Wrublewski funeral on Wednesday
August 31, 2009 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
The funeral of Michael Wrublewski, the man behind the Sydney Kings and a former president of Maccabi NSW will take place on Wednesday morning….and Maccabi NSW pays the following tribute. Read more
Australian vessel bound for Iran carrying North Korean arms seized
August 31, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Investigations are underway following the seizure of an Australian vessel by the United Arab Emirates. Read more
Polish Ambassador to honour Diane Armstrong
August 30, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Best-selling novelist Diane Armstrong is to be the guest of honour at a function at the Polish Embassy in Canberra marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Read more
Michael Wrublewski passes away
August 29, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The King of the Kings and Maccabi stalwart Michael Wrublewski has passed away. Read more
Maccabi announces new international games in 2010
August 27, 2009 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
After the inspirational performances of our Aussie athletes at Maccabiah last month Sydney has something up its sleeve to show the world. Read more
KTC students do well in UNSW computer comp
August 27, 2009 by Iris Schnabl
Students from KTC have shone in a UNSW Computer Competition. Read more
KTC student wins NSW Bible Quiz
August 27, 2009 by Iris Schnabl
Three KTC students competing in a NSW Bible Quiz Competition organised and sponsored by the State Zionist Council of NSW have scored top places. Read more
ECAJ asks Attorney-General to streamline racial vilification law
August 27, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
A delegation from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has met with Attorney-General Robert McLelland in a bid to review the effectiveness of the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
CD Launched
August 27, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Jazz musician Mark Ginsburg launched his new Chazzanut-inspired CD “Generations” at The Basement in Sydney…with Australia’s best know chazan, Shimon Farkas there to lend a critical ear. Read more
JewishCare’s Expo on Dementia
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Over 180 people attended JewishCare’s Expo on Dementia at Sydney’s Hakoah Club on 24 August. Read more
JewishCare’s Black Dog Function
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire
On Tuesday 25th Aug The Black Dog Institute and JewishCare held a very interesting seminar about assessing and treating Depression and BiPolar Disorder. Read more
Art world loses icon
August 26, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Joseph Brown, one of Australia’s greatest art collectors, has died in Melbourne at the age of 92. Read more
Sefer Torah dedicated in memory of Rabbi Groner
August 26, 2009 by Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant
Last year there was a community procession behind a black van. This year there was a community procession behind a Chuppah. Read more
New Principal for Emanuel School
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Emanuel School has appointed Anne Hastings as its new principal to replace Dr Bruce Carter, who is retiring at the end of this year. Read more
Zentai: Federal Court judges reserve extradition decision
August 25, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Perth alleged Nazi war criminal Charles Zentai must continue his wait as his bail was extended to allow three Federal Court judges to consider his fate. Read more
North Side Monash – Champion Year
August 25, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Well-known Sydney catering identity, Passion8’s Steve Edelmuth, doubles up his passion for food with his passion for football. Read more
Israeli interfaith group speaks in Melbourne
August 25, 2009 by Geoffrey Zygier
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) had the pleasure of co‐hosting a number of speaking events for a mixed faith delegation from the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel.
The Mizrachi decision – Rabbi Gutnick responds
August 25, 2009 by J-Wire
Rabbi Moshe Gutnick responds to the decision reached by the London Beth Din in order to settle the dispute between Gutnick and Sydney’s Mizrachi congregation.
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Land for 4000 new graves dedicated in Sydney
August 24, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The Jewish Cemetery Trust has dedicated a new section of Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery in honour of the Chevra Kadisha. Read more
Lions win their league
August 24, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Lions Football Club has continued to build on their most successful year in the club’s history. Read more
Gift of Life launches new mobile unit
August 24, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Hope for those needing life-saving stem cell or bone marrow transplants world-wide took a step forward yesterday as the Gift for Life Organisation launched its first mobile unit. Read more
Preparations for 2010 Yom Ha’atzmut
August 24, 2009 by J-Wire
Maccabiah rugby heroes win Sydney championship
August 23, 2009 by Alex Lehrer
The gold medal-winning Maccabiah rugby team has added a Sydney championship trophy to their season’s achievements. J-Wire is proud to run a report on the match written by team captain Alex Lehrer. Read more
London Beth Din’s Mizrachi/Gutnick decision
August 23, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Jewish Blues – Chazzanut inspired Jazz
August 23, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Mark Ginsburg is an accomplished jazz musician who has turned to chazanut for inspiration. Read more
Change at the helm of the AJN
August 21, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Ashley Browne, the current editor of the Australian Jewish News will oversee his last edition of the national Jewish weekly paper next week. Read more
Jimmy Barnes: “I’m Jewish”
August 21, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
In front of an audience of 1700 at Sydney’s Central Synagogue, Australian rock star Jimmy Barnes told a concert audience at Sydney’s Central Synagogue last night: “I must be Jewish” Read more
Eat Kosher in Sydney’s leading restaurants
August 18, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Have you ever been confronted with the problem of organising a dinner party in a restaurant and wanting to invite guests who you know to be strictly Kosher? Read more
Sydney University to assist The Jewish House
August 18, 2009 by J-Wire
Sydney University will help the Jewish House review its role and services within the the Sydney Jewish community. Read more
Reunions in store for Maccabiah participants
August 18, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Maccabi Australia has announced reunion dates for the 410 plus Aussies who participated in the the 18th Maccabiuah in Israel last month. Read more
