Rare Einstein documents on show at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
February 12, 2016 by Dov Smith
Scientists from Caltech, MIT and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration today announced they have recorded the first direct evidence of gravitational waves that Albert Einstein, a founder of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, predicted years ago. Read more
“We will not be intimidated” pledge friends of dialogue
February 12, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Diller Teen Fellows program launched
February 12, 2016 by Hayley Hadassin
The Zionist Federation of Australia has launched the Diller Teen Fellows leadership program has kicked off in Melbourne. Read more
Ignorance is not bliss…writes Michael Kuttner
February 12, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
Benjamin Franklin said it best when he stated: “We are all born ignorant but one must work hard to remain stupid.” Read more
The beauty behind the fog
February 12, 2016 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
A few years ago, my wife and I spent a few days in the Blue Mountains…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Australian TV oversimplifies Israel’s NGO challenge
February 11, 2016 by Aaron Kalman
A January 29 segment, aired on ABC Australia’s 7:30 show, is a prime example of how, too many times, stories about the Arab-Israeli conflict are oversimplified. Read more
An opera dream comes true
February 11, 2016 by Henry Benjamin
Sydneysider Sam Sakker has realised a dream…singing the role of Alfredo in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at London’s Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Read more
Zoolander 2 – a movie review by Toni Susskind
February 11, 2016 by Toni Susskind
Similar to its predecessor, Zoolander 2 is a mix of satire and tongue in cheek humour that doesn’t to take itself too seriously. The jokes are more hit and miss than the original, but it is still an entertaining way to spend a night out. Read more
Jewish Care responds to alleged fear of bullying at Melbourne’s Yeshivah Centre
February 11, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Bill Appleby, the CEO of Melbourne’s Jewish Care CEO has formally responded to an article that has been published in The Age newspaper entitled “Yeshivah Centre Abuse Victims Fear Bullying, Intimidation”. Read more
New look for Caulfield Synagogue
February 11, 2016 by Rachel Mihalovich
Melbourne’s Glen Eira City Council given the go-ahead to the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation for its planned community centre redevelopment. Read more
The unbeatable trio…a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
February 11, 2016 by Fraser Beath McEwing
It’s the magic formula: a full program of Beethoven, the guest return of the much-loved Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in full song. It is no surprise that the APT Master Series drew a full house for the first concert of its 2016 season, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Should we stand by knowing that Hamas intends to attack us?…asks Isi Leibler
February 10, 2016 by Isi Leibler
Few envy the painful decisions that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be obliged to make in the months to come. Read more
BDS after the boycott
February 10, 2016 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
2016 may well be remembered as the year that Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel finally died its death—in a clinical sense, at least…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
Hamas operative killed in another tunnel collapse
February 10, 2016 by Agencies
A Hamas operative was reportedly killed in Gaza on Monday in the third deadly tunnel collapse to occur in the coastal enclave in less than two weeks. Read more
Rabbis show compassion for asylum seekers
February 10, 2016 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has expressed compassion over the plight of asylum seekers who have sought refugee status in Australia. Read more
A letter to the anti-Israel Left
February 10, 2016 by Julie Nathan
Julie Nathan addresses a letter to that small fraction of the political Left which not only criticises Israeli government policies or practices but also demonises and denigrates Israel at every opportunity and thus denies its legitimacy. Read more
Jewish Care makes dreams come true
February 10, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s disability team has brought one its resident’s dreams to reality. Read more
Israeli journalist to speak on German society
February 10, 2016 by Eileen Freed
Eldad Beck the Berlin-based correspondent of the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth since 2002 will speak to the Melbourne community on German society from the Shoah to the present day. Read more
Israel Hayom defence correspondent to speak at UIA functions
February 10, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Yoav Limor, the Senior Defence Correspondent for the Israel Hayom daily newspaper, and host of the morning show on Israel’s Channel 2 will be a keynote speaker at up coming United Israel Appeal events. Read more
Who holds the power?
February 9, 2016 by J-Wire
Child sexual abuse advocate Manny Waks has blogged that the proposed change in authority at the Melbourne’s Yeshivah Centre in Melbourne, “has been vetoed by the organisation that apparently has always had ultimate power, authority and responsibility: Chabad Headquarters based in Brooklyn, New York.” Read more
Netanyahu Should Step Down
February 9, 2016 by Gil Solomon
Because of many issues, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should step down…writes Gil Solomon. Read more
Twitter removes 125,000 terrorism accounts
February 8, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has commended Twitter for suspending 125,000 accounts for “threatening or promoting terrorist acts” since the middle of 2015. Read more
Zakynthos story
February 8, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
CEO of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies Vic Alhadeff has told the story of the Archbishop and Mayor of the Greek island of Zakynthos whose bravery saved the lives of 275 Jews during WWII at an event attended by a Greek and Jewish audience filling the 325 persons NCJWA function room to capacity. Were you there? A J-Wire story and photo gallery. Read more
Newt’s News
February 8, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Homage to the Holocaust, with Elie Wiesel, Dr Dvir Abramovich, Vladimir Putin inviting Jews to Russia, Women’s Rights and Liberals praying at the Western Wall and France’s recognition of Palestine controversy…a video presentation. Read more
Brooklyn – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
February 8, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Films of beloved books don’t always match images invoked by the written word.
Parents travel to Jerusalem to see paratrooper son graduate
Ari Tuch got the surprise of his life when he graduated from the IDF’s Paratroopers Brigade’s arduous training course, and pledged allegiance to the State of Israel and the IDF…his parents had made an unannounced trip from Sydney to witness the ceremony at the Kotel, Read more
Felix and Meira – a movie review by Toni Susskind
February 8, 2016 by Toni Susskind
Winner of several International film festivals, including best cinematography, screenplay, actor and actress, Felix and Meira is a thought-provoking movie, set against the backdrop of a tightly knit Hasidic community in modern-day Montreal. Read more
Can you criticise the Government?…ask the rabbi
February 8, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. What right do we have to criticise a democratically elected government? Surely Judaism believes in loyalty to duly appointed leaders. Read more
Green Sunday Melbourne
February 8, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Over 200 volunteers will take to the phones on Sunday for the JNF Green Sunday Telethon celebrating Tu- B’shvat, the festival of trees. Read more
Separate but Equal? Egalitarian Prayer Space at Western Wall Makes Israel Similar to Iran
February 7, 2016 by Gidon Ben-Zvi
A plan to create a special prayer space in the southern expanse of the Western Wall where the Conservative and Reform movements can hold gender-mixed services was approved by the Israeli government at the end of last month…writes Gidon Ben-Zvi. Read more
