Meet JIFF’s Eddie Tamir
November 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with Eddie Tamir, Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF). Read more
50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate
October 30, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
A conference to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate (In Our Time) promulgated by the Roman Catholic Church on October 28, 1965 has been hosted by Sydney’s The Great Synagogue.
Canberra community awards
October 28, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Three long serving members of ACT Jewish Community Inc were awarded Life Membership for a lifetime of service to the Jewish Community in Canberra. Read more
Burnt – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 21, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Serious chefs have lent their skills and advice to this outing from director John Wells (Love and Mercy). Read more
Amazing tales at JNF Gala dinner
October 15, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 800 guests gathered to hear tales of the rescue of Syrian Jews, the hardships of life on the front line in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Northern Negev and view a video link interview with Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem at the JNF Gala dinner in Sydney.
A Feast of a Festival – a look at JIFF 2015
October 13, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
A rich line-up of features, documentaries and special events are lined up for the 2015 Jewish International Film Festival.
Miss You Already – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 8, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
This may be a film about women, written and directed by women, but that does not make it a chick flick.
Convicted fraudster appeals guilty plea
September 30, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
The self proclaimed Australian leader of the Jewish Defence League is contesting his conviction for fraud in the Queensland Court of Appeal.
The Intern – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 30, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Director and writer Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated) has said she doesn’t want to be known as the one who makes movies for older people.
Yoram Gross dies
September 29, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Animated film maker Yoram Gross has died aged 88. He brought beloved Australian children’s books Dot and the Kangaroo and Blinky Bill to life on the screen.
Kosher Shop for Canberra
September 22, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Canberra’s first Kosher Shop has opened to serve the local Jewish community and many visitors to the nation’s capital.
Jerusalem Post wrong to give platform to convicted Holocaust denier
September 21, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has expressed its disappointment with the Jerusalem Post for giving David Irving a platform to express his abhorrent views.
Macbeth – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Of all Shakespeare’s flawed heroes, Macbeth is surely the hardest to care about. Watch him bring about his own downfall as he pays the price for treachery.
J-Wire meets Emile Sherman
September 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with film producer Emile Sherman about two of his latest releases. Read more
Oddball – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 15, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Taking my grandson (4.5) to the movies is always a delight, especially if the movie is about penguins. This one has the bonus of a large, white, fluffy dog.
Life – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 8, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Even if you know little about James Dean you would recognise some of the famous off-screen photographs which have made him a poster pin-up for generations.
Sydney Jewish Writers Festival
September 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 600 people attended this year’s Sydney Jewish Writers’ Festival with Gideon Raff, creator of the Israeli series Hatufim (Prisoners of War), one of the drawcards.
A Walk in the Woods – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
When a popular book is adapted for the big screen, screenwriters take artistic licence to keep the story flowing.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 31, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Just because a story is about teenagers doesn’t mean it should be dismissed as a movie only for teens. This one won Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2014.
Force of Destiny – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 10, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Billed as “a journey of love on a transplant waiting list”, this latest offering from veteran writer/director Paul Cox is not as grim as it sounds.
The Shabbat Project 2015
August 9, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Sydney’s The Shabbat Project 2015 promises to be bigger and better than last year’s. Read more
Women He’s Undressed…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
July 9, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
It has been too long since Director Gillian Armstrong’s name has been on the big screen and in this entertaining documentary she brings a little-known Australian success story to life. Read more
Call for WW2 Merchant Navy Veterans
July 7, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
A Record of Honour for Jewish war veterans of the United Kingdom is being compiled in England.
JewishCare given Citizenship Award
July 6, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
At a ceremony for Australia’s newest citizens, Sydney’s JewishCare was itself presented with an award.
Mentoring to make a difference
June 26, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Hillel, a department of the Shalom Institute have launched a search for participants to apply for The Ideation Project. Read more
Why schlepp for Shabbat? order online
June 23, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Streamlining the weekly Shabbat shop is an idea whose time has come.
99 -yr-old Dunera Boy planning 2017 exhibition
June 22, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
When 99-yr-old abstract sculptor Erwin Fabian finished the pieces for his current Sydney exhibition he started working on pieces for his exhibition in 2017.
Far From the Madding Crowd…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Spare me the misery is my usual reaction to anything connected to the novels of Thomas Hardy. I studied – somewhat loosely – Tess of the d’Urbervilles in high school and have steered clear of him ever since.
A culture of bananas
June 11, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
North Queensland banana growers have recently visited Rahan Meristem, an agricultural biotechnology company located in north western Israel.
Limmud-Oz 2015 roundup
June 10, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Overseas presenters were a great attraction at this year’s Limmud Oz held at Sydney’s University of NSW.
