Sydney Yeshiva buys Betar building
September 4, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The Sydney Yeshiva Centre today bought the Betar building in Old South Head Rd. Read more
Polish Ambassador to honour Diane Armstrong
August 30, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Best-selling novelist Diane Armstrong is to be the guest of honour at a function at the Polish Embassy in Canberra marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Read more
Michael Wrublewski passes away
August 29, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The King of the Kings and Maccabi stalwart Michael Wrublewski has passed away. Read more
ECAJ asks Attorney-General to streamline racial vilification law
August 27, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
A delegation from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has met with Attorney-General Robert McLelland in a bid to review the effectiveness of the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
CD Launched
August 27, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Jazz musician Mark Ginsburg launched his new Chazzanut-inspired CD “Generations” at The Basement in Sydney…with Australia’s best know chazan, Shimon Farkas there to lend a critical ear. Read more
Art world loses icon
August 26, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Joseph Brown, one of Australia’s greatest art collectors, has died in Melbourne at the age of 92. Read more
Zentai: Federal Court judges reserve extradition decision
August 25, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Perth alleged Nazi war criminal Charles Zentai must continue his wait as his bail was extended to allow three Federal Court judges to consider his fate. Read more
Land for 4000 new graves dedicated in Sydney
August 24, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The Jewish Cemetery Trust has dedicated a new section of Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery in honour of the Chevra Kadisha. Read more
Gift of Life launches new mobile unit
August 24, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Hope for those needing life-saving stem cell or bone marrow transplants world-wide took a step forward yesterday as the Gift for Life Organisation launched its first mobile unit. Read more
London Beth Din’s Mizrachi/Gutnick decision
August 23, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Jewish Blues – Chazzanut inspired Jazz
August 23, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Mark Ginsburg is an accomplished jazz musician who has turned to chazanut for inspiration. Read more
Change at the helm of the AJN
August 21, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Ashley Browne, the current editor of the Australian Jewish News will oversee his last edition of the national Jewish weekly paper next week. Read more
Jimmy Barnes: “I’m Jewish”
August 21, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
In front of an audience of 1700 at Sydney’s Central Synagogue, Australian rock star Jimmy Barnes told a concert audience at Sydney’s Central Synagogue last night: “I must be Jewish” Read more
Eat Kosher in Sydney’s leading restaurants
August 18, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Have you ever been confronted with the problem of organising a dinner party in a restaurant and wanting to invite guests who you know to be strictly Kosher? Read more
Reunions in store for Maccabiah participants
August 18, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Maccabi Australia has announced reunion dates for the 410 plus Aussies who participated in the the 18th Maccabiuah in Israel last month. Read more
JCA’s Night to Inspire inspired 1100
August 16, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
More than 1100 members of Sydney’s community packed the Hordern Pavilion for the JCA’s “Night to Inspire”. Read more
Imprisoned – Holocaust denier Toben loses appeal
August 13, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Dr Fredrick Toben is behind bars in Adelaide tonight following the loss of his appeal against a three months’ sentence for contempt of court. Read more
Sandy says thank you
August 12, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Each of the 410 Australian participants in the recent 18th Maccabiah carried a towel in their baggage destined for a children’s home in Israel…and Sandy Sher who conceived the scheme says thank you to all those who helped. Read more
Moriah students meet top Aboriginal artist
August 11, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Moriah College students met acclaimed Aboriginal artist Barbara Weir who was Artist in Residence at the school last week prior to their drive to assist needy Aboriginal children living in remote areas. Read more
Michael Wrublewski – a testimonial…and a tribute
August 9, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
J-Wire presents on video Michael Wrublewski’s speech at his tribute at the Carriageworks in Sydney’s Redfern on Saturday night. Hit read more to view… Read more
Further funding for Jewish schools
August 4, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Federal Member of Parliament Michael Danby has advised J-Wire of new funding for two Melbourne Jewish dayschools announced by the Federal Government. Read more
Gift of Life gets gift of mobile unit
August 4, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Gift of Life Australia, an organisation focused on finding matches suitable for bone-marrow transplants has established a mobile unit. Read more
Josh Small wins a Gold Medal for courage!
August 4, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Ten Pin bowler Josh Small has returned to Sydney with a surprise Maccabiah Gold Medal…awarded for courage. Read more
Hezbollah TV – “terrorism never an issue”
August 2, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
The President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry will confer with the Federal Government on the re-admission of Hezbollah TV al-Manar station. Read more
Maccabiah Marriage!
July 26, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Open footballers Adam Joseph and Rebecca Sheridan have ended the 18th Maccabiah on an absolute high….by announcing their engagement. Read more
Gold for Roy at last…and the Masters Team!
July 18, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Roy Vandersluis has finally won a Gold Medal at his own record-breaking ninth Maccabiah.
Josh Small recites Yizkor
July 15, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
At the Opening Ceremony of the 18th Maccabiah, Sydney athlete Josh Small recited Yizkor . J-Wire presents a pictorial record of this event. Read more
Maccabiah Bridge Memorial
July 12, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
More than 400 members of the Australian delegation to the 18th Maccabiah in Israel crossed the still poisoned waters of the Yarkon river to attend a memorial service in honour of the four athletes who lost their lives in 1997. Read more
Victor Smorgon dead at 96
July 3, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
Victor Smorgon, one of the foremost members of Melbourne’s Jewish community, died today at the age of 96. Read more
Gathering of Presidents JNF Style
July 3, 2009 by Henry Benjamin
During last month’s JNF Memorable Moments Mission, three Australian JNF presidents met the JNF Chairman. Read more
