Facing my fears – Ruth Nissim’s struggle with clinical depression
October 14, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.” Read more
New Torah for Aged Care
October 13, 2010 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care’s Gary Smorgon House was on show as the community celebrated the aged care facility’s first Siyum and Hachnasat Sefer Torah. Read more
Cambodians learn about the Holocaust
October 13, 2010 by J-Wire
Cambodians, themselves members of genocide-affected community, recently visited the Jewish Museum in Sydney. Read more
Visitor from Auschwitz
Dr Piotr Cywinski, the Director of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, will be the keynote speaker at the Australian Jewish community’s Kristallnacht memorial services next month. Read more
Howes addresses ZFA
October 13, 2010 by Agencies
Paul Howes, the National Secretary of the Australian Workers’ Union addressed the annual conference of the Zionist Federation of Australia on the threat to Israel by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement Read more
Cabaret time at VJ’s
October 13, 2010 by J-Wire
North Shore Temple Emanuel has launched its newly refurbished Valerie Jaye function centre showcasing it in performance mode with the first in a series of exciting concerts Read more
The Elephant at the Negotiating Table
October 13, 2010 by Raffe Gold
As the Israel-Palestine peace talks appear to be heading towards inevitable collapse, and Israel will almost certainly be held accountable because of the issue of settlement building, one participant… a major main obstacle to peace, is not present at the bargaining table. Read more
Sanctions Biting on Iranian Regime
October 13, 2010 by Michael Danby
We have all met “truthers”. You know the kind of conspiracy theorist who knows every evil event was concocted at a secret military facility in the basement at Fort Dix, Georgia or some such place. Read more
Something to Sing About
October 12, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Leo Sayer, Glen Shorrock and Ilan Kidron toured Sydney’s The Jewish House today…to learn a little about the cause they will be supporting at the care facility’s Gala Dinner. Read more
Wallenberg to Wallenberg
October 11, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Melbourne’s B’nai B’rith Raoul Wallenberg Unit recently issued stamps commemorating the memory of the war hero selling them around the world…including to a collector in Raoul Wallenberg St, Haifa. Read more
Sir John Monash remembered
October 11, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women has held a graveside memorial service for one of Australia’s greatest military figures…the late Sir John Monash. Read more
Shidduchs across the ocean
October 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Jewish “Over 40’s” singles are invited to a Cocktail Party to welcome “Amazing Journeys”, a group of American Jewish singles touring Australia next month. Read more
Capital Change
October 10, 2010 by Sylvia Deutsch
Two ex-Melburnians are now at the helm of the ACT Jewish community in a generational shift of leadership at its annual general meeting last week. Read more
Medicine and Morals course in Brisbane
October 10, 2010 by Community Editor
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life’s Tough Decisions. Read more
Rocking Rabbi
October 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Double Bay’s Rabbi Yanky Berger provided the entertainment for his wife’s Japanese sushi succos lunch. Read more
Two approaches to toxic situations
October 8, 2010 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
One of the strongest powers of influence is our surrounding. Read more
Help for floods flows
October 8, 2010 by J-Wire
The Victorian Jewish community is invited to join with all ethnic and faith-based communities in supporting the State’s Pakistani community in raising funds for the victims of Pakistan’s and the recent Victorian floods. Read more
Lyndhurst cemetery upgraded
October 8, 2010 by Agencies
Visitors to Melbourne’s Lyndhurst Cemetery can now expect a professional and religiously suitable service from the recently converted green-fields site. Read more
Class Action
October 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Dr Yohanan Manor chairs anorganisation which monitors how Israel, Jews and the West are depicted in Middle Eastern schoolbooks…and has shared his experiences with members of Sydney’s Jewish community. Read more
Mission Accomplished
October 8, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Osaka-based U.S. photographer Jono David’s plans to photograph Australian synagogues and Jewish cemeteries were thwarted in 2009…but in 2010 he has added the Australian images to his world-wide collection. Read more
Harmony in the Kitchen
More than 60 Muslim and Jewish students brought their parents to Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen…part of an innovative intercultural program. Read more
Oct-19 Sydney: Military exhibition opens
October 7, 2010 by J-Wire
A new state of the art permanent exhibition opens at the Sydney Jewish Museum featuring Jewish involvement in the Australian Defence Forces Read more
New military exhibition at the Jewish Museum
October 7, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Sydney Jewish Museum will launch a new permanent exhibition later this month highlighting Jewish involvement in the Australian Defence Forces. Read more
Beautiful, young and talented – meet Alizah Kendler
October 7, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Alizah Kendler, aged 21 speaks exclusively to Odile Faludi. Read more
Maccabi Sport’s Leaders of Tomorrow
October 7, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Maccabi News caught up with Dr Ilan Kogus, currently spearheading the Youth Leadership Program under the Maccabi Australia banner. Read more
Top choir for Masada
October 6, 2010 by J-Wire
The Melbourne Central Shule Choir will travel to Sydney for Sunday’s Rise Up concert at Masada College. Read more
Oct-10 Sydney: Major Chorale Event
October 6, 2010 by J-Wire
The Melbourne Central Shule Choir in concert at Masada College. Read more
Sukkot in the ‘Gong
October 6, 2010 by Daniel Kaye
Young Adult Chabad drove its Sukkahmobile to to Wollongong last week. Read more
Coming back for more
October 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Mental Health and anti-Poverty Weeks
October hosts two weeks highlighting two areas of intense work carried out by communal care organisations…mental health and poverty. Read more
