FIrst Modern Orthodox Creche in Melbourne
Leibler Yavneh College has announced it will open the Yavneh Crѐche in January next year at their Balaclava Road Campus in Melbourne. Read more
Wonder where the money goes to?…writes David Werdiger
If you live in the ghettos of Caulfield, East St Kilda or Bondi, and have a mezuzah on your door, then you will surely have experienced them. Read more
Palestine: Kerry Commits Harakiri…writes David Singer
July 30, 2013 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry has fallen on his sword in attempting to seek a renewal of negotiations designed to culminate in the creation of a new Arab State between Jordan and Israel for the first time ever in recorded history. Read more
Researching family history
July 30, 2013 by Michelle Favero
Year 7 students at Sydney’s Emanuel School recently delved deeply into their family history, researching their past through a project called Shorashim, which means ‘roots’. Read more
Five medals for Jeff – open Gold for Mikaela
July 30, 2013 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
When Melbourne’s Jeff Sher left Israel in 2009 with four Maccabiah gold medals around his neck, he was a pretty satisfied athlete…but this year he brings home five! Read more
New Race Discrimination Commissioner
July 30, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC has announced the appointment of Dr Tim Soutphommasane as Race Discrimination Commissioner. Read more
Israel – second time around
Onward Israel is an exciting new six-week Israel advocacy program organised by the Zionist Federation of Australia for young Australian and South African adults aged 19-30 who want to return to Israel for a second program experience. Read more
New Executive Director for Victorian Rabbis
July 30, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has announced the appointment of Rachel Mihalovich to the role of Executive Director. Read more
A Bissel Beethoven
July 30, 2013 by Fraser Beath McEwing
The second International Pianists in Recital concert for the year was a night out for Beethoven-philes as Jonathan Biss stacked four sonatas on top of one another, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Palestine: The Unending Conflict – Part 2…writes George Peters
July 29, 2013 by George Peters
Part 2 of a previously published article entitled “Palestine: The Unending Conflict: Part 1”, dealing primarily with Israel’s “right to exist” under International Law and post-WW1 Treaties. Read more
Bid to become Maccabi Man
Not even a year since he took up competitive triathlon, Adriel Young leaves Israel with two gold medals and is within striking distance of claiming the inaugural Maccabi Man – the prize for the most elite Maccabean athlete in the world. Read more
Australian sought for Burgas Bombing
July 28, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has released images of two men wanted for questioning over the bombing of a bus a year ago resulting in the death of five Israeli tourists and one Bulgarian national…and one of the two is Australian. Read more
A letter from Bibi
July 28, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
As Israeli-Palestinian negotiations about to resume, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu writes an open letter to the Israeli people…outlining the difficulties of decision-making. Read more
One Small Candle …a question for Rabbi Gourarie
July 26, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question:
I happen to know a number of people who are experiencing big difficulties and challenges in their lives at the moment. Some have been hurt and need a listening ear to share their pain. Others are struggling with their relationships and a few of them are grappling with emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. But I am not a psychologist and do not have the necessary skills to provide support, nor do I have the energy to help each one with their specific issues. On the other hand I feel a sense of responsibility. Can you advise? Read more
The Untitled Book Club
July 26, 2013 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care residents, clients and volunteers now have a new place to meet, talk and share their enthusiasm with like-minded bookworms at the new Book Club held monthly at The Lamm Jewish Library of Australia…but the club has no name. Read more
Can we do something about Israel’s PR?…asks Rabbi Nochum Shapiro
July 26, 2013 by J-Wire
On Tisha B’Av Israeli newspapers and the world media reported The European Union (EU) has issued a resolution for all its 28 member States that forbids any form of cooperation, including funding, scholarships, and research grants, to any Israelis or Israeli entities in areas that Israel acquired in 1967, namely the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. Read more
One Button, One Child
July 26, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Following on the heels of its namesake school in Wellington, New Zealand, Sydney’s Moriah College is collecting 1.5 million buttons in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. Read more
Progressives call for compassion
July 26, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Union for Progressive Judaism has attacked the government’s new stop-the-boats policy and called fro compassion for asylum seekers. Read more
Kramer sentencing: the aftermath and a repeated apology
July 26, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has its say, the Yeshivah College apologises again and Tzedek responds… Read more
Indyk: a disastrous choice for mediator…writes Isi Leibler
July 26, 2013 by Isi Leibler
The US State Department has floated a trial balloon to test the idea of former US Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, serving as mediator in the forthcoming peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. It is not surprising that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has signaled his approval. What is incomprehensible is that Prime Minister Netanyahu has done likewise. Read more
Ella strikes gold
July 25, 2013 by J-Wire
18-yr-old Ella Regan-Lacey has won Gold for Australia an the Junior 100 meters. Watch the run… Read more
No Aldi Boycott
July 25, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Reports on the Internet claimed that popular supermarket chain Aldi had stopped selling goods produced in Israel settlements. The company has denied that this is the case. Read more
JCCV on Kramer sentencing
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has called for police intervention to protect children following the sentencing of David Kramer yesterday, convicted on charges of sexually abusing four boys at the Yeshiva College in Melbourne. Read more
Only 24% of tourists visiting Israel are Jewish
July 25, 2013 by J-Wire
Income from tourism in Israel has grown from $4bn in 2009 to $5.1bn in 2012 with 56% of inbound tourists being Christian and only 24% Jewish. Read more
AIJAC and the Boat People
July 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has voiced its views on how Australia is dealing with asylum seekers. Read more
Josh Small finishes the job
Josh Small’s father Greg died in the Maccabi Bridge disaster in 1997…on his way to the opening ceremony and a member of the ten tin bowling team. This week, his son Josh won the medal his late father sought. Read more
The Elusive Road to the Negotiating Table…write Gabsy Debinski
July 25, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
It has been a big few days in Israel. After an intense round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at reviving the inactive peace process, US Secretary of State, John Kerry, announced that the Israelis and Palestinians had agreed to the resumption of peace talks. Read more
Collectively protecting children
July 25, 2013 by Jo Silver
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), in conjunction with the Australian Zionist Youth Council, Chabad Youth and Jewish Care, have joined forces to provide a free information session for community organisations to prevent and respond effectively to allegations of child abuse. Read more
Silver for Solomon
July 25, 2013 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Steven Solomon and Donald Sanford have produced a level of sport tonight beyond the wildest dreams of the organisers with a thrilling 400m mens final on the first night of the track and field competition at this year’s 19th Maccabiah. Read more
Helping Israel’s Children
July 25, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
High on Mount Carmel above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, WIZO Ahuzat Yeladim offers a last chance for troubled teenagers. Read more
