Brazil – Here we come
December 13, 2011 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
The countdown is over for Maccabi Australia’s team heading to the Pan America Games in Sao Paolo. They depart for Brazil on Wednesday ready to do Australia’s Jewish community proud wearing the green and gold. Read more
Emanuel Hoodwinked
December 13, 2011 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel Primary School’s musical called “Hoodwinked” is a roaring success. Read more
Dec-18 6:05p.m. ABC Radio National: The Spirit of Things
December 13, 2011 by J-Wire
Rachael Kohn present Hannukah: Stones and Soup Read more
Bias by Omission
December 13, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has complained to ABC-TV on their report on an Australian citizen found guilty in Israel of working for Hamas.
Dec-18 Sydney: End of year party
December 11, 2011 by J-Wire
End of year party for the community’s young adults Read more
Palestine – “End The Occupation” and “Right the Wrongs”
December 9, 2011 by David Singer
I don’t think there has ever been any Arab propaganda slogan as powerful and successful as “End The Occupation”…writes David Singer. Read more
Zentai not off the hook
December 9, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Home Affairs Minister Brendan O’Connor has been granted leave to appeal the decision made in Federal Court last year overturning a decision to extradite 90-yr-old Charles Zentai…wanted in Hungary to face questioning on the death of an 18-yr-old Jewish youth in Budapest in 1944. Read more
Chanukah Centres
December 9, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
A directive has gone out to rabbis Australia-wide advising that Westfield shopping centres throughout the country will co-operate in bringing Chanukah to the malls. Read more
Israeli diplomat to address plenum
December 9, 2011 by Community Editor
Israeli Deputy Chef de Mission Meir Itzchaki will address the community at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies plenum meeting next week. Read more
Sir Zelman Cowen passes away
December 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia between 1977 and 1982 has passed away at his Melbourne home at the age of 92. Read more
Kudos to ADL’s Foxman for speaking up
December 9, 2011 by Isi Leibler
For some months I have been highly critical of the failure of the American Jewish establishment leadership to speak out against repeated hostile policies and statements emanating from various branches of the Obama administration…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
No Peace for Max Brenner
December 9, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
A group advocating “justice and peace in Palestine” is planning yet another protest outside the Max Brenner chocolate shop in Newtown…and plan to sing pro-Palestinian parodies of popular Christmas carols. Read more
Zentai – no extradition attempt from the government today
December 9, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Newspaper reports that the High Court in Canberra would hear a plea today from the Government for the extradition of Charles Zentai, a 90-yr-old Perth resident wanted by the Hungarian authorities for questioning over the death of an 18-yr-old Peter Balazs in Budapest in 1944 are not true according to Zentai’s son. Read more
Marriage equality supported by progressives
December 8, 2011 by J-Wire
Support for same sex marriages has come from the Union of Progressive Judaism. Read more
Jack wows Jewish House
December 8, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney care organisation held its annual Gala Dinner last night with Australia’s Got Talent winner Jack Vidgin headlining the entertainment. Read more
New Exhibition for Courage to Care
December 8, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The B’nai B’rith’s Courage to Care unit has launched a new exhibition which will travel to rural New South Wales with bookings scheduled into 2014. Read more
Back to School
December 8, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Moriah College has dumped its policy of having the school run by a CEO and is now on the hunt for a new principal. Read more
Menorah lit at Victoria Barracks
December 7, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A pre-Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony has been held at Sydney’s Victoria Barracks complete with latkes and doughnuts. Read more
New Compensation Deal for Holocaust Survivors
More than 16,000 Holocaust survivors who have been denied German compensation pensions will now be eligible to receive them as a result of Claims Conference negotiations with the German government. The agreement will result in at least €485 million (approximately $650 million) in additional Claims Conference payments over the next decade. Read more
Hagshama’s Bucket Room
December 7, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Hagshama Sydney has spiced up Bondi Beach with over 150 young adults descending on BB’s bar at Bondi Beach for an evening of ethnic grooves and salsa moves. Read more
Islamic Ascendancy intensifies US Appeasement
December 7, 2011 by Isi Leibler
It is ironic that whereas President Obama portrays himself as a friend of Israel whilst soliciting funds from Jewish donors, two senior members of his team were providing chilling insights to what Israel may expect should the current administration be returned to office…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Israel@Twitter
December 6, 2011 by Emily Gian
I am not sure how many of our J-Wire readers are engaged in social media but I am still trying to understand the world of Twitter and other such platforms…writes Emily Gian. Read more
Dec-13 Sydney: NSWJBD Plenum
December 6, 2011 by J-Wire
Hear the latest analysis on news from Israel and the region at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies monthly plenum. Read more
Iran – Australia ups the ante
December 6, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government today announced its intention to impose additional sanctions in response to Iran’s continuing non-compliance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on its nuclear program. Read more
The ‘Rega’ Nation
December 6, 2011 by Raffe Gold
Standard reading for anyone interested in Israel is the fantastic book ‘Start-Up Nation’…writes Raffe Gold. Read more
Jewish drive for same sex marriage
December 5, 2011 by Roy Freeman
Over a dozen members of the Jewish community marched alongside J4ME (the Jewish Community supporting Marriage Equality) in this weekend’s rally, with many others participating in the 5,000-10,000-strong crowd that marched from Hyde Park to the Labor Party Conference in Darling Harbour. Read more
NSW Greens and BDS
The NSW Greens have reviewed their involvement in the BDS declaring there is a “diversity of views”. Read more
Nursing Scholarships for Jewish Care
Two of Melbourne Jewish Care’s Registered Nurses have been awarded prestigious Aged Care Nursing Scholarships, administered by The Royal College of Nursing Australia. Read more
Anti-Semitism Analysis Reanalysed
December 4, 2011 by Jessica Taft
A recent study of antisemitic activity in Australia has shown that antisemitism may not be as prevalent or increasing as sharply as once thought…writes Jessica Taft. Read more
Jewish Education Matters
December 3, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
NSW State Liberal MP Gabrielle Upton attended a function held by Jewish Education Matters. She reported her visit to Parliament. Read more
