Purim from The Shtick
March 24, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Henry Greener and Newt host the Purim Shtick in costume discussing the significance of the Jewish Festival of Purim in relation to the Persian Empire over 2,000 years ago, where the Story of Esther was set, in terms of today’s threats of annihilation of Israel and the Jewish People by Iran, formerly known as Persia…before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 alienated peace-loving Persians from their western lifestyles. A video presentation. Read more
Easing school costs in Melbourne
March 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
National savings program, Saver Plus, is helping to ease the burden of ‘back to school’ costs by supporting families through financial education and up to $500 in matched savings. Read more
Brussels: The World Jewish Congress and the ECAJ
March 23, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
“We are shocked and we are sad, but we are determined to fight this scourge until it is defeated,” World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said in reaction to Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital Brussels. Read more
Overtly antisemitic comments on petition web site
March 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
An online petition has attracted a spate of posted comments, which a Jewish leader has described as “overtly antisemitic”. Read more
Chabad Brisbane celebrates 18 years
March 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
In the lead up to Purim, Chabad Brisbane has celebrated its 18th Year anniversary with a Concert Extravaganza, held at the 130 Year-old historic Brisbane Synagogue….featuring a father and son chazan performance by Shimon and Dov Farkas. Read more
Worthy citizens
March 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Four Sydney women have been acknowledged by two local municipalities for services to their communities. Read more
A long and dark history
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Keenan, Australia’s Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter Terrorism has told a meeting in Berlin that “newer and subtler forms of antisemitism can still be found”. Read more
Heading the NRL
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Todd Greenberg, the new Chief Executive of the NRL, grew up in a Maccabi family. Read more
Perth joins the Limmud family
The inaugural Limmud – Oz Perth has marked an historic moment in the W.A. Jewish community. Read more
One table – one thousand diners
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has hosted a Harmony Day lunch in the grounds of Government House in Canberra. Read more
Start up for start ups
March 22, 2016 by Agencies
MassChallenge Israel identifies the startups with the highest potential across the globe and across Israel and provides a gateway to the dynamic Israeli entrepreneurial ecosystem during a 4-month accelerator program. Read more
Ask the rabbi…about Purim
March 22, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes about Purim. Read more
Erdogan offers condolences
March 22, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has received a condolence letter from President Erdogan of Turkey following the terror attack yesterday in Istanbul, in which three Israelis were murdered and a further 10 injured. Read more
Jew Crew girls take out the cup
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Jew Crew did us proud competing in the AFL Unity Cup in Melbourne with the boys winning 4 out of their 5 matches and the girls winning all four matches making them the Unity Cup Premiers for 2016. Read more
Clothes for Pesach
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Two Sydney organisations will pair up next month to run a pop-up free Pesach Clothing Store will pop-up for one day only catering to those in our community in genuine need of new clothing for Passover. Read more
A visit to Canberra
March 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The national Board of Directors of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) have held high level discussions with senior Australian policy makers during a two-day visit to Canberra. Read more
Israel in Fiji
March 21, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Six Israelis flew to Fiji to offer help in rebuilding areas in the island grip following last month;s Tropical Cyclone Winston which claimed 43 lives. Read more
A new era for Melbourne disability respite services
March 21, 2016 by Ayal Tusia
Over 150 guests have attended Jewish Care Victoria’s much-anticipated official opening of The Coppel & Piekarski Family Disability Respite Centre in Caulfield. Read more
What does a Jew look like?…ask the rabbi
March 21, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers your questions. Read more
Terror attack in Turkey
March 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A team from Israel is now in Istanbul following Saturday’s terror attack which claimed the lives of five people including three Israelis, an Iranian and the bomber himself. Read more
Rabbi MC’s Greek event
March 21, 2016 by J-Wire
An orthodox rabbi was the Master of Ceremonies at an event in the NSW Parliament celebrating Greece’s Independence Day. Read more
Parliamentary privilege
March 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Veteran journalist John Lyons reported in The Australian that ALP figure Mary Easson had links to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit…federal MP Michael Danby used parliamentary privilege to refute the claims. Read more
Mess Matters
March 21, 2016 by Toni Susskind
“Mess Matters,” a Melbourne indoor play centre that promotes the concept of Messy Play, has teamed up with the “Melbourne Friendship Circle,” to run a morning play session, once a term, for special needs Jewish children. Read more
Clinton Silent On Honouring Bush-Congress Commitments To Israel…writes David Singer
March 20, 2016 by David Singer
Marco Rubio’s withdrawal from the Presidential race this week will not relieve Hillary Clinton from affirming or disavowing the following pledge made by Rubio during his failed campaign:
A torah for Brisbane’s progressive community
March 20, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Brisbane’s tiny progressive community has finally got its own Torah…gifted from a congregation in Dallas, Texas. Read more
McCully says it again
March 18, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully has reiterated his concerns about the settlements marring the peace process. Read more
Kangarusskis meet Anne Frank
March 18, 2016 by Hayley Hadassin
Kangarusski has visited the Sydney Jewish Museum with 30 Russian families to attend the “Anne Frank – A History for Today” exhibition. Read more
Take me to your leader…writes Emily Gian
March 18, 2016 by Emily Gian
There is a point of view among many students of Middle Eastern politics that all of its problems would be solved if Israel ended its occupation of the territories captured during the 1967 Six-Day-War and handed them to the Palestinians. Read more
Mesirah not applicable in Australia
March 18, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Beth Din has stated that the practice of banning Jews from informing on a fellow Jew is not applicable in matters relating to criminal law in Western democracies. Read more
Naomi Chazan Fellowship
March 18, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The New Israel Fund Australia has announced the Naomi Chazan Fellowship a unique program for young community members in their 20s and 30s. Read more