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
Kosher Theatresports is back!
January 20, 2017 by J-Wire
The popular Jewish-themed impro comedy show based on the Australian and world-wide hit show, returns to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion theatre on Sunday 19 February after a 4 year ‘shluff’. Read more
The war on Christianity in the Arab world continues
As you celebrate with your loved ones the New Year, spare a thought for the Christians in the Middle East that have been targeted for genocide and extinction by ISIS, who have those have been raped, tortured and crucified simply because of their faith…writes Dvir Abramovich. Read more
Bibi’s chutzpah
December 27, 2016 by J-Wire
Netanyahu’s hutzpa is breathtaking. Read more
My Baby Eats All The Hanukkah Gelt
December 22, 2016 by J-Wire
Ex-Sydneysider Alexis Fishman lives in New York where she performs this catchy Chanukah song she wrote… Read more
Wielding the Holocaust stick…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
December 21, 2016 by J-Wire
In late November, radical protesters in London attacked a Jewish communal building. As they wrestled with police at the gates, they screamed abuse about “baby killers!” and cried out, “It’s a Holocaust!” Read more
Montefiore’s Club Monte Gets a Make-Over
December 15, 2016 by J-Wire
Clients, guests, volunteers and staff were delighted to enjoy brunch and entertainment to celebrate the refurbishment of Montefiore’s Club Monte Day Therapy Centre at Hunters Hill. Read more
Chanukah in Victorian Parliament
December 10, 2016 by J-Wire
Chanukah celebrations started early at Victoria’s Parliament House when Premier Daniel Andrews lit the Menorah.
Sexual abuse victims welcome apology
December 7, 2016 by J-Wire
Chanukah in Parliament
Labor MP Michael Danby has addressed a gathering of Federal politicians celebrating the lighting of a menorah at the country’s seat of government. Read more
New Zealand earthquakes: community safe but property damaged
November 15, 2016 by J-Wire
Reports from New Zealand have not revealed any personal injury of any members of the country’s Jewish community following yesterday’s earthquakes. Read more
The what and the why…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
November 11, 2016 by J-Wire
Everything we do in our daily routine includes two components – what we do and why we do it. Both are critically important. Read more
Sydney eruv approved by council
November 9, 2016 by J-Wire
The eruv containing the Jewish community in the northern Sydney suburbs of St Ives has been approved by the local council. Read more
