Definition of Unity

October 29, 2010 by  

In Jewish tradition one of the greatest ideals is unity and Shalom (peace). Harmony between husband and wife, respect between friends and communal solidarity generate blessing and success. Read more

Waiting for Wallenberg

October 29, 2010 by  

Stephen Andrews is an 89-year-old resident at Sydney’s Randwick Montefiore Home. In WWII in Budapest, he was given the job to cook for the ill-fated Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg who saves thousands of Jewish lives. J-wire presents a video interview with Stephen Andrews… Read more

The Israel scene you have never seen

October 29, 2010 by  

The Jewish National Fund will run a mission to Israel next year focused on the country’s natural heritage and wild life programs. Read more

Christian award for Jewish filmmaker

October 29, 2010 by  

Gary Caganoff has been awarded a Human Rights Award by the World Association for Christian Communication and the World Catholic Association of Communications for his breath-taking documentary ‘The Garden at the End of the World’. Read more

Changing the face of Sydney

October 28, 2010 by  

Westfield have opened their 119th shopping centre in Sydney today, heralding a change in shopping for the city’s consumers…and a new headquarters for the company, the largest retail property company world-wide. Read more

Jewish Eastenders Star to film in New Zealand

October 28, 2010 by  

British Jewish actor Robert Kazinsky is on his way to Middle Earth. Read more

Six Maccabi Hakoah Soccer Junior soccer players in the UK

October 28, 2010 by  

Six of Maccabi Hakoah’s most promising 15 and 16 year olds soccer players have recently returned from a trip to the UK where they spent their first two weeks with their team playing against English academy teams including West Ham, Swindon Town and QPR. Read more

Why Maccabi Friends Matter?

October 28, 2010 by  

I thought that this being my last edition, I would touch on something which has really struck me throughout my involvement with Maccabi. Read more

Palestine – Obama’s White House Showing Settlement Cracks

October 27, 2010 by  

With the mid term Congressional elections only a week away – President Obama is struggling to gain Israel’s agreement to some form of freeze to stop Jews who wish to live in the West Bank or East Jerusalem from building houses there. Read more

Nov-07 Sydney: Montefiore Fete

October 27, 2010 by  

Montefiore 87th Annual Fete Read more

Anna Who?

October 27, 2010 by  

So just who is Anna Baltzer? You may have heard her being interviewed by Phillip Adams and Mark Colvin on ABC Radio, or in other media interviews she’s given during her visit to Australia. Read more

Newish Jewish Book Reviewers

October 27, 2010 by  

Academy Board of Jewish Education students at Sydney’s Chatswood Public school recently participated in the Book Week activities where they experienced a vast array of Jewish literature. Read more

Rudd to lead largest ever delegation to Israel

October 27, 2010 by  

Albert Dadon’s Australia Israel Leadership Forum will host the largest Australian parliamentary delegation to Israel in December. Read more

Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech in full

October 26, 2010 by  

Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech highlights family Holocaust memories. Read more

New Arts Initiative at the North Shore Temple Emanuel

October 26, 2010 by  

Jewish Arts offers a stream of 4 fascinating sessions on Thursday evenings at Sydney’s North Shore Night School, starting this Thursday night, 28 Oct. Read more

Interfaith at home

October 26, 2010 by  

The president of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, has hosted  local and Belgian Christian guests involved in Jewish-Christian relations at an interfaith evening.

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Alexa GRYNBERG

October 25, 2010 by  

A baby daughter for Nina and Adam Grynberg Read more

Funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital

October 25, 2010 by  

The $2500 proceeds of the recently-held Abrahamic Conference have been donated to the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Read more

NZ Jewish community in fight for its existence.

October 25, 2010 by  

In a statement headed “Save the Future of Judaism in New Zealand”, the leaders of the two largest communities are preparing for the fight to legalise Shechita…and safeguard the future of NZ Jewry. Read more

African theme at the Monte

October 25, 2010 by  

Sydney’s Montefiore’s Randwick campus stepped into Africa at a recent theme night which wowed Residents, staff and guests with a feast of colour and music. Read more

Palestinians should not give up on Peace 2.0

October 25, 2010 by  

The internet has changed dramatically in the last ten years. Read more

Nov-08 Sydney: JNF Q&A

October 24, 2010 by  

Jana Wendt moderates a special evening for JNF Read more

Nov-10 1:00P.M. ABC Radio National: My fear of Poland

October 24, 2010 by  

A radio feature by Natalie Kestecher. Read more

Nov-06 2:00p.m. ABC Radio National: My Fear of Poland

October 24, 2010 by  

A radio feature by Natalie Kestecher. Read more

Klezmer featured at Victorian Music Festival

October 24, 2010 by  

Victorian country town Malmsbury hosts The Zingaro Music Festival Read more

Lowy Family – up close with ABC-TV

October 23, 2010 by  

As he privately celebrates his 80th birthday, a powerful series on some of Australia’s most famous and influential families opens with the hidden face of Frank Lowy, at an extraordinary turning point in his family’s history. Read more

Nov-17 6:30p.m. ABC1-TV: Po’s Kitchen

October 23, 2010 by  

Po’s Kitchen cooks an Israeli Breakfast Read more

Nov-15 8:00p.m. ABC1-TV: Family Confidential

October 23, 2010 by  

A powerful series on some of Australia’s most famous and influential families opens with the hidden face of Frank Lowy, at an extraordinary turning point in his family’s history. Read more

New Counter Terrorism Control Centre

October 22, 2010 by  

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Attorney-General Robert McClelland have officially opened the Australian Government’s Counter Terrorism Control Centre (CTCC). Read more

We Can Do It Too

October 22, 2010 by  

A week ago the world watched in awe as thirty three Chilean miners were rescued from underground after being trapped for so long. What makes this story even more amazing is the combination of incredible inner strength demonstrated by the miners and the fantastic effort by the rescuers outside. Read more

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