Nov-14 1:00p.m. SBS1-TV: Terror International
October 28, 2011 by J-Wire
Award-winning journalist Peter Taylor traces the modern history and development of terrorism through four major acts of terror over the last 30 years. Read more
Nov-13 7:30p.m. SBS1-TV: Lost Worlds: A History: Abraham
October 28, 2011 by J-Wire
A revealing exploration of one of the world’s most influential books. Read more
Azoi, Minister
Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs has had a new Ministry added to his portfolio…he is now Minister for Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Prosecutors want Bail Revoked
A former security guard at the Yeshivah College in East St Kilda who has been charged with multiple sex offences is facing court in Melbourne today as prosecutors apply to have his bail revoked. Read more
Nov-09 Sydney: Kristallnacht Commemoration
October 25, 2011 by J-Wire
Community Relations Commission CEO Stepan Kerkyasharian will be the keynote speaker… Read more
Nov-02 6:00p.m. SBS2-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
Part One: This program takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series)
Nov-01 6:00p.m. SBS2-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
Part One: This program takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series)
Nov-03 8:35p.m. SBS1-TV: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Disappearing Manhattan
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
Best-selling author and chef Anthony Bourdain visits some of the quintessential Manhattan restaurants and finds that many are struggling in the city’s changing landscape. Read more
Nov-02 10:00p.m. SBS1-TV: Movie – Un Secret
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
Francois is a sickly boy growing up in post-WWII France. His parents are athletic and obsessed with sport. Read more
Nov-01 11:40p.m. SBS1-TV: Movie – Zion and his Brother
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
Set in a working-class suburb of Haifa, a tragic turn of events drives a wedge between a pair of inseparable brothers as the youngest re-examines his loyalty towards the older brother he once looked up to. Read more
Day of Jewish Culture – Sydney
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
The B’nai B’rith in association with the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies present a Day of Culture. Read more
Nov-06 7:30p.m. SBS1-TV: Lost Worlds: The Bible : a History : Creation
October 23, 2011 by J-Wire
A revealing exploration of one of the world’s most influential books. Howard Jacobson. Read more
New Award to Recognise Jewish Contribution to Poland
October 15, 2011 by J-Wire
The inaugural award ceremony hosted by the Australian Society of Polish Jews and Their Descendants to honour an individual or organisation contributing to a greater understanding of the unique and dynamic contribution by the Polish Jewish community to Polish culture and ethos will be held in Melbourne later this month. Read more
Oct-24 Melbourne: 73rd Annual Assembly of the Zionist Council of Victoria
October 6, 2011 by J-Wire
The community is invited to hear keynote speaker The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP, federal member for Eden-Monaro (NSW) and the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Jerusalem Prize will be awarded to Michael Danby MP, member for Melbourne Ports. Read more
North Shore Kosher Chef
October 6, 2011 by J-Wire
North Shore Temple Emanuel
Could You be the 2011 North Shore Temple Emanuel Kosher Chef?
What will be in the mystery box of ingredients? Which three contestants will be randomly selected to cook a dish in 20 minutes? Who will be crowned 2011 North Shore Temple Emanuel KosherChef?
All will be revealed while you enjoy a 7-course gourmet degustation meal. Celebrity judges will decide the winner, and there will be raffles for fabulous “foodie” prizes.
Date/Time: Sunday 16 October at 6.30pm
Cost: $50 per person
$25 for 13 years and under
When booking be sure to indicate if you would like to enter the random draw to be one of the three contestants. Phone 02 9419 7911 or visit www.nste.org.au
Oct-16 Sydney: On Mandela
October 6, 2011 by J-Wire
B’nai B’rith and Courage to Care invite you meet Marlene Bethlehem, a past president of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, who continues to share a unique relationship with Nelson Mandela…. Read more
Oct-29 11:35 p.m. SBS2-TV: Movie – Wild
October 6, 2011 by J-Wire
Seventeen-year-old Wild, an anarchist raised by his grandmother, has one year to experience sexual maturity before joining the Israeli military. He plans to make the most of it. Read more
Oct-26 5:50p.m. SBS1-TV: Visions of Israel Part 2
October 6, 2011 by J-Wire
Part 2 of an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom.
Fond Memories Soured
October 5, 2011 by J-Wire
I retain fond memories of my genuinely warm association with Malcolm Fraser when he was Prime Minister and I headed the Australian Jewish community. Our relationship was based on shared values and my appreciation for his inestimable assistance on behalf of Soviet Jewry, ensuring that whilst in Moscow the Australian embassy provided support for my efforts on behalf of Jewish dissidents. I also recollect that in those days, he was enthralled with Israel and he would spend hours discussing and enthusiastically lauding the achievements of the Jewish state…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
The Best Job
September 28, 2011 by J-Wire
Recently I was sitting at a communal dinner. As usual, the topic of conversation turned to Jewish Day Schools and the relative importance of a Jewish education. Today, this is more hotly discussed than I can ever remember in my thirty years of involvement with Jewish education in Sydney…writes Peter Philippsohn. Read more
Nominations Called for NSWJBD Deputies Elections
September 28, 2011 by J-Wire
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies is calling for nominations for deputies to work in areas of public affairs, Shoah remembrance, education, social justice, non-government relations and membership development. Read more
Oct-04 Sydney: What’s in your Genes?
September 27, 2011 by J-Wire
Wolper Jewish Hospital is running a panel discussion on genetic cancers… Read more
Oct-09 4:00 p.m. SBS1-TV: A Fork in the Mediterranean – Israel
September 27, 2011 by J-Wire
Pria Viswalingam travels the ancient biblical highways to one of the world’s oldest countries – and yet, simultaneously, one of its youngest: Israel.
Oct-12 8:30 p.m. ABC2-TV: Louis Theraux – Louis & the Nazis
September 27, 2011 by J-Wire
Louis Theroux travels to Fallbrook, California, to meet Tom Metzger, television repairman and frontman for separatist movement White Aryan Resistance (WAR). Read more
Oct-23 Sydney: Divas Do Klezmer
September 27, 2011 by J-Wire
Fay Sussman and Lara Goodridge perform Klezmer and other Jewish music with top-class musicians at Emanuel Synagogue, Woollahra. Read more
WomanPower AGM
September 25, 2011 by J-Wire
WomanPower AGM: 2pm start, key speaker the fabulous Dr Stephanie Dowrick at 3pm. Five of her books have been No.1 Bestsellers.She was the ‘Inner Life” columnist for Good Weekend 2001-2010 and gives talks, workshops and retreats to a wide range of groups.
It’s all happening at the B’nai B’rith Day of Jewish Heritage and Culture, Sunday 23rd October, B’nai B’rith Centre, 22 Yurong Street Sydney. Members $5, non members $10. Light refreshments will be served. (Cathedral Street parking Sunday flat rate $10)
Sep-18 6:05p.m. ABC Radio National: Women Against the Law
September 16, 2011 by J-Wire
The Spirit of Thing’s Rachael Kohn presents cases of women confronting the law including Anat Hoffman who was arrested for for wearing a tallit at the Western Wall… Read more
New Zealand out of Durban III
New Zealand will not participate in next week’s Durban Review Conference in New York. Read more
ECAJ urges restraint in rhetoric
September 14, 2011 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has released a statement voicing concern about Nazi/Holocaust analogies being used by both sides of the debate on boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel…notably public statements on the campaign against the Max Brenner Chocolate stores. Read more
Friends in Green Places
September 12, 2011 by J-Wire
Jeremy Buckingham, a Greens member of the NSW Legislative Council, has joined the Parliamentary Friends of Israel. He has also joined the Parliamentary Friends of Palestine. Read more
