Nazi group’s poster declaring “Jewish Poison” defaces MP’s office
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The window of the Bega office of Federal Labor MP Mike Kelly has been the target of unknown people who are circulating poster printed by Nazi group Antipodean Resistance. Read more
Photos from the UIA NSW Major Donors function
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Did you attend UIA NSW Major Donors function? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
February 28, 2018 by Roz Tarszisz
It takes a classy actress to play a Hollywood legend. In this biopic, Annette Bening throws herself into the role of fifties movie star Gloria Grahame.
Back to school
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor Alan Dershowitz spoke to students from Jewish Day schools at a Moriah College. Read more
UIA YL function
February 28, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend Sydney’s UIA Young Leadership function? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Malka Leifer’s case goes on…and on and on and on
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire News Service
The 54-yr-old former principal of Melbourne’s Adass Yisroel facing extradition from Israel to Australia where she is wanted on 74 charges of child sexual abuse appeared in court in Petah Tikvah where her case was delayed yet again. Read more
The embassy will move . . . and the world won’t end
February 28, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Maybe it wasn’t such a big deal after all…writes Jonathan S. Tobin. Read more
Purim
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Purim, one of Judaism’s more colorful and popular holidays, is celebrated this year between sunset on today, 28 February, and sunset on Thursday, 1 March. Read more
Top Israeli journalist to address UIA events across the country
February 28, 2018 by Hila Tsor
J-Wire talks to Israeli television and print journalist Alon Ben-David, the keynote speaker at United Israel Appeal (UIA) events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more
Jewish groups protest Palestinian BDS leader Omar Barghouti’s invitation to speak at E.U. Parliament;
February 27, 2018 by Yossi Lempkowicz - JNS
Jewish groups protested against the invitation of Omar Barghouti, leader and co-founder of the anti-Israel BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement, to address a conference next week at the European Parliament in Brussels. Read more
Judge, attorney purportedly discovered colluding in case against Netanyahu
A leaked text conversation between the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court judge overseeing an investigation against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the attorney representing investigators has sent shockwaves through the country, showing that the two colluded to extend the remands of suspects in the case, even planning how the judge would react in court. Read more
A politicised coup by the Israel police?
February 27, 2018 by Martin Sherman - Mida via JNS
Ever since Benjamin Netanyahu was elected to lead Likud, and particularly after he became prime minister, the mainstream media has ceaselessly sought to besmirch him and his family. No other democratic leader has been continuously vilified to such an extent…writes Martin Sherman (Mida via JNS) . Read more
Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move
February 27, 2018 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
After much speculation over when U.S. President Donald Trump would make good on his campaign promise, the United States announced on Feb. 23 that it will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May…writes Israel Kasnett/JNS. Read more
Interfaith women’s conference
February 27, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia has held its annual women’s interfaith residential conference. Read more
The Little Mermaid splashes down at Mount Scopus
February 27, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Dive into the irresistible world below the waves, when Disney’s The Little Mermaid floats onto the Scopus stage. Read more
WJC calls for dialogue and reconciliation with Poland
February 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder published an open letter in The New York Times on Monday urging Polish leaders to resume dialogue with Jewish representatives aimed at reconciliation amid the “firestorm of ill-will” that has erupted in recent weeks over a proposed new Polish law to criminalise holding the Polish nation responsible for, or complicit in, the Holocaust. Read more
A good BIG IDEA
February 27, 2018 by J-Wire
The BIG IDEA Gap Year is a program for a year of intensive hi-tech training, social impact, and a one-of-a-kind Startup Nation experience Israel. Read more
Dershowitz’s lesson for Sydney UIA
NSW United Israel Appeal has hosted two separate evening functions in celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary featuring keynote and international guest speaker Alan Dershowitz. Read more
The Anti-Israel Agenda: Inside the Political War on the Jewish State: a book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
Any book about Israel is never going to please everyone. Also depending where in the world one lives will depend how this book is viewed. Not that long ago we witnessed an argument in Melbourne about which organisations with an Israeli focus were allowed or precluded from joining the JCCV. Read more
#NeverAgain
February 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel Synagogue had a special lesson for Barmitzvah boy N following the Parkland killings. Read more
The story of the Tattooist of Auschwitz
February 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
M by Montefiore – new independent apartments
February 26, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
Montefiore President David Freeman has announced the official sales launch of M by Montefiore, a new development at Randwick that will comprise 79 luxury independent living apartments. Read more
Feintooner
February 26, 2018 by Feintooner
A Purim cartoon… Read more
Perth Hebrew Congregation welcomes new rabbi
February 26, 2018 by Agencies
Rabbi Daniel Lieberman has led his first service in Perth, just three days after his appointment took effect. Read more
Carlo Goldstein, a conducting rarity
February 25, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Brought to Australia to conduct the John Bell production of Carmen in the Sydney Opera House, Carlo Goldstein’s very name raises a smile. And when he tells his story, he emerges as a rarity in the world of classical music performance…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Abbas dumps Trump, embraces United Nations
February 25, 2018 by David Singer
PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas signed his own suicide note after another blistering attack on America in the United Nations Security Council on 20 February…writes David Singer. Read more
1 out of every 11 people on earth reached in World Jewish Congress’ We Remember campaign
February 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 650 million people from 155 countries, or 1 out every 11 people on Earth, were reached in the World Jewish Congress’ 2018 We Remember campaign launched ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to data compiled in three independent evaluations. Read more
Fabulously frocked
February 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World music “Hello Tut Tut” band’s clarinetist Josh Gluck
February 25, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Josh Gluck plays clarinet in the world music dance band “Hello Tut Tut”.He speaks to Henry Greener about the origin, style and members of the Band, who have just completed recording their Album, which will be Launched at the Gasometer Hotel in Collingwood on March 9 . Read more
Budo for Peace’s 4th international Martial Arts for Peace seminar
February 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Budo for Peace headed by former Sydneysider Danny Hakim hosted the 4th International Martial Arts Seminar for Peace in Raanana. Read more
