Dec-22 9:30pm SBS2-TV: Movie – Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran
December 6, 2010 by J-Wire
Winner of the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2003, this is a heart-warming film about a young teenager’s coming-of-age, and his discovery of religion and humanity through his friendship with an aging Muslim shopkeeper. Read more
Dec-21 11:10pm SBS2-TV: Movie – Nowhere in Africa
December 6, 2010 by J-Wire
Winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, this film is based on a true story. Read more
Hold on – Help is on its Way
December 5, 2010 by Agencies
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Australia will provide urgent assistance to help combat the bushfires in Carmel forest in Northern Israel. Read more
Menorah Made from Doughnuts
December 5, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A specialist in the art of designing unusual Menorahs, Rabbi Mendel Kastel has lit the candles on his latest creation…a Menorah made from doughnuts.
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Why do we always have to eat? Your weekly message from Rabbi Gourarie
December 3, 2010 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question: Why are we Jews so obsessed with food? Every festival has its own dish. The one that really confuses me is Chanukah. Read more
Israeli Fires: A message from Israel – and a message from FM Rudd
December 3, 2010 by Agencies
The Israeli Embassy in Canberra has issued the following statement to the Australian community following the tragic fires in Israel which have so far claimed 40 lives. Australia has offered help. Read more
Chanukah in Martin Place
December 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
- A cherrry picker raised Rabbi Elimelech Levy high into the sky in Sydney’s Martin Place last night to light the giant Menorah…marking 25 years of the presence of Chanukah in the heart of the city.A cherrry picker raised Rabbi Elemelech Levy high into the sky in Sydney’s Martin Place last night to light the giant Menorah…marking 25 years of the presence of Chanukah in the heart of the city. Read more
Our Big Kitchen’s Rugby League Alliance
December 2, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Our Big Kitchen has joined forces with NRL side Wests Tigers to raise awareness of obesity in children…and to come up with solutions to the growing problem. Read more
Hebrew University’s cure for sick kangaroos
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a cure for an oral disease affecting kangaroos in captivity. Read more
Israelis score at Tennis
December 2, 2010 by Agencies
Both Men’s and Women’s titles at the Traralgon International Pro Tour championship were won by Israelis. Read more
Chanukah at Parliament House
December 1, 2010 by Agencies
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and Leader of the Opposition Barry O’Farrell hosted the lighting of the Menorah in Parliament House yesterday. Read more
New Church Resolution
December 1, 2010 by J-Wire
Thanks for the update on the resolution of the NCCA.
A credit to the hard work of the ECAJ.
your part in publicising the biased resolution of the ncca is to be commended.
keep up the good work.
Sam Goldman
Bellevue Hill
Sydney
Cooper recognised by ECAJ
December 1, 2010 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has officially recognised the historic protest march made in 1938 by a group of Aborigines led by William Cooper to the German Consulate in Melbourne in response to Kristellnacht…the only known protest worldwide of that notorious night. Read more
Welcome for New Premier
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has extended “sincere congratulations” to Victorian Liberal Party leader Ted Baillieu on his “stunning election victory and on becoming the 46th Premier of Victoria.” Read more
Jewish Care Victoria off the blocks for Chanukah
December 1, 2010 by Ayal Tusia
More than 160 volunteers and friends of Jewish Care celebrated International Volunteer’s Day at Caulfield Hebrew Congregation last week. Read more
