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Getting to know you Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:55 pm
The Australian Ambassador-Designate to Israel has had her first meeting in her new role with a Jewish organisation. Read more
Naomi Chazan, the NIF and the ZCV Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Nathan Cherny is a Melbourne-born oncologist who lives in Jerusalem. He has responded to Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Council of Victoria which withdrew from a public meeting at which Naomi Chazan, president of the NIF, was due to speak on the weekend. Read more
Journos to report on Israel visit Monday, February 8, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Senior journalists who recently visited Israel will report on their trip next week in Sydney. Read more
Waitangi Day celebrations in Israel – Sugihara to be remembered Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8:37 pm
A Waitangi Day celebration in Israel will include tributes to Sempo Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis. Read more
Al-Manar to be further investigated Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Al-Manar, the reported Hezbollah-backed TV station fed into Australia via satellite, is the subject of a new investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authroity. Read more
New Australian ambassador to Israel Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has announced the appointment of Andrea Faulkner as Australia’s new ambassador to Israel. Read more
Over 50 and looking for love? Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:28 pm
j-junction, the only Australian Jewish matchmaking service is bringing back matchmaker assisted introductions for the over 50’s. Read more
Goldstone report scandal causes cancellation of UIA speaker Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Professor Naomi Chazan has cancelled her speaking tour of Australia on behalf of the United Israel Appeal Progressive Trust following assertations that the New Israel Fund had provided funds to organisations which had provided the vast majority of content for the Goldstone Report. Read more
Strong reaction to Arab League’s consideration of Australia’s pro-Israel stance Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Jewish leaders have reacted strongly to reports in “The Australian” that the Arab League “would take Australia’s pro-Israel position into account” in exercising their 22 votes for the election of a seat on the UN Security Council. Read more
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Until Mar 14 Melbourne: Women in the Bible – Tricksters, Victors and (M)others
At the Jewish Museum of Australia. Read more
Until Mar-14 Melbourne : The Light Years – Jewish Museum of Australia
The Helen Light Years: 1983 – 2009
Feb-11 SBS1-TV 2:30p.m. | Cities of Light – the rise and fall of Islamic Spain
Between 1148 and 1250 turbulent times hit Iberia. Many Jews who were expelled found a home in the north of the country. (From the US, in English)
Feb-11 Melbourne: Meet Gerald Steinberg
Professor Gerald Steinberg, one of Israel’s foremost anaylists will deliver the Annual Hans Bachrach Memorial Oration. Read more
Feb-11 ~ Mar-25 Wellington: Anne Frank Exhibition
A touring exhibition which parallels the events leading to the rise of the Nazi Party and how it impacted on the Frank family in Amsterdam. Read more
Feb-14 Sydney: Maccabi Australia International Games launch
Launch of MAIGS - to be held in December. Read more
Feb-14 Sydney: North Shore Synagogue 70th anniversary concert
A gala event, celebrating the 70 years’ presence of the The North Shore Synagogue congregation. Read more
Feb-14 Melbourne: Kosherfest Australia
The St Kilda Hebrew Congregation Kosher food expo at St Kilda Town Hall Read more
Feb-14 Melbourne: St Kilda Festival
The Jewish Museum of Australia participates with an open day and an organised walk. Read more
Feb-15 Sydney: Exodus 1947 – Memory and Representation
The Sydney Jewish Museum presents a lecture by Professor Tony Kushner. Read more
Feb-15 SBS1-TV 10:50 p.m. : Entourage – The Batmitzvah
Ari’s daughter has her Bat Mitzvah while Drama and Turtle try to make the Bat Mitzvah work to their advantage. Read more
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Westfield welcomes J.P. Morgan to Sydney projectTuesday, February 9, 2010 at 5:51 am
The Westfield Group today announced that J.P. Morgan will anchor the new 25-storey 32,800 square metre office tower to be constructed at 85 Castlereagh Street as part of the Westfield Sydney City project that is currently under development. Read more
Sacha Baron-Cohen may marry Australian actress this monthMonday, February 8, 2010 at 8:04 am
Friends of English actor Sacha Baron-Cohen have been told to keep February 26 clear according to an Irish news service. Read more
Aussie and Kiwi Kosher wines on show in New YorkFriday, February 5, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Australian and New Zealand Kosher wines were featured at the 2010 Kosher Restaurant and Wine Experience in New York. Read more
Lowy wrote foreword for healer’s book – now a web siteWednesday, February 3, 2010 at 4:37 am
Westfield chairman and soccer supremo Frank Lowy wrote a foreword in 2004 to “The Dragon’s Journey”, the story of a teenage refugee from the Vietnam War who became a healer to some of the world’s most influential people. Now the book is the subject of a new web site. Read more
Cry from the heartTuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6:08 am
Shula Endrey-Walder is once again searching within the community to help save a life. Read more
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