Australian Jew remembered at new WW1 cemetery
July 20, 2010 by J-Wire
Prince Charles has dedicated a new military cemetery at Fromelles in France believed to be the final resting place of Edward Samuel. Read more
Newest Oldest Member
July 18, 2010 by J-Wire
Joseph Hayat is approaching his 100th birthday and has become the newest member of the Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women. Read more
From Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
July 16, 2010 by J-Wire
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This coming Tuesday is Tisha B’av, the day we mourn the destruction of the Temple that stood in Jerusalem in times of old. Read more |
Aug-08 Sydney: Sivan Rotem in concert
July 16, 2010 by J-Wire
Emanuel Synagogue presents one of Israel’s most outstanding performers in concert. Read more
Christian-Jewish Relationship lecture
July 15, 2010 by J-Wire
A public lecture by Father (Dr) John Pawlikowski was held at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) North Sydney Campus last week, on The Christian-Jewish Relationship: Current Theological and Political Challenges. Read more
Music-lovers’ maestro passes away
July 15, 2010 by J-Wire
Members of Sydney’s Jewish community with a long-time passion of classical music will be saddened today at the passing of Sir Charles Mackerras. Read more
Aug-04 Surfers Paradise: Bird Migration in Israel
July 15, 2010 by J-Wire
JNF presents an expert on bird migration in Israel and the impact on aviation… Read more
Melbourne Family’s Survival Song Sweeps the World
July 13, 2010 by J-Wire
A video made by Melbourne artist Jane Korman featuring her family dancing at Holocaust sites lurked quietly on YouTube for six months has now exploded on to computer screens worldwide. Read more
Austen Tayshus to run against Tony Abbott
Sandy Gutman is a name which means nothing to the good people of Warringah or its federal member Tony Abbott. Read more
Gillard denies being soft on Israel
June 30, 2010 by J-Wire
Prime Minister told ABC radio yesterday that she refures claims that she is soft on Israel. Read more
Work at the Executive Council of Australian Jewry
June 28, 2010 by J-Wire
Executive Council of
Australian Jewry
The Representative Organisation of Australian Jewry
Applications are invited by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, for the position of Research Assistant. Responsibilities include: providing research assistance to the Executive Director and Office Bearers; assisting in the preparation and drafting of submissions to government and other documents; upgrading and maintaining an electronic library; helping to establish and maintaining an organisational presence through social media; and assisting with the production of an e-news letter.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to, the Australian Jewish community and a basic understanding of the major issues of concern to it; personal integrity; initiative; research ability; internet skills; good computer skills including Word and Excel; familiarity with social media; excellent organisational skills; ability to communicate; and an eye for detail.
Flexible hours. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications marked “Confidential” should be addressed to [email protected] or posted to the Executive Director, ECAJ, PO Box 1114 Edgecliff NSW 2027.
Theriesenstadt musicians remembered
June 28, 2010 by J-Wire
To complement its current exhibition Theresienstadt: Drawn from the Inside, which features works produced in the Czech concentration camp by two amateur artists later murdered in Auschwitz, the Jewish Museum of Australia is presenting a music tribute honouring the lives of the musicians of Terezín. Read more
Jan-18 ~ Jan-25 Melbourne: Maccabi Junior Carnival
June 25, 2010 by J-Wire
1,250 athletes from Australia and New Zealand will be participating in this annual sporting highlight Read more
Aug-15 Sydney: Shir Madness Music Festival
June 25, 2010 by J-Wire
The first ever large-scale Sydney Jewish music festival SHIR MADNESS has announced its program. And what a stellar line-up it is! Read more
Gilad Shalit – Four years a captive of Hamas
On June 25 2006 Israel soldier Gilad Shalit (then aged 19) was kidnapped at the Kerem Shalom crossing on Israeli territory by Hamas terrorists to Gaza, where he has been held captive ever since. Read more
Israel water experts to visit Perth
June 24, 2010 by J-Wire
A delegation of thirteen Israeli companies involved in water usage will visit Perth week to meet with the leaders of Australia’s mining industry. Read more
Shrek Forever After ***
June 24, 2010 by J-Wire
When the first Shrek made its theatrical debut in 2001, it came accompanied by expectations normally reserved for sequels with impressive pedigrees. Unlike any previous animated endeavor, it was a magically irreverent experience whose appeal crossed age and gender barriers. Unfortunately, as is often the case with family-friendly blockbusters, it became the flagship of a merchandising fleet. Sequels followed. Shrek 2 was enjoyable but unspectacular and Shrek 3 seemed to be going through the motions. The fourth Shrek, called Shrek Forever After, is being touted as “the final chapter,” and that’s unsurprising. The goose’s eggs have gone from gold to silver to clad. There’s so little buzz about this movie that even those with bee-sting allergies need not be concerned. Still, even though Shrek Forever After is obligatory and unnecessary, it’s better than Shrek 3 and it’s likely that most who attend as a way of saying goodbye to the Jolly Green Ogre will not find themselves wishing they had sought out a more profitable way of spending 90-odd minutes.
Dreyfus addresses Parliament on Gilad Shalit
June 23, 2010 by J-Wire
Friday will mark the fourth year Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been held in captivity in Gaza. Mark Dreyfus, the Federal Labour Member for Isaacs, addressed Parliament yesterday on the kidnapping, Read more
Lowy resigns from Crown Casino
June 23, 2010 by J-Wire
David Lowy has resigned from the Board of James Packer’s Crown. Read more
Hebrew Uni honours Australians
Two Australians have received honorary fellowships from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more
Kesser Torah looking for School Counsellor
June 16, 2010 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Kesser Torah school is seeking the services of a new school counsellor. Check their ad here…
Liberal Senator rises to Israel’s defence
June 16, 2010 by J-Wire
Victorian Liberal Senator Scott Ryan last night told the Australian Senate that there was “a highly orchestrated media campaign to vilify Israel” in the wake of the Gaza Flotilla Incident. Read more
Bette Midler Visits Yad Vashem
June 15, 2010 by J-Wire
Yad Vashem sent J-wire this pic of actress Bette Midler visiting the Hall of Names at Yad Vashem last week. Photo: Susan Weisberg
Australian Orthodox Synagogues Denounce NZ Shechita Ban
The Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Australia (COSA), together with its constituent State bodies, is dismayed at the recent decision by the New Zealand Government to outlaw shechita. Read more
Suicide at Westfield causing distress
June 9, 2010 by J-Wire
Many members of Sydney’s Jewish community were shopping at Westfield Bondi Junction when an elderly man fell to his death in the Atrium above Coles supermarket…and the Jewish House and JewishCare are offering immediate counsel for those in distress. Read more
Dreyfus explains support for diplomat expulsion
June 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Federal Labour MP Mark Dreyfus recently supported the GOvernment’s decision to expel an Israeli diplomat from Australia as a result of the passports affair. Read more
Community hears bipartisan support for Israel
June 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Three Federal Members of Parliament told an information meeting in Sydney their reasons for supporting Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza Flotilla incident. Read more
The Gaza Flotilla Incident – Michael Danby
June 5, 2010 by J-Wire
Federal Labour MP Michael Danby’s informed update on the Gaza Flotilla Affair. Read more
One man’s plea to the Turkish Ambassador
June 4, 2010 by J-Wire
Founder of the Capital Jewish Forum, Manny Waks, has written to the Turkish Ambassador who spoke to to the Forum recently to request his assistance in moderating the Turkish community’s reaction to the Gaza flotilla incident. Read more
A word from the Israeli Embassy
June 3, 2010 by J-Wire
Israerl’s Ambassador to Australia, Yuval Rotem, has published an article in today’s Canberra Times…and has sent a copy for J-Wire readers… Read more
