JCA at the AJC hosting the AJC
August 4, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
More than 600 supporters of the JCA [Jewish Communal Appeal] packed a function room at Sydney’s AJC [Australian Jockey Club] to listen to David Harris, the Executive Director of the AJC [the American Jewish Committee…]. Read more
Amos Oz on Fanatics
August 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Distinguised Israeli author Amos Oz delivered the Ervin Graf Oration in Sydney last night. Read more
You Have Reached Your Destination
July 29, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Israeli round the world cyclist Roei “Jinji” Sadan turned left down Sydney’s Macquarie St yesterday and rolled onto the Opera House forecourt five minutes late for his scheduled arrival…after 1,458 days on the road and 65,000 kms clocked up on his odometer. Read more
Max Brenner support in Sydney
July 28, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby hosted household names on a bitterly cold evening at Max Brenner’s chocolate shop on SYdney’s Broadway…sending a message to those who support boycotts against Israel and have use the Brenner company as a target for their protests. Read more
Sara Helps Save a Child’s Heart
July 20, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Three years ago, Sara Isman visited the SACH house in Israel…this year she returned as a volunteer to work with the organisation…Save A Child’s Heart. Read more
PJ Library in NSW
July 19, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A ground-breaking initiative, based on a scheme devised by Country and Western singer Dolly Parton, will enhance Jewish identity for 650 families in NSW and the ACT who have children between 6 months and six years. Read more
Jewish Gays denounce Loree Rudd’s Nazi inferences
July 15, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Jewish gays and lesbians have reacted strongly to Loree Rudd’s accusations that some Labor parliamentarians were being brainwashed by “a Global Gestapo” on the push for same-sex marriage. Read more
Barmitzvah boy helps rebirth Carmel Forest
July 15, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Isaac Crawford celebrated his Barmitzvah in Sydney…and donated all his financial gifts to the JNF. Read more
Maccabi announce Sports Leadership Program
July 15, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Sports-savvy students still considering how to deal with their 2012 gap year have an exciting opportunity on offer from Maccabi Australia. Read more
Making Music
July 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Following the outstanding success of last year’s Sydney’s Jewish Shir Madness music festival, applications are being considered for festival number two….and you do not have to be Jewish. Read more
Insulin components saving lives in the South Pacific
July 10, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Cook Islands and Samoa have joined Tonga in becoming the recipients of much needed supplies to save the lives of the growing number of diabetics in the area…the intitiative of a Melbourne doctor and two Israeli embassies.
Ron Raab 3rd left Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand Shemi Tsur 2nd rt
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Cook Islands receive suppliesRon Raab in the President of Insulin for life. His organisation collects unwanted insulin supplies in Australia and distributes them to the idyllic tropical islands of the South Pacific where the number of diabetes victims is rapidly increasing.
The logistics involved in getting the much needed supplies to their destination are taken care of by the Israeli embassies in Canberra and Wellington.
In a letter to the Cook Islands Ministry of Health. Raab explained that he knew how expensive the necessary tools to control diabetes are in the area but was pleased to report that Government of Israel had offered to cover transport and handling costs “making this project possible.”
Ron Raab
Raab told J-Wire: “There are many instances in Australia where medical institutions find themselves with a surplus of components such as needles and meters and they are unable to use them for new incoming patients. We collect all the unwanted items and send them off to the islands where the number of diabetes sufferers is on the increase. There are restrictions about sending insulin itself, but the needs of the people of the South Pacific focus on test strips , syringes and meters….and those are what Raab, a diabetic himself, is sending with the help of the Israelis.
The Israeli related project sent medical supplies to Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, Nauru, and the Solomon Islands prior to the Cook Islands and Samoa initiatives. Reaching further afield, the Insulin for Life project has sent 5000 blood glucose test trips for the use of children in Uzbekistan…without which the children would not have had access to the life-saving technology. Australia’s Insulin for Life, working with Israel’s ambassador to Uzbekistan sends shipments twice a year.
Reuven Rivlin, the Speaker of the Knesset joined Raab in personally presenting supplies to the people of Tonga earlier this year.
Mother and Austen at The Sydney Institute
July 6, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Gerard Henderson’s The Sydney Institute yesterday hosted Margaret Gutman and her son Sandy accompanied by his alter ego, Austen Tayshus. Austen was quick to tell the Institute members and their guests that he is never invited back to anywhere he performs…but this time he was. Read more
Dipper leaves for Israel
June 15, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
AFL icon Robert “Dipper” Dipierdomenico leaves for Israel today heading a delegation which will prepare the combined Israeli/Palestinian Peace Team for the AFL 2011 International Cup. Read more
…and a new Broadcasting Entity is Born
June 14, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Hot on the heels of the demise of Melbourne community radio station Lion FM follows the establishment of JBC – Jewish Broadcasting for the community. Read more
Christchurch community green-lighted following after shocks
June 14, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The severe aftershocks reported from Christchurch yesterday have not affected the local Jewish community. Read more
Former Emanuel student in battle for Hunter
June 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Hunter Ward within Waverley municipal council in Sydney has been a Liberal stronghold since 2004….but the Greens are making a strong challenge to gain control of the Eastern Suburbs area in this weekend’s municipal election. Read more
Melbourne schoolgirl joins Sydney sleepout
June 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
It was supposed to be a fun weekend in Sydney for Melbourne schoolgirl Noam Geffen…but instead of a comfortable sleepover at a Sydney friend’s home, Noam will spend Saturday night sleeping out in the cold at Randwick racecourse, experiencing the plight of the homeless. Read more
CJF spreads its wings – but the clippers are out
May 29, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Manny Waks, the Executive Director of the Canberra-based Capital Jewish Forum has insisted that the inaugural Melbourne Capital Jewish Forum event at which the guest speaker will be Izzat Abdulhadi, Palestinian Authority Head of Delegation to Australia will take place in spite of objections to the event. Read more
Roughing it for the Community
May 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
More than 200 Sydney school students from years 8-12 will sleep out in the cold at Randwick Racecourse next month to raise awareness of the plight of Jewish homeless and cash to ease their burden. Read more
Howard plants trees in Israel
April 5, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard took time out during an official visit to Israel to plant trees in the Jewish National Fund’s Australia Park in the Jerusalem Forest. Read more
Elli reunited with the family who saved her – after 65 years
March 24, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
“Try one more time Nana”….she did and found the baby girl her husband’s mother had hidden from the Nazis ending a search which has lasted for 65 years. Read more
“A Real Abuse of Power”
March 20, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A Marrickville councillor has slammed mayor Fiona Byrne for using the Council web site to explain why Israel should be boycotted. Read more
Two Lives Seeking Precious Gift
March 11, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A 12 month old baby girl in New York and a 12 year-old boy in Israel are seeking the most precious gift the world has to offer…life. Read more
Kosher Kings
March 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Orthodox supporters of the Sydney Kings will have plenty to eat at Sunday evening’s game against Adelaide…Kosher hot dogs will be on sale for the first time. Read more
Victorian Police up the Ante
March 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Victoria Police have made a commitment to the Jewish community to respond effectively to antisemitic incidents. Read more
Stuttering King Saved Jewish Woman’s Life
March 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
King George VI, the subject of the Acadamy Award winning movie “The King’s Speech’ saved the life of a Jewish woman sentenced to death for poisoning her mother in London…and who eventually settled in NSW. Read more
Academy BJE and Our Big Kitchen in Purim Initiative
March 7, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The first sign of Purim was loud, boisterous and joyous as more than 160 primary schoolchildren from non-Jewish schools baked homantashen in Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Austen Tayshus to contest O’Farrell’s seat
March 6, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Outdoor Recreation Party has nominated Jewish comedian Austen Tayshus as its candidate in the Liberal seat of Ku-ring-gai in this month’s NSW State election….currently held by Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Barry O’Farrell. Read more
Danby calls on O’Farrell to block Greens in Marrickville
March 6, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has called on NSW Liberal leader Barry O’Farrell to block a Greens victory in the NSW State election. Read more
Happy Birthday Harry…and a great night out for all
March 4, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Israeli superstar Dudu Fisher led a 2,000 strong audience in singing “Happy Birthday to You” at the Sydney Convention Centre last night. Read more
