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AJFN Inaugural Melbourne Community Event

AJFN Inaugural Melbourne Community Event

One in six families in our community struggle with the heartache of infertility. AJFN’s financial, emotional, and spiritual support is more than just support; it is a lifeline. Together, we can give these families hope and the chance to create a life and a lifetime of treasured memories. Join us for an inspirational and emotion-filled evening featuring Kerry Gonski (AJFN Chair) in…

Sydney Musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park

Sydney Musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park

If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? And if not now, when? Rabbi Hillel At this pivotal time in Jewish history, now more than ever, we need to unite and revel in the remarkable spirit of our Sydney Jewish community. A community that together has created 57 Jewish…

2023 Impact Report

2023 Impact Report

We are thrilled to present our 2023 Impact Report, a reflection of the incredible strides we have taken together in advancing our mission for positive change in Australian Jewish Fertility Support. This report is a testament to the collective impact of our dedicated team, generous donors, and passionate volunteers who have tirelessly worked towards helping us continue our goal of…

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage – AJFN Webinar Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication. One woman in Australia suffers a miscarriage every five minutes. This suffering is usually done silently. Please join AJFN for another not-to-be-missed webinar where we will be talking all about miscarriage and unpacking the unspoken dimensions of pregnancy loss with evidence, empathy and shared experiences. Please register at https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-about-miscarriage  This is…

Lauren’s Story – December 2023

Lauren’s Story – December 2023

Lauren Siegel is a Melbourne-based mum of two with a unique and inspiring fertility journey featuring IVF along with PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis). We were lucky enough to have Lauren share her story in Melbourne and we would love to share it with you all. …………………………………………………….. Given the weight of recent events in Israel and across the globe, it has…

City Fertility and AJFN

City Fertility and AJFN

City Fertility is proud to collaborate with the Australian Jewish Fertility Network to support your journey towards building a family. Established in 2003, City Fertility has grown into one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility service groups, with 16 IVF clinics and state-of-the-art laboratories, over 60 highly skilled fertility specialists, and 70 consulting rooms conveniently located across Australia. City Fertility’s…

Uterine Factor Infertility – Reviewing Australia’s first Uterine Transplant

Uterine Factor Infertility – Reviewing Australia’s first Uterine Transplant

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, first hand, about The Royal Hospital for Women’s 2023 transplant study and clinical trial. Both doctor and patient will share their expertise and experience and how this breakthrough in medical science is reshaping the fertility landscape. If you or someone you know is experiencing uterine factor infertility or would like to learn more…

Infertility Awareness Shabbat 2023

Infertility Awareness Shabbat 2023

23-25 March 2023 We are once again partnering with Yesh Tikva for the eighth annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat, an international initiative to show support for the 1 in 6 in our community who are struggling (often in silence) with infertility. In Sydney AJFN will be hosting a special Challah Bake at Central Synagogue on Thursday 23 March, 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start.…

2022 Impact Report

2022 Impact Report

Our campaign this Chanukah is #shiningalightoninfertility and at AJFN part of our mission is to ensure that the conversation around infertility is open and honest and that no one feels alone on their fertility journey. We do this in many different ways and our 2022 Impact Report clearly demonstrates the breadth and depth of the support that we offer; from…

All About Egg Donation

All About Egg Donation

On 28 November 2022, we held a fascinating webinar focused on Egg Donation. This seminar is geared towards individuals in Australia considering using an egg donor, who would like to learn more about the protocols, challenges and opportunities involved in this complex process. It covers a cross-section of views including practical, financial, legal, halachic and personal perspectives. Our Speaker Panel:…