On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
September 30, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
While North Korea, Iran and the Palestinian Authority export terror, Israel is busy exporting life saving and life enhancing technology. Read more
PM keeps his date with Dassi
September 29, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Dassi Erlich met with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Melbourne today to discuss her campaign t0 fight for the extradition of Malka Leifer to Australia to face 74 criminal charges for alleged sexual abuse of school children under her care while she was the headmistress of the Adass Israel School in Melbourne prior to her sudden departure for Israel in 2008. Read more
Justice Rothman responds to David Singer’s SSM article
Justice Stephen Rothman writes to J-Wire on David Singer’s article on how non-voters could influence the outcome of the SSM postal vote. Read more
National Police Remembrance Day
September 29, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Vic Alhadeff represented the Jewish community at today’s touching National Police Remembrance commemoration in Sydney. Read more
Looking for Maxine
A Canadian reader is searching for Maxine Cohen, a Sydneysider he met in Israel in 1971. Read more
New Year – what has changed?…asks Michael Kuttner
September 29, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
With a New Year welcomed by Jews worldwide and Yom Kippur imminent, those who thought that a new era of tolerance and peace was about to dawn must surely be disappointed. Read more
Non-voters could decide same-sex marriage poll
September 29, 2017 by David Singer
The YES vote in the same-sex marriage survey (“Survey”) is home and hosed if a recent Fairfax/Ipsos poll (“Poll) translates into reality…writes David Singer. Read more
The ongoing kulturkampf with the ultra-Orthodox
September 28, 2017 by Isi Leibler
The Chief Rabbinate, backed by its ultra-Orthodox political factions, has imposed additional extreme and even bizarre rulings that impact on the nation…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Babi Yar remembered
September 28, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Friday marks the 76th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, one of the darkest chapters in the annals of human barbarism. Read more
Governor-General visits Jewish community HQ in Hungary
September 28, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has visited the MAZSIHISZ – Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary. Read more
Battle of the Sexes: a movie review by Glen Falkenstein
September 28, 2017 by Glen Falkenstein
Sports movies are generally more about sports than not – but this is not a sports movie. Read more
Israeli victims of Har Adar terror attack laid to rest in separate funerals
September 28, 2017 by Agencies
The three Israeli victims of Tuesday’s Palestinian terror attack in the community of Har Adar, near Jerusalem, were laid to rest on Wednesday in separate funerals. Read more
WJC condemns ‘Shameful’ UN threat to blacklist companies active in West Bank, East Jerusalem
September 28, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has condemned threats to blacklist 150 Israeli and international companies for doing business in “occupied Palestinian territories.” Read more
Netanyahu vows recent Palestinian moves will not go ‘unanswered’
September 28, 2017 by Agencies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned U.S. Middle East special envoy Jason Greenblatt and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman that recent Palestinian moves, such as joining Interpol, will not go unanswered. Read more
Interpol grants Palestinians full membership in diplomatic setback for Israel
September 28, 2017 by Agencies
The international police organisation Interpol voted Wednesday in favor of granting the “State of Palestine” full membership, in a diplomatic defeat for Israel. Read more
The Orthodox Jewish Guide to Following Australian Rules Football
September 28, 2017 by David Werdiger
Congregant: Rabbi, I have a big problem. It’s Kol Nidrei and the <insert-team-name> game is on. What should I do?
Rabbi: Haven’t you ever heard of a video recorder?
Congregant: Wow! I can tape Kol Nidrei? Read more
September report card
September 27, 2017 by Ron Weiser
As we leave the Jewish calendar year of 5777 behind it is worth remembering that the three large external issues facing Israel remain unchanged and their resolution no clearer than they were at the beginning of 2017…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
The Dancer – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 27, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
When her father is killed, farm girl Loie Fuller (Soko) makes her way to New York where her mother Lili (Amanda Plummer) is living a nun-like existence with female prohibitionists.
NZ Elections
September 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Hawkes Bay Friends of Israel Association has welcomed the results of New Zealand’s general election. Read more
Record Rosh Hashanah service in Cairns
September 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
140 Jews of all backgrounds come together at the Pacific International Hotel Cairns to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Read more
Six inductees for Maccabi NSW Hall of Fame
September 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Maccabi NSW honour six more inductees at its Hall of Fame Gala Dinner in December. Read more
Jewish House: Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot
September 27, 2017 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Jewish House organised for over 40 institutions to be visited over Rosh Hashanah to allowed members of the community to hear the shofar. Read more
Unwelcome sauce for Australia’s lamb
September 27, 2017 by Henry Benjamin
An ad created for the Australian market featuring the multicultural attraction of local lamb through historical religious leaders has been hacked in the USA claiming that YouTube had found the ad offensive. Read more
Three Israelis murdered in attack near Har Adar
September 26, 2017 by Agencies
A shooting attack has taken place close to Har Adar, near Jerusalem. The terrorist opened fire on four Israelis. One Israeli was seriously wounded and evacuated to hospital. Three Israelis were murdered at the scene. Read more
No need to apologise Mr Kirby
September 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Expert Australian members of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance have written to The Executive Council of Australian Jewry expressing their view that comments made by the former High Court Judge Michael Kirby drawing lessons from the Holocaust and applying them to the same-sex plebiscite were within acceptable guidelines. Read more
Over the rainbow
September 26, 2017 by Leanne Shelton
Visiting Professor Wayne Horowitz from Hebrew University amazed his audience with his lecture on rainbows held at North Shore Temple Emanuel. Read more
JCCV working to improve inclusion and reduce mental health tragedies for our LGBTI community members
September 26, 2017 by David Marlow
About 40 community members, organizational leaders, mental health experts and service providers, including at least seven Orthodox Rabbis, attended a very informative and moving Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) LGBTI Mental Health Forum. Read more
Conflict in the streets…a report by Henry Greener
September 26, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Conflict in the Streets of Melbourne, as Avi Yemini’s Rally to “Make Victoria Safe Again” clashes with the huge Anti-fa “Peaceful Protest”. Read more
Henry Greener talks with Dr Danny Lamm
September 26, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Danny Lamm discusses leadership in our community with Henry Greener…a video presentation. Read more
ECAJ president says “Vote No”graffiti shows antisemitic and homophobia bigotry
September 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Hate graffiti, including swastikas, has appeared on a Sydney train and Brisbane homes. Read more
