Purim and Noise…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 27, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The festival of Purim (celebrated this year on Wednesday night 4 March and Thursday 5 March) is just a few days away. Read more
Melbourne’s Yeshivah Centre…a letter to the community
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
At the conclusion of Case Study 22 of The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse, the Yeshivah Centre Melbourne has learnt many painful but important lessons. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: The Masorti viewpoint
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The rabbis of the Masorti Beit Din have observed, with sadness and disappointment, the proceedings over the past month of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Read more
A continuing tradition
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Happy birthday AJN
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire joined The Australian Jewish News at a celebration in Sydney last night to mark 120 years of continual publication. Read more
New faces at the Beth Din…and a move
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Sydney Beth Din is both delighted and proud to welcome the Sephardi Synagogue’s Rabbi Michael Chriqui as Associate Dayan. Read more
Elections for the Short Attention Span…writes Emily Gian
February 27, 2015 by Emily Gian
The Israeli elections are getting close, and with only three weeks to go before polling, the entire country is in full campaign mode. Read more
Web site for the Israeli elections
February 27, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
South African Chief Rabbi in Melbourne
February 27, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbi Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa has met with over 20 members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria for a private discussion. Read more
Situations Vacant…writes Michael Kuttner
February 27, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
This week has provided yet more proof that in Washington at least the battle against Islamic terror is at best half-hearted and at worst magnificently muddled.
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Challenge for the Rabbinate
February 26, 2015 by Romy Leibler
In bygone days, the title of Rabbi commanded automatic respect and reverence. In modern times, respect has to be earned…writes Romy Leibler. Read more
Parisian Jewish family finds a new home…in Sydney
February 26, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
As thousands of French Jews flock to Israel in the wake of terrorist attacks, one Parisian family has made a new home for itself…in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. Read more
In the Doghouse
February 26, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Jewish House in Sydney’s Bondi has built two kennels to house the pets of clients who use the care organisation’s crisis refuge facility. Read more
An Apple for the president
February 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has hosted a delegation from Apple, led by CEO Tim Cook. Read more
Top speakers for UIA
February 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW United Israel Appeal has a bumper line up of speakers and defenders of Israel to headline its 2015 Campaign. Read more
Bibles in schools discriminatory?
February 26, 2015 by Keren Cook
New Zealand’s secular Education Network has asked the Human Rights Commission to investigate bibles in schools, claiming they breach the Human Rights Act. Read more
B’nai B’rith welcomes decision holding PLO liable for terror attacks
February 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
B’nai B’rith International and The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission have hailed and welcomed the decision by the jury in a New York federal court against the Palestinian Authority and the PLO holding them liable for terror attacks that killed 33 Americans and injured more than 450 during the Second Intifada. Read more
Behind the photonics chip
February 26, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Winner of Israel’s highest honour the Israel Prize Professor Moti Segev, has been visiting Australia to further the Technion’s collaborative project with Sydney University to develop the next generation of computer chip. Read more
The Apple of G-d’s Eye…writes Rabbi Laibl Wolf
February 25, 2015 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
Apples have gotten a bad rap. Fables abound with poison apples. Adam and Eve’s quick-fix Dr. Oz apple diet was all the rage in early creation time. Read more
Run for kids
February 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Fancy going on a run? What if it’s for a good cause? Read more
From tragedy, families of slain Israeli teens create the gift of unity
February 25, 2015 by Jeffrey F. Barken - JNS.org
The mother of one of three teens whose murder in Israel led to the Operation Protective Edge war Gaza has spoken of how his death has created unity in the Diaspora. Read more
Israel: diplomatic peace with NZ
February 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand has settled its differences with Israel through the appointment of Jim McLay, a special envoy to the Palestinian Authority. Read more
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: a modern orthodox rabbi’s point of view
February 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Yossi Friedman is a modern orthodox rabbi, currently spiritual leader of Sydney’s Cremorne Synagogue. Read more
Another Purim warning
February 25, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
With the approach of Purim, the Rabbinical Council of Victoria reminds the community of its obligations to the Mitzvot of Purim. Read more
Will the true leaders stand up?…asks Avi Vorcheimer
February 25, 2015 by Avi Vorcheimer
The recent Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Australia, brought with it a tremendous amount of pain and embarrassment to Jews throughout the world. Read more
Blood brothers – and sisters
February 25, 2015 by Simonne Brill
A team of eight Moriah College Year 11 students has reached the International finals of a prestigious Future Problem Solving Competition. Read more
Islamic State: Egypt wakes up – when will America and Russia?
February 25, 2015 by David Singer
Whilst the American–led coalition continues its largely ineffectual air strikes in Iraq and Syria – Islamic State has spread its barbaric tentacles into Libya with alarming rapidity. Read more
Rabbi Yosef Feldman replaced as hechsher provider
February 24, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Following his appearance the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Souther Synagogue’s Rabbi Yosef Feldman is no longer providing a hechsher for Sydney caterer Amaze in Taste. Read more
Keep a level head at Purim…says the JCCV
February 24, 2015 by David Marlow
Purim is approaching, a time to read the Megillah, dressup in costumes, eat hamantaschen and enjoy the chag with family and friends. Read more
Victorian concerns about move on laws
February 24, 2015 by David Marlow
Victorian Jewish community leaders have discussed their concerns at the proposed repeal of the move on laws introduced by the previous Coalition government with the State’s Attorney-General. Read more
