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.
Serious injury at Hineni camp
January 14, 2009 by J-Wire
An 18-year-old Sydney youth was ferrried by helicopter from Hineni camp in Jindabyne to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, suffering from severe neck injuries incurred during a camp activity. Read more
Grynbergs back a champion
January 13, 2009 by J-Wire
Victor Grynberg, who runs leading fashion label Lonsdale with wife Carol and sons Mark and Adam, is sponsoring Sydney boxer Vic Darchiniyan who will defend his world flyweight championship in California next month.
Sydney -based Grynberg told J-Wire that Darchinyan is the only fighter in the world whose title is recognised by all three major boxing bodies.
Darchinyan will fight Mexican Jose Arce in Annaheim on February 7…suitably kitted out in Lonsdale styled gear.
Jewish minister in the Victorian cabinet
January 11, 2009 by J-Wire
Martin Pakula has been sworn in as the Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade.
The member for the Western Metropolitan Region is a former national vice-president of the National Union of Workers
Road accidents claim two Jewish lives
January 11, 2009 by J-Wire
In two separate incidents,two young Sydney Jews lost their lives in road accidents over the holiday period.
Lucy Lieberman, 15 died when the car she was travelling in struck a power pole.
On December 20, a 26-year-old man was killed…a victom of a head-on accident. His car was struck by a ute driven on the wrong side of the road by a P-plate driver
Australian Jew latest Afghanistan casualty
January 11, 2009 by J-Wire
30-year-old Greg Sher, a South-African born member of the Melbourne community has been killed serving with the Australian army in Afghanistan.
Sher died on January 4 in Tarin Kowt, struck by a rocket.
Hw is survived by his parents and two brothers.
Apr-19 Sydney: Corporate lunch
January 6, 2009 by J-Wire
Jewish House presents a Corporate Lunch Read more
Jewish House on hand to help Gaza victims
January 5, 2009 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish House has made its facilities available to any Jewish member of the community affected by the war in Gaza.
Working with the Israeli Embassy, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Chabad International, Rabbi Mendel Kastel and his team are on The Jewish House and 24/7 to assist anyone experiencing problems in either communicating with or having the need to visit family members who have been directly affected by the war.
Assistance with travel and pastoral care is on hand along with the Jewish House’s team of psychologists which is available to help those in need of counseling.
If help is needed, contact the Jewish House Help-Line on 1-300 544 357
“Padre” Kastel tours the police stations
January 5, 2009 by J-Wire
Rabbi Mendel Kastel, CEO of the Jewish House, spent Christmas Day in his New South Wales police uniform visiting Randwick, Rose Bay, Bondi Beach, Waverley, Maroubra and Paddington police stations handing our Chanukah doughnuts to the on-duty staff.
Mendel, who is the Jewish Chaplain for the NSW police, is affectionately known by the police force as “our Jewish padre”.
Krocs Expand in Australia
January 3, 2009 by J-Wire
Maxim Kroc is expanding his business interests in Australia
New Year Brings New Security Alerts
January 2, 2009 by J-Wire
Community security is on high alert as the situation in Gaza worsens
