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
Toben refused his day in court
Dr Fredrick Toben has been prevented using the courts as an outlet for his views on Jews and the Holocaust. Read more
Thanking Hillel Korman
November 3, 2016 by J-Wire
I am starting my decline in life and wish to record the happiest time in my working life was with Mr. Hillel Korman at Holeproof ( NZ ) Ltd from 1970 until the takeover by Holeproof Australia and carried on until 1998 but it was not the same. Read more
Tasmania holds ANZAC Centenary remembrance service
November 2, 2016 by J-Wire
Dozens of dignitaries joined thirty international and interstate visitors at the Anzac Centenary Remembrance Service of the Tasmanian Jewish Community. Read more
Strengthening arts and culture in NSW
David Gonski, Simon Mordant and Gretel Packer will join a committee of influential figures from across the arts and cultural sector to dramatically improve the way the NSW Government supports and develops arts and culture. Read more
Israeli Mandolin Maestro
October 19, 2016 by J-Wire
Berlin-based Israeli Avi Avital makes a triumphant return from 26 October to lead the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in an adventurous exploration of the mandolin. Read more
Jewish House launches JH Kids
October 12, 2016 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish House has officially launched JH Kids their child development program. Read more
Four Bar Mitzvahs, Seven Naming Ceremonies, Dozens of Shabbat Lights and Hundreds of New Friendships
October 8, 2016 by J-Wire
In preparation for Rosh Hashana, a group of Subbotnik volunteers from Melbourne headed to Sydney for its first overnight Shabbaton for the Russian Jewish community. Read more
Residents of Peres’ birthplace for a final farewell
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Residents of Shimon Peres’s hometown of Vishnyeva gathered on Wednesday outside his childhood home to pay their respects for the biggest international figure to ever emerge from their village. Read more
Shimon Peres: further tributes
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Tributes continue to published remembering Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the modern state of Israel who passed yesterday at 93. Read more
Australia’s Governor-General to attend the funeral of Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Australia’s Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will attend the funeral of the 9th Israel’s president Shimon Peres. Read more
Developing and settling…writes Michael Kuttner
Having spent a short vacation “down south” in the Negev, vividly brings home the amazing and under reported transformation which is taking place in this strategically important region of the country. Read more
Ancient city unearthed where David and Goliath battled
Archaeologists believe they have found evidence of King David’s footprints in a mysterious two-gated city from 3,000 years ago, mentioned in the Bible’s story of David and Goliath…writes Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman/JNS.org. Read more
Far Left-Wing Hypocrites
September 4, 2016 by J-Wire
Nearly half a million people have been killed in Syria in the last four years. Read more
Breaking Challah
August 31, 2016 by J-Wire
Breaking Challah is a new initiative that encourages Jewish families around the world to invite a non-Jewish neighbour, colleague, teacher or friend to join them for a traditional Friday night Shabbat meal in an effort to promote tolerance through understanding. Read more
Paging Amb. Ira Forman: Synagogue attacked, world is silent…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS.org
August 16, 2016 by J-Wire
If a bomb was thrown at a prominent synagogue in Brooklyn, the media would treat it as front-page news and politicians would rush to condemn the assault. Read more
Terrorist Aid Hijacking and NGO Oversight Failure: Learning from the World Vision Case
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
On August 4, 2016, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) revealed that Mohammed El-Halabi, manager of the Gaza operations of the international humanitarian NGO World Vision, funneled 60% of the World Vision Gaza budget to the terrorist group Hamas. Read more
Journalists Report Back from Rambam Delegation
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
Prominent Australian journalists and opinion-leaders Rita Panahi, Jennifer Oriel, Josh Gordon and Georgina Downer, recently having returned from an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Rambam delegation to Israel, addressed an AIJAC luncheon in Melbourne. Read more
Tishah B’Av: The rabbi answers questions
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
Rabbi Raymond Apple has a answers about Tishah B’Av…annual fast day in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a number of disasters in Jewish history, primarily the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Read more
