Montefiore Supports OzHarvest
September 30, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Surplus food from Sydney’s Montefiore Home’s Jazz in the Grounds event was collected by OzHarvest food rescue charity on Sunday to provide much needed assistance to vulnerable men, women and children across Sydney. Read more
Minister Parata to attend Peres funeral in Israel
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Education Minister Hekia Parata will represent the country at the state funeral of former President Shimon Peres in Israel today. Read more
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs sends Rosh Hashanah greeting
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Senator Zed Seselja sends a message for Rosh Hashanah to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more
Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten and Tony Burke
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition & Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia for Rosh Hashanah have sent a Rosh Hashanah message to the Jewish community. Read more
Rosh Hashana 5777: Gratitude and Optimism…writes Isi Leibler
September 30, 2016 by Isi Leibler
We are confronted by a multitude of security threats and diplomatic challenges but the prophets of doom and gloom are selective and masochistic. Read more
You ain’t heard nothing yet…writes Michael Kuttner
September 30, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
If you thought that this Jewish year just ending was a vintage one you had better strap yourselves in because the coming year promises to be action packed in more ways than one. Read more
Newt’s News Rosh Hashana Book of Life
September 30, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Newt’s News Rosh Hashana Book of Life, with High Holidays in 60 seconds. Read more
Manny Waks Sues Brother
September 30, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Manny Waks is suing his brother for defamation according to Melbourne’s “The Age”.
Netanyahu at the UN…writes Ron Weiser
September 29, 2016 by Ron Weiser
Whilst this opinion piece around PM Netanyahu’s speech to the UN was written before the passing of Shimon Peres z”l it would be a gross omission to not acknowledge the life of one of the most important figures of our time. Read more
Jazz in the Grounds – a photo gallery
September 29, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Even the spring rain could not deter staunch supporters of Montefiore and lovers of jazz from attending this year’s Jazz in the Grounds event at Sydney’s Randwick last weekend. Read more
A joint Rosh Hashanah statement from a group of community organisations
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A group of Australian Jewish organisations has released a Rosh Hashanah message highlighting their commitment to a tolerant Australia. Read more
NSW Premier Mike Baird sends Rosh Hashanah greetings
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Mike has sent the following greeting… Read more
Residents of Peres’ birthplace for a final farewell
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Residents of Shimon Peres’s hometown of Vishnyeva gathered on Wednesday outside his childhood home to pay their respects for the biggest international figure to ever emerge from their village. Read more
Henry Greener interviews Chief Cantor Dov Farkas
September 29, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dov Farkas, Chief Cantor at Melbourne’s Caulfield Synagogue, is Henry’s Studio Guest for The Shtick Rosh Hashana Special Episode. Read more
Shimon Peres: further tributes
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Tributes continue to published remembering Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the modern state of Israel who passed yesterday at 93. Read more
Danby gives testimony before the UN Human Rights Council
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has spoken at the UN Human Rights Council slamming its silence over the Syrian massacres…a video report. Read more
Syrian Slaughterhouse Shames America – Undermines United Nations
September 29, 2016 by David Singer
The collapse of the Syrian ceasefire negotiated by Russia and America has led to bitter recriminations in the UN Security Council as each blames the other for the breakdown…writes David Singer. Read more
Hurst announced president of UIA International Women’s Division
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Penny Hurst was announced as the new President of UIA – Keren Hayesod International Women’s Division at the recent International Women’s Division Conference held in Paris. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from President Rivlin
September 29, 2016 by Agencies
In the run up the Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, President Reuven Rivlin issued his video traditional greeting to Jewish communities around the world. Read more
The Australian World Orchestra wowed them…a music review from Fraser Beath McEwing
September 29, 2016 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Reflecting the unique nature of the Australian World Orchestra (AWO), its fifth birthday concert last night in the Sydney Opera House could be reviewed from two different perspectives. Both are worthy of resounding praise. Read more
Australia’s Governor-General to attend the funeral of Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Australia’s Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will attend the funeral of the 9th Israel’s president Shimon Peres. Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s video tribute to Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks on the passing of former president Shimon Peres. Read more
Shimon Peres: Tributes from the world-wide community
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Leaders of Australia’s Jewish community join with Israeli leaders and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to remember the 9th President of Israel Shimon Peres who passed away today at the of 93. Read more
Shimon Peres: Born: August 23, 1923 Died September 28., 2016
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Shimon Peres, the ninth of president of Israel, has passed away at the age of 93. Read more
Shimon Peres: History in making
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the State of Israel, was instrumental in building and developing Israel’s defense and security industry, establishing the IDF, developing the nuclear reactor in Dimona and the nuclear research facility at Sorek, and heading the Israeli defense industry. Read more
The Pope meets the WJC
A delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) led by its president, Ronald S. Lauder, has been received by Pope Francis at the Vatican. Read more
Premier Mike Baird guest of Moriah Foundation
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Mike Baird was the guest of honour at the annual Moriah Foundation Members’ Cocktail Party attended by 150 Foundation Members. Read more
Israel – United and Divided as One
September 28, 2016 by Adrian Treger
Every year, as with thousands of other Israeli’s, I am called up for my IDF reserve duty…writes Adrian Treger. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the Victorian Premier
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Daniel Andrews sends Rosh Hashanah greetings to the community. Read more
Palestinians say “two states” but not “for two peoples”
September 27, 2016 by Rafael Medoff - JNS.org
Palestinian Authority officials have been using a deceptive version of the “two states for two peoples” motto when they speak to different audiences, according to a leading Israeli scholar…writes Rafael Medoff/JNS.org. Read more
