Peer into round 2

January 20, 2010 by  

Israeli tennis star, Shahar Peer, has won her first round match of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Read more

Messianic Christians hosting Israeli backpackers questioned

January 20, 2010 by  

A report issued today by Israeli and New Zealand universities states that some 2000 Israeli backpackers are hosted in New Zealand by Christian Missionaries each year. Read more

Bride gets her green wedding wish

January 20, 2010 by  

Adopt an Acacia is a new JNF initiative which has itself been adopted by Sydney couple Zoe and Darren Smorgon. Read more

Shalom L’hitrahot – Sela out in the first round

January 19, 2010 by  

Israel’s only competitor in the Australian Open Men’s Tennis championship has been knocked out in the first round. Read more

Nothing like a Dame

January 19, 2010 by  

Auckland’s Lesley Max has been made a Dame in the New Zealand New Year Honours List…joining her first cousin Barbara Goodman who was created a Dame in 1989. Read more

ECAJ appeals to Australian Jewry to aid Haiti

January 19, 2010 by  

The President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Robert Goot, has called on Jewish Australians to give generously to survivors of the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. Read more

Nazi salutes at the Australian Open

January 19, 2010 by  

Israeli tennis star Dudi Sela plays his first round match today in the Australian Open following an opening day marred by a group of youths raising Nazi salutes. Read more

Jewish Aid Australia running Haiti appeal

January 18, 2010 by  

After two days, Jewish Aid Australia’s campaign to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake has raised over $10,000. Read more

Paquin up for Golden Globes

January 18, 2010 by  

New Zealand actress Anna Paquin has been nominated for a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of a woman who rescued about 2500 Jewish children in WWII. Read more

Here we go again – more protests in store for Shahar

January 17, 2010 by  

The Australians for Palestine group has announced it will protest Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer’s participation in the Australian Open “when she plays”. Read more

Peer reaches final in her prep for the Australian Open

January 17, 2010 by  

Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer reached the final of the Hobart International…the last tournament before the Australian Open which gets underway this week in Melbourne. Read more

Trade mission back from Israel

January 17, 2010 by  

The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a trade mission to Israel led by NSW Minister for Water & Regional Development, The Hon Phillip Costa. Read more

Gay Shabbat

January 17, 2010 by  

Friday, Feb-26

Dayenu

Shabbat service/dinner for Sydney’s gay and lesbian Mardi Gras festival. The theme for this year’s parade is Mardi Gras’ history of the world and Dayenu’s float will be celebrating our 10th anniversary since first participating in the parade back in 2000. The parade will be taking place on Saturday 27th Feb from 7:45pm and Dayenu’s Mardi Gras Shabbat Service and Dinner will be held on Friday 26th Feb at Emanuel Synagogue, Woollahra. The service (free of charge) begins at 6:30pm and the dinner ($30 per person) at 7:30pm.  Tickets are available directly from the synagogue on +61 (0)2 9328 7833.

From Michael Danby’s Diary

January 15, 2010 by  

Two dates for Melbourne readers. Read more

Jewish House joins homeless association

January 14, 2010 by  

The Jewish House has been accepted as a member of Homelessness New South Wales. Read more

Jordanian Ambassador to address Jewish group

January 14, 2010 by  

The Capital Jewish Forum is to be addressed by Jordanian Ambassador Rajab Sukayri. Read more

New Rabbi for Adelaide

January 14, 2010 by  

The Adelaide Hebrew Congregation will have a new rabbi next week. Read more

Engel case in court

January 13, 2010 by  

Lawyers for Rabbi Yosef Engel and his wife Chana have appealed to Adelaide Magistrates Court to expedite their case. Read more

Rabbi denies Melbourne group is ex-communicated

January 12, 2010 by  

Reports that a breakaway group from Melbourne Yeshiva had been ex-communicated have been denied by the Yeshiva’s Rabbi.
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The Rabbi and the Dame

January 12, 2010 by  

Rabbi Chaim Herzog has made a personal visit to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch as she approaches her 101st birthday. Read more

Melbourne Rabbi ex-communicates Lubavitchers for defying Fast Day

January 11, 2010 by  

A group of Melbourne’s Lubavitchers has been ex-communicated for drinking and eating throughout the Fast of Tevet believing that since the Meshiach is already here, the Fast is no longer necessary…and for publishing a video of their festivities. Read more

New web site for old soldiers

January 10, 2010 by  

The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women has launched its first web site. Read more

Israeli army gets Jarryd a world record

January 8, 2010 by  

Jarryd Rubinstein has muscled himself into the Guiness Book of Records…and thanks the IDF for getting him there. Read more

Holocaust survivor named as Australia Day Ambassador in Victoria

January 8, 2010 by  

Richard Rozen will present the Citizen of the Year Award to this year’s honoree in Girgarre, Victoria. Read more

Shahar Peer – more arrests

January 7, 2010 by  

Five more protesters were arrested in Auckland this morning as Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer fought her way into the semi finals of the ASB Classic tournament. Read more

Answer to Australian Jewish Voices attacks on Israel

January 7, 2010 by  

Independent Australian Jewish Voices has unleashed a torrent of anti-Israel and anti-Zionist feeling despite its protestations of balance. Read more

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

January 7, 2010 by  

J-Junction’s Sydney matchmakers have celebrated a record year. Read more

Condolences for Indonesia

January 6, 2010 by  

Following the  death of former Indonesian President Abdurraham Wahid last week, the  Australia/Israel&Jewish Affairs Council Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein conveyed   sincere condolences  to his family and the Indonesian people. Read more

Man arrested for protesting against Israeli tennis star

January 6, 2010 by  

A man will appear in court tomorrow in Auckland for protesting against Israeli tennis star Shahav Peer’s participation in an international tennis tournament. Read more

Adam Wrublewski on the blocks

January 6, 2010 by  

The Michael Wrublewski Foundation is set to be launched…and the late sportsman’s son is on the starting blocks. Read more

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