MOTL 2014
April 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Community leaders will join Year 11 students on The March of the Living at Auschwitz…but the leaders will visit Berlin before travelling to Auschwitz Birkenau where they will learn in situ about the rise of Nazism. Read more
Israelis abroad under-utlilised
Participants at a Global Israeli Leadership Summit held in London have been told that Israelis living in the Diaspora must be recognised by the Israeli government as being an integral part of the world-wide Jewish community. Read more
The Book Salesman
April 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The president of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has said that former Foreign Minister Bob Carr’s comments on a Jewish lobby “help to sell books but bear no relationship to reality”. Read more
In every generation…writes Michael Kuttner
April 10, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
Once again as we have done since the Exodus of our ancestors from Egypt, Jews worldwide will be sitting down together with family and friends to recount the dramas associated with that history making event so long ago. Read more
Paula Abdul, Nefesh Shul and the Building of a Dream…writes Deb Meyer
April 9, 2014 by Deb Meyer
I’m writing this on a plane to Israel, reflecting on the recent interview I had with Ritchie and Nechama Dina Moss – the Rabbi and Rebbetzin of Nefesh shul in Bondi, from the quiet recess of their home, normally a buzzing hub filled with 7 children aged 10 and under, with another due any day. An apt metaphor, as life for this busy couple is soaring to great heights. Read more
Where has our humanity gone?…asks Shira Sebban
April 9, 2014 by Shira Sebban
As an Australian Jew, I am ashamed by the treatment of asylum seekers in both Australia and Israel. Read more
A Kosher Pesach from the Premier
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has sent his greeting for Pesach to the Jewish Community… Read more
Seder for children affected by rocket attacks
The Jewish Agency for Israel will hold a special Passover camp experience for some 100 children from southern Israel whose lives have been affected by rocket fire from Gaza and by other terror attacks. Read more
JNF Office Opens in New Zealand
April 8, 2014 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
Champion Steve
April 7, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Olympic 400m finalist Steve Solomon paid a visit to Australia from his current home at Stanford University California to compete in the 92nd Australian Athletic Championships in Melbourne. He returned to the States with the top prize. Read more
Meet Yariv Levin MK
April 7, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Yariv Levin is a Likud Member of the Knesset belonging to the Yisrael Beitenu faction. He spoke to Betar in Sydney and Melbourne. J-Wire spoke to him. Read more
Blaming Israel for the Collapse of the Peace Negotiations…writes Isi Leibler
April 7, 2014 by Isi Leibler
All signs indicate that the moribund peace process has now formally collapsed. Read more
Palestine – Kerry Can’t Keep Kidding Himself…writes David Singer
April 6, 2014 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry’s unshakeable belief that he could succeed in facilitating what had eluded former American Secretaries of State for the last 20 years – the creation of a 22nd Arab State in the West Bank and Gaza for the first time ever in recorded history – has been shattered following Israel cancelling the release of 26 prisoners convicted of terrorist attacks prior to the 1993 Oslo Accords. Read more
No unions for Pharaoh to deal with
April 4, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Over 100 trade unionists experienced the meaning of Pesach when they attended a mock seder at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
Israeli film director in Melbourne
April 4, 2014 by Brenda Segal
The Zionist Council of Victoria and Habayit have showcased the very best of Israeli cinematography to Melbourne. Read more
Bread and then matzah…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
April 4, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
One of the important parts of Pesach is the Mitzvah to eat Shmura Matzah at the Seder. Read more
How Low Can You Go?….asks Michael Kuttner
April 4, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
When it comes to the Palestinian Arab Authority and now it seems the White House and State Department the depths to which they have sunk has created a new record in cynical behavior of a kind not seen for many years. Read more
Remove Section 18C – normalise Holocaust denial…writes Andre Oboler
April 4, 2014 by Andre Oboler
The Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI), the national harm prevention charity dedicated to online hate issues, has warned that proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act will have the effect of normalising Holocaust denial, racist Aboriginal memes and more in social media. Read more
Sydney’s Monte wins award for hotel quality catering
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has been recognised for excellence, taking out the top award for service delivery in relation to its hotel quality catering services. Read more
Learning Hebrew
April 4, 2014 by Nanette Horak
BJE’s popular adult Hebrew classes, taught by Sarah Friend, emphasise the development of modern Hebrew speaking skills to help those wishing to communicate with family in Israel, help their children with Hebrew, appreciate Jewish culture, provide easier access to Israeli media information and literature or, simply, improve their knowledge of the language. Read more
ZFA Biennial Conference
April 3, 2014 by Hayley Hadassin
180 delegates, including large contingents of young adults from the Australian Zionist Youth Council and AUJS,attended the ZFA’s Biennial Conference held in Melbourne. Read more
Dear Alan, Dear Peter
April 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s executive director Peter Wertheim wrote to famed law expert Alan Dershowitz following the publication in The Australian of an article written by the American dealing with the Australian law and racial vilification…. Read more
Ezzy is laid to rest
April 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
ADC says “no” to UNHRC encouraging boycotting settlements
April 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has denounced the passing of a series of anti-Israel resolutions by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) which includes a vote that bolsters the shameful BDS campaign by encouraging businesses to boycott Israeli settlements.
New science lab for KTC
April 3, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Telstra chief David Thoadey recently spoke in glowing terms of Israel’s innovative skills adding that Australia would do well to focus more on mathematic and science…yesterday Sydney’s Kesser Torah College officially opened its new state of the art science lab. Read more
Waks apologises
April 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The CEO of child sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek Manny Waks has apologised for allegations made about Rabbi Abraham Glick. Read more
Section 18C supporters’ club
April 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed political figures and various community organisation who seek to preserve the rights of those who need to culturally defend themselves. Read more
Finding your roots
A genealogist has visit the Canberra branch of the Australian Jewish Historical Society and passed on tips on how to find seemingly long-lost data. Read more
Moriah gets The Voice
April 3, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Steve Clisby, a finalist in the smash hit TV program The Voice, made a special appearance at Sydney’s Moriah College at an event to raise funds for the college’s own bands. Read more
Melbourne’s Limmud Oz 2014 now accepting presenter registration
April 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Limmud Oz is Australia’s leading festival of Jewish learning, culture and community and is held in Melbourne over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend every two years. Read more
