Join Us for a Special Evening of Play and Connection!

Kick off the year with Maccabi LIFE and Maccabi Lawn bowls at our first event of 2025! Experience the joy of twilight bowls or barefoot bowls in a relaxed and welcoming setting. After the game, enjoy some light supper followed by a scintillating presentation and engaging conversation with Vic Alhadeff, OAM renowned community leader and speaker.

Come for the play, stay for the talk, or just come for the talk ! Let's make it an evening of fun, learning, and connection!

"JEWISH SPORT ON THE FRONT LINE"

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening featuring Vic Alhadeff OAM, whose remarkable Maccabi journey spans decades. From advocating for Jewish athletes in the face of antisemitism on the field, to reporting on the devastating Maccabiah bridge tragedy as a journalist, to his personal achievements as a marathon runner, Vic’s stories are as compelling as they are impactful.

Don’t miss this scintillating presentation, where Vic will share his unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of Jewish sport on the front line. This is an event not to be missed for sports enthusiasts, community advocates, and anyone passionate about the power of resilience and connection.

Twilight or Barefoot bowls: 5PM-6PM

Light Supper: 6PM-6.30PM

Talk/Q&A with Vic Alahdeff: 6.45PM- 7.45PM

Vic Alhadeff OAM has dedicated his career to championing human rights causes.

- He was awarded an OAM in 2024, recognising his contribution to the Jewish community and media.

- He achieved the passage of a new law - Section 93Z of the NSW Crimes Act, outlawing incitement to violence on the basis of race, religion, gender and sexual preference.

- He received the NSW Premier's Award for his contribution to civil society.

- He was appointed Chair of Multicultural NSW, bringing together diverse communities.

- As former CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, he represented the Jewish community for 17 years, working to advance social inclusion and combat racism.

- He served as editor of the Australian Jewish News, leading campaigns for Indigenous rights and LGBTQ+ rights, winning a Mardi Gras Media Award.

- He is currently on the board of SBS; is an author of two books on South African history; and has run 25 marathons.

- He led Cape Town's anti-apartheid newspaper The Cape Times in exposing the racist system of government, leading to the resignation of the President of South Africa.

His parents were born on Rhodes Island, from where 151 Alhadeffs, including his paternal grandparents, were deported to Auschwitz and murdered.