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.…
One in Six, our gritty, ground breaking documentary will be broadcast nationally on ABC’s Compass on Sunday 12 June, 6:30pm. The film draws its title from the one in six couples in Australia who experience infertility and follows AJFN couple Janine and Shimon on their complete IVF journey as they face the challenges of IVF during COVID with A/Prof Gavin Sacks…
Did you know that 1 in 6 couples in our community struggles with infertility? Aside from the physical, emotional and financial toll that this has on a couple and their relationship, it is often the loneliness and isolation that exacerbates the pain. You can help by joining us and working to break the stigma by participating in the sixth annual…
Join us for our major (virtual) event, an inspirational evening featuring Dr Edith Eger, Holocaust survivor, eminent psychologist, and best-selling author of The Choice. Interviewed by author and psychotherapist Dr Margo Lowy, Dr Edith will share her incredible story of survival after unfathomable trauma and her powerful message that no matter how dire the situation may be, there is always a ‘Choice’ as to…
PATHWAY TO PARENTHOOD: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STARTING A FAMILY AND GENETICS Following on from a successful ‘Fertility during a Pandemic’ online webinar earlier this month, the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) will be hosting a two-part online series for couples who are considering starting a family soon or trying to get pregnant. These sessions include a line…
‘I just listened to your AJFN webinar from last night and so glad I did. My sister and her hubby are currently going through IVF and as they’re the first in our family to do so, this is a whole new experience for us all. I feel more equipped with practical tools for how I can help support her better…
WE DID IT!! What an AMAZING community! The final totals are in from all funds raised through last week’s event combined with our inaugural 24-hour Miracle Making Day, and we are overwhelmed by the incredible result! A massive thank YOU for the crucial role you played as part of our exceptionally generous community, because together we raised $186,525! The 11…
‘I just love the Jewish community and the generosity of spirit that pours out from you all. I was invigorated by last night’s event.” Peter Overton “I am going through IVF at the moment – I am in the ‘boat’. I laughed and I cried but I took away the hope that hopefully one day soon I will be telling…
Thank you to the 60+ men and women who attended our first ‘Education’ event on Monday evening. A big thanks to Rabbi Moss from Nefesh Shul for your inspiring and insightful talk.Thank you to our board/committee members Lara Garfinkel, Rebecca Havas and Dr Lesley Andrews for coordinating the event. Below is a brief summary of the talk: From a religious perspective,…
With sincere thanks to a wonderful, warm crowd of women and men who attended our Cinema for the Soul event last night in St Ives. We appreciate your effort and time to support the couples in our community struggling with infertility. Thank you once again to Nikki Sher and Lindi Stein our dedicated North Shore team who made the event…