2023 Annual General Meeting
Sunday 25 February 2024
Speaker
Aviva Freilich
Topic
Jews – Chosen for What?
Venue
Mary Lockett Hall, Queenslea Drive, Claremont
She was Lecturer at Sydney University from 1984-1988 in Commercial and Industrial Law, and after moving to Perth joined the Law School at the University of Western Australia where she attained the rank of Associate Professor, retiring in 2017. She has published numerous articles and several books on Consumer Law as well as on Contract Law. Aviva has been a consultant to the WA Law Reform Commission and was appointed a member of the National Advisory Council for Consumer Affairs [NACCA] (1997-2000).
As the wife of Rabbi Freilich, Aviva has been involved in two synogogues as Rebbitsen – the Maroubra Hebrew Congregation in Sydney (1973-1988) and the Perth Hebrew Congregation (1988-2018). In both synagogues Aviva was involved in initiating and running a diverse range of educational programmes, particularly for women.
Aviva has been associated with many Jewish communal organisations in WA and NSW and is currently involved in the Holocaust Institute of WA. She was also appointed a Vice President of the National Council of Women (1994-1997).
She has four children and 11 grandchildren.
Evening Worship with the Winthrop Singers
Thursday 2 May 2024
St Andrew's Church, 259 Barker Road, Subiaco
The worship will be led by the Revd Peter Manuel, Rector, Anglican Parish of Subiaco. The liturgy for the occasion acknowledges the continuity between Jewish and Christian worship and is sensitively chosen to ensure its appropriateness for those of either faith. It will feature choral works – including several from the Jewish tradition – sung by the Winthrop Singers, directed by Ann Clarke. Following the service (approx. 6.45 pm), the choir and congregation are invited for refreshments (courtesy of St Andrew’s parish) and Trevor Creewel (pictured), new Chairperson of CCJWA, will engage in a ‘fireside chat’ with Revd Peter Manuel.
Micah 4:1-4 spoken by Professor Jeffrey Gordon
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 spoken by Ms Shelley Rush
Rating PG
Duration: 100 minutes
Special Film Screening: GOLDA
Sunday 19 May at 4.15 pm
Luna on SX, Fremantle
Golda is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Guy Nattiv, written by Nicholas Martin, and starring Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin and Liev Schreiber.
The film depicts the actions of Golda Meir, the 4th Prime Minister of Israel, during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, she must navigate overwhelming odds, a sceptical cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the world.
Seminar
Riverbeds and Watersheds:
A New Geography of the Exodus and Wanderings
Thursday 29 August
Guest Presenter:
Deborah Hurn BTh(Hons) PhD
Adjunct, Avondale University
Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Archaeology
Facilitator:
Trevor Creewel, Chair CCJWA
Please click on the links below to hear the recordings of Deborah Hurn’s presentation with accompanying slides and notes.
Members and Friends High Tea
Future Directions Planning Session
Sunday 22 September at 2.00 pm
VENUE:
Nedlands Dalkeith Bowling Club,
55 Jutland Parade, Dalkeith
(ample onsite parking available)
RSVP by Friday 13 September to ccjwa@aol.com
for catering purposes
To remain relevant to contemporary Australian Society where religious tolerance, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our multicultural society, it is imperative that CCJWA is effective in achieving its objectives: www.ccjwa.org/about-us
To this end, Trevor Creewel, Chair of CCJWA and Committee members invite you to a Future Directions planning session and high tea to share ideas, discuss strategies and explore new opportunities for CCJWA.
The event will be held at the Nedlands Dalkeith Bowling Club on the shores of the Swan River. During the event, members will enjoy a delicious high tea of tasty treats (including gluten free and kosher options).
Perhaps you may even consider an afternoon stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the beauty of the River’s surrounds, before or after the event.
We look forward to your attendance and participation.
*Photographs by Greg Seaton: https://photae.com.au/
Kristallnacht Commemoration
"Night of Broken Glass"
Sunday 10 November at 2.30 pm
Commemoration of Kristallnacht
86th anniversary of ‘The Night of Broken Glass’
2.30 pm Sunday 20 November 2024
Government House Ballroom
13 St Georges Terrace, Perth
in the presence of
His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM
Governor of Western Australia
Guest speaker:
Mrs Darrilyn Dawson
‘Our Children, Their Village, Our Future’
ALL WELCOME
RSVP (essential) by Tuesday 5 November:
ccjwa@aol.com
Coming from a long line of farming families in the South West of Western Australia, Mrs Darrilyn Dawson is a passionate supporter of the diverse contributions the country sector makes to our state.
With over 40 years experience in the education sector, Mrs Dawson has taught in government and private schools in both country and metropolitan areas.
Mrs Dawson has held a variety of roles throughout her career, including classroom teaching and as a Deputy Principal, and Principal in numerous primary schools. A career highlight was securing a job-share Principal role, which was successful over a number of years in several large primary schools. This innovative and successful partnership was acknowledged when Mrs Dawson and her job share Principal were awarded the statewide Equal Opportunity Award by the Department of Education and Training.
Mrs Dawson has served on several government school Boards. She is an Education Consultant, providing leadership training and mentoring, and is regularly involved in school selection panels, appointing educational leaders. Mrs Dawson is a Board and Committee member of two independent colleges and enjoys supporting them as they educate and grow our future leaders. She is passionate about early intervention at every opportunity and providing all children with the foundations to be their very best in whatever they aspire to do or be.
When they are not working, Mrs Dawson and the Governor enjoy spending time with their two married children and their spouses, and five delightful grandchildren.
Mrs Dawson holds a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching.