Plight of Sydney’s homeless
January 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The shortage of suitable housing for the homeless in NSW recently reported in the mainstream press has impacted on the Sydney Jewish community. Read more
Israeli tennis star gives Kiwi protestors a serve
Pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrated in New Zealand Tuesday against Israel’s top-ranked tennis star. Read more
Hatzolah founder saves dying woman’s life
January 5, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
When the public address system at Melbourne’s Tiger Airways baggage area urgently called for a doctor, Ruvi Herzog immediately raced to offer help. Read more
$100,000 gift from Joe Gutnick secures Adelaide school
January 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Adelaide’s Massada College has received a $100,000 gift from mining magnate Rabbi Joe Gutnick which will secure its immediate financial future. Read more
Victorian Jewry to connect with Gay and Lesbian Members
January 4, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has established a reference group to address vilification and mental issues experienced by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender [GLBT] members. Read more
Ground-breaking Junior Carnival in Perth
January 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Competitors from Hong Kong and Singapore have joined 300 Aussie athletes at the Maccabi Junior Carnival in Perth. Read more
Tragic loss of Maccabi leader
January 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Helen Synman, a member of the Board of Maccabi Australia Inc, has passed away suddenly in Melbourne. Read more
An old violin plays an old tune for newly-weds
January 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A violin which has not seen the light of day for thirty years has accompanied its former owner’s grandson to his chuppah. Read more
Israeli academic says 25% of Australian Jews marry out
New figures released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveal an increase in inter-marriage throughout the world. Read more
