Commemorating Joe Krycer z”l (1948 – 2024)
About Joe Krycer
This page is dedicated to the memory of Joe Krycer – a true Zionist and a prominent figure in the Australian Jewish community.
Joe was an outstanding JNF Executive Director and well- loved by the JNF family.
During his 17 years in this role, Joe worked tirelessly to support life-changing projects. He organised numerous missions to Israel, fostered strong connections and made lifelong friends.
Joe was actively involved in the Victorian Jewish Board of Deputies (now Jewish Community Council of Victoria) and B’nai B’rith, advocating for the freedom of Soviet and Ethiopian Jewry.
Joe’s leadership and passion for Israel and Jewish causes were evident in his work and personal life. He was celebrated for his innovative approaches, environmental efforts, and dedication to mentoring future communal leaders
His legacy includes a strong commitment to Zionism and a profound impact on the Jewish community in both Australia and Israel.
A memorial will be erected in the Australia Park at Misgav, Israel– a forest that was established in 1988 with the generous support of the Australian Jewish Community.