Discipline
November 19, 2021 by Jeremy Rosen
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We live at a time when discipline is regarded as a bad word and a destructive educational policy. Read more
Knesset Committee Chair calls ‘Jewishness Investigation’ procedure in rabbinical courts ‘Invasive and humiliating’
November 17, 2021 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
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The Knesset Committee on Special National Infrastructure Projects and Jewish Religious Services has held a meeting to look into the issue of “Jews of doubtful status?” Read more
Brisbane commemorates Kristallnacht
November 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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More than 100 southeast Queensland residents have attended a moving Kristallnacht service at the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation. Read more
Murderer of Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll sentenced to life
A French court on Wednesday sentenced Yacine Mihoub to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 22 years, for the 2018 murder of Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll. A second man, Alexander Carrimbacus, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for theft with antisemitic intent. Read more
What does Judaism say about assisted suicide?
November 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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As the New South Wales Parliament begins to debate legalising assisted suicide, the Rabbinical Council of New South Wales is giving an opportunity for the community to hear the Jewish view. Read more
Follow the app and discover Melbourne’s Jewish history
November 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Enjoy ‘A Jewish Walk Through Marvellous Melbourne’ via a brand-new app launched by the Australian Jewish Historical Society-Vic. Read more
The last Jew in Afghanistan
October 22, 2021 by Jeremy Rosen
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For several years now Zebulon Simantov, “The last Jew in Afghanistan,” has garnered sympathetic press attention. Read more
Decision to allow silent prayer on Temple Mount overturned
October 10, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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The Jerusalem District Court accepted on Friday the State’s appeal on the decision by the Magistrate’s Court to allow “silent prayers” for Jews on the Temple Mount. Read more
After years of rebuilding, Budapest’s Jewish community sees growth in size and shuls
September 8, 2021 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
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On the week ahead of Rosh Hashanah—the Jewish New Year 5782—the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Community of Hungary (MAOIH) and the Chabad-Lubavitch Association of Hungarian Jewish Communities (EMIH) restored several Jewish communal institutions in Budapest to their original glory. Read more
Small rise in worldwide Jewish population
September 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Preserving the footprint of Southern African Jewish community life in digital form
August 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The rise of the internet has provided unprecedented means for connecting people as well as being a secure repository of information.
Many people with a passion to preserve the history of their Southern African Jewish communities have grasped this opportunity with both hands. How have they done it? People from all over the world are finding out through ‘Community History Online’, a Zoom conference presented in three weekly sessions by the South African Jewish Museum and the UCT Kaplan Centre.
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Judah Solomon – Convict to Businessman
August 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Judah arrived in Hobart in 1820 from England, together with his brother Joseph, as convicts for “receiving stolen goods”. Read more
Outdoor exhibit about history of Polish Jews travels to Eastern European cities
A new travelling outdoor exhibition about the history of Polish Jews is making its way through five cities in Poland following successful showings in Croatia and Norway. Read more
Why Victoria’s Jewish community must act to preserve its world-class school system
August 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The future of Victoria’s mainstream Jewish schools is threatened by rising school fees, a declining Jewish birth rate and a shift of Jewish students into the government school system, according to a discussion paper published this week by the Victorian Jewish Schools Project.
Film about Israeli lawyer who advocates for terrorists gets double Emmy nod
A controversial Israeli documentary about an Israeli attorney who represents terrorists received a double Emmy nomination on Wednesday. Read more
Jul-28 6pm/Perth 8pm Eastern States: South African Jewry in Crisis: A Keren Hayesod-UIA Global Family Webinar
July 26, 2021 by J-Wire
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In response to the queries and concerns regarding the current political, social and economic turmoil that has unfolded and heightened recently in South Africa, UIA has coordinated a webinar with key South African communal leaders and experts – ‘South African Jewry in Crisis’, to be held on Wednesday 28 July. Read more
South African Jewry in Crisis: A Keren Hayesod-UIA Global Family Webinar
July 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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In response to the queries and concerns regarding the current political, social and economic turmoil that has unfolded and heightened recently in South Africa, UIA has coordinated a webinar with key South African communal leaders and experts – ‘South African Jewry in Crisis’, to be held on Wednesday 28 July. Read more
Encyclopedia of Jewish Women
June 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Two Australian academics are members of the team which produced a new edition of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2021
June 14, 2021 by J-Wire Staff
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Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards in the fields of philanthropy, medicine, communal involvement and arts. One awardee has been recognised for aiding refugees and joins another one for helping the reduction of smokers. J-Wire wishes them all Mazeltov. Read more
Jun-17 11:10 pm SBS-World Movies: Fanny’s Journey
June 11, 2021 by J-Wire
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Fanny, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, and a group of eight children attempt to escape Nazi-occupied France. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2020
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
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Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards for their participation in the fields of the arts, philanthropy, medicine, sport and Holocaust education. Read more
Binge-watching Jewish TV as an indoor sport
April 29, 2020 by Thane Rosenbaum
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Netflix was surely not around during the making of the Covenant—the contract between God, Abraham and Jewish People. But more so than perhaps any other media company, Netflix is, apparently, determined to discover the destiny of the Chosen People. Read more
What is the Jewish view of divorce?…ask the rabbi
August 6, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this question and others. Read more
Small communities are stronger when they work together
June 25, 2018 by Community newsdesk
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The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) hosted the Inaugural JCCV Small Communities Dinner with over ninety community leaders and clergy from seven small, diverse Victorian communities. Read more
MSO honours Marc and Eva Besen with Life Membership
June 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has presented Marc and Eva Besen with Life Memberships to acknowledge and celebrate their enduring commitment to the Orchestra. Read more
Posh Shoppe gives $550,000 to special needs
June 21, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
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Melbourne’s The Posh Opp Shoppe recently handed over a cheque for $550,000 to Jewish Day Schools and permanently supporting the Melbourne Jewish Children’s Aid Society. Read more
People of the Boot: the triumphs and tragedies of Australian Jews in Sport…a book review by Geoffrey Zygier
June 3, 2018 by Geoffrey Zygier
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‘People of the Boot’ is a neat pun as the title of a book about Australian Jews’ contribution to their country’s – and international – sporting life. Read more
Ugly slogan at Sydney station
January 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The pristine white walls of Sydney’s Martin Place station have been daubed with a message calling for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to be “1st in the oven”. Read more
Victorian Jewish community supports Australians of African descent
January 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Coalition to Advance Multiculturalism which includes The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has expressed its targeting the African community as scapegoats for youth crime in the state. Read more
The Great approaches its 140th anniversary
December 29, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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2018 marks the 140th anniversary of the consecration of Sydney’s The Great Synagogue, which took place on 4 March 1878. Read more