Eat your heart out!
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Top Australian culinary talent are involved in the Jewish Food Culture Fest, taking place this coming Sunday at Shalom College at the University of NSW. Read more
Ask the President
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, has launched a new application on his Facebook page. Read more
Mentors recognised
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has acknowledged the work of volunteer mentors participating in its Young Achievers Program. Read more
Palestine – World Bank Exposes PLO’s Disastrous Miscalculations…writes David Singer
October 14, 2013 by David Singer
The failure by the PLO to accept two offers made by Israel in 2000/1 and 2008 ceding Israel’s claims in more than 90% of the West Bank have been political and economic catastrophes for West Bank Arabs – as substantiated by a World Bank Report published this week titled “West Bank and Gaza , Area C and the Future of the Palestinian Economy”. Read more
Effective Treatment
October 11, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question: I have come to the realization that I have a real temper problem…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Sexual abuser at Yeshivah? “This could be no further from the truth”
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Principal of Melbourne’s Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah College has responded to claims that a known perpetrator of child sexual abuse is in the College’s employment. Read more
Art Spigelman on Radio National
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Creator of cartoon Holocaust book “Maus” Art Spigelman was recently interviewed by Philip Adams on ABC’s Radio National…the interview was videoed. Read more
ZFA Calls on Israel to recognise all forms of Judaism
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia has called on the Israeli government to accept all forms of the practice of Judaism on a level footing. Read more
Inaugural Ron Castan Awards
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Dr Howard Goldenberg and Jacky Lipson are the recipients of the inaugural Ron Castan Humanitarian Awards. Read more
Sydney’s Wolper Hospital seeks CEO
October 10, 2013 by J-Wire
A Week of Success Stories…writes Gabsy Debinski
October 10, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
Those of you who follow the communal press would have seen the debate that arose as a result of my advocacy update on the J Street conference last week. Without wanting to rehash this territory, I am posting a link to my response in conjunction with the ZFA here. Read more
ZFA states its case
October 10, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
Recently, there have been some accusations flying around about the ZFA, stemming from an advocacy update published last week, and it seems apt to respond. Read more
Circumcision Correspondence
October 10, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Israel’s President Shimon Peres has received a reply from the Secretary General of the Council of Europe seeking his intervention in a move by the Council recommending the banning of ritual circumcision. Read more
Maccabi launches formal investigation
October 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Following Maccabi Australia’s announcement that it would conduct a formal and independent review of the organisation’s handling of matters relating to the sexual assault of Maccabi members by Shannon Francis, a Committee of Review has been established. Read more
J-Street not a “Pro-Israel” Organisation…writes Isi Leibler
October 8, 2013 by Isi Leibler
At its fifth annual national conference last week, J Street advanced its objective of gaining recognition as a mainstream Jewish organization with the inclusion of a wide range of prominent American and Israeli political figures amongst its speakers. Read more
Israeli leaders personally touched by passing of Chief Rabbi
October 7, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel and founder of the Shas party has passed away at the age of 93. Read more
Peres responds to call banning circumcision
October 7, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Following a call by the Council of Europe recommending the banning of circumcision, Israel’s President Shimon Peres has sent a letter to the Council’s president seeking his personal intervention. Read more
Remembering Rabin
October 7, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
“We will pursue the course of peace with determination and fortitude. We will not let up. We will not give in.” Yitzhak Rabin, Nobel Prize Lecture, 1994. Read more
Interfaith Navy Style
October 7, 2013 by Judy Singer
Christians, Muslims and Jews from the Royal Australian Navy prayed together in the imposing setting of Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday in an Ecumenical and Interfaith Service commemorating the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet into Sydney. Read more
Mind, Body and Soul
October 7, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
Young Jewish adults and Israel Programs alumni have participated in the inaugural Mind, Body, Soul series in Melbourne. Read more
ZFA throws Sukkot Party
October 7, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
The 2013 Sukkot Sounds Party welcomed Israel Programs alumni and young adults in Melbourne. Read more
New team at AUJS
October 7, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students has elected its new national Chairperson and Executive at its Annual General Meeting. Read more
Door to Door Theatre
October 7, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Moira Blumenthal Productions will present From Door to Door by James Sherman from 12th to the 24th November at the theatrette in the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
No Will No Way writes Michael Kuttner
October 7, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
Herzl stated that if you will it, it will not be a dream. The resurrected Jewish State is ample proof of that and therein lies a lesson for all of us today. Read more
Syria – Security Council International Conference Pure Pipe-dream…writes David Singer
October 6, 2013 by David Singer
It seems incredible that after 17 months of wrangling, the best the U.N. Security Council could agree on is calling for another International Conference, which has no possible chance of convening – let alone helping – to peacefully resolve an end to the 30 months old conflict in Syria. Read more
On Galus Australis
October 4, 2013 by J-Wire
Unhappy with the ZFA…
Israel in Melbourne
October 4, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
During the Sukkot holidays, the Melbourne-based Habayit Home of Hebrew and Israeli Culture welcomed children from Prep to Grade 6 at its educational Keytana Babayit, “holiday program at home”. Read more
Holocaust Heroes to be Honored
October 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Seventy-five years ago, the first Nazi-legislated riots against Jews took place in Germany and Austria, resulting in mass arrests, killings and deportations, and the destruction of synagogues and Jewish-owned stores. Read more
Can You Wait?
October 4, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
One of the interesting agricultural commandments in the Torah is called Orlah. It states that when we plant a tree we are prohibited to eat its fruit for the first three years. Read more
Blessed cats
October 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Cats mixed with guests as Rabbi Mendel Kastel blessed the feline residents of Sydney’s Newtown Cat Protection Society as the part of the activities of World Animal Day. Read more
