MASA Program Ready to Go
January 18, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is thrilled to announce a significant increase to universal grants available to MASA Israel participants aged 21 – 30. The grants will be available for programs starting July , enhancing the viability for many young people to take part in the diverse opportunities afforded by MASA Israel Journey programs. Read more
One family says thank you
January 17, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Rosa Rother was trapped in Brisbane last week, unable to get back to her family home in Toowoomba. She wasnts to publicly thank the Mendels family in Brisbane for looking after her until such time as she could make the journey home. J-Wire is happy to help out.
MAIGS Ocean Swim
January 11, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Maccabi Australia International Games recently held in Sydney hosted the first ever ocean swim at Bondi. Check out the video…. Read more
Marrickville Council and its Israel Boycott
January 7, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
An online petition has to date netted almost 1300 signatures protesting the resolution passed last month by a Sydney council to introduce boycotts against Israel. Read more
Councillor Peters and the Approved Motion
December 26, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Marrickville’s Councillor Cathy Peters has written to J-Wire with the precise motion which was passed at Council in connection with the planned Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. She assures us that our question relating to personal use of Israeli goods will be answered. Read more
Questions for Cr Peters – but no answers yet
December 21, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Marrickville’s Councillor Cathy Peters has successfully introduced a boycott of Israeli goods and a ban on academic and cultural exchanges. J-Wire asked her some questions…but as yet no answer. Read more
Join the Birthday Club
December 15, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
A joint initiative has been launched by Sydney’s The Jewish House and Maccabi Hakoah Junior Football Club offering young soccer players the opportunity to share their birthdays with underprivileged children sharing the same date. Read more
Memories of Michael
December 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Deutsch, former cantor of Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue passed away this week. J-Wire publishes eulogies written by those close to Cantor Deutsch whose warmth and presence extended well beyond his own congregation…and touched the entire community. Read more
Historic Greek Link to Jewish Museum
December 8, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Greek Consul-General visited the Jewish Museum in Sydney last week…and saw a stone commemorating one of his predecessors, Samuel Cohen who inaugurated the building almost 100 years ago. Read more
Harry Potter and the Lawyer from Wagga
November 29, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The stage has been set in London for a high profile court case between the creators of Harry Potter and Willie the Wizard…a case brought by a lawyer from Wagga. Read more
Man killed flying home to Sydney for a Simcha
November 26, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
A Sydney man living in the U.S. and en route to Sydney for a friend’s wedding, died when his single-engine plane crashed near Hollister Airport in California.
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Second nomination for Goldberg
November 23, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Dan Goldberg’s documentary “Football United” screened on Foxtel has won a second nomination for the well-known journalist. Read more
Paypal blocks NZ Shechita fund account
November 21, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Paypal has blocked payments to New Zealand’s Shechita Donation campaign as it is not a registered charity within the United States. Read more
Fairfax clarifies Project Gaza Story
November 13, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Last weekend’s “Good Weekend” featured a story on the Gaza flotilla by Paul McGeough…Fairfax has published a “clarification” about “facts” presented in the article. Read more
Getting together before saying goodbye
November 11, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
After spending 2010 in Israel on various MASA Israel Journey Gap-Year programs, 150 participants from the 6 Zionist Youth Movements and Israel By Choice gathered in Be’er Shevaat the annual ‘Sikkum Seminar”. Read more
Howard continues to support Israel
November 6, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard spoke with foreign correspondents in Sydney and took questions from the floor…one quizzed him on his support for Israel in his current book. Read more
Leonard Cohen donates painting to school
November 5, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Legendary singer/composer Leonard Cohen has donated a signed print to Wellington’s Moriah School. Read more
Rugby attack – Beran not guilty
November 2, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
An Easts Colts player has been found not guilty of assaulting a member of the opposing Maccabi team following a rugby match in Sydney earlier this year. Read more
New Sydney Exhibition
November 2, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Heather Ellyard featured in new Sydney exhibition. Read more
NZ Jewish community in fight for its existence.
October 25, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
In a statement headed “Save the Future of Judaism in New Zealand”, the leaders of the two largest communities are preparing for the fight to legalise Shechita…and safeguard the future of NZ Jewry. Read more
Central Concert a huge hit
October 21, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Central Synagogue was transformed from a prayer hall into a concert hall on Wednesday night for the annual Symphony For The Soul concert. Read more
Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence talks to SBS on Mary McKillop
October 16, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
This weekend, Mary McKillop will be canonised a saint by the Vatican. Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of Sydney’s Great Synagogue spoke on the subect on SBS radio. Listen to it here Read more
Sir John Monash remembered
October 11, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women has held a graveside memorial service for one of Australia’s greatest military figures…the late Sir John Monash. Read more
Shidduchs across the ocean
October 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Jewish “Over 40’s” singles are invited to a Cocktail Party to welcome “Amazing Journeys”, a group of American Jewish singles touring Australia next month. Read more
Rocking Rabbi
October 10, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Double Bay’s Rabbi Yanky Berger provided the entertainment for his wife’s Japanese sushi succos lunch. Read more
The right of reply
October 4, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria voiced its objections to the support given by the Australian Jewish Democracy Society for boycotts, divestment and sactions against Israel. The AJDS responds… Read more
Friendly help from Franklins
October 3, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
JCA’s CEO has redeemed $1200 worth of Franklins vouchers…and given them to JewishCare. Read more
Northside Monash make it to the Premier League
September 22, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Northside Monash all age team has been promoted to the Ku-ring-gai & District Soccer Association’s Premier League.
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Austen Tayshus releases “Australiana” on iTunes
September 22, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Written in 1983 at a time when Aussies thought greenhouse gases were caused by beer and snags eaten in a garden shed, Australiana, the biggest selling Aussie single ever is now on the cybershelf. Read more
Star physicist awarded science prize
September 16, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Bryan Gaensler, Young Australian of the Year in 1999, is one of this year’s prize-winners in the NSW Scientist of the Year Awards. Read more
