Sydney rally to support Israel

More than 1400 people attended a rally in support of Israel in Sydney yesterday. Read more

Council of Christians and Jews in Jerusalem

The Australian Council of Christians and Jews have heard of life in Israel from the former rabbi of Sydney’s Great Synagogue. Read more

J-Wire advertising $3 million Chagall

Painting treasured by the artist until his death to be sold… Read more

The Age online says sorry online

Following the recent forged Australian passports affair which resulted in the expulsion from Australia  of an Israeli diplomat, a member of the Canberra community complained to ACMA [the Australian  Communications and Media Authority] about hateful and anti-Semtic comments posted on The Age’s web site. Read more

Gaza flotilla update from the ECAJ and ZFA

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the Zionist Federation of Australia have issued a joint statement on the Gaza flotilla incident. Read more

Lowy donates $10 million to cancer research.

Frank Lowy has donated $10 million towards a new cancer research facility in Sydney. Read more

Frank Lowy tops the BRW

Westfield shopping centre magnate, Frank Lowy has topped this year’s BRW 200 wealthiest Australian list. Read more

Courage to Care says “Stand up to Discrimination”

The Sydney-based Courage to Care organisation is mounting an exhibition aimed at eliminating racism and bullying. Read more

Capital Jewish Forum briefed by Allan Gyngell

The Office of National Assessments (ONA) Director-General, Mr Allan Gyngell AO, addressed the Capital Jewish Forum (CJF) on ‘Outside/Inside: Reflections on the Australian Intelligence Community’ . Read more

Israeli ambassador presents his credentials in New Zealand

Shemi Tzur has presented his credentials marking the re-establishment of Israel’s diplomatic presence in New Zealand to New Zealand’s Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand. Read more

U.S. Ambassador talks to the Capital Jewish Forum

“Make no mistake about America’s commitment to protect Israel.  The forces that threaten Israel also threaten the United States… Read more

Mummy doctor to visit Sydney

When Mark Spigelman lived in Sydney, he was a well-known highly-resepected surgeon…but now he tends to mummies in his new role as an archaeologist. Read more

Victorian Vets Anzac Service remembers Greg Sher

A projected image of Private Greg Sher who was killed in Afghanistan last year made a huge impact at the VAJEX Anzac Day service on Sunday. Read more

Coming to you shortly – the Torah on the iPad

In a few weeks’ time, the iPad will hit our shores…and the Torah is ready for it! Read more

Egyptian Embassy Hosts Capital Jewish Forum

The Egyptian embassy has hosted a function a t which Ambassador Omar Metwally has addressed the Capital Jewish Forum in Canberra. Read more

In from the outer

Melbourne’s Jewish Care and the Australian Jewish Psychologists’ Group have representatives on a Jewish Community Council of Victoria group to address mental health, depression and suicide within the Gay and Lesbian community. Read more

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry recognises new saint

Robert Goot, the president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, has congratulated Cardinal George Pell, head of the Catholic Church in Australia, on the decision to canonise Mary MacKillop…and pointed out a Jewish connection. Read more

Pesach

J-Wire will shut down from Monday evening and resume publishing on Wednesday evening in accordance with the Passover festival.

Stephen Smith on the passport issue

The British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has announced his decision to expel an Israeli diplomat. The ABC has interviewed Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Stephen Smith on his reaction. Read more

Matza class at the Emanuel School

The Sydney Yeshiva travelling matzah factory has brought the experience of baking your own matza to Sydney children. Read more

The Armenian community responds to Turkish Ambassador

Earlier this week, the Turkish Ambassador Oguz Ozge addressed the Capital Jewish Forum in Canberra and spoke of the 1915 Armenian genocide. The Armenian community has responded to his remarks. Read more

Community identity receives good behaviour bonds

A well-known member of Sydney’s community has received two good behaviour bonds Read more

Students discuss campus antisemitism

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies monthly plenum last night focused on the issue of antisemitism on university campuses. Read more

Danby addresses Parliament on Dubai

Michael Danby spoke in Parliament last week about the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. Read more

Premier talks to interfaith women

NSW Premier Kristina Kineally recently addressed a women’s interfaith group and acknowledged her friendship with Jewish member, Josie Lacey Read more

Spa for the Soul raises funds…and hopes

More than 300 participants were pampered at the University of New South Wales’ Roundhouse to raise funds to help couples facing fertility problems. Read more

14-week old baby facing death without bone marrow match

A baby girl  is lying in an Israeli hospital facing certain death unless a bone marrow donor can be found to save her life. Read more

Jazz for Newcastle Shule

Mark Ginsburg took his special brand of jazz to the Adamstown Jazz Dungeon in Newcastle last week…and received an invitation to play in the city’s synagogue. Read more

Sydney Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Israeli conductor

Israeli conductor Pinchus Steinberg will conduct the Sydney Symphony orchestra next week in a program featuring works by Franck, Ravel and Berlioz. Read more

Two Sydney travel giants merge

Two of Sydney’s top corporate travel agencies have united in a move to consolidate their position as leaders in the Australian travel industry. Read more

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