On line hate monitor seeks funding
September 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI), an Australian charity whose work many of you will have seen over the past 18 months, has launched its first appeal with a new video highlighting the nature and risks of online hate. Read more
IT addiction a reality
September 10, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Well-known TV personality Steve Liebmann will moderate a panel discussion in Sydney dealing with the addictive effects of social media and the Internet. Read more
AIJAC congratulates the new Government
September 10, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Mark Leibler and Dr Colin Rubenstein of The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council have sent congratulations to Australia’s new Government… Read more
Syria – Obama And Kerry Converted On Road To Damascus…writes David Singer
September 10, 2013 by David Singer
The swiftness with which attention is now being focused on collecting and destroying chemical weapons located in Syria has been truly breathtaking. Read more
Your iPhone/Android becomes a money box
September 10, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
The Jewish religion differentiates between charity and tzedakah and the latter has always been considered obligatory…and this generally forgotten cornerpost of Judaism is now set to reappear in the mainstream community thanks to an iPad/iPhone/Android app developed in Sydney. Read more
The Lion of the Senate
September 10, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Despite media reports that former Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr is to quit the statement, the politiican who declared all Israeli settlements in Palestine illegal appears to have no intention of quitting the Senate. Read more
A letter to Tony
September 9, 2013 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to Australia’s new Prime Minister warmly congratulating him on his electoral victory. Read more
Syria – Obama Hell-bent On Creating Hell…writes David Singer
September 9, 2013 by David Singer
President Obama has lost a golden opportunity at the G20 Summit in St Petersburg to step back from undertaking a military assault on Syria – that promises to create hell for Syria’s civilian population and to unleash consequences that can extend far beyond Syria’s borders. Read more
A Friendlier Australian Government…writes Isi Leibler
September 8, 2013 by Isi Leibler
Australia’s election results are good news for the Israel-Australia relationship. Labor party incumbent Kevin Rudd, who held office for less than three months following a coup against former PM Julia Gillard, lost in a landslide, bringing an end to six years of Labor Government. Read more
MPs all re-elected
September 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The three Jewish members of Federal Parliament have all been successful in the 2013 election…and Danby praises his Jewish supporters who stuck by him despite”their widespread distaste ” for Bob Carr’s messages. Read more
Religion and Climate Change
September 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue’s Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins joins spiritual leaders from other religions to deliver a climate change message from a religious perspective….watch the video. Read more
Rabbis meet the Premier
September 8, 2013 by Rachel Mihalovich
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive, have met with the Premier of Victoria, Dr Dennis Napthine. Read more
OBK on RN
September 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
ABC’s Radio National will feature a program on Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen at 6 p.m. this evening… Read more
Shana Tova from Victor Dominello
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Minister for Citizenship Victor Dominello sends Rosh Hashana greetings… Read more
All over for Passion 8
September 4, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney high-profile caterers Passion8 are now in liquidation and its once buzzing commercial Lane Cove HQ are now deserted bar a few administrative staff…and the food that it supplied to COA’s meals on wheel service is now being aired into Sydney from Melbourne. Read more
Gutnick to repay $1 million
September 4, 2013 by Agencies
Mining magnate Joseph Gutnick, one of Australia’s most senior Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis, has been ordered to repay $1 million after a judge found him guilty of engaging in “misleading and deceptive conduct” in a business deal with a fellow Lubavitcher in Melbourne according to a report in Israeli paper “Haaretz”. Read more
Tzedek responds to Maccabi
In response to the announcement by Maccabi that they will undertake an independent review relating to the recent child sexual abuse case, where former Maccabi coach Shannon Francis pleaded guilty to a range of charges against a number of victims, child sexual advocacy group Tzedek has issued a statement. Read more
Victorian Rabbis’ Rosh Hashanah Message
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire
With the approach of the Yomim Noraim (Days of Awe), it is timely to reflect upon the year gone by and to plan for the year ahead. Read more
5773: That was the year that was…writes Gabsy Debinski
September 4, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
As always when it comes to Israel, and the Jewish world, the past year has been bitter-sweet; marked by both pain and celebration. Currently, Israel stands as a beacon of light in a region plagued by destruction and bloodshed. Read more
Messages from the community
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The presidents of The Jewish Community Council of Victoria and The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies have sent the community Rosh Hashanah messages…. Read more
Rosh Hashanah messages from Israel’s Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres.
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Messages from Israel’s Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres…
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Tony Abbott sends Rosh Hashanah greetings
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott has taken time out from his election campaign to send Rosh Hashanah greetings to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Chief Rabbi
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Efraim Mirvis is the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He sends his Rosh Hashanah message to the Australian and New Zealand Jewish communities. Read more
Chief Rabbi installed in the presence of Prince Charles
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
South African-born Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has been installed as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth at St John’s Wood United Synagogue in London in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales. Read more
Moral Bankruptcy Once Again
September 4, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
For the benefit of those who may have forgotten their history lessons and for the majority of those who were born well after World War 2, I would like to take this opportunity of pointing out some salient and sobering facts which will hopefully focus attention on an unfolding scandal confronting all of us at the moment. Read more
Tzedek sets child safety Shule guidelines
Child sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek has suggested guidelines to ensure the safety of children in synagogues over the High Holidays. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the campaign trail
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken time out of his election campaign to send Rosh Hashanah greetings to the Jewish community… Read more
John Key wishes NZ readers Shana Tova
September 3, 2013 by J-Wire
The Prime Minister of New Zealand has sent Rosh Hashanah greetings to his country’s Jewish communities. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from Dr Denis Napthine
The Premier of Victoria Dr Denis Napthine has sent Rosh Hashanah greetings to the Jewish community… Read more
Maccabi to review handling of sexual assault case
September 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Board of Maccabi Australia has committed to undertake a formal and independent review of the organisation’s handling of matters relating to the sexual assault of Maccabi members by Shannon Francis. Read more
