New Library launched to Coincide with Consecration
January 19, 2011 by Agencies
Australia will have its first collection of books and interactive material focusing on Jewish women’s issues with the establishment of the Rebbetzin Jana Gottshall Memorial Library by the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) NSW Division. Read more
Palestine – Time for Hard Questions and Even Harder Answers
January 19, 2011 by David Singer
The international failure to accept the final breakdown of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority was yet again highlighted in the communique issued in Sydney on 18 January 2011 at the conclusion of the Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations between Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Kevin Rudd and Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, and the United Kingdom’s First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague and Secretary of State for Defence Liam Fox. Read more
Brisbane: A Message from the Chief Rabbi
David Paratz, the Immediate Past President of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, has received a letter of support from Lord Sacks, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Read more
Dramatic Day One in Court for O’Connell
January 18, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The trial of Perth man Brendan O’Connell who is accused of posting an antisemitic video on YuoTube got off to a dramatic start yesterday. Read more
Queensland floods: One Family Loses Everything
January 18, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Journalist Anthony Marx was holidaying deep in the wilds of Tasmania with his wife and two sons when the flood warning alarms were raised in Brisbane…but his mobile was out of range and the Marx family was oblivious of the natural disaster which was to destroy their home. Read more
MASA Program Ready to Go
January 18, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is thrilled to announce a significant increase to universal grants available to MASA Israel participants aged 21 – 30. The grants will be available for programs starting July , enhancing the viability for many young people to take part in the diverse opportunities afforded by MASA Israel Journey programs. Read more
Queensland Floods – Latest
January 18, 2011 by Agencies
Rob and Jane Mulchin survived the Queensland floods – just. “We were in the house and the water kept rising at about an metre an hour, it kept going up and up,” Jane said. “Next thing I know someone jumped onto my roof and onto the deck and rescued us, got my daughter, my nana and me and got us out. Read more
Potholes in Mayor’s Plan
January 18, 2011 by Anthony Orkin
Driving through some of the potholed Marrickville streets this week and seeing unrepaired vandalism of public property was a stark reminder of the tasks which confront Local Councils. Read more
Our Big Kitchen cooks for Queensland – and COSA asks for your help
January 18, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen’s facilities available to anyone who wants to bake for Queensland flood victims. Read more
For Jazz Lovers – Jewish Jazz
January 18, 2011 by Agencies
Mike Gerber’s Jewish Jazz program from the UK has been updated…hear it online. Read more
Queensland Floods: Appeal from the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
January 18, 2011 by Community Editor
Dr Orna Berry, Chairperson and the Executive of the Israel-Australia Chamber of Commerce invites contributions to the Chamber’s appeal to raise funds for the flood victims of Queensland, Australia. Read more
Queensland Floods: Call to Victorians
January 18, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
In the wake of the devastating floods in Queensland, Victoria’s Jewish Care urges Victorian Jewish community to unite behind a national effort to support affected families. Read more
Marrickville: A Word from Danby
January 18, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Federal Labour Member of Parliament Michael Danby has thrown his hat into the Marrickville Council Israeli boycott ring. Read more
Look at the Oz
January 18, 2011 by J-Wire
Hello my dear Sydney Morning Herald and Age reading friends, 
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Bina’s Summer Learning
January 18, 2011 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Bina learning group’s summer experience ran from December 27 to January 3 with a full house each day. Read more
Jewish Immigration to New Zealand Iconised
January 17, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A mural depicting Jewish immigration to New Zealand has been painted on the façade of a Jewish community building in Wellington…a fund-raising gesture from two European artists to help the fight to maintain Shechita in New Zealand. Read more
One family says thank you
January 17, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Rosa Rother was trapped in Brisbane last week, unable to get back to her family home in Toowoomba. She wasnts to publicly thank the Mendels family in Brisbane for looking after her until such time as she could make the journey home. J-Wire is happy to help out.
Jan-30 9:30p.m. SBS2-TV: Movie – Facing Windows
January 17, 2011 by J-Wire
Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. Read more
Brisbane: An Israeli’s Tale
January 16, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Efrat Sudai delayed a trip home to Tel Aviv until Passover…and saved her Brisbane home. Read more
Brisbane’s Needs
January 14, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire asked Rabbi Levi Jaffe what Brisbane Jewry’s immediate needs were…the answer was one word. Cash.
Top Chefs Supervise Biscuits for Brisbane
January 14, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Famed Sydney chef Tony Bilson was joined by French cooking superstar Serge Vieira at Our Big Kitchen…and supervised children producing biscuits for those affected by the Brisbane floods. Read more
Big plans for Auckland from new Sheliachs
January 14, 2011 by Ruth Thomas
Auckland’s new sh’lichim arrived just a few weeks ago from Israel, but talk to them one month into their three-year appointment and the conversation is full of their plans. Just back from the Habonim Dror summer camp, Osnat and Udi Dvorkin are looking forward to their time in New Zealand. Read more
Brisbane Floods: Evening Update and How to Help
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
As the Brisbane River’s level begins to fall, more information is becoming available about the effect the Queensland floods have had on Brisbane’s Jewish community Read more
Too Close for Comfort
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire has received an image taken earlier today showing just how close the flooded Brisbane River got to the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation’s synagogue in Market St in the city’s CBD. Read more
Garden is flooded – but Esther is staying put
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Norman Creek which flows into the Brisbane River tuns along the back of Esther Oliver’s home home in the Brisbane suburb of Greenslopes. Her garden is flooded but Esther is staying put. Read more
Brisbane: Report two – Synagogue undamaged
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire will bring you news as we get it. Rabbi Levi Jaffe has reported that Brisbane Synagogue has not been damaged.
Rabbi Jaffe told J-Wire that the floodwaters stopped two blocks from the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation’s building in Margaret St in the CBD.
Brisbane: Early morning report
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire spoke with Ari Haber from Community Services Queensland shortly after the Brisbane River peaked at 4 a.m. Read more
Jan-27 Sydney: Commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
January 12, 2011 by J-Wire
Also coinciding with the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Read more
A Cry for Help and a Chance to Answer
January 12, 2011 by J-Wire
As the Brisbane River continues to rise, Jewish families have been evacuated from their homes and the local Chabad has put out a call for emergency food supplies…a call answered by Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen. Read more
A report from Toowoomba – Torahs Moved in Brisbane
January 12, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
For Howard Rother and his family, the Queensland floods will have a devastating affect on his crops…but his family is safe. In Brisbane, around twelve families of the community have been evacuated from their homes. Read more
