Shana Tova from the ECAJ
Dr Danny Lamm, the president of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry sends a Rosh Hashana message… Read more
…and from the ZFA
Philip Chester, president of the Zionist Federation of Australia also has a Rosh Hashana message for the community… Read more
Rabbis raise the bar for spiritual care
September 16, 2012 by Ayal Tusia
Learning has been a lifelong journey for five Melbourne Rabbis – orthodox and conservative – who graduated this month from an accredited course to enhance interpersonal skills and improve standards of spiritual care delivery across all sectors of the community. Read more
“The Mascot” – Truth or Fiction?
The Mascot is the international best-selling Holocaust biography of Alex Kurzem written by his late son, Mark. The book centers on the elder Kurzem’s recovery of his identity as Ilya Galperin, his family’s lone survivor of the 1941 Jewish massacre in Koidanov, Belarus, and an eyewitness to the murder of his mother and two siblings…writes Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick. Read more
Cooking for the Chagim
September 16, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Ten lucky mothers recently attended Our Big Kitchen for a private cooking demonstration led by Chef John Mulligan of L’amor Catering who offered them exciting and refreshing new ideas for their Rosh Ha’shana dinner. Read more
An insight into Child Sexual Abuse and the Media
September 16, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
A Melbourne journalist has spoken at a forum focusing on the topic “Airing our Dirty Laundry: Child Sexual Abuse in the Media”. Read more
Changes at AUJS
September 14, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students has elected Andrew Goldberg its new national President and Executive. Read more
Caring through the Generations
September 14, 2012 by Ayal Tusia
About 200 women gathered at The International of Brighton in early September for the 16th Annual Generations of Women Brunch, raising more than $30,000 for Jewish Care’s Children’s Respite House and children living with a disability. Read more
Shana Tova from Gabrielle Upton and Victor Dominello
September 14, 2012 by J-Wire
NSW parliamentarians Minister Victor Dominello and Parliamentary Secretary Gabrielle Upton send Rosh Hashana greetings… Read more
Rewriting History
September 14, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
“Rewriting History”, a documentary made by an Australian production company on the policy relating to the Holocaust of the current Lithuanian government will be show on SBS this evening. Read more
BDS motion sparks strong reaction
September 13, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
A motion in parliament condemning boycotts divestment and sanctions put forward by Liberal MP Arthur Sinodnos, created problems for the Government when they sided with Greens to oppose it. Read more
Righteous among the Nations
September 13, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
Frits and Jo Hakkens lie side by side in a cemetery not far from their home in Wellington…but a long way from their native Amsterdam and a long way from Sao Paolo, the home of the woman who was saved by the Hakkens spending her infant years as one of their family. Read more
Palestine – A Match Made In Heaven
September 13, 2012 by David Singer
Yasser Arafat and Yitzchak Rabin were reportedly overheard having the following spirited conversation in heaven recently – frankly reflecting on the mistakes they both had made in trying to reach the “Peace of the Brave” for which they and last surviving member of the trio – Shimon Peres – had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994. Read more
Breaking the Silence responds to Ron Weiser
In two opinion pieces on J-Wire (“War of Words” 2 Sep 12 and “Co-founder of Breaking the Silence speaks at Australians for Palestine event” 12 Sep 12), Mr Ron Weiser continues to assert that two activists who recently visited Australia, and were hosted by the Australian Friends of Palestine, were representatives of Breaking the Silence…writes Yehuda Shaul. Read more
The Watch 1½/4 a movie review
September 13, 2012 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
Comedy-based “science fiction” needn’t be universally appalling but, to work, it has to be handled with more skill and care than is evident here…writes James Berardinelli. Read more
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 2/4
September 13, 2012 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
Madagascar 3 raises an interesting question about what movie-goers want from animated films: intelligent, thoughtful productions that use artwork, rather than live-action, to tell a story, or colorful crap that can be used to distract children for about 90 minutes…writes James Berardinelli. Read more
Beasts of the Southern Wild 2½/4 … a movie review
September 13, 2012 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
Contained within Beasts of the Southern Wild are moments of fragile, understated magic that emphasize the relationship that exists even between the most neglectful, irresponsible fathers and their daughters…writes James Berardinelli. Read more
Shana Tova from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
A video New Year message from Yair Miller, president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies….. Read more
Rosh Hashanah – A Time to Rejoice
September 13, 2012 by Isi Leibler
For religious Jews, Rosh Hashanah is traditionally a time to apply ourselves towards “Tshuva” – a form of self-critical introspection combined with a spiritual commitment to improve our ethical conduct in the forthcoming year. We also pray to the Almighty to watch over us and our loved ones and grant us Shana Tova – a good year…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Shana Tova for our New Zealand readers
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has sent a Rosh Hashana message to our New Zealand readers… Read more
New Year greeting from Malcolm Turnbull
Jewish Day Schools hit by O’Farrell cuts
September 12, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The O’Farrell Government’s unprecedented $1.7 billion cut to the education system will undermine Jewish day schools NSW Labor John Robertson said today. Read more
Ambassador at the plenum
September 12, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
More than 200 people packed Sydney’s Sephardi Synagogue last night to listen to Israeli Ambassador Yuval Rotem address the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies monthly plenum. Read more
Helping the helpers
September 12, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Twelve families joined forces recently to launch JEMs Kidz Kare at Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Co-founder of Breaking the Silence speaks at Australians for Palestine event
September 12, 2012 by Ron Weiser
Australians for Palestine promoted a function in Melbourne on the 28th of August…writes Dr Ron Weiser. Read more
L’Shana Tova from Tony Abbott
Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott has sent a Rosh Hashana message to J-Wire readers… Read more
Bringing Australian theatre to the Big Apple
September 11, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Sydneysider Matt Foster of “Shmux in Tux” Kosher Theatre Sports fame, and his wife, Kate have established a new theatre production company in New York. Read more
From Ambassador Rotem…
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, HE Yuval Rotem, sends a Rosh Hashana message… Read more
Central Synagogue welcomes Olympians
September 10, 2012 by Henry Benjamin
Olympians Steve Solomon and Silver Medal winner Jessica Fox visited Sydney’s Central Synagogue for Friday night Shabbat prayers…and were guests of honour at a dinner following the service. Read more
Someone to talk to…
September 10, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Australian and New Zealand Holocaust survivors still dealing with restitution claims have a new contact point at the Claims Conference. Read more
