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	SELF DISCOVERY NAME Human Development Institute CONTACT Rabbi Laibl Wolf PHONE 03 9525 8770 FAX +61 3 9507 2461 EMAIL ozoffice@laiblwolf.com WEB www.laiblwolf.com ABOUTThe institute is dedicated to helping Jews express both their human capacities, as well as their Jewish identities. Program formats include: Retreats, Meditation classes, Jewish mysticism, Emotional growth, workshops, Jewish Textual study and Personal Counselling. Add your Organisation to the list maintained by jnet@j-net.com.au
	ISRAEL NAME Friends of Hebrew University CONTACT Simone PHONE 03 9272 5511 FAX +61 3 9272 5510 EMAIL vfhuvic@netspace.net.au WEB www.austfhu.org.au ABOUT Arrange study programs at Hebrew University and can arrange financial aid if needed. The Florence Melton centre for jewish education program is also available in Melbourne Australia NAME Australian Friends of Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel CONTACT Annie Silver PHONE 03 9528 7002 MOBILE 0409 889 961 FAX +61 3 9528 7003 ADDRESS99 Balaclava Road, North Caulfield, 3161, Vic Australia EMAIL asilver@solomon.com.au WEB www.schneider.org.il/eng ABOUT Australian Friends of Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel- Fundraising for Israel’s only children’s hospital.. NAME Friends of Technion CONTACT Ron Lazarovits PHONE 03 9252 2921 FAX +61 3 9252 2999 EMAIL ronl@lazarovits.com.au WEB www.technion.ac.il ABOUT Distributes general info on Israel's leading institute of technology. Organises lectures and forums and foster academic interchange between Australia and Israel. NAME Hadassah International CONTACT Marcia Pinskier PHONE 3 9500 2681 FAX +61 3 9508 9343 EMAIL info@hadassah.org.au WEB www.hadassah.org.au NAME Israel Aliya Centre CONTACT Zvika Rifinski PHONE 3 9272 5688 FAX +61 3 9272 5640 EMAIL ozaliya@netspace.net.au ABOUT The centre helps Olim (people going to live in Israel) in all stages and offrs advice for those thinking in long term, in terms of organising jobs, residence and advising on rights. They also provide these services for temporary residence (A1). For those who want to study in Israel, do a 5 month kibbutz ulpan, marava and other programs, they offer advice and financial support. NAME Jewish National Fund (JNF) CONTACT Joe Krycer PHONE 03 9272 5666 FAX +61 3 9272 5573 EMAIL office@jnfaus.com.au WEB www.jnfaustralia.com.au ABOUT The JNF works for the development of land in Israel, by means of soil reclamation, afforestation, water conservation and provision of infrastructure. NAME Friends of Tel Aviv University CONTACT PHONE 9296 2065 FAX +61 3 9296 2165 EMAIL aftau@alphalink.com.au WEB NAME Magen David Adom CONTACT PHONE 03 9272 5633 FAX +61 3 9272 5634 EMAIL info@mdavic.org WEB www.mdavic.org NAME State Zionist Council of Victoria CONTACT Ginette Searle PHONE 03 9272 5544 FAX +61 3 9272 5540 EMAIL szc@szcvic.org ABOUTThe SZC is the roof body for all affiliated Jewish community organisations for whom Israel is a focus of activity MORE INFORMATION SZC Victoria link NAME United Israel Appeal (UIA) CONTACT Miriam Suss PHONE 03 9272 5533 FAX +61 3 9272 5530 EMAIL uiavic@uiavic.org WEB www.uiavic.org NAME Womens' International Zionist Organisation (WIZO) CONTACT Elizabeth Minc PHONE 03 9272 5588 FAX +61 3 9272 5590 EMAIL wizovic@netspace.net.au WEB www.wizo.org.au NAME Zionist Federation of Australia CONTACT Dr Ron Weiser PHONE 03 9272 5644 FAX 03 9272 5640 EMAIL zfa@zfa.com.au WEB www.zfa.com.au ABOUT Zionist roof body of Australian Jewry. Provides services and viewpoints in relation to all Zionist matters Add your Organisation to the list maintained by jnet@j-net.com.au
	THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT NAME Keren Or Choir CONTACT PHONE 03 9527 4638 EMAIL WEB NAME Liron Choir CONTACT Maurice Duband PHONE 03 9808 9339 EMAIL WEB NAME Melbourne Jewish Male Voice Choir CONTACT Jack Sweetman PHONE 03 9572 3121 EMAIL jaswe@werple.net.au WEB NAME Saltpillar Theatre CONTACT PHONE EMAIL enquiries@saltpillar.org.au WEB www.saltpillar.org.au Add your Organisation to the list maintained by jnet@j-net.com.au
	WOMEN NAME Ezra CONTACT Bonnie PHONE 03 9826 8292 EMAIL WEB NAME Machon chaya Moushke CONTACT PHONE 03 9527 8285 EMAIL WEB NAME Melb Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society CONTACT PHONE 03 9525 4000 EMAIL WEB NAME Na'amat Orah Group CONTACT Sonia PHONE 03 9528 4178 EMAIL WEB NAME National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) PHONE 03 9523 0535 FAX +61 3 9523 0156 EMAIL ncjwvic@netlink.com.au ABOUT The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) represents Australian Jewish women and presents their views, needs, interests and concerns. For more information follow this NCJWA National Council of Jewish Women of Australia link NAME N'shei Chabad CONTACT PHONE 03 9527 2878 EMAIL WEB NAME Women Caring for Women CONTACT PHONE 03 9509 3343 EMAIL WEB Add your Organisation to the list maintained by jnet@j-net.com.au
	COMMUNAL ORGANISATIONS NAME Aleph Melbourne CONTACT Michael Barnett PHONE 0417 595 541 EMAIL contact@aleph.org.au WEB www.aleph.org.au ABOUT Aleph Melbourne serves to assist Jewish gay, bisexual and same-sex attracted guys in Melbourne who are wanting to network, share experiences or are confused about their sexuality. This is done within a confidential and friendly environment and is independent of but sensitive to any religious observance. NAME Anti-defamation Commission (ADC) ADDRESS PO Box 450, Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia PHONE 03 9572 5770 FAX +61 3 9572 5775 EMAIL antidef@bigpond.net.au CONTACT Julie Ruth ABOUT Monitors all areas of anit-semitism and racism, have speakers and functions. NAME ARZI CONTACT Ian Samuel PHONE 03 9252 2555 EMAIL isamuel@vic.gardens.com.au ABOUT Education, youth work and political activity. NAME Australian/Israel Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) CONTACT Dr Colin Rubinstein PHONE 03 9529 5022 EMAIL aijac@aijac.org.au ABOUT AIJAC's charter is to explain the merits of Israel's position, the complexity of the Middle East and the implications for Australia. It also aims to contribute effectively to public policy issues which are significant to Australia's Jewish community. NAME B'nai B'rith Enviroment Group CONTACT Michael Adler PHONE 03 9887 8765 WEB www.bnaibrith.org.au/index.asp?pRef=BnaiBrithVIC&snID=40&tnID=-1# ABOUT seeks to provide a Jewish perspective on environmental issues and a Jewish voice in the wider environment concerned community, visit & support enviromental projects, hold meetings and have guest speakers. NAME B'nai B'rith Ramblers Group CONTACT Michael Adler PHONE 03 9887 8765 WEB www.bnaibrith.org.au/index.asp?pRef=BnaiBrithVIC&snID=46 ABOUT is the largest Jewish bush walking group in Victoria and provides regular day walks near Melbourne NAME Chabad of Melbourne CBD CONTACT Rabbi Chaim Herzog PHONE 03 9525 8088 WEB www.chabad.org.au ABOUT holds monthly lectures and luncheons attended by young business men women, run outeach. NAME Descendants of the Shoah Inc. EMAIL holocaust@dosinc.org.au ABOUT Descendants of the Shoah Inc. began in Melbourne, Australia in 1991 as a group of sons and daughters of Holocaust survivors wanting to explore our parents’ experiences, the similarities in our childhoods and how this would affect our own children, the third generation. Melbourne has one of the largest populations per capita of Holocaust survivors in the world and is unique in that we are largely a post-war migrant and refugee community. We hold lectures and functions relating to the Holocaust, for 2nd and 3rd generation and provide a support network. We are co-sponsors, with the Holocaust Centre, of the Adult March of the Living program. The Descendants of the Shoah Inc. is secular and not affiliated with any communal or religious institution. More Information Descendants of the shoah NAME Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) CONTACT Hilary McMahon PHONE 03 9272 5566 EMAIL community@jccv.org.au WEB www.jccv.org.au ABOUT Representative body of the Victorian Jewish community and official representative of the largest and most active Jewish community in Australia. NAME Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc PHONE 03 8517 5999 WEB www.jewishcare.org.au ABOUT ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD: Recruitment and Training for the Jewish Community. For a current list of jobs we are recruiting for, please look at www.jewishcare.org.au And the click on the Always Moving Forward link on the right hand side of the page or, just give us a call NAME Jewish Community Services (JCS) CONTACT Anton Hermann PHONE 03 9525 4000 EMAIL jcs@jcs.org.au ABOUT Individual, family and group counselling, emergency relief, financial counselling and more. NAME Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre ADDRESS 13-15 Selwyn Street Elsternwick 3185 Melbourne Australia CONTACT Beryl Chitiz PHONE 03 9528 1985 FAX +61 3 9528 3757 EMAIL admin@holocaustcentreaustralia.org.au ABOUT The Centre is dedicated to maintaining the memory of the Six Million Jews who died in the Holocaust and to combat racism and anti-Semitism. They provide a range of educational programs for secondary and tertiary students and adults, as well as post-graduate research programs, a museum open to the general public, a library, an extensive archives collection and an ongoing project collecting and preserving survivor testimonies. Wheelchair access. Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10 am - 4 pm, Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 2 pm, Sun.12 pm - 4 pm (Closed Jewish Holydays - Check hours during summer holidays and public holidays) NAME Jewish Lesbian Group CONTACT Sara or Karen PHONE03 9532 4030 or 03 9489 1130 EMAIL jlgvic@hotmail.com ABOUT Support Group NAME Jewish Museum of Australia ADDRESS 26 Alma Road St Kilda Vic 3182 Melbourne Australia PHONE 03 9534 0844 EMAIL mlhowie@jewishmuseum.com.au WEB www.jewishmuseum.com.au CONTACT Mary-Lou Howie ABOUT Offers a diverse program of exhibitions on Jewish religion, history and culture.Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10 am - 4 pm & Sunday 11 am - 5 pm NAME Jewish Taskforce Against Violence CONTACT Mary Mass PHONE 03 9593 8822 EMAIL MMass@jcs.org.au ABOUT The JTAFV consists of a group of Jewish persons both lay and professional, secular and orthodox, who voluntarily meet together to promote information and act as a resource to persons experiencing family violence in the Jewish community. Services: To provide education to the wider Jewish community about family violence. This occurs through community forums, newspaper articles and by speakers addressing specific groups. They meet monthly at people's homes. NAME Makor Library CONTACT Leonie Fleiszig PHONE 03 9272 5611 EMAIL jlibrary@vicnet.net.au WEB www.vicnet.net.au/~jlibrary ABOUT Lending, reference and referral services on all subjects of Jewish interest - Jewish History and Culture, Holocaust, Israel and more. Open Monday to Thursday at Beth Weizman. NAME Mizrachi Hospitality Network CONTACT C/- Karen Symons PHONE 03 9525 9166 ABOUT Offers hospitality on Shabbat and Yom Tovs for singles and visitors. NAME Wings of Care (Kanfei Chesed) Inc Jewish Mental Health Network CONTACT Lorraine Levy PHONE 03 9527 4866 EMAIL LorraineLevy@swiftdsl.com.au ABOUT Wings of Care provides care for the Jewish people with a mental illness and support for their families. The “Jewish Mental Health Network”, a network of Jewish Organisations in Australia concerned with Mental Health. 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