Brisbane Floods: Evening Update and How to Help
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
As the Brisbane River’s level begins to fall, more information is becoming available about the effect the Queensland floods have had on Brisbane’s Jewish community Read more
Too Close for Comfort
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire has received an image taken earlier today showing just how close the flooded Brisbane River got to the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation’s synagogue in Market St in the city’s CBD. Read more
Garden is flooded – but Esther is staying put
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Norman Creek which flows into the Brisbane River tuns along the back of Esther Oliver’s home home in the Brisbane suburb of Greenslopes. Her garden is flooded but Esther is staying put. Read more
Brisbane: Report two – Synagogue undamaged
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire will bring you news as we get it. Rabbi Levi Jaffe has reported that Brisbane Synagogue has not been damaged.
Rabbi Jaffe told J-Wire that the floodwaters stopped two blocks from the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation’s building in Margaret St in the CBD.
Brisbane: Early morning report
January 13, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire spoke with Ari Haber from Community Services Queensland shortly after the Brisbane River peaked at 4 a.m. Read more
A report from Toowoomba – Torahs Moved in Brisbane
January 12, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
For Howard Rother and his family, the Queensland floods will have a devastating affect on his crops…but his family is safe. In Brisbane, around twelve families of the community have been evacuated from their homes. Read more
Help on its way to Toowoomba
January 11, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Chabad for Rural and Regional Australia have reported that Jewish families in Toowoomba have been affected by the floods…but help is on its way. Read more
Zentai Decision Appealed
January 5, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
A decision by the Federal Court in Perth not to extradite Charles Zentai to Hungary to face questioning about the murder of a Jewish youth in 1944 has been appealed by the Federal Government. Read more
Medal for Aussie in US team
January 3, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Los Angeles based Australian-born basketballer Jacqui Lowy has won a Gold Medal in the Maccabi Australia International Games….beating Australia in the final.
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Aliya from Australia and New Zealand up almost 50% in 2010
December 31, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Aliyah from Australia and New Zealand has jumped almost 50% this year in spite of relatively low levels of antisemitism and a strong economy. Read more
They did it! 1.6km Ocean Race is Great Kids Stuff
December 30, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Maccabi Australia International Games hosted for the first time anywhere in the world a Maccabi ocean swim…and top honours went to an American swimmer who recently lost a close friend in a shark attack. Read more
MAIGS Underway
December 27, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Maccabi Australia International Games are under way in Sydney. Read more
Carrying the Flag
December 26, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Sachs family of three flew to Israel last year to compete in the 18th Maccabiah Ten Pin Bowling tournament…and each family member won at least one medal. Tonight Phil Sachs will be the flag-bearer for the Australian team at the Maccabi Australia International Games Opening Ceremony at Sydney’s Olympic Park. Read more
Toeing the Line
December 24, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Mexican football team for next week’s Maccabi Australia International Games arrived in Sydney this morning…but for Freddy Sacal, they will be Games of hope. Read more
First Baby for j-junction
December 24, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Zara Brodaty has been introduced to the community…the first baby born to parents who met through J-Junction, the Jewish introduction service. Read more
MAIGS – Welcome USA!
December 23, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
More than 115 Americans arrived in Sydney this morning to participate in the Maccabi Australia International Games. Read more
New on the Beat
December 17, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Simon Solomon graduated today as a new NSW policeman…and his beat will be in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
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You’re in the Army Now
December 17, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
For a holiday in Israel with a difference, a Brisbane man is offering volunteer work on an Israeli Army base…no military training necessary. Read more
Meanwhile back in Sydney….
December 10, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Dan Goldberg has picked up the Australian Human Rights Commission Human Rights Television Award for his heart-warming documentary “Football United: Passport to Hope”.
The Sydney-based journalist/film-maker made the film about Professor Anne Bunde-Birouste’s use of soccer to help integrate refugee children into Australian society. “Football United” was made for Foxtel. Read more
Walkley for Linton
December 10, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Investigative journalist Linton Besser has been awarded the 2010 Walkley award for investigative journalism for his report on the Defence Department chalking up $1.4 billion on travel, accommodation and conferences in a four year period. Read more
Military Menorah
December 10, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A Menorah was lit on the last day of Chanukah in the officers’ mess at Sydney’s Victoria Barracks. Read more
Bilson at Our Big Kitchen – Now here’s news for Foodies.
December 10, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Mastcherchef judge and iconic Sydney restauranteur Tony Bilson has become a consultant to Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen. Read more
In the Footsteps of William Cooper
December 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Kevin Russell left Southhampton St in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray yesterday with a group of 12 to re-enact the march his great grandfather led in 1938…a march by Aboriginals which is the only recorded protest against Kristallnacht world-wide. Read more
A Very Special Teacher
December 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Rabbi Mordechai Liebermann has just celebrated his 40th anniversary as a teacher. Read more
Leading the Way
December 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Adventure sports enthusiast Rozanne Green shares her love of adventure sports with those who can sense them, feel them, smell them…but not see them. Read more
Menorah Made from Doughnuts
December 5, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A specialist in the art of designing unusual Menorahs, Rabbi Mendel Kastel has lit the candles on his latest creation…a Menorah made from doughnuts.
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Chanukah in Martin Place
December 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
- A cherrry picker raised Rabbi Elimelech Levy high into the sky in Sydney’s Martin Place last night to light the giant Menorah…marking 25 years of the presence of Chanukah in the heart of the city.A cherrry picker raised Rabbi Elemelech Levy high into the sky in Sydney’s Martin Place last night to light the giant Menorah…marking 25 years of the presence of Chanukah in the heart of the city. Read more
Our Big Kitchen’s Rugby League Alliance
December 2, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Our Big Kitchen has joined forces with NRL side Wests Tigers to raise awareness of obesity in children…and to come up with solutions to the growing problem. Read more
Wellington Savta Wins Blogging Award
November 26, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A Wellington grandmother’s blog “Raising Grandchildren” has been named one of the world’s best blogs on grandparenting by the American Grand Magazine Read more
A Vice-Regal Shabbat
November 25, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Following yesterday’s story about the fire which destroyed the Feldman family kitchen last Shabbat, a reader told us it was as well it was not the previous Shabbat…the evening the Governor-General was Rabbi Feldman’s special Friday night guest! Read more
