NZ ready to “reinvigorate the Middle East peace process”
April 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has addressed a Peace Summit in Istanbul declaring that New Zealand, a member of the UN Security Council “stands ready” to “reinvigorate the Middle East Peace Process. Read more
Harmless gossip?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
April 24, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In this week’s Torah Portion we learn about the transgression of gossip (Lashon Horah) which is considered a serious transgression. Read more
Yom Hazikaron: Malka Roth born Melbourne 1985, murdered Jerusalem 2001
April 24, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
On Yom Hazikaron, Arnold Roth reflects on Malki, his 15-year-old daughter who lost her life during a terrorist attack on a pizza restaurant in Jerusalem in 2002. Read more
Survivors to visit Bergen Belsen
April 24, 2015 by Agencies
More than 100 survivors of the Nazi camp Bergen-Belsen, children born at the post-war displaced persons (DP) camp Bergen-Belsen, as well as British liberators will travel to Lower Saxony, Germany on 26 April to mark the anniversary of the camp’s liberation 70 years ago. Read more
It’s a matter of timing…writes Michael Kuttner
April 23, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Life is full of surprises but some things are predictable and their timing can often determine whether the outcome is a success or a disaster. Read more
The Shtick’s Henry Greener talks with Major General Jeffrey Rosenfeld
April 23, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Major General Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AM, OBE, KStJ is a highly acclaimed neurosurgeon, senior military surgeon and is internationally recognised for his neurotrauma research and teaching. He talks with Henry Greener ahead of ANZAC Day. Read more
Yom Hazikaron in Sydney
April 23, 2015 by Rikki Parker
Over 300 attended Sydney’s Yom Hazikaron ceremony at the National Council Of Jewish Women. Read more
We have the will – find the way
April 23, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has delivered a speech to the General Assembly advocating a return to Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. Read more
A Testament of Youth – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
April 23, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Timing is everything, in life and in art.
The 67 who could not celebrate 67 years of Independence…writes Emily Gian
April 23, 2015 by Emily Gian
One of my roles when I worked for the Zionist Council of Victoria was to put together the booklet for the Yom Hazikaron ceremony, which takes place every year the night before Yom Ha’atzmaut. Read more
Yom Hazikaron: Benjamin Netanyahu
April 23, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl on Yom Hazikaron. Read more
Independence Day – A message from Benjamin Netanyahu
April 23, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister sends a video message for Israel’s Independence Day. Read more
Henry Greener talks to Erez Feinberg
April 22, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Erez Feinberg is passionate about all things Israeli. He talks to The Shtick’s Henry Greener about the “I Am Israeli” Seminar, Yom Hazikaron and the Transition from sorrow to joy as Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated to mark 67 years of Independence. Read more
Independence Day: We have reason to rejoice…writes isi Leibler
April 22, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The Bible quotes Balaam describing the Jews as “a people that dwells alone and is not counted among the nations.” Read more
Yom Hazikaron: the President speaks
April 22, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has addressed the commemoration of Yom Hazikaron…Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars and Victims of Terrorism. Read more
ANZAC commemoration well under way
With less the two weeks to go before Sydney’s Jewish Community gathers to commemorate and honour our ANZAC diggers, the Event Organising Committee is already assured a huge turn-out. Read more
A Yossele in trouble
April 21, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
We call them Joeys but perhaps Israelis may refer them to as Yosseles…either way one found himself in trouble in Ramat Gan. Read more
A community centre for Melbourne
April 21, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The members of the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation have formally endorsed the master plan for a Jewish community centre in the heart of Caulfield. Read more
Bibi meets children of fallen IDF members
April 21, 2015 by Agencies
Ahead of Yom Hazikaron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with the children of members of the Israeli Defence Forces who lost their lives on active service. Read more
An ANZAC message from Australia’s ambassador to Israel
April 21, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
J-Wire meets the Australian Ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, in Tel Aviv ahead of ANZAC Day. Read more
Centenary of the ANZAC
April 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
NSW will participate in the Centenary of The Anzac Jewish Program with a special commemorative service to be held at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue on Sunday 3 May. Read more
New Kosher Café in Melbourne
April 20, 2015 by Sarah Bendetsky
Spot On, A new kosher café in Melbourne, has opened its doors to over 600 customers with the help of Jewish Care’s Jump Start Interest Free Loans Program. Read more
Out of School Hours program a success at OBK
April 20, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen has played host to over 1,000 NSW students from Gosford to Wollongong. Read more
ANZAC Day: 38 Australian Jews among the 9,000 who perished
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent a message to the country ahead of this year’s 100th anniversary of the tragic loss of lives at Gallipoli. Read more
Ask the Rabbi: The Arab-Israeli conflict
April 19, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers questions on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Read more
The occupation under a microscope
April 17, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Students and academics at the University of New South Wales in Sydney will hold a symposium to examine “Law, Rights and Resistance in Occupied Palestine”. Read more
Video Interview: Arnold Zable Part Two…in conversation with the Shtick’s Henry Greener
April 17, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne author Arnold Zable tells us more about his shtick, being involved with Yiddish Theatre at Kadimah, post-war Jewish refugees, working with asylum seekers, his travels in Cambodia for Pen International and policy issues relating to off shore processing. Read more
A Yom Hashoah message in music from Miriam Waks
April 17, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
To mark the beginning of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and it is with great pride that I share with you two previously unreleased pieces with which to mark the occasion. Read more
The Age of Adaline – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
April 17, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
When can a romantic drama also be classed as science fiction? If the whole premise hinges on scientific flim-flam, that’s when.
Starring role for Michaella
April 17, 2015 by Geoff Sirmai
Sydney student Michaella Edelstein will star as Rapunzel in the upcoming production of Into the Woods at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood. Read more
