National Council of Jewish Women of Australia in Balaclava, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

National Council of Jewish Women of Australia

Locality: Balaclava, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 420 891 923

Address: PO Box 104 3183 Balaclava, VIC, Australia

Website: http://ncjwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing our fifth speaker for our upcoming event, I Dissent: RBG & Chanukah's Women: Micaela Rafel. To register, please visit: events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-chanukah2020 Micaela Rafel is a young Jewish woman from Perth. At 18 she moved overseas alone, living in Indonesia and Mexico, and hitchhiking from China to Kyrgyzstan. Last year she returned to Australia to study psychology and earlier this year she co-founded the organisation Young Women Against S...exual Violence. Micaela she will be talking about her organisation, which focuses on supporting women with lived experience of sexual violence and engaging the community in discussions on consent.

24.01.2022 Shabbat Shalom everyone! Here are the final Elul Project instalments for the week: Sharon Malecki, CEO of Access Inc, adds her contribution here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject12SM.pdf... And Mavis Rudd, Treasurer of NCJWA Brisbane adds her message here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject13MR.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject

23.01.2022 The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJWA) is pleased to hear that Malka Leifer will finally be extradited to Australia to face justice. We stand in support with Dassi Erlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper during this difficult time. We are relieved that Leifer will finally be made to return and answer to the charges laid against her. https://ncjwa.org.au//u/2020/09/NCJWApressrelease21sep.pdf

23.01.2022 Another Elul Project instalment available! Inspiration from Jewish female leaders to help us get through this difficult time, as we lead into the High Holy Days. You can read the contribution from Sharene Hambur, President of Zionism Victoria, here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uploa/2020/09/elulproject8SH.pdf... Keep watch over the next few weeks as we continue to add to the Elul Project. All will be available from our website at https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #elulproject #ncjwa See more

23.01.2022 TONIGHT! Malka Leifer Extradition Case Debrief 8pm (AEST) Wednesday 23rd September Register for zoom details at: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-leifer... NCJWA is proud to present an online event for the whole community, a debrief session of the verdict. The session will cover: what is happening now and what will happen next in the Malka Leifer case what is happening on a legislative and institutional level around child sexual abuse in institutions in Australia signs of child sexual abuse and what to do if you are concerned Speakers include: Katherine Levi (Director of the Professional Standards Unit of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and child safety advocate) Deborah Blackman (Director of Educare - social worker and prevention educator) Ittay Fleischer - +61Js Jerusalem correspondent who has been in attendance at court sessions Deborah Lewis, psychologist from SECASA (The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault), will be on hand throughout the event for anyone who requires support. #bringleiferback #ncjwa

22.01.2022 Congratulations Mirit! https://www.facebook.com/1626768969/posts/10222351226762651/?d=n

21.01.2022 The dire state of the welfare of older women https://www.theguardian.com//the-outlook-for-older-women-i

21.01.2022 Modern slavery refers to a range of serious human rights violations, which are also crimes in Australia. They include trafficking in persons, slavery, servitude, forced marriage, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and deceptive recruiting for labour or services. Sign the ePetition to help end Modern Slavery in New South Wales. You can sign the ePetition here: https://bit.ly/3haI3el

20.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Join NCJWA TONIGHT as we celebrate the 7th night of Chanukah, known in the Mizrachi tradition as Chag HaBanot, by celebrating RBG & Chanukah's women. To register, please visit: events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-chanukah2020

20.01.2022 WATCH: The brilliant Amanda Gorman, US National Youth Poet Laureate, shares 8 reasons to stand up today against abortion bans.

20.01.2022 These are the final instalments in the NCJWA Elul Project! Shortly there will be available a downloadable document of the whole collection so you can print and keep to read over Rosh Hashana for some inspiration! But first here is Gail Paratz, Vice-President of NCJWA Brisbane, who adds her contribution here:... https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject22GP.pdf Michelle Blum, CEO of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, shares her thoughts at: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject24MB.pdf And finally, we are proud to share the final Elul Project Story, from our very own Nadene Alhadeff, CEO of Mum for Mum NCJWA, who adds her message here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject23NA.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject #roshhashana

20.01.2022 Women in contemporary judaism World Jewish Congress

19.01.2022 Rosh Hashana is fast approaching and we have so many more Elul Project stories for you! Today we feature two instalments - both from NSW! Janet Merkur, co-President of NCJWA NSW and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the Kindertransport Association. Read her contribution here:... https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject11JM.pdf And Dr Ellie Freedman, Medical Director of Northern Sydney Sexual Assault Centre. Read her important message about domestic violence here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject10EF.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject

18.01.2022 https://www.ncjwa.org.au/modern-day-slavery/ It is estimated that 40.3 million people live in modern slavery today with women and girls disproportionally accounting for 71% of this. Help us raise awareness, so we can see the signs and prevent this from happening!

18.01.2022 Welcome everyone to the final week of 5780! Here are the first Elul Project instalments for the week: Dr Leah Phillips, dynamo of the Brisbane Jewish Community, adds her contribution here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject14LP.pdf And Michal Simson, Chairperson AZYC (Vic) adds her message here:... https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-conte//2020/09/elulproject15MS.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject

18.01.2022 The pandemic has made escaping family violence even harder than it already is. You can watch or read the transcript of an interview with a survivor on the link below. Frontline domestic violence services have experienced a surge in demand in the past few months. https://www.abc.net.au//a-domestic-violence-surv/12690878

18.01.2022 We are really in the home stretch now! Our incredible Elul Project will be coming to a close tomorrow! Here is the latest instalment for your reading pleasure: Annetay Henderson-Sapir, President of the Jewish Community Council of SA, adds her contribution here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulproject19AH.pdf... Sue Levy, WA community stalwart and long-serving NCJWA leader, shares her thoughts at: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulproject20SL.pdf And Sharon Unger of Magen David Adom Australia adds her message here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulproject21SU.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject

18.01.2022 Check out this incredible article - Day 3: Disability and Female... together these two identities are claimed by some of our societies most vulnerable. Too many Australians hear the word Disability and think this doesn't apply to them. Most people with a disability acquire it throughout their life and well, we are all getting older and with age comes new challenges. EVERYONE should be concerned with protecting those who require support!... https://www.ncjwa.org.au/16-days-respond-prevent-abuse-tow/

17.01.2022 NCJWA Scholarships are now available for our upcoming advocacy training, 'Voice. Treaty. Truth.' The cost of the course is $50, however, there are 5 NCJWA Scholarships available for women who meet at least one of the following criteria: - If you are unwaged - If you are under the age of 35... - If you live outside of metropolitan Melbourne or Sydney To apply for a scholarship, please visit: tiny.cc/NCJWAScholarship Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. This work is supported by the Sylvia Gelman Bequest to NCJWA. Pay It Forward: If you would like to support other women participating in the course who may be unable to afford the fee, please visit: events.humanitix.com/voicetreatytruth Click 'Get Tickets', select 'Pay It Forward' and choose how much you would like to contribute.

17.01.2022 NCJWA congratulates the young women and men honoured with community change makers awards this week: https://ajn.timesofisrael.com/communitys-changemakers-hon/

17.01.2022 Tomorrow night! Australia's Female Orthodox Rabbis in Conversation This Wednesday 9th September 8pm (AEST) register at https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-female-rabbis... Meet the second of our two Rabbaniot - Rabbanit Levitan. Rabbanit Levitan, a Sydneysider, received her smicha earlier this year from Yeshivat Maharat in New York and works for Legal Aid NSW. Feel free to suggest questions that we can pose to the Rabbaniot! #ncjwa

17.01.2022 Have your say on how endometriosis is treated in Australia. Public consultation link: https://ranzcog.edu.au//endometriosis-guideline-consultati

16.01.2022 Tonight's the night! Australia's Female Orthodox Rabbis in Conversation This Wednesday 9th September 8pm (AEST) 1pm Israel (DST)... register (free) at https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-female-rabbis Rabbanit Borghi and Rabbanit Levitan together for the first time, in conversation with NCJWA National President Melinda Jones. See you online!

16.01.2022 The Malka Leifer extradition case is scheduled to begin Monday 10am (Israel time). NCJWA is proud to present an online event for the whole community, a debrief session of the verdict. Wednesday 23rd September 8pm (AEST)... Register (free) at: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-leifer The session will cover: - what is happening now and what will happen next in the Malka Leifer case - what is happening on a legislative and institutional level around child sexual abuse in institutions in Australia - signs of child sexual abuse and what to do if you are concerned Speakers include: Katherine Levy (Director of the Professional Standards Unit of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and child safety advocate) Deborah Blackman (Director of Educare - social worker and prevention educator). Other speakers to be confirmed early next week. #ncjwa #bringleiferback

16.01.2022 Data released today by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shows a worrying decline in employer action on gender equality prior to the impact of COVID-19. Whilst the gender pay gap for total remuneration dropped just 0.7 percentage points (pp) to 20.1%, men still out-earn women on average by $25,534. Other than the small improvement in the gender pay gap, access to flexible work increased and over 50% of employers now offer paid primary carer’s leave. The most troubling finding was a substantial 6.1pp decline in the number of employers taking action on pay equity and women continue to dominate the more insecure part-time and casual roles. https://www.wgea.gov.au//new-wgea-data-shows-employer-acti

16.01.2022 Our Bake-along session with Monday Morning Cooking Club is starting in a few minutes. Come join us! Quickly register to get the zoom link and the ingredient list: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-bake

16.01.2022 Our Chanukah event is just 1 day away. Join NCJWA as we celebrate women's roles in social activism and advocating for change. To register, please visit: events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-chanukah2020 The 7th night of Chanukah is known as Chag HaBanot in the Mizrachi Tradition. ... Together, we will light the 7 candles of the Chanukiah, hear from 6 extraordinary women and enjoy some of our favourite Chanukah songs. As we light each candle, we will reflect on the various ways we can take action to create a more just world.

16.01.2022 Help change these odds! NCJWA has many older members - please help them all become aware of the resources available to them! The National Ageing Research Institute shows:... 82% of reported elder abuse is financial and psychological/emotional of victims are female 60% of perpetrators are male 92% of abuse is committed by people related to the older person 67% of abuse is perpetrated by a child of the older person. https://www.ncjwa.org.au/16-days-elder-abuse/

16.01.2022 Watch this video to see families around the world celebrating Chanukah. Chag Sameach to all! https://fb.watch/2ixGb87h9M/

15.01.2022 Join NCJWA, Plus61J Media & Emanuel Synagogue for an online advocacy training course for women, equipping you with the skills to advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The course will be facilitated by Indigenous community leader, Louise Togo. Register today at: events.humanitix.com/voicetreatytruth

14.01.2022 Violence may be a thing of the movies but it should NOT be a thing in our lives. Day 6 of #16daysofactivism2020 is all about Violence. https://www.ncjwa.org.au/16days-violence/ - read more here Physical abuse in a relationship often starts gradually, such as with a push or a slap, and then becomes progressively worse over time. Physical violence is always illegal. ... In July, a survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology revealed almost 10% of Australian women in a relationship had experienced domestic violence during the coronavirus crisis.

14.01.2022 Pro-choice activists rally as Argentina votes to legalise abortion https://www.smh.com.au//women-hold-vigil-as-argentina-vote

13.01.2022 It's almost here! Our incredible Rosh Hashana Bake-Along with the Monday Morning Cooking Club is tomorrow morning! Thursday 16th September 11am (AEST) Register for free: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-bake... See you there!

13.01.2022 Australian women in STEM during the pandemic https://womensagenda.com.au//we-need-different-people-sk/

13.01.2022 Today's Elul Project instalment comes from Rabbanit Judith Levitan, one of the two Australian Female Orthodox Rabbis who will be appearing in NCJWA's special Zoom Event tonight! Wednesday 9th September 8pm (AEST) 1pm Israel (DST)... Register (free) for zoom details here: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-female-rabbis The Elul Project is written inspiration from Jewish female leaders to help us get through this difficult time, as we lead into the High Holy Days. You can read the contribution from Rabbanit Judith Levitan here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uploa/2020/09/elulproject9JL.pdf Keep watch over the next few weeks as we continue to add to the Elul Project. All will be available from our website at https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #elulproject #ncjwa

13.01.2022 Our first Elul Project instalment for this week! Inspiration from Jewish female leaders to help us get through this difficult time, as we lead into the High Holy Days. You can read the contribution from Ronit Chrapot, President of WIZO Victoria, here: https://ncjwa.org.au/wp-content//2020/09/elulproject7RC.pdf... Keep watch over the next few weeks as we continue to add to the Elul Project. All will be available from our website at https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #elulproject #ncjwa See more

13.01.2022 We are pleased to hear the outcome of the extradition trial of Malka Leifer. Please consider writing to your local member to continue to press for Leifer's return to face justice. You are welcome to use the below template and add the details for your local member of parliament. ==================================== Insert Contact Details of your Local Member... Insert your contact details Dear (INSERT LOCAL MEMBER NAME) I am writing to you to express my support for the decision passed down in Israel to extradite Malka Leifer to Australia to answer charges relating to child sexual abuse. This has been an unacceptably long and drawn out process that has been distressing to many women and children in your community. Child sexual abuse is an abhorrent abuse of power, which can cause lifelong effects both physically and mentally on survivors, as well as on their families. Child sexual abuse also contravenes the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, their rights to safety and to a life of physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social health. Australia is a signatory to this convention and needs to take its responsibilities seriously. I am writing to you as my local member to ask that you: Apply pressure to the Australian and Israeli governments to ensure Ms Leifer does return to Australia as soon as possible to answer the charges laid against her Push for legislative change to continue to address the rates of child sexual abuse in our institutions in particular that the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse around record keeping, legislative change and standards of care are implemented Ensure that the government provides effective education programs with adequate funding which are accessible and culturally appropriate for all institutions regardless of ethnic, cultural or religious background. The government must also be more proactive in funding support services to survivors of child sexual abuse as well as compensation and access to health services when required. I trust that you will, as my elected member, take the time to understand my concerns and position and to represent my voice to your political colleagues and other stakeholders. Regards, (INSERT NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS) ====================================

12.01.2022 Australia's first Nation women experience an unacceptably high level of violence. The situation for Indigenous women is exacerbated by factors such overcrowded housing, inequitable health care access, trauma and racism. More information is below. https://www.ncjwa.org.au/16-days-violence-towards-indigenou

12.01.2022 Rosh Hashana is fast approaching and we have so many incredible Elul Project instalments still to come! Here are the next batch for your reading pleasure: Abra Kaplan, Rebbetzen at Sydney's Great Synagogue, adds her contribution here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulproject16AK.pdf Hayley Southwick, UIA Victoria President shares her thoughts at:... https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulprojectHS17.pdf And Paulette Cherny OAM, President of WIZO Australia adds her message here: https://www.ncjwa.org.au//uplo/2020/09/elulproject18PC.pdf All the Elul Project stories can be read on our website at: https://ncjwa.org.au/elulproject #ncjwa #elulproject

11.01.2022 "Australian women have borne the brunt of job losses due to COVID-19 and the timing of the opening of industries in Victoria will unfortunately continue this trend." Fascinating article that highlights the imbalance between the genders, in both Victoria and nationally, with regard to Covid job losses.

10.01.2022 Today we are focusing on our gender based violence in Australia towards Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. Much of it is systemic and institutionalised. We can help change that, but only if we know how our government and our personal behaviours contribute. If you only do one thing today. Please read this.... https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au//at-risk-aboriginal-women-a

09.01.2022 Our next Women's Health Week blog explains the BRCA genes, written by Genetic Counsellor Nicole Cousens. Please read about this important issue that affects jewish people in far greater proportion than the general population. Read the article here: http://www.ncjwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads//09/whwblog2.pdf... And for more info and details of free testing please go to: http://www.jenescreen.com.au/ #womenshealthweek #ncjwa #jenescreen

07.01.2022 NCJWA considers today to be a day of national introspection when we can think about who we are, where we've come from and who we want to be. This means reconciliation and justice for all people who are entitled to a fair share of the bounty this wonderful land has to offer us all.

06.01.2022 Study out of NSW provides further proof that domestic violence victims' suffering is increasing due to economic impacts of Covid-19.

06.01.2022 An interesting perspective on the gender pay gap: https://www.nytimes.com///sunday/women-pay-gender-gap.html

05.01.2022 The recording of last night's Zoom event, the Malka Leifer Extradition Case Debrief, is now available on the NCJWA YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ESWQGWL7KJ4

05.01.2022 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing our fourth speaker for our upcoming event, I Dissent: RBG & Chanukah's Women: Peta Jones Pellach. To register, please visit: events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-chanukah2020... Peta Jones Pellach is a teacher and activist in Jerusalem. Her roles include Senior Fellow, Kiverstein Institute, Director of Education, the Elijah Interfaith Institute, co-founder of Praying Together in Jerusalem and blogger on Times of Israel. Peta had the privilege of studying with Nehama Leibowitz, arguably the most important Torah scholar of the Twentieth Century, for two years. She will talk about the impact that Nehama had on her and on how Torah is taught and learned and show how women following her have radically changed the face of Torah scholarship.

05.01.2022 NCJWA Vic is disappointed to learn that the only female member of the Mizrachi Executive has not been re-coopted to the Executive. Mizrachi was one of the ear...ly signatories to our Gender Equality Pledge (the Pledge), which amongst its founding principles dictates that all members of our community are to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We lament the recent loss of the only woman from their Executive, which now comprises solely of men. The Mizrachi Executives’ conduct demonstrates disregard for its commitment to more equitable female participation and to actively pursue a culture of respect for women. We call on Mizrachi and all Jewish communal organisations to increase the participation of women on their boards and take positive steps toward realising goals of more female voices around decision making tables, not less female voices. In a recent letter to the Mizrachi community, the Mizrachi Executive noted that its "gender balance is consistent with its obligations under the Gender Equality Pledge. This position suggests a disregard for the spirit and intent of the Pledge. It is unclear how an Executive, which consists of men only, considers itself aligned with obligations to pursue more equitable female participation. We hope that during future elections and cooption processes, Mizrachi honours its pledge to increase female participation at all decision making levels of the organisation. Through the #makespaceforher campaign, NCJWA Vic is dedicated to ensuring women's voices and skills are elevated. We will continue working with pledge taking organisations, calling for transparency and accountability in honouring the pledge and providing education and resources that ensure all pledge takers adopt best practice in the pursuit of gender equality. Our society, our community and our organisations benefit when the aspirations and voices of women and girls are equally respected, valued and heard. #NCJWAVic #PoweringWomen #GenderEquality

04.01.2022 Coercive control, currently the most dangerous form of domestic abuse, is not a crime in mainland Australia. Read about the activity underway in New South Wales to change this.

04.01.2022 NCJWA is very excited to present A Rosh Hashana Bake-along with the Monday Morning Cooking Club! Thursday 17th September 11am (AEST)... Register (free) at: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-bake We might not be able to eat together this Rosh Hashana, but we CAN bake together! Come join us as together we bake a spiced honey loaf cake to have fresh to eat on Rosh Hashana. #ncjwa #roshhashana #Honeycake

03.01.2022 The Elul Projects are complete! Download a special printable version, designed for easy reading. Print and enjoy over Rosh Hashana!... http://www.ncjwa.org.au//uploa/2020/09/ElulProject2020.pdf

02.01.2022 NCJWA welcomes the news that Malka Leifer has finally been extradited to Australia to face 74 charges of sexual abuse.

02.01.2022 Holocaust organisations across Australia are uniting virtually to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. Register here: www.fanforcetv.com/pro/internationalholocaustremembranceday This unique online event will reflect on the depth that humanity can sink to and provide hope for the future through ways that we can be a light in the darkness.... The commemorative event features an inspiring line-up of speakers, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison MP, Josh Frydenberg MP, Senator Penny Wong, Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, and John Gandel AC. The FREE online event will take place on Tuesday 27 January at 7pm AEDT.

01.01.2022 Volunteer applications are now open! Plan, coordinate and drive advocacy in one of the four NCJWA pillars: 1. Gender Representation in Jewish Communal Leadership and Status of Women 2. Women’s Reproductive Rights ... 3. Violence against Women 4. Uluru Statement of the Heart (with a focus on the role and effects on women) ncjwa.org.au/positions

01.01.2022 Baruch Dayan HaEmet. As Jewish communities around the world celebrated Rosh Hashana, the birthday of the world, the world lost one of the greatest Jewish women of our times. National Council of Jewish Women Australia join with the global community to wish Ruth Bader Ginsbergs family comfort amongst the mourners of Zion. May her Memory be Forever a Blessing.

01.01.2022 Today is the day! There is still time to register and get your ingredients sorted! 11am (AEST) Join us for a Bake-Along wtih the Monday Morning Cooking Club register (free) at: https://events.humanitix.com/ncjwa-bake... Let's bake together the cake we will eat apart! #ncjwa #roshhashana #mondaymorningcookingclub