JNF’s Green Sunday
February 9, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Communities around the country manned the phones raising funds during JNF’s Green Sunday. Read more
The Royal Commission: Sentiments without action are not enough
February 8, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi James Kennard, principal of Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne has issued a statement on the current hearing at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse….declaring “sentiments without action are not enough”. Read more
Mesirah and the AFP’s War on Drugs
February 8, 2015 by David Werdiger
The Jewish law of ‘mesirah’ – the prohibition against handing a fellow Jew over to secular authorities – has been under the spotlight in the current Royal Commission hearing, with Rabbis being probed as to their own interpretations and practices. Read more
Six Israelis in road accident in NZ – one dead
February 8, 2015 by Keren Cook
Six Israelis in their 60s were traveling in a van touring New Zealand when it veered off a road near Christchurch. Read more
Member of the Jewish community makes top 100 in The Algemeiner
February 6, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
President of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry Robert Goot has been named by publication The Algemeiner as one of the top 100 people who influenced Jewish life in 2014. Read more
Kosher caterer’s premises destroyed by fire
February 6, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
The premises of Peter Unger Catering in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran have been destroyed by fire…but it is business as usual. Read more
Shule on line
February 6, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Melbourne’s progressive synagogue Temple Beth Israel (TBI) has commenced streaming Shabbat services live from its website, tbi.org.au through TBI TV. The intention is to stream Shabbat, High Holiday Day, festival services and concerts. Read more
The Kashrut Commission of Enquiry: the K-A’s initial take
February 6, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The NSW Kashrut Authority has made its first comment on The Kashrut Commission of Inquiry’s report. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse : community reaction
February 6, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Lay and religious leadership have reacted strongly to the hearings in Melbourne this week at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse on matters pertaining to the Yeshiva in Sydney and the Yeshivah in Melbourne. Read more
Departing student was related by marriage
February 6, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Administrator of Yeshiva Gedolah,Bondi, Rabbi Yosef Feldman, present at a July 2002 meeting with name protected AVL and his father, Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, admitted that AVL, a student at the Yeshiva accused of inappropriate sexual behaviour, was a relative by marriage. Read more
Maccabiah 2017: Head of delegation announced
February 6, 2015 by Jonathan Mond
Maccabi Australia has announce the Head of Delegation for the 2017 Maccabiah Games. Read more
Don’t mention the war…writes Michael Kuttner
February 6, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Do you remember the episode from Fawlty Towers where a group of German tourists was due to visit and Basil, played by John Cleese, warned his staff “don’t mention the war?” Read more
Remembering Holocaust historian Sir Martin Gilbert and his ‘two Londons’
February 6, 2015 by Jerry Amernic
As reported yesterday, distinguished Holocaust historian Martin Gilbert has passed away. Fellow author Jerry Armenic knew him and pens some thoughts… Read more
Multi-Tasking Mindfully
February 6, 2015 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
‘Wisdom fads’ I call them. Phrases that go viral across societies – often found wanting in the truth-machine of time. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Day 4
February 5, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
When sitting resumed this afternoon, counsel assisting the Commission Maria Gerace established that Rabbi Baruch Dov Lesches was an employee of the Yeshiva centre. Read more
“We are sorry that you suffered”
February 5, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, spiritual head of the Sydney Yeshiva and leader of Chabad NSW has apologised to those who suffered child sexual abuse when attending the Yeshiva. Read more
The Gambler … a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
February 5, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Watching this straightforward drama, I was struck by the madness of gambling addiction. Read more
Pride Shabbat in Melbourne
February 5, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel (TBI) hosted a Friday night “Pride Shabbat” service as part of the Midsumma Festival. Read more
Gan Izzy Camp
February 5, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
These past summer holidays, 106 children aged 5-13 attended Gan Izzy day camp organised by Chabad Youth NSW.
JCCV supports victims of child sexual abuse
February 5, 2015 by David Marlow
As the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse hears testimony from members of the Jewish community, the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) reiterates its support for victims of child sexual abuse and their families, and welcomes the opportunity provided by the Royal Commission for them to tell their stories. Read more
The Credeaux Canvas – a theatre review from Deb Meyer
February 5, 2015 by Deb Meyer
Sitting in the front row of an intimate theatre when there are warnings of nudity in the production (I was allocated the tickets), can make for an interesting night out. Read more
OurCrowd MD to speak in Sydney
February 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney-born venture capitalist Dan Bennett has brought the start-up nation home to Australia. Read more
Distinguished author Martin Gilbert passes away
February 5, 2015 by Agencies
British-Jewish historian Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of United Kingdom prime minister Winston Churchill, has passed away from cancer at 78. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – Day 3: Rabbi Moshe Gutnick
February 4, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Statements made by Sydney Rabbi Moshe Gutnick have reignited a commitment to Judaism for child sexual abuse victim Manny Waks. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – a conversation with Rabbi Lesches
February 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sexual abuse victim known only by the code name AVB has told the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Melbourne about a conversation he had with Rabbi Baruch Dov Lesches. Read more
Royal Commission: Day three – Who is the pariah?
February 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
AVB, a victim of child sexual abuse by adults responsible for children at both Sydney Yeshiva and Melbourne Yeshivah appeared at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse hearing being held in Melbourne. Read more
Kashrut in NSW
February 4, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Kashrut Commission of Inquiry established by The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies has released its recommendations. Read more
BJE in 2015
February 4, 2015 by Nanette Horak
In 2014 the Board of Jewish Education achieved several milestones in different areas of its programmes. Read more
Reflecting on European Jewish food
February 4, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
Older members of Melbourne’s community feature on A Jewish Care video focusing on European Jewish food. Read more
A Revolting Election Campaign and a Vicious Media
February 4, 2015 by Isi Leibler
Israeli voters should be considering the issues and debating who is best equipped to lead a nation confronted by extraordinary military, diplomatic, social and religious challenges…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
