Holy Switch or How the other Half Lives
February 9, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
A TV production company is looking for a young Jewish adult to swap homes with a member of another religion for two weeks in order to learn how the other half lives. Read more
Welcome Fraser
J-Wire welcomes to its ranks Fraser Beath McEwing…its new music critic. Read more
Tu B’Shevat at Emanuel School
February 9, 2012 by Community Editor
Students from Emanuel School ranging from 3 to 18 years picked up spades and shoveled soil to celebrate Tu B’Shevat. The Korhmehl Centre Emanuel Pre School children were particularly busy as they planted a Fairy Magnolia in the not so forgiving soil while Primary and High School students planted small shrubs and parsley following their sederim. Read more
Israeli Trade Commission for Plenum
February 9, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Director of the Sydney-based Israel Trade Commission will address the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies monthly plenum next week. Read more
Joy of Joys
February 9, 2012 by Fraser Beath McEwing
The Sydney Symphony began its 80th year of music-making with a whimper, then a bang…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Shame ***+
February 9, 2012 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
Spoiler warning: In discussing the movie, I have revealed more about the plot than I normally do, including a brief, oblique reference to the ending. Although Shame is not narrative-driven, those who want a “pure” experience may wish to read no further than the first paragraph before seeing the film. Read more
Eruv in Court
February 8, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Land and Environment Court is currently hearing evidence in order to make a ruling on a bid by the orthodox community of the Sydney suburb of St Ives to install an Eruv. Read more
More Memories of Sir Zelman
February 8, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Following the address in Parliament made by the Prime Minister honoring the memory of the late Sir Zelman Cowen, Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg and Labor MP Michael Danby have expressed their feelings in the House. Read more
A Night on Vienna
February 8, 2012 by Michelle Coleman
Delegates of the plenum of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria have been treated to an armchair tour of Vienna’s Jewish community at the organisation’s first plenum for 2012. Read more
Book Review: Home without a Homeland
February 8, 2012 by Arts Editor
“Home without a Homeland”, Nora Huppert’s enthralling memoir of her five migrations, will be launched at Sydney Jewish Museum by Litzi Lemberg, President of the Sydney Child Survivors Group. Read more
Academy BJE and JNF Green Sunday
February 8, 2012 by Nanette Horak
25 Academy BJE students attended the annual JNF Green Sunday campaign in Sydney which, this year, was in honour of David Ben Gurion’s vision ‘to make the Negev bloom’. Read more
Cool time in Israel
February 8, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Union of Jewish Students has been joined by counterparts from South Africa, the UK, the USA and Switzerland on their five month long Israeli Aviv program. Read more
Sir Zelman remembered in Parliament
February 8, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
As Parliament resumes, Prime Minister Julia Gillard moved a motion paying respect to the late Sir Zelman Cowen, the second member of the Jewish community to attain the honour of being theGovernor-General of Australia. He passed away last December. Read more
Wake-up Call for Prime Minister’s Office
February 8, 2012 by Isi Leibler
The latest round of allegations in the Israel media about the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) contends that the chief executive harassed and took inappropriate photographs of a female employee. As the employee herself adamantly refuses to press charges, the outcome of this episode is unclear…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Come march with us
February 7, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish Gay and Lesbian organisation Dayenu is extending an invitation to members of the Jewish community who support GLBT rights to march with them in the Mardi Gras parade at the beginning of next month. Read more
Great concert for the Great
February 7, 2012 by Fraser McEwing
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue, with its unique acoustics and history going back to 1875, will change its role briefly on 1st April for a special classical music concert. The Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra will play an unusual program of music linked to Jewish composers. Read more
Holocaust comparison to NZ Colonisation “Unacceptable”
February 6, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the New Zealand Jewish Council has slammed a Maori academic for trivialising the Holocaust. Read more
Academy BJE’s Discover Israel Project
February 6, 2012 by Nanette Horak
Students on Academy BJE’s 2011 Discover Israel Program have recently returned from a highly successful trip to the Holy Land. Read more
Melbourne Respite Centre Opens
February 6, 2012 by Ayal Tusia
The Jewish Care Victoria Glen Eira Villas Adult Respite Centre has been opened by State Parliamentary Secretary for Families & Community Services Andrea Coote. Read more
Freeman Responds
February 6, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish media last week reported “concerns over the commercial management” of Sydney’s Montefiore Home. President David Freeman responds…
Shir Madness Dance Party
February 5, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
More than 300 dancers contributed to the first fund-raising event leading up to this year’s Jewish music festival Shir Madness. Read more
Four journos report on trip to Israel
February 3, 2012 by Agencies
More than 300 people in Sydney have heard four senior journalists report to the community on their impressions after participating in the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ Journalists Mission to Israel. Read more
Book Review: LaKol Z’man
February 3, 2012 by Katja Grynberg
Katja Grynberg reviews LaKol Z’man – A Time For Everything by Yossi Huttler. This tiny book of tiny poems takes the reader through the year, month by month, on a journey of changing emotions and spirituality. Read more
New President for UJEB
February 3, 2012 by Community Editor
Melbourne’s The United Jewish Education Board has endorsed the appointment of Yossi Goldfarb as its new president. Read more
A Jungle or a Garden?
February 3, 2012 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The two words ‘jungle’ and ‘garden’ create very different images in our minds..writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Work in Progress
February 3, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire toured the the new building which will both house and consolidate the activities of Sydney’s JewishCare. Read more
Palestine Poison Pill Paralyses UNESCO
February 3, 2012 by David Singer
Palestine’s admission as the 195th member state of UNESCO – in possible breach of UNESCO’s own Constitution – has become a very painful poison pill for UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova to swallow…writes David Singer. Read more
Community Relations Commission Challenges “The Promise”
February 3, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Stepan Kerkyasharian, the chairperson of the Community Relations Commission of NSW has told SBS that “The Promise” caused distress to the Jewish community and asked the TV station to “desist from further publication or distribution of the program”. Read more
Unwelcome signs
February 2, 2012 by Deborah Stone
Graffiti threatening Jews at a market in the Melbourne suburb of Wantirna was removed promptly after the Anti-Defamation Commission intervened this week. Read more
Happy 100th, Eva!
February 2, 2012 by Sarah Hanniffy
Sydney’s Montefiore resident Eva Lang has celebrated her 100th birthday. Read more
