Anthony Loewenstein’s ‘ethnic slur’ against NZ’s Prime Minister
February 6, 2011 by J-Wire
Anthony Loewenstein in his blog has referred to New Zealand’s Prime Minister as “Jewish” in a clear ethnic slur in commenting about Key’s support of Hosni Mubarak and a ‘conservative’ policy by the Kiwis on Egypt. Given that that Keys, whose mother was Jewish, is an agnostic and an occasional church goer, Loewenstein is way out of line. Read more
An answer for Marrickville from Israel
February 6, 2011 by Agencies
A message and a video to the world from young Israelis questioning the value of Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions against their country….following a call to artist Macy Gray to cancel her concert in Tel Aviv next week. Read more
Israeli tourists lucky to be alive
February 6, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Two Israeli tourists became trapped when a stream they had crossed on their way to Crucible Lake in New Zealand’s South Island had turned into a raging torrent following heavy rains…blocking their return. Read more
Who Would Ever Want to be an Israeli?
February 6, 2011 by Raffe Gold
As somebody who has lived all his life in Australia, revelling in the physical beauty and stability of one of the world’s most advanced nations, it might seem odd that I would choose to uproot myself from family and friends, to re-settle in a part of the world which has not known a day’s peace in 60 years, which is living under the threat of extinction and which is increasingly considered a bully and monster by the western establishment. Read more
A Jewish Star About to be Born
February 5, 2011 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) and United Jewish Education Board (UJEB) have joined creative forces to present a Jewish youth talent competition to the community modeled on the Israeli version of “Idol” called “Kochav Nolad” (A Star is Born). Read more
Three days to go
February 5, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
As South Queenslanders busy themselves rebuilding their homes and their lives, the cream of Australian Jewish talent is putting the finishing touches to Ark Aid…a benefit concert being performed in Sydney to raise much-needed funds for our northern neighbours. Read more
Be a More Difficult Opponent
February 5, 2011 by Tom Kiss
BE A MORE DIFFICULT OPPONENT
and get better results
By Tom Kiss
The choice of bids and the selection of cards you play can make playing against you easy or difficult. Choosing bids that inhibit interposes should be given priority, especially against good opponents, who are more likely to interpose and push you too high. Read more
Museum Diary
February 5, 2011 by J-Wire
The current diary for Melbourne’s Jewish Museum… Read more
Packing for Queensland
February 4, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
It has been a busy week for Our Big Kitchen’s Rebecca Jacobs….shipping much needed items to victims of the Queensland floods. Read more
WA Shadow Minister Welcomes Vilification Sentence
February 4, 2011 by Agencies
John Hyde, the Western Australian State Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism has welcomed the conviction of Brendan O’Connell, sentenced in Perth earlier this week after being found guilty on six counts of racial vilification. Read more
Mar-23 London: Major Sale of South African Art
February 4, 2011 by Arts Editor
Bonhams next South African Art sale on March 23 has attracted so many outstanding works following the breaking of the record for South African art last year in New Bond Street, that the sale will now include an evening auction of 20 masterpieces. Read more
March 28 – April 4 Sydney: Dorryce Rock – Dank St Depot
February 4, 2011 by Arts Editor
Dorryce Rock p. Justine Perl
The nature of Dorryce’s work are a great example of how modern Australian artists and the design world work together these days: she has been involved in major collaborations with fashion designer Kit Willow (August 2010) and for this year has two paintings being produced as carpets by Designer Rugs.
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May 24 London: Bonhams Israeli Art Sale
BONHAMS LAUNCH MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ISRAELI ART SALE IN
LONDON IN MAY
Bonhams will hold their inaugural sale of modern and contemporary Israeli Art and Judaica in their New Bond Street saleroom on May 24, the only auction of its kind in the UK.
Giles Peppiatt, Head of Israeli Art at Bonhams, comments: “The market for modern and contemporary Israeli & Judaica Art has shown exceptional growth and strength in recent years. The sale will provide an impressive showcase of works of the highest quality. Interest from both private collectors and museums internationally ensures that this event will be an exciting new venture for Bonhams. The company has sold Israeli and Judaica art in the past as part of its Travel and Topographical sales but this will be a stand alone sale of this art for the first time.”
Bonhams have teamed up with an Israeli partner in this venture, the Montefiore Auction House in Tel Aviv (www.montefiore.co.il), which will help to source items for sale. Montefiore is situated in the centre of Tel Aviv, on 34 Nachmani Street, near the famous Rothschild Avenue. The Auction House holds several auctions each year at the prestigious Dan Hotel, which include both Israeli and international artworks: paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphic and paper art of past and present well-known artists.
Some early items in this first Bonhams sale in London include:
* Marcel Janco (1895 – 1984), Marina, 1930, Oil on canvas, estimate
£ 100,000-150,000.
* Israel Hershberg B. 1948, Jerusalem, City Centre, 1989-90, Oil on canvas, Provenance: Marlborogh Gallery, London, £ 100,000-150,000
*Ludwig Blum, (Israeli, 1891-1975), Jerusalem, signed and dated ‘L. Blum 1948’ (lower left); signed in Hebrew (lower right) oil on canvas £8,000-12,000
*Alexandre Markelbach, Lighting the Sabbah lamp, oil on panel, signed, £1,500-2,000
Bonhams has a distinguished track record in this market having sold some important works over the years that include:
*An Isidore Kaufman (Austrian 1853-1921), `Portrait of Rabbi Nadvorno’, oil on panel, sold for £90,000.
*Reuven Rubin (Israeli, 1893-1974) `Ruth’, 1963, oil on canvas, sold for £38,000.
*Ludwig Blum (Israeli, 1891-1975), `Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives’, oil on canvas, sold for £34,000.
*Theo Tobiasse (Israeli, born 1927) ‘Le poete est la coleur du temps qui passe’ sold for £20,000
*A pair of George III silver and parcel-gilt Rimmonim Torah scroll decorations) and matching Yad (reading pointer) sold for £62,000.
Cyclone Yasi – An Appeal for Your Help
Emergency Call takers required urgently Red Cross runs the State Inquiry Centre (SIC) and has similar arrangements in each state of Australia. The Victorian SIC is gearing up to handle national inquiries in relation to Cyclone Yasi (www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002shtml).
Red Cross and Jewish Emergency Management Plan (JEMP) have a Memorandum of Understanding through which JEMP attempts to offer emergency assistance to support the State’s emergency efforts during a crisis, an in particular to provide either a backup call centre to handle call overflow or to provide call taking staff. Read more
Palestine – Remembering the Past to Protect the Future
February 3, 2011 by David Singer
A telephone poll of a representative sample of 506 Israeli Jews age 15-18 carried out by Maagar Mohot Survey Institute (headed by Professor Yitzchak Katz) for the Committee of Gush Katif Residents between 16-18 January 2011 revealed an appalling lack of knowledge by these teenagers concerning Israel’s evacuation and disengagement from Gaza in 2005. Read more
Students to serve Internship at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
February 2, 2011 by Agencies
Two university students have been selected for the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Internship Program – Daniel Cohn and Romi Rutovitz. Read more
B’nai B’rith Honour for the Gottshalls
February 2, 2011 by Community Editor
B’nai Brith will honour the memories of the late Rabbi Dr Benjamin Gottshall and Rebbetzin Jana Gottshall, in a special ceremony in Sydney this coming Sunday [6 February]. Read more
Canberra to Host Australian Association of Jewish Studies Conference
February 2, 2011 by Community Editor
The Australian Association of Jewish Studies (AAJS) is hosting its 23rd Annual Conference on the theme of Religion and Politics on the 13th and 14th of February. For the first time it will be held in Canberra at the National Jewish Memorial Centre. Read more
Ready to Go
February 2, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has announced that 247 young adults departed Australia this week to undertake long-term Masa Israel Gap-Year programs in Israel. Monday’s departure saw 144 Shnat and 44 AUJS Aviv participants gathered at airports around Australia for farewell ceremonies marked with anticipation and excitement for time ahead. Read more
“We’re Praying”
February 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Suzi and Graham Sherr have seen many a cyclone in the 23 years they have lived in Palm Cove…but they are praying that Yasi will not be as vicious as is being predicted. Read more
Ethos Retreat Builds Culture
February 2, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish attitudes towards leadership formed the basis of a professional development seminar held recently for Jewish Care program managers.
Entitled “Nefesh: Body & Soul,” the inaugural two-day retreat promoted positivity, empathy and collaboration as the keys to a cohesive corporate culture. Read more
Commemorating the Holocaust in New Zealand
February 2, 2011 by Miriam Bell
For the second year in a row, record numbers observed New Zealand’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust, on Wednesday January 27, at the Holocaust Memorial in Wellington’s Makara Cemetery. Read more
Adelaide’s Massada College in Administration
February 1, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Adelaide’s Massada College has been placed in administration and the local community is looking to the broader Australian Jewish community for financial help. Read more
CJF meets the Hungarian Ambassador
February 1, 2011 by Agencies
The Hungarian Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Gabor Csaba,addressed the Capital Jewish Forum (CJF) on ‘Hungary: 20 Years On and Now in the Driver’s Seat’ at the Ambassador’s residence. Read more
Perth Commemorates International Holocaust Day
February 1, 2011 by Agencies
The Holocaust Monument in Perth sits just inside the entrance of the Stirling Gardens adjoining Council House, at the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street. It is in a beautiful location, under the trees and prominently placed for passers-by to contemplate. Small and unobtrusive, it commemorates the tragic loss of the millions of victims of Nazi oppression and systematic extermination.
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