Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Sonia Newell – Development Officer – Alumni & Community Relations
Go Matildas!
(with a little help from two Emanuel mums)
Last Saturday night’s nail-biting Matildas win over France was Channel 7’s most watched TV sport program of the past decade!
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM in full swing, Emanuel parents Samara Kitchener (Founder and Managing Director and mother of Elise, Year 11) and Leigh Goldberg (Director of Strategy and Engagement and mother of Jonathan, Year 9 and Lara, Year 5) from House of Kitch are helping to leverage this once-in-a-lifetime moment to drive future growth across all women’s sport.
Working together with Football Australia and the Office of Sport, they brought together over 400 global trailblazers, local changemakers and junior players for The Winning Playbook: Leading Innovative Change in Sport Forum on Wednesday 9 August 2023. From FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, to commentator and CommBank Matilda Chloe Logarzo, and nine-year-old soccer fan, Mia, each person made a pledge to not rest ‘TilitsDone’.
House of Kitch has been working on the Her Sport Her Way Women in Sport Strategy since 2019, with the plan to hold four World Cups in four years. Leigh says: “We look forward to the continued growth and soaring success of girls and women’s sport.”
House of Kitch Team: L-R: Johnathon Ryan Parker, Victoria Mackinlay; Samara Kitchener and Leigh Goldberg
City2Surf
Emanuel students, parents and grandparents past and present were amongst the more than 70,000 runners last Sunday for the 2023 City2Surf, with an official Emanuel team of 40 students, staff and parents.
Past parents Shira Sebban OAM and Sharon Berger also did the run. Sharon writes: “City2Surf was fun. We do it every year with my dad (Alan Joffe OAM) and as Shira said, we struggle to keep up with my him. Dad will be 84 in a few weeks, and he has done close to 20 City2Surfs. He keeps fit by playing tennis twice a week and walking around 10km+ 3-4 times a week. He’s an inspiration for us all. My daughter Lily (Class of 2022) usually walks with us too, but she is currently in Israel on her Netzer Gap Year. Dad’s time this year was 2:31:41, a bit slower than average but we did have a bathroom break plus a blister stop. Best time for him was in 2008 at 1:58:40 when he was 68.” Alumnus Toby Evans (Class of 2006) whose artwork hangs in the Innovation Building, also participated this year, the 18th time he has done the run.
If you have City2Surf photos you’d like to share, please send them to Sonia Newell.
Dying to Know – planning for the future
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Yvonne Coburn
Past parent, Yvonne Coburn, is devoting her time to helping others learn more about palliative care and the decisions to make for oneself, family and friends. Many of us have been through this, many have it ahead of us. Yvonne is sharing her own experience and why she has become a National Champion for Palliative Care Australia.
It might be really helpful to know more about these things ahead of time – unexpected illness or changing circumstances, so all the decisions and patient advocacy have been considered together. This event is being held on Tuesday 22 August 2023 in the Margaret Martin Library in Randwick.
The event will help to:
- normalise and reshape how we all approach our future.
- educate and build self-advocacy so we know what we want.
- find your positive state of preparedness around end-of-life.
Hear from experts about legal considerations, advance care planning, palliative care, grief literacy, holistic funerals and options for burials, cremations, and memorialisation
Here is the link to an article published in the AJN recently about the work Yvonne is doing and the event held recently at Bondi Beach.
Did you know about the Jewish connection to Broken Hill?
Zac Levi (Class of 2015) writes: “Broken Hill holds a rich history of Jewish heritage spanning three generations, from the 1880s to the 1960s. The consecration of the synagogue on Wolfram Street in 1911 stands as a testament to this vibrant community. Recently, the synagogue, now preserved as a museum, experienced a revival as it opened its doors last weekend for a meaningful Shabbat service. This event was also an occasion for a bench dedication, honouring the memory of Rev. Abraham and Mrs Franceska Berman, as well as acknowledging the contributions of Alwyn Edelman and Harold Griff – esteemed Synagogue trustees and past leaders of the Broken Hill Historical Society. Attendees were also treated to guided walks along the historic Argent Street, explorations of the old Jewish Cemetery, and an enriching visit to the captivating Living Desert Sculptures, all of which celebrated the rich tapestry of Broken Hill’s history. For me personally, there is much more to tell about my family connections to Broken Hill but that can wait for another time.” Emanuel grandparent and president of the Australian Jewish Historical Association (AJHS) Peter Philippsohn OAM was also at the ceremony last weekend.
A message from alumnus Beau Glass (Class of 2020)
Get excited for Law Revue!
Come to the Seymour Centre from Thursday 24 August – Saturday 26 August 2023 at 7.00 pm to have an awesome evening of comedy! Singing, dancing, acting, political satire, what more could you ask for.
If you come Beau says he will buy you a cookie after the show. Book your tickets now.
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
As a member of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, you will meet and network with influential leaders, attend exclusive events, advocate on behalf of the Jewish community and can nominate for leadership roles within the organisation. Emanuel grandparent Sam Zweig knows all about this.
Join today. Make a difference.
Primary Grandparents and Friends Day
Friday 8 September 2023
Please help spread the word about this very special event next month where Grandparents and Special Friends of our Primary students are invited to spend the morning with our students to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and share in classroom activities followed by morning tea.
Remember September 2023
With September less than two weeks away, alumnus Ben Wilheim (Class of 2008), founder of Remember September hopes our School community will get behind this campaign again this year and choose one of their challenges during the month of September to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and raise funds for research that will hopefully help find a cure. The theme is Give It Up or Move It this September. You can give up caffeine, chocolate, sugar or alcohol, or you can walk 68 km during September for Australians living with pancreatic cancer. Please note, all donations over $2.00 are tax-deductible. Together, we will remember those we’ve lost and stand with those fighting to survive. What will you give up for the month of September to help with most worthy cause?
Friendship Circle Walk 2023
Sunday 27 August 2023
A special Friendship Circle visit
An excited organising committee says: “We’ve crossed the halfway line, with less than 2 weeks to go before we walk! Thanks to your donations and fundraising efforts, we are getting closer to our goal of $200,000. You are incredible. Please continue to support us.”
Over the years, Friendship Circle has been able to create an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome. Any amount you can donate will be turned into friendship, inclusion, and community and make a local and lasting impact.
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.