Peer into round 2
January 20, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Israeli tennis star, Shahar Peer, has won her first round match of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Read more
Messianic Christians hosting Israeli backpackers questioned
January 20, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A report issued today by Israeli and New Zealand universities states that some 2000 Israeli backpackers are hosted in New Zealand by Christian Missionaries each year. Read more
Bride gets her green wedding wish
January 20, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Adopt an Acacia is a new JNF initiative which has itself been adopted by Sydney couple Zoe and Darren Smorgon. Read more
Shalom L’hitrahot – Sela out in the first round
January 19, 2010 by Agencies
Israel’s only competitor in the Australian Open Men’s Tennis championship has been knocked out in the first round. Read more
Nothing like a Dame
January 19, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Auckland’s Lesley Max has been made a Dame in the New Zealand New Year Honours List…joining her first cousin Barbara Goodman who was created a Dame in 1989. Read more
ECAJ appeals to Australian Jewry to aid Haiti
January 19, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Robert Goot, has called on Jewish Australians to give generously to survivors of the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. Read more
Nazi salutes at the Australian Open
January 19, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Israeli tennis star Dudi Sela plays his first round match today in the Australian Open following an opening day marred by a group of youths raising Nazi salutes. Read more
Jewish Aid Australia running Haiti appeal
January 18, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
After two days, Jewish Aid Australia’s campaign to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake has raised over $10,000. Read more
Paquin up for Golden Globes
January 18, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand actress Anna Paquin has been nominated for a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of a woman who rescued about 2500 Jewish children in WWII. Read more
Here we go again – more protests in store for Shahar
January 17, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Australians for Palestine group has announced it will protest Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer’s participation in the Australian Open “when she plays”. Read more
Peer reaches final in her prep for the Australian Open
January 17, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer reached the final of the Hobart International…the last tournament before the Australian Open which gets underway this week in Melbourne. Read more
Trade mission back from Israel
January 17, 2010 by Ori Danieli
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a trade mission to Israel led by NSW Minister for Water & Regional Development, The Hon Phillip Costa. Read more
Gay Shabbat
January 17, 2010 by J-Wire
Friday, Feb-26
Dayenu
Shabbat service/dinner for Sydney’s gay and lesbian Mardi Gras festival. The theme for this year’s parade is Mardi Gras’ history of the world and Dayenu’s float will be celebrating our 10th anniversary since first participating in the parade back in 2000. The parade will be taking place on Saturday 27th Feb from 7:45pm and Dayenu’s Mardi Gras Shabbat Service and Dinner will be held on Friday 26th Feb at Emanuel Synagogue, Woollahra. The service (free of charge) begins at 6:30pm and the dinner ($30 per person) at 7:30pm. Tickets are available directly from the synagogue on +61 (0)2 9328 7833.
From Michael Danby’s Diary
January 15, 2010 by Michael Danby
Two dates for Melbourne readers. Read more
Jewish House joins homeless association
January 14, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish House has been accepted as a member of Homelessness New South Wales. Read more
Jordanian Ambassador to address Jewish group
January 14, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Capital Jewish Forum is to be addressed by Jordanian Ambassador Rajab Sukayri. Read more
New Rabbi for Adelaide
January 14, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Adelaide Hebrew Congregation will have a new rabbi next week. Read more
Engel case in court
January 13, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Lawyers for Rabbi Yosef Engel and his wife Chana have appealed to Adelaide Magistrates Court to expedite their case. Read more
Rabbi denies Melbourne group is ex-communicated
January 12, 2010 by J-Wire
Reports that a breakaway group from Melbourne Yeshiva had been ex-communicated have been denied by the Yeshiva’s Rabbi.
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The Rabbi and the Dame
January 12, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Rabbi Chaim Herzog has made a personal visit to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch as she approaches her 101st birthday. Read more
Melbourne Rabbi ex-communicates Lubavitchers for defying Fast Day
January 11, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A group of Melbourne’s Lubavitchers has been ex-communicated for drinking and eating throughout the Fast of Tevet believing that since the Meshiach is already here, the Fast is no longer necessary…and for publishing a video of their festivities. Read more
New web site for old soldiers
January 10, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women has launched its first web site. Read more
Israeli army gets Jarryd a world record
January 8, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Jarryd Rubinstein has muscled himself into the Guiness Book of Records…and thanks the IDF for getting him there. Read more
Holocaust survivor named as Australia Day Ambassador in Victoria
January 8, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Richard Rozen will present the Citizen of the Year Award to this year’s honoree in Girgarre, Victoria. Read more
Shahar Peer – more arrests
January 7, 2010 by J-Wire
Five more protesters were arrested in Auckland this morning as Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer fought her way into the semi finals of the ASB Classic tournament. Read more
Answer to Australian Jewish Voices attacks on Israel
January 7, 2010 by J-Wire
Independent Australian Jewish Voices has unleashed a torrent of anti-Israel and anti-Zionist feeling despite its protestations of balance. Read more
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
January 7, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
J-Junction’s Sydney matchmakers have celebrated a record year. Read more
Condolences for Indonesia
January 6, 2010 by J-Wire
Following the death of former Indonesian President Abdurraham Wahid last week, the Australia/Israel&Jewish Affairs Council Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein conveyed sincere condolences to his family and the Indonesian people. Read more
Man arrested for protesting against Israeli tennis star
January 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A man will appear in court tomorrow in Auckland for protesting against Israeli tennis star Shahav Peer’s participation in an international tennis tournament. Read more
Adam Wrublewski on the blocks
January 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Michael Wrublewski Foundation is set to be launched…and the late sportsman’s son is on the starting blocks. Read more
