A video conversation with Hedy Ritterman
February 3, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Hedy Ritterman’s Exhibition “and one man in his time…” started as “Dancing With Memory”, a personal ritual at a Warehouse in South Yarra, as Hedy tried to create a Space for Memory, following the death of her husband Dr Henry Ritterman…in conversation with Henry Greener. Read more
WJC: Antisemitism rise in the UK “alarming and shocking”
Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, has reacted to the last report on antisemitism in Britain compiled by the Community Security Trust (CST), which registered a record level of antisemitism in the country. Read more
Amnesty International Australia apologises
February 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Amnesty International Australia has apologised for a post in Facebook writing about the “atrocities committed by the Israel Defence Force” plus other comments. Read more
Meet the new CEO at JCA
February 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s JCA has announced the appointment of Bruce Goldsmith as its new CEO. Read more
Maccabi Mentorship Program gives young people a chance to give back
February 3, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
NSW Maccabi’s new mentorship program aims to provide members an opportunity to be involved with the inner workings of its clubs whilst learning from the experiences of others. Read more
Trump and United Nations aftershocks
February 3, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
It was predicted and now it has come to pass that the election of Donald Trump and the infamous UN resolution sponsored by New Zealand and friends would trigger tremors. Read more
Describing or Creating
February 3, 2017 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
How can we speak positively and be realistic at the same time?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
USA: WJC calls for a sensitive and responsible immigration policy
The World Jewish Congress has called on the government to support a “sensitive and responsible immigration policy that adheres to the noblest American tradition of helping those seeking peace and freedom” while “ensuring the safety and security” of all of its citizens against the threat of terror. Read more
NSW $15,000 grant for Our Big Kitchen
February 2, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has presented Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen a $15,000 cheque as a grant as part of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program to expand their services and fund important upgrades to their kitchen facilities. Read more
Have you any memories of rural Victorian guesthouses?
February 2, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Australian Jewish Historical Society is anecdotes and memories of rural holiday spots frequented in the past by Jewish families. Read more
Puterflam’s rise provides a example for all Maccabi youth
February 2, 2017 by Jake Rosengarten
At age 23, Michael Puterflam has become Maccabi NSW’s youngest ever board member. His swift ascension through the organisation’s ranks is a tale which heeds a number of important lessons for the next generation of Maccabi youngsters. Read more
Monsieur Mayonnaise: a secret family history
February 2, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Film noir meets comic book art in a documentary about Melbourne’s celebrated bohemian couple, Mirka and Georges Mora, who escaped the Nazis in cloak and dagger operations and with a secret ingredient – mayonnaise! Read more
Gold: a movie review by James Berardinelli
February 1, 2017 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
Rags to riches stories are a Hollywood staple. Read more
The ECAJ welcomes reform to the Australian Human Rights Act
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The executive director of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Peter Wertheim has spoken before the the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. Read more
Emunah leadership Mission and Convention in Israel
February 1, 2017 by Sophie Deutsch
An inspiring mission is currently taking place, led by one of Israel’s leading social justice organisations, World Emunah. In focusing on education, legislation and social welfare in Israel, Emunah aims to advance the status of women, strengthen the Jewish community, and encourage volunteerism. Read more
Yad Vashem Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, commemorated this year’s International Day for the Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust by hosting and participating in a wide range of international, regional, local and online activities. Read more
Buried in Trash, a Kid in Each Arm: When Jerusalem Goes on Strike
February 1, 2017 by Gidon Ben-Zvi
It’s been one hell of a week to be a father of young children in Jerusalem…writes Gidon BenZvi. Read more
Understanding the implications of new Jewish construction in ‘east’ Jerusalem
February 1, 2017 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Following the Israeli government’s announcement of plans to approve nearly 800 apartments in Jewish communities located in contested eastern sections of Jerusalem, residents, experts and government officials say the new housing projects will not hinder Israel’s ability to resolve the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict…writes Alex Traiman/JNS.org. Read more
IDF gives residents of Amona outpost eviction orders
February 1, 2017 by Agencies
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered residents of the Amona outpost in Judea and Samaria to evacuate the area within two days. Read more
Melbourne Jewish community marks the 75th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Danby, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports and the rabbis and members of the board of Melbourne’s Elwood Shule, have hosted a Holocaust Memorial event at Elwood Synagogue. Read more
Netanyahu needs Trump answer on Bush-Congress Commitments to Israel
February 1, 2017 by David Singer
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will be meeting America’s President Trump on 15 February under very different circumstances to those when Netanyahu met President Obama on 20 May 2011…writes David Singer. Read more
