Australia to abstain on U.N. Palestinian observer status
November 28, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
This week, the member nations of the United Nations are expected to vote on the Palestinian observer status resolution. Read more
Chassidic New Year
Chassidim around Australia will celebrate the Chassidic New Year on Sunday. Read more
Invitation for the bereaved
November 28, 2012 by Elly Shalev
On Yom Hazikaron, we honour the memory of the men and women who have given their lives for the creation and continued security of the State of Israel. Read more
Back to schools
November 27, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
John Robertson, the Leader of the Opposition in the NSW Parliament has made a whistle-stop tour of three Jewish dayschools in Sydney. Read more
For Sale – Two Yeshiva buildings
November 27, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
To ease its current financial crisis, the Sydney Yeshiva Centre has placed two of its buildings on the market. Read more
New afterschool Jewish education centre for Melbourne
November 27, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The United Jewish Education Board has announced the opening of its new centre for afterschool education in Bentleigh, Mellbourne.
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Wallenberg memorialised
November 27, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The life and legacy of a man who transcended geographic, political and humanitarian borders has been memorialised in Canberra at the Centre of European Studies at Australian National University. Read more
Shule visit for NSW Shadow Treasurer
November 27, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
White Ribbon Day in Melbourne
November 27, 2012 by Sheiny New
The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence held a very successful White Ribbon Day function to mark the annual international event when men around the world stand up and say “NO!” to violence against women and children. Read more
Poverty and Emergency Assistance in the Jewish Community
November 27, 2012 by Andrew Markus
By a number of economic and living standard indicators, Australia does very well…writes Andrew Markus. Read more
ECAJ AGM
Leaders of the Jewish communities of each of the States, the ACT and New Zealand gathered at the Beth Weizmann centre in Melbourne on Sunday for the Annual General Meeting of the The Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
Building Life Skills
November 27, 2012 by Ayal Tusia
A $10,000 grant from a private community philanthropic fund will enable Melbourne’s Jewish Care to offer a series of workshops to improve life skills and quality of life for adults living with a disability. Read more
Twenty Conclusions from “Operation Pillar of Defence”
November 26, 2012 by Michael Kuttner
Last week, while visiting communities struck by Gaza missiles throughout southern Israel, it was easy to discern the all pervasive anger that Israeli citizens – from all walks of life – vented against the Israeli army for halting the attack on Gaza…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
The Gaza Outcome: Victory, Stalemate or Defeat?
November 26, 2012 by Isi Leibler
Castigating the government for the ceasefire agreement and implying that Operation Pillar of Defense was a failure is misguided and merely provides credibility to the distorted Hamas narrative of the conflict…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
New organisation – new approach
November 25, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Mercaz Australasia, the new Zionist organisation of Masorti Jews in Australia, has hosted a novel meeting dealing with the Hamas rocket blitz on southern Israel. Read more
Dubai update
November 25, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
78-yr-0ld South African Professor Cyril Karabus, a pediatric oncologist,is facing manslaughter charge in the United Arab Emirates following the death of a 4-yr-old child he had been treating for Leukemia in Abu Dhabi in 2002. His case was received a mention in court again last week. Read more
Get your submissions in – quickly!
November 25, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The Attorney-General has written to The Executive Council of Australian Jewry asking for submissions relating to the terms of reference for the Royal Commission being established into institutional responses to child sex abuse. Read more
Friendship grows on trees
November 25, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The South Australian twin of the South Australia/Israel Twin Friendship Forests has been dedicated by the Premier of South Australia, Jay Weatherill and JNF Australia National President, Michael Naphtali. Read more
Protesting for Gaza
November 25, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Demonstrations supporting Gaza took place in Australian cities yesterday. Read more
Commendations for Footnote at APSA
November 24, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
The lead actor and writer of the Israeli film “Footnote” have been awarded High Commendations at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards held last night on the Gold Coast. Read more
Turnbull visits Fischl House
November 24, 2012 by Warren Hurst
Malcolm Turnbull , the Liberal Federal member for the Sydney electorate of Wentworth, has visited the new home of JewishCare . Read more
White Ribbon Day at JewishCare
November 24, 2012 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare has hosted its 5th White Ribbon day heightening awareness of domestic violence. Read more
Yet another sex abuse case
November 24, 2012 by Agencies
Allegations have emerged that another major Jewish organisation in Australia has been caught up in a child sex abuse scandal. Read more
Danby Red over Greens
November 23, 2012 by Michael Danby
Yesterday in the Senate, Greens leader Christine Milne moved an entirely one-sided motion on the missile attacks on Southern Israel. I am attaching a copy of that motion. My comments in response, released to the media and reported in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph are below:….writes Michael Danby Read more
Senate motion passed unanimously
November 23, 2012 by J-Wire
A motion detailing the Government’s position on the Gaza-Israel conflict was passed unanimously in the Senate yesterday. Read more
Gaza and the UN Security Council
In light of the new war in Gaza, the success of Australia gaining a temporary seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) has come not a minute too soon. Read more
Maccabeats a big hit
November 23, 2012 by Samantha Kelliher
In less than four weeks, The Central Synagogue has hosted its second sell out concert.
Last night saw premier a cappella group the Maccabeats perform to an over 800 strong crowd at the UNSW Science Theatre. Read more
Jewish Aid, Mitzvah Day and Budo for Peace
November 23, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Budo for Peace www.budoforpeace.org/ is a multi-ethnic NGO which uses martial arts as a framework for building peaceful relationships with members of different cultures, religions and nationalities. The Japanese word budô literally means “the way of stopping conflict”. Read more
Gerry Levy – a Eulogy
November 23, 2012 by Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence
Gerry Levy was a highly respected and committed member of the Sydney Jewish community who passed away this week. Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence has produced his eulogy… Read more
Gillard welcomes ceasefire
November 23, 2012 by J-Wire Staff
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed the ceasefire and issued the following statement yesterday… Read more
