Do you think you could capture the essence of ‘freedom’ in a single shot? Whether you are amateur, novice or well-seasoned photographer, Network  invites you to scour through your existing photo collection, or be inspired to conjure up the perfect image in the hope to win one of three incredible prizes (listed below)

Wondering about the inspiration behind this project?
Pesach, the most celebrated Jewish festival world-wide, tells the story of how our Jewish ancestors were emancipated from slavery to be a free people. We’ve all read the story – every year at the same time in fact. Snore.
Archaic story? Yes. Ancient themes? Hardly.
So in 2012 where ‘slavery’ and ‘freedom’ can have an array of interpretations – you are invited to explore what  the word freedom means to you?

Wondering what’s at stake?
First Prize:
A three hour private photography course with renouned photographer Joe Moreno PLUS a $250 voucher to spend at a George’s Camera Store.
A bit about Joe:
Joe Moreno from Smarterdigital has been involved in photography since 1992 and has specialised in teaching photography since 2005, holding workshops for Canon, Olympus Paxtons Cameras in Sydney . His passion for his craft leaves students newly enthused and educated about what is possible in today’s digital world. His lessons are geared towards teaching people one-on-one and in small groups as this way he ensures that everyone can learn at their own pace with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. You’ll walk away from your photography class with Joe feeling much more in control of your camera and excited about your new knowledge.
Second Prize:
A $300 voucher to spend at George’s Camera Store.
Third Prize:
Have your Frameless Photography entry printed A3 size and yup… you guessed it…. FRAMED.

Get ready for the most hipster Shabbat ever! AUJS USyd and Newtown Shule are proud to be hosting a combined student Shabbat dinner this friday night 16 March.

There will be a delicious dinner with wine, friendly atmosphere and a great chance to meet AUJS execs and other Jewish Students from Sydney University.

Kabbalat Shabbat service (optional) begins at 6:30 followed by dinner at 7:45

It’s $14 for USyd access members and $20 for non-members.

This event is very popular and places are filling up so call Daniel on 0400445491 or Katherine on 0401477811 to book a spot, or email daniel.cohn@hotmail.com

For more info go to http://www.facebook.com/events/316529541742771/

This year, we bring you Changemakers Expo – The Lifestyle Edition. Explore new, practical and easy ways to make a difference through our panel of ethical gurus and expo of innovative orgs and companies in the areas of ethical travel, ethical consumerism, ethical eating and ethical action.

(No Tree Hugging Required)

Featuring the likes of…
Better Place: an electric car recharge network
Oaktree Foundation: an org committed to ending poverty
Oz Harvest: rescues excess food and delivers it to people in need
Social Change Room: a blog about making ethical friendly decisions
and more…

When = Thursday 15th March at 6:30pm
Where = District 01, 74/76b Oxford st, Darlinghurst (bordering Crown St and Foley st)
Bring = 5 items of good quality ‘trash’ that you wish to swap for someone else’s treasure (such as clothes, shoes, accessories, books, DVDs etc)
Cost = $5 donation to charity
Brought to you by = Hagshama, Hillel, Jewish Aid Australia & Network

The Sydney Jewish Music Festival is back and better than ever with artists such as Mosh Ben Ari from Israel!

When = Sunday 25th March
Where = Bondi Pavillion
How = Buy tickets here for $62 (totally worth it for over 40 acts across 5 stages)
Who = Mosh Ben Ari, Monsieur Camembert, Deborah Conway, Old Man River, Tim Freedman, Simon Tedeschi and heaps of others…

On campus? Learn some skills and techniques to advocate successfully for Israel this semester at TAP (The Advocacy Project) training seminar.

When = Monday nights from 19th March
Where = ECLC, Shalom College
Time = 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost = FREE (dinner included)
Contact = talya@hillel.com.au

Send a box of sweets (aka Mishloach Manot) to an unsuspecting recipient through Network and have it arrive on March 8 – just in time for Purim. With eight lolly options and eight chocolate options, each individual box is tailored by you!

Cost = $10
Deadline = 29th Feb
How = Go to www.network.org.au