COVID-19 vaccinations underway at Montefiore Residential Care
March 31, 2021 by J-Wire
The first Montefiore residents received their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Hunters Hill campus in Sydney today.
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NSW committee recommends tightening-up laws against religious discrimination
March 31, 2021 by J-Wire
The NSW Joint Select Committee has today released its report examining the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020 (the Bill). Read more
World-renowned Israeli chef Shalom Kadosh in critical condition after assault
March 31, 2021 by JNS
World-renowned Israeli chef Shalom Kadosh remains in critical condition on Monday, after being assaulted last week during an attempted robbery in Jerusalem. Read more
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram wins two gold medals at world championship
March 31, 2021 by Agencies
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram won two gold medals and one bronze in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup this weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria. Read more
An ALP government to recognise Palestine as a state
March 31, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ALP conference has approved an amendment tabled by Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong which will see an Australian government headed by Labor recognising a state of Palestine. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past: Some interesting facts relating to the Goldfields and Immigration
One of the problems faced by the early Jewish gold-mining community was gender imbalance. Read more
On the other hand
March 31, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As predicted Israel will be in a state of limbo as our politicians scramble to cobble together a workable and stable coalition following the latest inconclusive elections. Read more
Sydney: New CEO for The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer – Darren Bark, currently a Senior Executive with the NSW Government. Read more
When can Israel expect its 5th round of elections in two years?
March 30, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
President Reuven Rivlin will commence consultations next Monday with all parties elected to the Knesset and will then continue to talk with candidates recommended by the parties to be entrusted with the task of forming a government. Read more
Feintooner
March 30, 2021 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Two’s company, Three’s a crowd Read more
Melbourne: A new president for JCCV
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has confirmed Executive member Daniel Aghion as the new JCCV President in a unanimous vote of support at last week’s Executive meeting. Read more
More thoughts about Pesach?
March 30, 2021 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
Secord: Nazi graffiti attack in Sydney’s north
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and Shadow Treasurer Walt Secord has labelled a Nazi graffiti attack in Sydney’s north – as a “crude, planned and deliberate” act of hatred. Read more
The next stage of the Israeli elections announced
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Rivlin will start consultations next Monday with all parties elected to the Knesset and will then continue to talk with candidates recommended by the parties to be entrusted with the task of forming a government. Read more
Pesach greetings from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Premier has sent a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Violetta dies, but La Traviata will live forever: an opera review by Victor Grynberg
March 30, 2021 by Victor Grynberg
Two of the most popular operas of all time are Giacomo Puccini’s LA BOHEME and Giuseppe Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA. Read more
A Pesach message from Dr Geoff Lee
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Geoff Lee is the NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education and Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans. Read more
Wanted: a partner for Jean Kittson
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Acclaimed producer Adam Liberman and Emanuel Synagogue invite expressions of interest for professional actors to audition for a dramatised reading of the play Two Sisters, to co-star with celebrated actress and comedian Jean Kittson. Read more
A Pesach message from Alex Hawke
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Alex Hawke is the Australian Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. Read more
Israeli matzah tower breaks Guinness World Record
March 26, 2021 by JNS
Residents of the Azrieli Palace assisted-living facility in Modi’in broke a world record this week by building a matzah and chocolate spread tower 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) high. Read more
Netanyahu, opponents have no clear path to governing majority, official election results show
March 26, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents have no clear path towards a Knesset majority, Israeli election results show, indicating that the country’s political gridlock will continue. Read more
Freedom
March 26, 2021 by Jeremy Rosen
The New York Review of Books has recently devoted a lot of space to a review of “The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King” by Peniel E. Joseph. Read more
A Pesach message from Scott Morrison..and a video with Josh Frydenberg
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Passover is an old story –– a timeless story –– that has inspired generations of Jewish people around the world. Read more
End Netanyahu-hatred – start advancing Israel’s national interest
March 26, 2021 by David Singer
It is surely time for Netanyahu-haters – Naftali Bennet and Avigdor Liberman – to end their feuds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by joining a national right-wing coalition Government – headed by Netanyahu – to advance Israel’s national interest in Judea and Samaria – with the backing of a comfortable parliamentary majority. Read more
From slavery to sovereignty
March 26, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As we sit around the Seder table this year it will be an ideal opportunity to reflect on the real reason we are celebrating. Read more
Unforgettable Passover memories from prominent figures
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Passover begins tomorrow night and the National Library of Israel has launched the “Passover Memories” project to share personal memories from a number of prominent figures who celebrated the holiday under “normal” and not-so-normal circumstances. Read more
NSW Flood Appeal
March 26, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies and B’nai B’rith have joined forces to raise funds to assist the victims of the recent flooding in NSW. Read more
Apr-15 7:55pm SBS-World Movies: Abe
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire
Abe is a 12-year-old boy from Brooklyn who cooks to unite his half Israeli and half Palestinian family, but everything goes wrong.
Apr-16 1:55am Viceland-TV: Hate Thy Neighbour
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire
Comedian Jamali Maddix goes eating, drinking, relaxing and partying with groups spreading hate across the world in an attempt to figure out what perpetuates their prejudice. Read more
Apr-11 Noon Eastern Viceland-TV: Outback Rabbis
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire
Orthodox Chabad Rabbis hit the Aussie bush on a road trip like no other. Read more
