Definition of Unity
October 29, 2010 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In Jewish tradition one of the greatest ideals is unity and Shalom (peace). Harmony between husband and wife, respect between friends and communal solidarity generate blessing and success. Read more
Waiting for Wallenberg
October 29, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Stephen Andrews is an 89-year-old resident at Sydney’s Randwick Montefiore Home. In WWII in Budapest, he was given the job to cook for the ill-fated Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg who saves thousands of Jewish lives. J-wire presents a video interview with Stephen Andrews… Read more
The Israel scene you have never seen
October 29, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Jewish National Fund will run a mission to Israel next year focused on the country’s natural heritage and wild life programs. Read more
Christian award for Jewish filmmaker
October 29, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Gary Caganoff has been awarded a Human Rights Award by the World Association for Christian Communication and the World Catholic Association of Communications for his breath-taking documentary ‘The Garden at the End of the World’. Read more
Changing the face of Sydney
October 28, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Westfield have opened their 119th shopping centre in Sydney today, heralding a change in shopping for the city’s consumers…and a new headquarters for the company, the largest retail property company world-wide. Read more
Jewish Eastenders Star to film in New Zealand
October 28, 2010 by Agencies
British Jewish actor Robert Kazinsky is on his way to Middle Earth. Read more
Six Maccabi Hakoah Soccer Junior soccer players in the UK
October 28, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Six of Maccabi Hakoah’s most promising 15 and 16 year olds soccer players have recently returned from a trip to the UK where they spent their first two weeks with their team playing against English academy teams including West Ham, Swindon Town and QPR. Read more
Why Maccabi Friends Matter?
October 28, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
I thought that this being my last edition, I would touch on something which has really struck me throughout my involvement with Maccabi. Read more
Palestine – Obama’s White House Showing Settlement Cracks
October 27, 2010 by David Singer
With the mid term Congressional elections only a week away – President Obama is struggling to gain Israel’s agreement to some form of freeze to stop Jews who wish to live in the West Bank or East Jerusalem from building houses there. Read more
Nov-07 Sydney: Montefiore Fete
October 27, 2010 by J-Wire
Montefiore 87th Annual Fete Read more
Anna Who?
October 27, 2010 by Alan Gold
So just who is Anna Baltzer? You may have heard her being interviewed by Phillip Adams and Mark Colvin on ABC Radio, or in other media interviews she’s given during her visit to Australia. Read more
Newish Jewish Book Reviewers
October 27, 2010 by Community Editor
Academy Board of Jewish Education students at Sydney’s Chatswood Public school recently participated in the Book Week activities where they experienced a vast array of Jewish literature. Read more
Rudd to lead largest ever delegation to Israel
October 27, 2010 by Agencies
Albert Dadon’s Australia Israel Leadership Forum will host the largest Australian parliamentary delegation to Israel in December. Read more
Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech in full
October 26, 2010 by J-Wire
Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech highlights family Holocaust memories. Read more
New Arts Initiative at the North Shore Temple Emanuel
October 26, 2010 by Community Editor
Jewish Arts offers a stream of 4 fascinating sessions on Thursday evenings at Sydney’s North Shore Night School, starting this Thursday night, 28 Oct. Read more
Interfaith at home
October 26, 2010 by Agencies
The president of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, has hosted local and Belgian Christian guests involved in Jewish-Christian relations at an interfaith evening.
Alexa GRYNBERG
October 25, 2010 by J-Wire
A baby daughter for Nina and Adam Grynberg Read more
Funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital
October 25, 2010 by Agencies
The $2500 proceeds of the recently-held Abrahamic Conference have been donated to the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Read more
NZ Jewish community in fight for its existence.
October 25, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
In a statement headed “Save the Future of Judaism in New Zealand”, the leaders of the two largest communities are preparing for the fight to legalise Shechita…and safeguard the future of NZ Jewry. Read more
African theme at the Monte
October 25, 2010 by Katie Hoskins
Sydney’s Montefiore’s Randwick campus stepped into Africa at a recent theme night which wowed Residents, staff and guests with a feast of colour and music. Read more
Palestinians should not give up on Peace 2.0
October 25, 2010 by Raffe Gold
The internet has changed dramatically in the last ten years. Read more
Nov-08 Sydney: JNF Q&A
October 24, 2010 by J-Wire
Jana Wendt moderates a special evening for JNF Read more
Nov-10 1:00P.M. ABC Radio National: My fear of Poland
October 24, 2010 by J-Wire
A radio feature by Natalie Kestecher.
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Nov-06 2:00p.m. ABC Radio National: My Fear of Poland
October 24, 2010 by J-Wire
A radio feature by Natalie Kestecher. Read more
Klezmer featured at Victorian Music Festival
October 24, 2010 by J-Wire
| Victorian country town Malmsbury hosts The Zingaro Music Festival Read more |
Lowy Family – up close with ABC-TV
October 23, 2010 by Agencies
As he privately celebrates his 80th birthday, a powerful series on some of Australia’s most famous and influential families opens with the hidden face of Frank Lowy, at an extraordinary turning point in his family’s history. Read more
Nov-17 6:30p.m. ABC1-TV: Po’s Kitchen
October 23, 2010 by J-Wire
Po’s Kitchen cooks an Israeli Breakfast Read more
Nov-15 8:00p.m. ABC1-TV: Family Confidential
October 23, 2010 by J-Wire
A powerful series on some of Australia’s most famous and influential families opens with the hidden face of Frank Lowy, at an extraordinary turning point in his family’s history. Read more
New Counter Terrorism Control Centre
October 22, 2010 by Agencies
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Attorney-General Robert McClelland have officially opened the Australian Government’s Counter Terrorism Control Centre (CTCC). Read more
We Can Do It Too
October 22, 2010 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
A week ago the world watched in awe as thirty three Chilean miners were rescued from underground after being trapped for so long. What makes this story even more amazing is the combination of incredible inner strength demonstrated by the miners and the fantastic effort by the rescuers outside. Read more
