested and passionate to get involved!”

Leonie Cohen, jazz pianist

We have so many very talented music tutors at Emanuel and some of them will be familiar names in the wider music community, even if your own children are not taught by them. Leonie Cohen, one of our part-time music tutors, is a leading jazz pianist and her trio with drummer Toby Hall and Hugh Fraser on double bass will perform with acclaimed singer Nicky Crayson at popular Sydney jazz venue Foundry 616 in Ultimo on 26 November at 8.30 pm. Bookings: www.foundry616.com.au

The Leonie Cohen Trio performed at this year’s Shir Madness Festival at Bondi Pavilion, with a mix of moving interpretations of Jewish music and a beautiful array of original compositions. The trio has released two albums, Jerusalem and Sideshow Pony, both commissioned by the ABC.