Religious Radio on ABC
February 12, 2009 by J-Wire
Robert Goot, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, has met with the ABC to discuss religious programming on radio. Read more
Melbourne Jewish Academic perishes in Bushfires
February 11, 2009 by J-Wire
Associate Professor John Barnett has perished in the Victorian bushfires along with his wife Jenny. Read more
Bushfire Appeal at Temple Beth Israel
February 11, 2009 by J-Wire
Alongside all Victorians, the Temple Beth Israel community has been affected by the tragedy which swept through Victoria over this past weekend.
Temple Beth Israel makes appeal
February 11, 2009 by J-Wire
TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE RESPONSE
Alongside all Victorians, the TBI community has been affected by the tragedy which swept through Victoria over this past weekend. We have checked with all members of Temple Beth Israel residing in areas which have been affected by the fires and we are thankful that all have survived
without injury or loss of life.
The outpourings of compassion have been heartfelt and overwhelming.
The TBI office has taken countless enquiries from members
asking how they can help. Here are our suggestions:
TBI and the JCCV invite the whole Victorian Jewish Community to a
SERVICE FOR THE BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
This Friday, 13 February at 6:15 pm
At Temple Beth Israel, 76 Alma Road, St Kilda
In partnership with the JCCV
Our erev Shabbat service will be specially dedicated to those
affected by this ongoing tragedy.
Kaddish will be said in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
Please bring donations with you.
DONATIONS
Go to the TBI website at www.tbi.org.au
Click on the big red hotlink to the Bushfire Appeal page.
You can make credit card donations directly to Jewish Aid Australia
Cheques or cash can be forwarded to TBI and we will redirect appropriately.
You can also drop off goods to the TBI office. Place clothes in plastic bags labelled where appropriate with size, age, gender.
In addition to money and clothing, there is a need for toiletries, stationery,
toys and baby clothes, nappies & dog leashes.
Please share this email with friends who may not be in our email loop.
Geting together with the Gold Coast
February 11, 2009 by J-Wire
A Taste of Netzer camps
BPJC, Temple Shalom Gold Coast and Netzer will be hosting two family weekends for SE QLD Progressive congregations in 2009. The aims of the camps are to increase awareness of Netzer in SE QLD and to foster greater cooperation between SE QLD Progressive congregations.
The dates for the camps are:
A Taste of Netzer I: 8 – 10 May 2009
A Taste of Netzer II: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2009
More information is available on our A Taste of Netzer page.
The Bondi Shul celebrates its first Barmitzvah
February 11, 2009 by J-Wire
Samuel Brophy celebrates his Barmitzvah this week at the Bondi Shul in Sydney…the first one on record for this fledgling congregation. Read more
Temple Beth Israel appeals for bush fire funds
February 10, 2009 by J-Wire
Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel has launched a campaign to raise funds for the victims of the bush fires. Read more
Amit and Dan-Dan – two little lives desperate for help
February 10, 2009 by J-Wire
Shula Endrey-Walder’s Gift Of Life organisation is trying to find a suitable bone marrow match to offer the gift of life to two seriously ill Israeli children.
ZCV monitors the election
February 9, 2009 by J-Wire
The Israeli Election is just days away! The Zionist Council of Victoria has set up a special election section on our website updated with background, analysis, links, advocacy and features.
As Israelis head to the polls, take this quiz to see which political party you are most aligned with. You may be surprised by your results.
The ZCV is dedicated to keeping you up to date with all of the latest election news so please check back to our website for more updates.
Off to Israel!
February 9, 2009 by J-Wire
Forty two New South Wales teenagers left Sydney on Australia Day to spend a year in Israel on the Australian Zionist Youth Council promoted Shnat program which offers time in the army, The Hebrew University in Jerusalem or work on a kibbutz.
Most of the participants will take advantage of a combination of the programs on offer.
Keeping Kosher on the high seas
February 8, 2009 by J-Wire
The good ship Volendam left Australian waters this week en route for New Zealand carrying Sydney and Melbourne passengers on a Kosher cruise. Read more
ADC condemns Hilali and Patel’s remarks
February 7, 2009 by J-Wire
The Bnai Brith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) condemns in the strongest terms the disgraceful statements by two of Australias most prominent Muslim leaders comparing Israels defensive campaign against Hamas in Gaza to the Nazi Holocaust of the Jewish People. Read more
Jeremy Jones to speak in London
February 6, 2009 by J-Wire
Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs’ Council (AIJAC) will speak later this month at the London Conference on Combating Antisemitism. Read more
Point Zero van vandalised
February 6, 2009 by J-Wire
A community support van, operated by Point Zero whose chairman is Rabbi Mendel Kastel, was vandalised while parked in the Sydney suburb of Burwood this week. Read more
Community outraged as Muslims Compare Gaza to the Holocaust
February 6, 2009 by J-Wire
The Chairman of the Australia Federation of Islamic Councils, Ikebal Patel, has claimed that the “victims of the Holocaust [are] now perpetrating much worse atrocities against the Palestinians” ECAJ president, Robert Goot [pic] responds…. Read more
A special Shabbat for the little people
February 5, 2009 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has scheduled the first Friday of the month as Shabbat Tot, a special service for 2-5 year-olds although J-Wire believes parents and grandparents will also be made welcome. Read more
New Parenting Course
February 5, 2009 by J-Wire
PARENTING COURSE
We are hosting a “not to be missed” parenting course, with clinical psychologist, Renee Mill. Bookings are essential—9389-5622
11th Feb “Building self esteem”
18th Feb “Gaining cooperation”
25th Feb – “Effective punishment”
$20 per session/ $50 for all three
Smorgons donate to new aged care facility
February 5, 2009 by J-Wire
The Jack and Robert Smorgon families have made a substantial donation to the Gary Smorgon House, scheduled to open in Caulfield in March 2009.
The home will offer residents all the comforts of their own houses in an environment which will offer first-class care and assistance.
Hineni cooks up a thank you
February 4, 2009 by J-Wire
Members of Sydney youth group Hineni spent a hot day at the ovens in the OBK bakery at the Sydney Yeshiva….cooking cookies for Prince of Wales Hospital. Read more
Yeshiva Dinner
February 4, 2009 by J-Wire
The Jewish House is hosting tables at the Yeshiva Gala dinner to be held on Tuesday February 17 at the Entertainment Centre.
Guest artist is child prodigy Ethan Bortnick. Contact Rabbi Kastel on 0413098 250 for more details
Purim at the Jewish House
February 4, 2009 by J-Wire
Mark March 9 in your diaries. The Jewish House will host a Back to School Purim party with parents dressing as schoolchildren and vice versa.
Location…COA Function Centre 7 p.m. [25 Rowe St, Bondi Junction]
Mendel will read the Megillah at 8 p.m.
Boteach at South Head
February 1, 2009 by J-Wire
South Head Synagogue Speakers’ Forum proudly presents Rabbi Shmuley Boteach for One Night Only on Thursday January 29th at 8pm.
This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s foremost speakers in a small and interactive setting with the opportunity to share a light supper and socialise after the event.
Rabbi Boteach has published over 20 best selling books – most notably Kosher Sex. This forum coincides with the release of his latest work “The Kosher Sutra: Why Sex is Broken and How to Fix It!”
Rabbi Boteach is a gifted speaker as his radio successes attest. In America he hosts his own show on Oprah Winfrey’s “Oprah & Friends” as well as being host of his own “Shalom in the Home” on the TLC network.
An evening with Shmuley Boteach promises to stir the emotions and provoke the mind – don’t miss out! Call Helen on 9371 7300 ext or email [email protected] to pre book tickets ($20).
Welcome to Mike Lyons
January 30, 2009 by J-Wire
It is our good fortune to be able to welcome Mike Lyons onto the board of the Jewish House. He has been working with us during the past year, and he brings with him much professionalism and expertise that benefits the Jewish House in more ways than we can mention. Thank you Mike, and I hope that our association grows from strength to strength.
Working with the Sydney Clinic
January 30, 2009 by J-Wire
SYDNEY CLINIC
Rabbi Kastel has had a very productive meeting with The Sydney Clinic. They are very involved with mental patience as well as patience with addiction problems. They were very impressed with the work that the Jewish House is doing, and they are happy to partner us, working together where appropriate, inter-referring and maximising treatment efficiency by working together.
1500 Rally for Israel
January 30, 2009 by J-Wire
The Perth Synagogue hosted a solidarity rally last Sunday in support of Israel’s Gaza incursion.
Speakers included Eli Yerushalmi from the Israeli Embassy and local politicians.
Chabad launches after school cheder
January 30, 2009 by J-Wire
February 4 sees a new course for children in the Chabad Double Bay Kornmehl Family Hebrew School
Monash’s relation joins ranks
A relation of famed Australian general Sir John Monash has been promoted to the rank of Major General in the Australian army. Read more
Monte test
January 29, 2009 by J-Wire
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Mel wins $30,000
January 15, 2009 by J-Wire
Aussie poker player Mel Judah has won yet another tournament at the Melbourne’s Crown Casino, this time netting over $30,000.
Mel, 61, was born in India and started playing poker at the age of 14….he is known in poker circles as the Silver Fox
Rabbi tends to dying Catholic
On New Year’s Eve, the Jewish House’s CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel was the “pastor in charge” at the St Vincent’s emergency ward. Fortunately, there were no Jewish patients to attend to on that night, but his night was not wasted. There was a Catholic lady who was dying and needed some spiritual input. There was no priest around at the time, and she was happy for Rabbi Kastel to pray for her despite his not being Catholic. It seems that the onset of death is a great equaliser.
