Mar-29 Sydney: JewishCare and Mental Illness
March 7, 2012 by J-Wire
JewishCare in Sydney runs a support group for this caring for sufferers from mental illness… Read more
The Proud Mother of Two Fallen Sons
March 6, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
More than 1000 UIA supporters sat in stunned silence as Miriam Peretz told them that she had buried two sons who died fighting for the IDF…one in Lebanon and the other twelve years later in Gaza. Read more
One man stands up for Israel
March 6, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
More than 200 protesters demonstrated in Washington outside the White House yesterday as President Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu….with a lone voice supporting Israel coming from former Sydneysider Ari Briggs. Read more
The ECAJ and Bob Carr
March 6, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has congratulated Bob Carr on the announcement of his appointment by the Australian government to the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs. Read more
Women’s Interfaith Seder
March 6, 2012 by J-Wire
The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia[Victoria] are holding an interfaith Seder for women…. Read more
Emanuel cleaning up
March 5, 2012 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Emanuel School has held its own clean-up day. Read more
Governor Tours Emanuel
March 5, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
For the first time since its inception, Sydney’s Emanuel School been visited by a NSW Governor.
Fair play for religious instruction
March 5, 2012 by Community Editor
Melbourne”s The United Jewish Education Board (UJEB) has expressed support for the Special Religious Instruction (SRI) program, but called on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) to review its implementation. Read more
Rain on parade fails to dampen spirits
March 4, 2012 by Roy Freeman
Over 105 members, friends and supporters braved pouring rain in Sydney last night to march with Dayenu’s float in this year’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Read more
Mar-18 Melbourne: Lamm Jewish Library of Australia Open Day
March 4, 2012 by J-Wire
Music, cooking, Israeli art, Zumba, readings by renowned authors and much, much more…. Read more
Mar-18 Sydney: Aged Expo
March 2, 2012 by J-Wire
Learn about the community’s aged care services and listen to an expert talk on “Brain Training – How it Can Work for You”…. Read more
Mar-20 Sydney: JewishCare Benevolent Society
March 2, 2012 by J-Wire
Foster young Jewish lives by welcoming them into your home… Read more
Purim Happiness
March 2, 2012 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Happiness is not necessarily achieved through success and prosperity…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Mar-13 Sydney: Dealing with headache pain
March 2, 2012 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital invites you to a FREE seminar on headaches and migraine…. Read more
Mar-11 Sydney: What makes a good person do evil things?
March 2, 2012 by J-Wire
The Shalom Institute presents a special theatre night featuring the play “Address Unknown” directed by Moira Blumenthal. Read more
Jewish/Israeli films at Queer Film Festival
March 2, 2012 by Community Editor
Two films from Israel and three with Jewish themes will feature at the 22nd Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
From Israel
Jo + Belle
Cocktales
Jewish Themes
Femmes Fatalities
Oz SHorts
Let my People Go
The festival will run from March 15 to 25
Israeli protesters charged in New Zealand
March 2, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Two Israeli citizens currently living in New Zealand have been charged with burglary following a four day protest on a ship in Port Taranaki. Read more
Australia – What a Country
March 1, 2012 by Michael Danby
In his Shabbat droscha (sermon) at Elwood Shule last week, Rabbi Mordechai Gutnick said it was permissible to ask if changes to the national leadership were not just good for Australia, but whether it impacted on the Australian Jewish community…writes Michael Danby. Read more
Mardi Gras and Mordechai
March 1, 2012 by Roy Freeman
The Jewish float at this year’s Mardi Gras will showcase Purim as its theme… Read more
Teaching the teachers
March 1, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
A Culture for Thinking teaches teachers how to encourage pupils to think out of the box and become enthusiastically engaged in their school projects. Read more
Apps Across the Sea
March 1, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
An ambitious online collaboration aimed at bringing together pupils from the New Zealand city of Canterbury and pupils in Israel has opened its electronic doors for business. Read more
NSW Minister for Trade meets Israel’s Minister for Trade
March 1, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner today welcomed to Sydney a trade delegation from Israel led by Mr Shalom Simhon, Israel’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Labor. Read more
The Erosion of Israeli Leadership
March 1, 2012 by Isi Leibler
This week, as we pay tribute to the memory of Menahem Begin on the twentieth anniversary of his death it is somewhat depressing to observe the stark contrasts between the caliber and extraordinary dedication of Israel’s founding fathers and our more recent leaders…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
