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Comedian tells his great-grandfather’s story

Features Desk — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:14:43 +0000

Melbourne comedian David Rose will bring his warm, personal stand-up show, Nepo Great Grandbaby, to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, following sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In the show, Rose explores the legacy of his great-grandfather, Julian Rose, a vaudeville comedian who performed […]

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:19:35 +0000

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. At the organisers’ request, there were no banners, flags, or slogans. Instead, participants dressed in white — a quiet symbol of respect for those suffering amid global conflicts, and a tribute to women […]

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United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor

Simmy Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:06:02 +0000

In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. The meeting took place as part of the organisation’s Rescuer Survivor initiative, which brings together first responders and the individuals whose lives they helped save in moments of crisis. Among the rescuers […]

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Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:28:26 +0000

Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Centred on the theme “From Grief to Inspired Healing”, the event honoured the memory of the Bondi victims and highlighted the work of women preserving the […]

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New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories

Rob Klein — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000

A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund. The Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, announced in Variety, will provide $20,000 and a year of mentorship from Jump Street Films to one Jewish Australian filmmaker whose work advances […]

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Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders

J-Wire News Service — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:56:43 +0000

The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Before the first bounce, players from both teams will link arms while the stadium observes a minute’s silence. Supporters attending the […]

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Monday Morning Cooking Club is back with a book for the next generation

Rob Klein — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:20:36 +0000

The Monday Morning Cooking Club did not set out to build a publishing brand. It set out to save recipes. The project began in 2006 when six women from Sydney’s Jewish community came together to write a cookbook for charity. Over time, the group has evolved into the trio of Lisa Goldberg, Merelyn Frank Chalmers […]

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Asi Wind brings more than magic to Sydney

Rob Klein — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:26:57 +0000

For Israeli-born magician Asi Wind, magic is not about fooling people. It is about reaching them. Speaking to J-Wire during his first visit to Sydney, Asi explains how magic can serve as a rare bridge between strangers, allowing them to lower their guard and experience something deeply human. “My love is not for magic. My […]

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Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:10:38 +0000

Jewish House has launched ‘Unbreakable’, a new self-guided online resilience program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism, at an event in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, alongside Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta, Coordinator General for Bondi Support. Delivered by Jewish House with the support of the NSW Government, the program […]

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Whose Land?

J-Wire — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:46:21 +0000

Douglas Murray recommends it, Richard Kemp hosts it, Hugh Kitson directed it, and anyone who wants to defend Israel should watch it. Whose Land? is a well-researched documentary that rebuts the arguments anti-Israel propagandists mount, claiming that the Jewish State is “an occupier” and commits “genocide”. The film will be shown at […]

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