Community Organisations
"Ask not what your community can do for you;  Ask what you can do for your community."
  This page lists each Jewish community organisation and group by city.
  Please note: This page is for officially affiliated community groups.
  For social groups click on to Singles-Social
  For cultural organisations click on to Culture
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National Organisations
"Who to call"
Your first point of contact for help in the Jewish communities of Australia. 
Click here
JewishCare Australia
For everything you need to know about social justice and welfare
AIJAC - Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council
AUJS - Australian Union of Jewish Students
Bnai Brith Australia and New Zealand     
Bnai Brith Anti-Defamation Commission
Capital Jewish Forum
Courage to Care: Racial tolerance education
ECAJ - Executive Council of Australian Jewry
"Friends of"
JNF Australia
JOIN: The Jewish Ozzies' Internet
The groundbreaking original Australian Jewish website.
JOIN was the precursor of all that followed and we warmly pay tribute to its founders.
Magen David Adom
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia- NCJWA
The Jewish Women's Handbook
An information & resource directory for Jewish Australian women
Wizo Australia
Zionist Federation of Australia

Australian Jewish Communities
Melbourne
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Access Inc.
An advocacy group working for the full inclusion of Jewish people with disabilities into the community.

Advocates for Jewish Ageing Rights
ajar_inc@hotmail.com
Australian Jewish Historical Society Inc. (Victoria)

Australian Jewish Historical Society - Vic. Inc
PO Box 8420
Armadale VIC 3143

email lizronjames@hotmail.com

AJP - Australian Jewish Psychologists
Nicky.Jacobs@education.monash.edu.au
This group was established to make a professional contribution to the Jewish community and to provide a forum for discussion of issues relevant to Jewish psychologists.

For all enquiries contact Nicky Jacobs at the email address above or on 0409-998-191

Aleph Melbourne
 Aleph Melbourne is a friendly, secular, social and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people (and non-GLBTIQ supporters) who have a Jewish heritage, living in and around Melbourne, Australia.

Phone 0417 595 541
Postal address: Unit 2/24 Winbirra Parade
Ashwood VIC 3147

Anti-Defamation Commission - B'nai B'rith
Phone (03) 9572 5770
email reception@antidef.org.au

Australia-Israel Friendship Association Inc
PO Box 1058, Belvedere Park LPO  Seaford Victoria 3198
aifa@tpg.com.au
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Beth Weizman Community Centre
Phone 9272-5555
306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield 3162

B'nai B'rith Environment Group (BBEG)
BBEG seeks to provide a Jewish perspective on environmental issues and a Jewish voice in the wider environment-concerned community.

If you'd like to join Jewish colleagues in working actively in the environmental sphere, this is the group for you     Click here

BBRamblers
B'nai B'rith Ramblers is the largest Jewish bush walking group in Victoria and affiliated with BushwalkingVic.
Our objective is to provide on average two monthly day walks (within 1 to 1½ hours' drive from Melbourne) to members, friends and visitors who enjoy the environment and the physical exercise.  We also have an under 50’s group where supervised children may also participate with their parents.

For more information, contact bnaibrith.ramblers@yahoo.com.au

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Community Security Group
 csg@jccv.org.au

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Emunah
rwein@alphalink.com.au
How to donate to Emunah - click here
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Focus 35+
focusjs@vicnet.net.au
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Hamerkaz Ha'Israeli
The "home away from home" for Israelis and Hebrew speakers visiting or residing in Australia.
Beth Weitzmann, 306 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield
For all contacts click here

Hatzolah – Emergency Medical Assistance
Emergency Number: (03) 9527 5111

Administration phone: (03) 8534 0100        Administration fax: (03) 8534 0150

Website: www.hatzolah.org.au

E-mail: info@hatzolah.org.au

Helpp
Support group for friends or family with an addiction. 
For further information, please contact Roselie Freeman (03) 9596 0330
or Nathan Kotler (03) 9510 7001.

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Israel Aliyah Centre
ozaliya@netspace.net.au
306 Hawthorn Rd. Sth Caulfield 3162
Phone: (03) 9272-5688
Shaliach: Zvika Rifinski
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Jewish Aid Australia
(formerly Keshet)

JACI: Jewish Approach to Contemporary Issues
jaci_1999@hotmail.com

JEMP: Jewish Emergency Management Plan
info@jemp.org.au

Jewish Burial Society -  Chevra Kadisha
Phone Melbourne (03) 9534-0208
Jewish Care
Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc
For further information please contact us on (03) 8517 5999
or mailto:jewishcare@jewishcare.org.au

JCCV: Jewish Community Council of Victoria
jccv@jccv.org.au

Jewish Care (Vic) Inc
jewishcare@jewishcare.org.au

JECO seeks to raise awareness about environmental issues, to actively promote ecological sustainability, and to emphasise and deepen Jewish commitment to the environment
Jewish Employment Network
619 St Kilda Road Melbourne Vic 3004

Tel: (03) 8517 5777
Fax: (03) 8517 5955
WAtlas@jewishcare.org.au
Jewish Holocaust Museum + Research Centre
Jewish Holocaust Centre
13-15 Selwyn St Elsternwick 3185
Phone (03) 9528 1985           
Fax (03) 9528 3758
email admin@jhc.org.au

JLGV - Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria
email jlgvic@hotmail.com

Jewish Meditation Group
boas@netspace.net.au
Jewish Task Force Against Family Violence

 Postal Address – P.O.  Box 2439, Caulfield Junction Vic 3161

Support Line number – (03) 9523 2100

Admin number – (03) 9523 6850

Email – admin@jewishtaskforce.org.au

Jewish Web Ring
aragorn@vicnet.net.au
Administered by Andrew  Rajcher

J-Net
hillel@hillel.net.au
Melbourne community website focussing on the 18-30 age group.
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Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre & National Library
kadimah@clari.net.au

Phone (03) 9523-9817
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Living It Up 30-50's Social Club
mailto:barb@eisa.net.au
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Maccabi Victoria
vicmac@alphalink.com
Maccabi Toastmasters
Maccabi Toastmasters encourages people of all ages to overcome a fear of public speaking and to become confident and accomplished speakers!
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm (unless it's a Jewish Holiday).
Where: Temple Beth Israel, Meeting Room, 1st Floor 78 Alma Road, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia.Who: Membership is open to everyone of any age.
Guests of any level from first time speakers to experts are warmly welcome!
Join us at our next meeting and see how friendly, fun and entertaining our club is. Best of all there's no pressure to speak or to become a member. Just come along and have some fun!

Magen David Adom Victoria
info@mdavic.org
David Bendel & Sam Recht - Co Presidents
Taube Mrocki & Glynis Lipson - Office Staff

Masada Hospital
ddupuy@aushospcare.com.au
Melbourne Jewish Orphan and Children's Aid Society Inc.
sharpe@aapt.net.au

Montefiore Community Residence
see Jewish Care
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National Council of Jewish Women
info@ncjw.org.au
Read the history of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia

WARM - Women Assisting Recent Migrants - An NCJW Victoria initiative.

North Eastern Jewish War Memorial Centre
NEJC@one.net.au
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Radio SBS Melbourne 1224  AM
Hebrew email: yehuda.kaplan@sbs.com.au
Yiddish email: alex.dafner@sbs.com.au

Hebrew programs Fridays 2-3 pm, 
Sundays 11-12:15 am, Wednesdays 2-3 pm

Yiddish programs Fridays 3-4 pm, 
Sundays 12.15-1 pm, Wednesdays 3-4 pm

Sundays: Hebrew 11.00-11.45 am 
English 11.45 am-12.15 pm  Yiddish 12.15-1.00 pm

Radio 3ZZZ Melbourne 92.3 FM
Phone (03) 9415-1928
Jewish Programs Fridays 3 pm,
Sundays 11 am, Wednesdays 9 pm 

Hebrew radio program every Wednesday between 9-10 am
and Friday between 3-4 pm
News, Music, Sport, and interviews:
The audience can call any time during the program.

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Seniors Open House
47 Leopold Street, South Caulfield
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The Jewish Mental Health Network
see below under "Wings of Care"
Theodore Herzl Club
drillich@ozemail.com.au

Toastmasters - Maccabi
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday in one of the meeting rooms at T.B.I. Temple Beth Israel
8.00 pm - All visitors welcome.

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United Israel Appeal, Victoria (Keren Hayesod)
uiavic@uiavic.org      http://www.uiavic.org

Tel:  61-3-92725549,  61-3-92725567 (dir.)  Fax: 61-3-92725530   
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VAJEX
Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen & Women Inc
Caring for Jewish Military Personnel from Allied Forces & Their Families
www.jewishmilitaryvic.org.au

President: Ben Hirsh Phone 0412 307 031 email president@jewishmilitaryvic.org.au
Secretary: Ian Mansfield email secretary@jewishmilitaryvic.org.au
Web Master: Judy Landau email webmaster@jewishmilitaryvic.org.au
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Wings of Care (Kanfei Chesed) Inc
Providing care for the Jewish mentally ill and support for their families.

Consumer website for Jewish clients with a mental Illness:
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~msupport/
 This is very useful not only for Jewish clients in Melbourne
but also for Jewish consumers interstate around Australia, and overseas.

Contact Lorraine on (03) 9527-4866
or email lorrainelevy@bigpond.com for further information.
Fax: (03) 9527 4488
WIZO Melbourne
wizovic@netspace.net.au

Click here for the world Wizo website

Women Caring For Women
Raising funds and awareness of domestic violence in Israel and Melbourne.

Contact:
Anne Lewin Tel: (03) 9509 3343
Lorraine Gold Tel: (03) 9527 2729
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Yad Eliezer
 Support group for needy families in Israel.

YOW Motorcycle Club
YOW (Yidden on wheels) : Jewish motorcycle club in Melbourne

Contact President David Halperin
Phone 0418 337630
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Zionist Council of Victoria
Melbourne  SCHOOLS
Melbourne  SYNAGOGUES
 
Sydney
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Archive of Australian Judaica
The University of Sydney

Contact: Dr Marianne Dacy
Archive of Australian Judaica, C/o Rare Books & Special Collections,
Fisher Library,
University of Sydney, NSW Australia 2006.
Fax 61 2 9351 7765

Tel 61 2 9351 4162 (Mon-Wed) and Rare Books 61 2 9351 2992 (Thurs-Frid)

http://judaica.library.usyd.edu.au/
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COA Sydney

Community group created for the members by the members, delivering services to facilitate Jewish Seniors staying in their own homes for as long as practicable.
All information is on the website.

Phone: (02) 9389 0035 Fax: (02) 9369 3535
Email: coa@zip.com

25 Rowe St, Woollahra, NSW Australia 2025

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Dayenu (Sydney's Jewish GLBTI group)
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Hakoah Club Sydney
myclub@hakoah.com.au
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Jewish Care NSW
firstcall@jewishcare.com.au

Anyone interested in having a tour of Jewish Care facilities should contact Warren Hurst on 1300-133-660

JATS - Jewish Australian Twenty Somethings
jatsbox@hotmail.com
Jewish Young Adult Social Group in Sydney - for 18-29 year olds -
(part of the B'nai B'rith Organisation)

Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA)
jca@jca.org.au

Jewish Genealogial Society Sydney
mailto:feraltek@zeta.org.au

Jewish Singles Web Page
info@jewishsinglesanz.com
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L'Chaim Toastmasters' Club.
email lchaimtm@gmail.com

Established April 1970 - originally as B'nai Brith Toastmasters' Club.
Meets (normally) 1st Tuesday and Thursday after 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Training Room, Academy BJE, 56 Roscoe Street, Bondi.

Mutually supportive self-help group in achieving effective communication skills, self-confidence, personal growth and the development of leadership skills. Part of Toastmasters International (District 70, Central Division, Area 11). No meetings on Jewish holy days. Mixed membership.

Contact person: Byron Raff - VP Education

Living It Up 30-50's Social Club
mailto:barb@eisa.net.au
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Mandelbaum House - University of Sydney
mandelbaum@staff.usyd.edu.au
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National Council of Jewish Women

Read the history of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
Click here for details

Network
Comprehensive website for Jewish Young Adults in New South Wales -
info@network.org.au
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies

mail@nswjbd.com

Ph. (02) 9360 1600

Fax (02) 9331-4712)
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PlayMates is an informal social group for Jewish people aged 25-35 & their friends.
We are not affiliated to any communal organisations & there are no membership fees.
Members post events onto our secure website
eg movies, BBQ's, holidays, pub nights etc and other members attend.
Contact 0416 110 057 or email sydplaymates@myfamily.com
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Radio SBS Sydney    1107AM
mailto:http://www.sbs.com.au/sbs_front/index2.html

Radio 2RES Sydney - 89.7 FM

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Shalom Institute
South African Immigrants Exchange
lekkerinsydney@ozemail.com.au

State Zionist Council
mailto:szcnsw@ihug.com.au
Phone (02) 9360 6300

Sydney Jewish Museum
admin@sjm.com.au

Sydney Women's Tefila Group
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Table for 8 It's not a date
table48@hotmail.com

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UIA of New South Wales
info@uiansw.org.au
University of NSW:  Shalom College
mailto:shalom@shalom.edu.au
University of Sydney: Mandelbaum House
mailto:mandelbaum@staff.usyd.edu.au
University of Sydney -
Learn Yiddish with Dr Jennifer Dowling
mailto:%20jennifer.dowling@semitic.usyd.edu.au
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VAJEX: Jewish Ex Servicemen + Women
gooney@netspace.net.au
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WIZO Australia
wizo@wizo.org.au
Phone (02) 9386-4444 Fax: (02) 9387-5373
53 Edgecliff Road, Woolahra NSW 2025

Click here for the world Wizo website

WIZO NSW 
mailto:wizo@wizo.org.au
Phone: 02 9387 3666 Fax: 02 9387 5373
Womanpower
A new group for women to exchange views on issues of a Jewish and feminist perspective.
The membership represents all levels of Jewish religious adherence.
Good links to global Jewish women's websites.
Sydney SCHOOLS
Sydney SYNAGOGUES
 
Adelaide
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AICC - Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Adelaide
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Jewish Adelaide Zionist Youth

Jewish Community Council of South Australia
Representative body of South Australian Jewry

Jewish Community Services
info@jcssa.asn.com
Tel: (08) 8212 0077
JNF Adelaide
President: Sue MusryPO Box 489 Plympton SA 5038
sajnf@hotmail.com
Tel : (08) 8379 0144
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South Australian Maccabi Inc. 
Jewish sports and social club.
PO Box 195, Melrose Park, S.A. 5039. Contact: Garry Benveniste
State Zionist Council of SA
szcsa@bigpond.com

Tel:  (08) 83790144  Fax: (08) 83790145
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WIZO SA
 wizosa@internode.on.net
PO Box 174 GLENSIDE SA 5065
Click here for the world Wizo website
Adelaide SYNAGOGUES
 
Queensland
Brisbane / Gold Coast
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Brisbane Chevra Kadisha - Jewish Burial Society
Contact:
Richard Magnus - President (07) 3366 1183;   0412 192 129
John Goldman - Director of Tahara (07) 3841 4510;  0411 256 446 
P O  Box 41, Clayfield, Qld., 4011 

Activities: Carrying out Tahara & burial according to Jewish rite, comforting bereaved.
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Gold Coast Jewish Community Council
jpgoldstein@hotnet.com
Phone:(07) 5597 1152  Fax:(07) 5597 2558 
9 Cootingal Street ASHMORE QLD 4214 
Chairperson:Mr John Goldstein 
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Jewish National Fund of Australia Qld Division
P O Box 12042 George Street Brisbane Qld 4003
Office: 07 3229 4462  Fax  07 3229 4067
jnfqld@jnfaustralia.com.au
President:  Gail Paratz
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National Council of Jewish Women - Brisbane

NCJW President: Mrs Carolyn Goldsmith 07 3345 9509
Email: cfgoldsmith@bigpond.net.au

Activities:Cultural, social, recreational and community service. 

National Council of Jewish Women - Gold Coast
bak@ausinfo.co
Phone:(07) 5532 3229  Mobile:0412 377 488  Fax: (07) 5532 3229 

PO Box 6619 GCMC BUNDALL QLD 9726 
President:Mrs Barbara Stewart-Kann 

Activities:Educational, community services and support. 
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Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies 
Phone:(07) 3878 8200  Fax: (07) 3878 8200 
328/45 Cribb Street MILTON QLD 4064 
President:Mr David Paratz 

Activities:Roof Body for Jewish Organisations in Queensland 
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Shalom Magazine
shalomjnf@westnet.com.au

P O Box 3015 Yeronga Qld 4104
Contact:  David Jacobs
07 3848 8581

State Zionist Council of Queensland
United Israel Appeal Brisbane
P O Box 12042 George St Brisbane 4003
07 3229 4462 Fax 07 3229 4067
email admin@szcqld.org.au

President: Mr Henry Malecki
Office Manager: Dorit Murray

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United Israel Appeal Qld
P O Box 12042 George St Brisbane 4003
07 3229 4462 Fax 07 3229 4067
email : szojnfuia@westnet.com.au
President Dr John Skala  0412 452 400
Office Manager: Dorit Murray
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Wizo Queensland
POB 201, Sumner Park BC QLD 4074

Brisbane  SCHOOLS
Brisbane  SYNAGOGUES
 
Canberra
ACT Jewish Community

National Council of Jewish Women

mailto:gillian@dynamite.com.au
Read the history of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia   
Click here for details

Canberra  SCHOOLS
Canberra  SYNAGOGUES
 
Perth
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Bnei Akiva
Youth movement  Tel: 08) 9375 2774
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Habonim Dror
Youth movement  Tel: 08) 9276 8252
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Israel Information Centre
Tel:  08)  9276 8730
Information on aliyah, tours to Israel and the headquarters of the Community Shaliach.
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Jewish Community Centre 
Tel:  (08) 9276 8572  
61 Woodrow Avenue, Yokine 6060

Jewish Community Council of WA 
Tel: 08)  9371 5300
Information on Australian Jewry, and in particular WA Jewry.

Jewish Community Services 
Tel: 08) 9275 6743

JNF:  Jewish National Fund 
jnfwa@jnfaustralia.com.au

Tel: 08)  9275 2761
Promotes the environmental message in Israel

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Kashrut Authority of Western Australia
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Maccabi WA Inc 
Tel: 08) 9375 1110   President: Maccabi (WA)  David Denver

Worldwide Jewish sporting organisation.
Currently offers tennis, soccer, netball, bridge, cricket, basketball and other sports.
Magen David Adom 
Tel:   (08) 9275 3313
Funds ambulances and medical facilities in Israel
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National Council of Jewish Women of Australia

wa@ncjw.org.au

Tel: 08) 9276 8040
Read the history of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
Click here for details
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Perth Jewish Aged Home Society Inc
The Maurice Zeffert Memorial Centre for the Aged
Jewish Retirement Home and Hostel 
119 Cresswell Road, Dianella

Tel: (08) 9375 4600
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State Zionist Council of WA
Tel: 08) 9276 8730
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The Jewish Review
A bi-monthly glossy magazine that reflects the broad range of interest 
within the community, and works as a forum for the publication of 
thought and opinion on all matters of Jewish and general interest.    
Click here to email the editor for Perth & national stories
Click here to email the Melbourne Editor     
Click here to subscribe to the Jewish Review
The Maccabean
Perth's weekly Jewish community newspaper.
Delivered every Thursday by subscription. 
Phone Enquiries (08) 9276 7868
Click here to email with any queries
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UIA of West Australia
 uiawa@arach.net.au

Tel:  08) 9275-1186       Fax: 08) 9375-3353

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WAIJA: Western Australian Institute of Jewish Affairs 
Tel: 08) 9242-3482
Information sessions on Jewish topics
WIZO WA: Women's International Zionist Organisation
wizowa@iinet.net.au
Tel: 08) 9276-7420 Fax: 08 9276 8330

Click here for the world Wizo website
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