Sexual abuse survivors funds welcomed by ECAJ
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed the announcement in the Federal budget that $33.4 million will be allocated to establish a national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in Commonwealth institutions. Read more
East Perth Jewish Memorial Cemetery Rededication
May 11, 2017 by J-Wire
The Jewish Historical and Genealogical Society of Western Australia seeks the descendants and relatives of the deceased listed below, to attend a rededication ceremony to be performed by Rabbi Dovid Freilich of the Perth Hebrew Congregation (PHC). Read more
Game Changers
May 11, 2017 by J-Wire
B’nai B’rith Alfred Dreyfus Unit and JNF Australia are calling for nominations for the fifth annual Game Changers – Youth & Young Adult Achievement Awards which recognise the efforts of young people helping to make the world a better place. Read more
New potential donors…including popular rabbi
May 9, 2017 by J-Wire
25 people celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut at Sydney’s Moriah campus become potential blood stem cell donors to save the lives of Jews diagnosed with blood cancer. Read more
Denial: Melbourne barrister Amanda Meddes Da Costa explains
May 4, 2017 by J-Wire
Over 100 people packed Cinema 4 at the Classic in Melbourne’s Elsternwick to hear Melbourne Barrister Amanda Mendes da Costa preview the critically acclaimed BBC film “Denial”. Read more
Kosher pop up restaurant for theatre production
April 27, 2017 by J-Wire
Following the huge success of the kosher pop up restaurant at the 2016 Sydney production, MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, preparations are underway to bring back the restaurant for this year’s season. Read more
ZFA sends a message for Yom Ha’amaut
April 24, 2017 by J-Wire
The president of the Zionist Federation of Australia Dr Danny Lamm sends a message to Australia’s Jewish community for Yom Ha’atzmaut. Read more
Jewish girl record-breaking power-lifter
In the testosterone-fuelled sport of power-lifting, the last person one expects to see is a slight Orthodox Jewish girl. Since she began competitively lifting at the age of eight, under the coaching of her father, Naomi “Supergirl” Kutin has consistently shocked spectators and lifters alike, lifting nearly three times her bodyweight and breaking one record after another. Read more
New Israeli ambassador to Australia
April 14, 2017 by J-Wire
London-born Mark Sofer is to become Israel’s ambassador to Australia current following Ambassador Shmuel Ben-Shmuel’s completion of his posting to Canberra. Read more
Luke Foley sends Pesach greetings
NSW Leader of the opposition Luke Foley has sent greetings to the Jewish community. Read more
Suspected chemical attack in Syria kills at least 68, including 11 children
A suspected gas attack, carried out by either Syria’s government or Russian jets, killed at least 68 people—including 11 children—in the Syrian province of Idlib. Read more
…and a Pesach message from Bill Shorten
March 31, 2017 by J-Wire
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten sends a Pesach message.. Read more
Passover greetings from Ray Williams
March 31, 2017 by J-Wire
Ray Williams is the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism…he sends a Passover message. Read more
Cyclone Debbie
March 28, 2017 by J-Wire
If you are visiting the Whitsundays and experiencing the wrath of Cyclone Debbie, please email [email protected]
A history of Jews in the military
March 26, 2017 by J-Wire
Mark Dapin’s new book Jewish Anzacs: Jews in the Australian Military will be released next month. Read more
Seeking Gerald Benson
March 24, 2017 by J-Wire
In 2009 Peter Benson provided Joseph Kensell of the Great Synagogue, Sydney with background information on the Bernstein family, in particular on Henry Lawrence Bernstein, the brother of his grandfather, Gerald. Read more
Religious values and the value of religion
March 8, 2017 by J-Wire
“Religious values and the value of religion” was the theme of a national interfaith forum attended by more than 80 leading Australian representatives of major world faiths at an Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations event at NSW Parliament House. Read more
Two double passes for “The Laden Table”
March 3, 2017 by J-Wire
J-Wire has two double passes to give away the March 14th performance of “The Laden Table” in Sydney [see features column to read about the play] Read more
Netanyahu: Media conference
February 22, 2017 by J-Wire
Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Bibi Netanyahu faced the media at Sydney Kirribilli House following discussions held in private. Read more
Feintooner cartoon
In his sights this week, is Marine Le Pen and Bernard-Henri Levy… Read more
Tourism to Israel up 27% in January 2017
January 2017 incoming tourism statistics show an increase of 27% on January 2016 with a record number of 210,000 tourists. Read more
Call to abandon 18C enquiry
If the reason that the Joint Committee on Human Rights was asked to inquire into freedom of speech in Australia was simply to appease Senator Cory Bernardi, then it seems this has been an expensive exercise for naught. according Labor MP Graham Perrett, the Deputy Chair of the Human Rights Committee. Read more
PM Benjamin Netanyahu Meets with British PM Theresa May
February 7, 2017 by J-Wire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with British Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street in London. Read more
JCCV appalled about actor’s vilification of the family and friends of Thalia Hakin
Actor Peter Kusznir has been reported of “repeatedly impersonated and vilified the friends” of 10-yr-old Thalia Hakin who was killed in Melbourne’s Bourke St tragedy in which a driver ploughed allegedly intentionally into pedestrians. Read more
Yad Vashem Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, commemorated this year’s International Day for the Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust by hosting and participating in a wide range of international, regional, local and online activities. Read more
Why the Land of Israel belongs to Israel
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire
New Zealand’s Pastor Nigel Woodley rejects the U N Security Council Resolution 2334. Read more
Housing crisis impacts Jewish Community too
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire
The disturbing images of homeless people in Melbourne, the world’s most arguably livable city, have generated considerable media coverage and intense community discussion about how best to deal with the issue. Read more
Ask the rabbi…
Why do orthodox Jews pray three times a day?…ask the rabbi. Read more
2017 Australia Day awards
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire
J-Wire extends congratulations to all members of the Jewish community who have been honoured today by their country… Read more
There are good people out there
January 24, 2017 by J-Wire
So angry this week. So angry. Self righteous American leftists. Self righteous Trump supporters. The Bourke Street monster. And a journo asks the female Premier of NSW why she hasn’t had kids. What is wrong with people? Read more
