Jewish reference dropped by ABC
May 13, 2009 by J-Wire
Content in “The Gruen Transfer” scheduled to be aired tonight has been removed by the ABC on legal advice. Read more
No jail for Zentai
May 12, 2009 by J-Wire
Charles Zentai, an accused Nazi war criminal, will not be held on remand while he fights the decision to extradite him to Hungary. Read more
JewishCare says no thanks to Miriam Margolyes
May 12, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
JewishCare Melbourne has cancelled a performance by celebrated character actress Miriam Margolyes due to take place today [Tues] in an aged care home. Read more
Lag B’omer – Yeshiva one of the first to celebrate
May 12, 2009 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Yeshiva Centre hosted one of the world’s first Lab B’omer celebrations. Read more
Schindler Jew buried in a city he has never seen
Lolek Selinger was buried in Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney this morning…a city he has never seen. Read more
New life for an old shul
May 11, 2009 by J-Wire
The first baby-naming ceremony in eight years took place in Newcastle Synagogue on the weekend. Read more
NSW celebrates Israel’s Independence Day
May 9, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Israeli ambassador Yuval Rotem and the NSW Premier, Nathan Rees joined members of the community to celebrate Israel’s 61st Independence Day. Read more
CEO Robin Margo’s Speech on Israel’s Independence Day
May 9, 2009 by J-Wire
61ST ANNIVERARY OF ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE
7 MAY 2009
Ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
And our co-hosts this evening:
• Frank Levy AM, President of the State Zionist Council of NSW
• Robert Goot AM S.C., President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry
• Dr Ron Weiser, representing the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, and
I welcome each and all of you, to this celebration of Israel’s 61st Independence Day.
We are honoured by the attendance of our special guests
• the Honourable Nathan Rees MP, Premier of NSW & Minister for the Arts, and
• his Excellency Yuval Rotem the Ambassador for the State of Israel.
And may I welcome also other dignitaries present with us this evening:
• The Hon Justine Elliott MP, Federal Minister for Ageing;
• Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, representing The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Federal Leader of the Opposition;
• The Hon Eric Roozendaal MLC, Treasurer;
• The Hon Michael Daly MP, Minister for Roads;
• The Hon John Robertson MLC, Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Public Sector Reform, Special Minister of State;
• Barry O’Farrell MP, Leader of the State Opposition, Shadow Minister for Western Sydney
• Other members of the Federal and New South Wales Parliaments
• Other represetatives of Political Parties
• Consuls General, Honorary Consuls General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls and other diplomatic representatives who have honoured us by their attendance
• Justices of the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of NSW, and other members of the judiciary
• Distinguished leaders and representatives of
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association releases a statement on Israel and the Palestinians
May 8, 2009 by J-Wire
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA) today released its Melbourne Statement, a document prepared together following the recent hostilities in Gaza, and because of a recognition of the need for us all to continue to be in dialogue in a world so fraught with violence. Read more
The Jump before the Push: Einfeld wants to disbar himself
May 8, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Disgraced former Federal Court Judge Marcus Einfeld has applied to Sydney’s Supreme Court to disbar himself . Read more
JewishCare helps two-home children
May 8, 2009 by J-Wire
In a new program, “Two Houses, One Suitcase, No Worries”, Sydney’s JewishCare is tackling the problems encountered by children whose parents have separated or become divorced. Read more
Great Synagogues great debates off to a great start
May 7, 2009 by Community Editor
Armed with a huge plastic hammer and a very loud brass bell, Sydney’s Great Synagogue’s Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence launched the Great Debates series. Read more
Westfield: Frank Lowy’s address in full
May 7, 2009 by J-Wire
J-Wire publishes Westfield Chairman Frank Lowy’s AGM address in full. Lowy has maintained his salary at the 2007 level. Read more
JewishCare Sydney – now 7 days a week and extended hours
May 6, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
FirstCall, Sydney’s Jewish Care telephone infoline, has extended its operating hours. Read more
Want to keep your Donkey? You need Petter Chamor!
May 6, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Petter Chamor? Is he a vet? No. Is he an animal dealer? No. So who is Petter Chamor? Read more
Pro-Nazi mother banned from exposing her daughter to racial hatred
May 6, 2009 by J-Wire
The Family Court has banned the parents of a 6-yr-old girl from forcing her to attend right-wing rallies and from exposing her to racist web sites on the Internet. Read more
Tracing her Jewish roots and reaching for new heights
May 5, 2009 by J-Wire
Queensland Councillor Hajnal Ban is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor and a woman who had her legs broken to increase her height. Read more
Israeli Reggae singer releases new CD
May 5, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Raz Bin Sam will release a new reggae CD on May-11. Read more
Jewish Community calls for employers to protect their staff
May 5, 2009 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has emphasised the need for employers to treat their staff with respect, especially during the current economic downturn. Read more
Storm brewing over Kennett Nazi artwork
May 3, 2009 by J-Wire
The State Library of Victoria has currently on display a print portraying former Premier Jeff Kennett as a cow surrounded by trees in the shape of swastikas. Read more
