Representing Australian Jewry globally
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire
Two members of the Australian Jewish community have been appointed vice-presidents of the World Jewish Congress Read more
Runner is forced to quit
April 29, 2013 by J-Wire
Spigelman features in off-Archibald show
April 25, 2013 by J-Wire
An exhibition will open in Sydney on April 28 featuring works submitted for the Archibald Prize, but failing to pass the selection stage. Read more
Sydney young adults fly high as Australia celebrates Yom Ha’azmaut
April 17, 2013 by J-Wire
Hagshama, Network, ZCNSW, JCA, Hillel, UPJ, UIAYL, Studio Central, Artza, Shorething and MASA have celebrated in Sydney the 65th anniversary of the state of Israel. Read more
Your ABC rejects ECAJ complaint
April 10, 2013 by J-Wire
A complaint to the ABC by The Executive Council of Australian Jewry following a radio interview with journalist Antony Loewenstein dealing with the activities of the late Ben Zygier has been dismissed by the national broadcaster. Read more
Yom Hashoah Message from the PM
April 4, 2013 by J-Wire
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent a message to the community to mark Yom Hashoah. Read more
Thank you and Chag Sameach
March 23, 2013 by J-Wire
After five years of publication and approaching my 72nd birthday, I have decided to shut down the J-Wire site in favour of enjoying my remaining years in this glorious city of Sydney, this wondrous Australia and of visiting far off parts of the globe remaining on my bucketlist.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all those who have supported the site with a special mention of those who contributed editorially including Fraser Beath McEwing, Isi Leibler, David Singer, Emily Gian, Michael Kuttner, Raffe Gold, Ron Weiser.
And to those who vented their enthusiasm through commentary and emails…thank you for your participation.
It has been a long and exciting journey and the years which J-Wire chronicled will be carefully archived.
I have particularly enjoyed the unreported co-operation with the Australian Jewish News and with other correspondents dealing with Jewish affairs. It is most satisfying that on most occasions we did not do battle with each other recognising that it was better to stick together as there are enough forces outside the community wishing to engage in activities producing negativity towards the Australian and New Zealand Jewish communities.
But all is not over. A new site is being launched which will restrict itself to op-eds and opinion pieces and include the arts
The site is www.jviews.org and I expect it to be functional within 24 hours.
Once again…thank you…and Chag Sameach. Enjoy your Pesach.
Henry Benjamin
Chag Sameach from Tony Abbott
March 15, 2013 by J-Wire
The Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott has sent a Pesach message to J-Wire readers… Read more
Two for One Offer from J-Wire
February 24, 2013 by J-Wire
J-Wire is offering twelve readers the opportunity to buy one ticket and get one free for the Australian Chamber’s Orchestra’s concert in Sydney’s The Great Synagogue on Tuesday. Read more
Israeli prime Minister’s Office say Zygier had no contact with Australian security agencies
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims all is well between Israel and Australia. Read more
Ex-priest found not guilty of sex charges worked at Sydney Yeshiva
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire
James Patrick Jennings was found not guilty in 2010 after being tried on six charges of indecent assault on schoolboys in 2009 worked for more than ten years at the Sydney Yeshiva. Read more
Sydney Man gives Gift of Life
February 19, 2013 by J-Wire
A Sydney man who donated a spoonful of blood to the Gift Of Life organisation six years ago has been matched to a patient dying from leukemia…and a transplant of his bone marrow will soon be on its way in an attempt to save the patient’s life. Read more
Anna Karenina ***/4 – a movie review by James Berardinelli
February 14, 2013 by J-Wire
Like Frankenstein and Hamlet, Anna Karenina is a literary touchstone that filmmakers return to on a regular basis. Read more
Small number of fans create big problems
February 13, 2013 by J-Wire
Betar Australia has responded to an article published in “The Age” slamming soccer club Beitar Jerusalem’s fans for their racist behaviour. Read more
A message for the Pope…from the Chief Rabbi
February 12, 2013 by J-Wire
The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Lord Jonathan Sacks has sent his personal best wishes to the retiring Pope Benedict XVI… Read more
Carr comments on Australian passport holder in Hezbollah
February 6, 2013 by J-Wire
Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr has commented on an Australian passport holder being a person of interest among those responsible for the bombing of a tourist bus in Bulgaria last year which killed five Israeli tourists and two others. Read more
Maccabi Sports Leadership program underway
February 5, 2013 by J-Wire
A group of Australians has arrived in Jerusalem to participate in the Maccabi Sports Leadership program. Read more
2013 Green Sunday
February 4, 2013 by J-Wire
Masorti WWWrap
January 31, 2013 by J-Wire
Masorti Jews around the world will participate in a world-wide mitzvah laying of tefillin on Sunday. Read more
Retirement Home AGM
December 20, 2012 by J-Wire
The Annual General Meeting of the B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages Ltd. was recently held in Sydney. Read more
Swimathon to aid MS
December 3, 2012 by J-Wire
December 9 will be a big day for swimmers in Perth and Sydney as teams take to the water to participate in a 12-hour swimathon to raise funds for MS research and next year’s Australian Maccabiah team. Read more
Senate motion passed unanimously
November 23, 2012 by J-Wire
A motion detailing the Government’s position on the Gaza-Israel conflict was passed unanimously in the Senate yesterday. Read more
Gaza and the UN Security Council
In light of the new war in Gaza, the success of Australia gaining a temporary seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) has come not a minute too soon. Read more
Movie giveaways
November 20, 2012 by J-Wire
We have double passes to give away for two movies – “Dead Europe” and “The First Fagin”…. Read more
Israel trying to ‘minimise civilian injuries’ in Gaza
November 19, 2012 by J-Wire
Imagine what it would be like if 15 per cent of New Zealand was living every day under direct fire.
Imagine if every person in greater Wellington or Christchurch lived in fear of an imminent rocket attack. Imagine all the schools closed in a 40-kilometre radius of either city. Imagine not waking up to the sounds of nature but sirens calling everyone into bomb shelters and stairways. Read more
No thanks, Millie
The President of the Sir Moses Montefiore Home says he has “been overwhelmed by the level of community support” in the face of allegations relating to the administration of the Home by Millie Phillips. Read more
Rabbi’s day in court
A controversial rabbi in Melbourne who has appealed his dismissal from Chabad will have his day in court in New York later this week. Read more
Lowy inducted into Property Hall of Fame
November 2, 2012 by J-Wire
Westfield chairman Frank Lowy has been honored by the property industry which has inducted him into a new initiative…the Australian Property Hall of Fame. Read more
Nov-18 Sydney: Hava Nagila – The Movie
October 29, 2012 by J-Wire
Magen David Adom presents the smash hit movie at Jewish film festivals around the world. Introduced by Devora Lees, the granddaughter of the composer of Hava Nagila. Read more
A Letter to Isi Leibler
October 24, 2012 by J-Wire
Dear Isi Leibler
