Danby talks to the Dunera Boys
November 19, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Federal MP Michael Danby addressed the Dunera Boys…a group of Austrian and German refugees sent to Australia in 1940. The occasion marked the 71st anniversary of Kristellnacht. Read more
Not Happy, Stephen
November 18, 2009 by Agencies
Australian Jewish leaders are irked that the government voted in favor of a “one-sided” and “unbalanced” United Nations resolution on Palestinian self-determination. Read more
JCCV volunteer awards
November 16, 2009 by Geoffrey Zygier
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has presented awards to its volunteers. Read more
Jews in interfaith forum
November 16, 2009 by Anthony Orkin
Over 50 young religious leaders from throughout Sydney, including many Jews, gathered on Sunday at the Museum of Sydney for a historic interfaith solidarity forum to promote compassion. Read more
Multi-faith meeting in Auckland
November 14, 2009 by J-Wire
Jews, Christians and Muslims will join together at the Ponsonby Mosque on Sunday to celebrate the international launch of the Charter for Compassion. Read more
NSW Water Minister leads delegation to Israel
November 14, 2009 by Michal Marmary
Phillip Costa, the New South Wales Minister for Water, will lead a delegation to Israel next week to participate in WATEC 09. Read more
Minister decides – Zentai to be extradited
November 12, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Charles Zentai, the 88-yr-old Perth man accused of murdering a Jewish youth in 1944 in Budapest, is to be extradited to his native Hungary for questioning. Read more
The British, The French, Goldstone & Israel: Isi Leibler lets loose
November 12, 2009 by Isi Leibler
The British and French foreign ministers, both of whom have Jewish ancestors, are now among the most vociferous European critics of Israel. Read more
Jewish Shorts a Big Success
November 12, 2009 by Neer Korn
The first Jewish Shorts event was a sell out with over 230 people attending to hear a series of short talks. Read more
Sydney artist’s Italian prize announced in Parliament
November 12, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney artist Derryn Tal has won a major art prize and received recognition in Federal Parliament. Read more
Prestigious award for Sydney writer
November 12, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Novelist Diane Armstrong has received the prestigious Biennial Award for Fiction from the Society of Women’s Writers in NSW. Read more
Crisis Management enrolments about to close
November 12, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
A two-day training program on group crisis intervention is to be held in Sydney by the Jewish Emergency Management Program (JEMP) in conjunction with Friends of Communal Security. Read more
Restitution hope for survivors?
November 11, 2009 by Robert Goot
It is 20 years since the Wall separating East and West Berlin was demolished. the Executive Council of Australian Jewry President Robert Goot updates the re-appraisal of restitution for victims of the Holocaust. Read more
Kesser Torah students shine in inter-school debating
November 11, 2009 by Iris Schnabl
The KTC High School Interschool debating was held at Sydney’s Masada College. Read more
New Israeli ambassador to New Zealand
November 9, 2009 by J-Wire
Israel is to re-open its embassy in New Zealand following the appointment of Shemi Tzur as the new envoy in Wellington. Read more
Hakoah to out-source venues
November 9, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
With more than 2000 members having renewed their membership, Sydney’s Hakoah Club will continue to function…out-sourcing venues when necessary. Read more
Sandilands admits visiting Holocaust exhibition
November 6, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
2-Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands has told media that he has visited the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
Wayne Swan talks to the Zionist Council of Victoria
November 6, 2009 by Elly Shalev
Delegates from 51 affiliated organisations and interested observers of the Zionist Council of Victoria gathered for the 71st Annual Assembly to hear keynote speaker the Hon. Wayne Swan, Federal Treasurer and honour community icon Mr Saul Same with the prestigious Jerusalem Prize. Read more
South Africa commits to Maccabi Games
November 5, 2009 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
South Africa will send a team to the Maccabi Australia International Games next year. Read more
Images from the Monte fete
November 2, 2009 by Katie Hoskins
Sydney’s Montefiore Care Home has just held its annual fete. Here are some images. Read more
Temporary Shtiebl at Lyndhurst
November 2, 2009 by Geoffrey Zygier
The Jewish Community of Victoria is happy to announce that a temporary shtiebel has been erected at Lyndhurst cemetery and will likely be ready for use by the end of this month. Read more
35th anniversary of Mace donation to NSW parliament
November 2, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
An unusual event was held in the grounds of NSW Parliament House – a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Jewish donation of the Mace to the NSW Legislative Assembly. Read more
Indonesian ambassador addresses the Capital Jewish Forum
November 2, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The recently formed Capital Jewish Forum has hosted a luncheon addressed by the Indonesian ambassador. Read more
Tribute to Richard Pratt at Israeli military commemoration
November 2, 2009 by Michal Marmary
About 400 people from Australia and Israel’s military, diplomatic and Jewish communities gathered here on Sunday for the annual commemoration of Australia’s Light Horsemen, who wrest control of this southern desert city from the Turkish army in 1917 and helped pave the way for the establishment of the State of Israel. Read more
Zionist Council of Victoria book launched in Israel
November 2, 2009 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria and Makor Jewish Community Library, together with the Zionist Federation of Australia has launched the anthology “Building A Nation” in Israel. Read more
