U.S. playwright to direct her work in Sydney
April 19, 2010 by Agencies
New York Jewish playwright Alana Ruben Free returns to Australia this month to direct charity performances of her powerful one-woman show “Beginner at Life”. Read more
Two Sydney travel giants merge
March 4, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
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
A simcha in Israel
Not sure how to organise a simcha in Israel? Nanci and Stephen Schwartz can help. Read more
Baby Minyan at the Great
February 22, 2010 by Susan Bures
Ten babies had their first taste of shule community at Sydney’s Great Synagogue’s Mazal Tot Shabbat. Read more
Alhadeff talks about Mandela
February 16, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Vic Alhadeff was the Chief Sub-Editor of the Cape Times when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison twenty years ago yesterday. Read more
Aussie and Kiwi Kosher wines on show in New York
February 5, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Australian and New Zealand Kosher wines were featured at the 2010 Kosher Restaurant and Wine Experience in New York. Read more
Lowy wrote foreword for healer’s book – now a web site
February 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Westfield chairman and soccer supremo Frank Lowy wrote a foreword in 2004 to “The Dragon’s Journey”, the story of a teenage refugee from the Vietnam War who became a healer to some of the world’s most influential people. Now the book is the subject of a new web site. Read more
Five Jewish Artists on show in Sydney
October 21, 2009 by J-Wire
Five Jewish artists features strongly in the Melting Pot Exhibition on show at the Mary Place Gallery in Paddington. Read more
Kesser Torah shines at indoor soccer
September 30, 2009 by Daniel Lowinger
KTC BHS has again proven it is a sporting powerhouse in indoor soccer by gaining first place in the CSSA Indoor Soccer competition for 2009. Read more
JewishCare’s Black Dog Function
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire
On Tuesday 25th Aug The Black Dog Institute and JewishCare held a very interesting seminar about assessing and treating Depression and BiPolar Disorder. Read more
Zionist Council of Victoria on the hunt for a DJ
The Zionist Council of Victoria is preparing for the exciting 2010 Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert which will be held on Monday evening, 19 April, 2010 at Hamer Hall. Read more
Memories of home
June 17, 2009 by J-Wire
Russian academic Vladamir Kabo has died in Canberra. Read more
Israeli Reggae singer releases new CD
May 5, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Raz Bin Sam will release a new reggae CD on May-11. Read more
Suicide prevention meeting
April 22, 2009 by J-Wire
The Jewish House will host a panel to discuss the prevention of suicide within the community. Read more
Hey Hey Esther’s at the Toronto Film Festival
April 4, 2009 by J-Wire
The Australian movie with a strong Jewish theme, “Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueberger” will be shown at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival later this month. Read more
Where is Peter Debnam? At the 21, that’s where!
February 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Earlier this month, Sydney’s Wentworth Courier published a story headed “Where is Peter Debnam?” Read more
April Mission Highlights
February 23, 2009 by J-Wire
JNF Australia has released details of their Memorable Moments Mission to Israel in April. Read more
Temple Beth Israel appeals for bush fire funds
February 10, 2009 by J-Wire
Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel has launched a campaign to raise funds for the victims of the bush fires. Read more
Mel wins $30,000
January 15, 2009 by J-Wire
Aussie poker player Mel Judah has won yet another tournament at the Melbourne’s Crown Casino, this time netting over $30,000.
Mel, 61, was born in India and started playing poker at the age of 14….he is known in poker circles as the Silver Fox
