Current News
New guidelines for inter-faith dialogue
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 6:55 am
Newly-published Guidelines for conducting interfaith dialogue will greatly benefit the Jewish and larger communities. Read more
Newhouse behind Indigenous Initiative
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 2:59 pm
A chance meeting between George Newhouse and Warren Mundine in 2008 saw the two men initiate a drive to assist Australia’s Indigenous people establish themselves in the workplace…and in busineeses of their own. Read more
Australian tourists visiting Israel up 45%
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Israeli Ministry of Tourism figures released today reveal that 15,811 Australians visited Israel in the first six months of 2010. Read more
World Court judge to be quizzed on his Holocaust experiences
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 7:54 am
The life of the renowned world court Judge Thomas Buergenthal is the subject of the next International Bar Association (IBA) interactive webcast tonight at 9:30 p.m…and readers can submit questions Read more
Bishop: No UN abstentions if Liberals gain power
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 6:38 am
Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has reaffirmed the Liberal Party’s commitment to Israel and to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 8:18 am
British environmentalist David de Rothschild received a tumultous welcome when he reached Sydney yesterday aboard his catamaran “Plastiki” whose hull is made from 12,500 plastic bottles. Read more
18-year-old hosts blood donor party
Monday, July 26, 2010 at 6:38 am
Five minutes after he turned 18, Mordy Slavin contacted the Gift of Life Foundation, volunteering to donate blood. Read more
New Zealand Shechita heading to Court
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 4:26 pm
New Zealand’s Jewish community has exhausted all mediatory opportunities in its bid to keep Shechita legal…the matter is now heading to Court. Read more
….and here is how one British Jew responded to a boycott call in the UK
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Gerald Oberman lives in Brighton. He sent the following e-mail to the Methodist Church in the UK…. Read more
What's On? When? Where?
Positions Vacant
Aug-01 Sydney: Abrahamic Faiths: Contribution to Society
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies is a jointly with other faiths a panel discussion on the Contribution to Society and the relevance today of the Abrahamic Faiths. Read more
Aug-04 Surfers Paradise: Bird Migration in Israel
JNF presents an expert on bird migration in Israel and the impact on aviation… Read more
Aug-08 Sydney: Sivan Rotem in concert
Emanuel Synagogue presents one of Israel’s most outstanding performers in concert. Read more
Aug-15 Sydney: Shir Madness Music Festival
The first ever large-scale Sydney Jewish music festival SHIR MADNESS has announced its program. And what a stellar line-up it is! Read more
Aug-!5 Melbourne: Three top Israeli advocacy experts
“Can We Trust What We Hear and Read?” – “Words and Images Shape World Opinion – is Israel Alone?’ – “Using Appropriate Tools when Discussing Israel”. Read more
Aug-16 Sydney: Pipes and Ottolenghi in discussion
AIJAC present Daniel Pipes and Dr Emanuele Ottolenghi discussing “Europe and the USA: Middle East Visions and Delusions” Read more
Jan-18 ~ Jan-25 Melbourne: Maccabi Junior Carnival
1,250 athletes from Australia and New Zealand will be participating in this annual sporting highlight Read more
Features and Articles
The Arrogance of Claims Conference Leaders
At the annual meeting of the Claims Conference in New York last week, there was discussion of my recent column concerning the fraudulent misappropriation of over $7 million of Holocaust funds. Whilst I was strongly criticized and accused of “ill intentions”, not a single factual remark incorporated in my column could be refuted.
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This coming Tuesday is Tisha B’av, the day we mourn the destruction of the Temple that stood in Jerusalem in times of old. Read more |
Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital’s Dr Alex Wodak received an AM for his work in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. He tells J-Wire about the possibilities and reasons for making cannabis legal. Read more
Holocaust funds need accountability – Isi Leibler
On Tuesday, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) will be holding its annual meeting in New York. Proceedings will be overshadowed by the recent exposure of a massive misappropriation of funds, which will be regarded as one of the ugliest Jewish organizational financial scandals in our time. Read more
Gaza Gazing and Hamas Blockading
David Singer writes on the current situation in Israel and its impact around the world….. Read more
Young-Gen
Help Israel in 30 seconds, without leaving your couch – Danny Rod
We begin a new era in the Australian Jewish community by having the first ever column dedicated to the activities of students on a campus level. Read more
Have you heard... ?
Israel and Australia share happy spot – New Zealand beats them both
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 7:10 am
155 countries have been surveyed by researchers at the Gallup World Poll to find the world’s happiest countries…New Zealand came sixth with Israel and Australia sharing eight place. Read more
Smorgon donation changes a young man’s life
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 7:32 am
Guy Slome’s new recumbent bicycle is more than just a novelty…it is a new lease on life. Read more
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 6:55 am
A special minyan will be held at Sydney’s the Great Synagogue preceding the start of the famed City to Surf race…after which the officiating rabbi will join the runners in the race to Bondi. Read more
Scholarships available at Kesser Torah College
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:41 am
Sydney school has scholarships available for students in years K – 11 Read more
New face at the Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:09 am
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has announced the employment of Jo Silver as its new Project Manager. Read more