Four Corners – The ECAJ has its say
February 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Robert Goot, the president of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry, has commented on the ABC-TV/The Australian report on the justice system in use in the West Bank which uses Israeli law courts for Israeli children and military law for Palestinian children… Read more
No worries mate!…declares Michael Kuttner
February 10, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
A short two week visit to Melbourne to attend a family Simcha provided me with the opportunity to meet locals, observe life in part of the “lucky country” and make some observations. Read more
Act like a ghetto Jew and you’ll be treated as a ghetto Jew…Writes Gil Solomon
February 10, 2014 by Gil Solomon
I could not have been more disgusted when hearing about a recent prayer rally organised by thousands of orthodox Jews at the Kotel, the aim of which was to beseech the almighty to “cancel the decrees” of the US Secretary of State. Read more
Digitising education
Sydney’s Moriah’s Year 7 students have received a new MacBook Air as part of the College’s One-to-One Laptop Program. Read more
Ahead of Four Corners
Tonight, ABC-TV’s Four Corners will broadcast a program highlighting the exposure of Palestinian children living in the West Bank to Israeli military law whilst their offending Israeli counterparts are dealt with under Israeli civil law. Honest Reporting has something to say on The Australian’s reports on the issue….the Australian paper’s John Lyons collaborated with the ABC. Read more
With Jewish Friends Like These….writes Isi Leibler
February 10, 2014 by Isi Leibler
In this era of post modernism and abandonment of traditional moral values, our capacity to inflict harm on ourselves seems to be at an all-time high.
Ambassador calls for rejection of boycott
The Israeli ambassador to New Zealand has responded to a call to boycott the visit to NZ of the Israel Bat Sheva Dance Company. Read more
Heritage listing for cemetery
February 9, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Maitland Jewish Cemetery will be formally listed in the NSW State Heritage Register next month. Read more
Natalie Portman joins Israeli Emergency Aid Operation for Syrian refugees
February 7, 2014 by Agencies
Natalie Portman joined Israeli Emergency Aid Operation for Syrian refugees…and so did former Perth resident Leon Schneider. Read more
Woodside Leviathan deal makes progress
February 7, 2014 by J-Wire
Woodside and the Leviathan Joint Venture participants, Noble Energy Mediterranean Ltd, Delek Drilling LP, Avner Oil Exploration LP and Ratio Oil Exploration (1992) LP, have agreed to convert a previous in- principle agreement for the potential acquisition of an interest in the Leviathan field into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Read more
It’s the chocolate not the drink…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 7, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Currently in Australia there is a discussion on alcohol related violence, which has recently become more of a problem. One suggestion is to raise the legal age of drinking. The other strategy is to increase mandatory sentencing for violence that is a consequence of being intoxicated. Read more
MacPlan
February 7, 2014 by Leanne Shelton
Exciting plans for Maccabi youth and a strong focus on Judaism, sport, identity and leadership were the key talking points at the recent MacPlan information session. Read more
Shadow Minister visits Our Big Kitchen
February 7, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Ron Hoenig, the NSW Shadow Minister for Energy and Ports, has visited Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen. Read more
The fine line between constructive and contemptible…writes Gabsy Debinski
February 7, 2014 by Gabsy Debinski
It all started last Saturday against a bright blue backdrop in a room filled with diplomats and reporters. Read more
Kew on cue
February 7, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A Melbourne rabbi has initiated a new program to connect Jews in their 20s and 30s in his shul’s area. Read more
Keeping Kosher Made Easy
February 7, 2014 by J-Wire
The Kashrut Authority has announced that a new kosher labelling initiative will be rolled out across all Coles supermarkets in New South Wales. Read more
Pratt Foundation new backer for OHPI
February 7, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Online Hate Prevention Institute, Australia’s national charity for combating online hate, has welcomed the Pratt Foundation as a new major donor. Read more
J-Views’ multiple views
Apologies to those who received multiple emails from J-Views. Our techs believe they have found and corrected the glitch in the system…
Law Shabbat becomes Law Wednesday
February 6, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Arrangements for the Jewish Service at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue traditionally marking the beginning of the 2014 Law Term have been dramatically altered from past years. Read more
Friends of Israel Must Speak Up Now…writes Isi Leibler
February 5, 2014 by Isi Leibler
US Secretary of State John Kerry no longer pretends to be even-handed in overseeing the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Read more
Israeli technology for Australian diabetics
February 5, 2014 by Agencies
LabStyle Innovations Corp developer of the Dario™ Diabetes Management Platform, has announced that the company has signed an agreement with uHealth Australia Pty Limited (uHealth), a leading distributor of digital health and surgical innovations, to exclusively distribute in Australia the Dario™ blood glucose monitoring device, one of the three main components of the Dario™ platform. Read more
You do the Jewish community proud
February 5, 2014 by J-Wire
State parliamentarian Ron Hoenig has written to Sydney’s Emanuel School as it embarks on a new year on the results it achieved in the 2013 HSC. Read more
The president explains
February 5, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Hakoah president Phil Filler has written to the club’s members “to clarify and correct” information recently published about the club in the Jewish media. Read more
Premier briefs Sydney community leaders
February 4, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Premier of NSW was guest of honour at an unprecedented dinner of 50 communal presidents and leaders on Monday night, hosted by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Cappuccino with Yiddishkeit please!
February 4, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
A Kosher cafe has opened in Bondi Junction…serving top of the crop coffee, mouthwatering cakes and lessons in Judaism, frumkeit and life. Read more
Melbourne here we come…but where do we stay?
February 4, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
The Orbaum triplets from Jerusalem are heading to Melbourne…and looking for somewhere to stay. Read more
Plans announced for NSW Multicultural march
February 4, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Government is inviting all members of all communities to take part in the NSW Multicultural March, a month-long celebration of one of the State’s greatest assets – its cultural diversity. Read more
New Waves Judaism
February 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Silver service and sand combined last Friday night as Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen hosted over 60 diners for a Shabbat service and dinner…on iconic Tamarama Beach. Read more
Palestine – Collective Amnesia Spells Collective Disaster…writes David Singer
February 3, 2014 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry has missed his own deadline of 31 January by not releasing his eagerly anticipated framework agreement designed to help end the 130 years old Jewish-Arab conflict. It will now be released by 21 February according to US Envoy Martin Indyk. Read more
Technion offers MBA to international market
The Technion, Israel’s leading university, now offers a prestigious international MBA aimed at entrepreneurs interested in practical start-up experience. Read more
