Syrian sinkhole swallowing Obama and Putin’s credibility and political judgement
October 1, 2015 by David Singer
President Obama’s continuing focus on removing Syria’s President Assad to secure America’s co-operation with Russia to destroy Islamic State – whilst President Putin has now independently commenced Russian air strikes in Syria – supposedly on Islamic State forces – exposes both leaders lack of credibility and political judgement…writes David Singer. Read more
Rabbi Raymond Apple explains Sh’mini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
September 30, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Apple served for 32 years as the chief minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious congregation. He was Australia’s highest profile rabbi and held many public roles. He explains the upcoming festival. Read more
The Intern – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 30, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Director and writer Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated) has said she doesn’t want to be known as the one who makes movies for older people.
The Holocaust legacy that packs a punch
September 29, 2015 by Jacob Kamaras
Shot three times by the Nazis in Poland, Bernard Fleischer was down for the count. But just as he was about to be finished off, the German soldier’s gun froze. Assuming he’d die anyway, the soldier left Bernard in a barn…writes Jacob Kamaras (JNS.org). Read more
A new type of Palestinian terrorist
September 29, 2015 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Terrorists who get caught before they strike don’t usually attract much attention. But the arrest of Mrs. Ayman Kanjou deserves extra attention, because she defies every stereotype we have ever been taught about Palestinian terrorists……writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS.org. Read more
Syria caught between barbarism and civilisation
September 27, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Remember how the terrorists fighting American forces during the occupation of Iraq gave us a chilling new acronym, IED, which stands for Improvised Explosive Device? The four-year war in neighbouring Syria has now done the same…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
Three legged race to help youth
September 26, 2015 by Warren Hurst
In an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, 321, a Sydney program which raises awareness about youth mentoring programs, is staging a 3 legged race. Read more
New spiritual leader for Southern Sydney
September 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Southern Sydney Synagogue has welcomed its new Minister and Spiritual Leader, Tzuriel Avila. Read more
In Yiddish it Sounds Better
September 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australian comedy legend Austen Tayshus will headline a celebration of Yiddish schtick, comedy and cabaret at Elsternwick’s Kadimah centre next month. Read more
Gourmet Kosher restaurant – for one night only
September 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s InterContinental Sydney Double Bay has announced another of its popular pop-up kosher restaurants for the Jewish community. Read more
Play better bridge with Ron Klinger: Moron Bridge
September 26, 2015 by Ron Klinger
This week’s bridge column from one of the game’s masters. Read more
Happy campers
September 25, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Summer is slowly winding down and Israeli school children are in many cases reluctantly adjusting to being back at school…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
America’s Political Mistakes Give Islamic State Big Breaks
September 25, 2015 by David Singer
America’s ongoing insistence on wanting Syria’s President – Bashar al-Assad – removed from power -continues to hinder American policy on removing Islamic State as a threat to international peace and security…writes David Singer. Read more
A Sukkos thought – true happiness
September 25, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
This Sunday evening the festival of Sukkos begins. It is a time of joy and celebration. How do we achieve true happiness?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Dealing with hate…an address by Julie Nathan
September 22, 2015 by Julie Nathan
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s research officer Julie Nathan spoke in a Sydney Shule on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah on her work in the community. Read more
Jewish Care at Disability Expo
September 22, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria, as part of the Jewish Disability Network has co-hosted the Jewish Disability Services Expo at Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Read more
Video: A look around Melbourne
September 22, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
AUSIMED Charity Auction and Guy Grossi’s Kosher Food at Mossgreen with MC Rachel Berger and music from Monsieur Camembert performing live at Shir Madness Jewish Music Festival…filmed by The Shtick’s Henry Greener.
Chief Rabbis besmirch Christian Embassy
September 22, 2015 by Isi Leibler
It is regrettable that on Yom Kippur eve, our chief rabbis have again uttered offensive remarks, this time besmirching one of Israel’s most dedicated allies and ardent supporters…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
A Russian Rosh Hashanah
September 22, 2015 by Sarah Bendetsky
Over 170 people gathered at Subbotnik’s Pre-Rosh Hashana Funday at Russian Sunday School Lider in Melbourne’s Caulfield North. Read more
Play better bridge with Ron Klinger: The Lonely Hearts Club
September 21, 2015 by Ron Klinger
This week’s bridge column from one of the game’s masters. Read more
ABSINTHE by Spiegelworld – reviewed by Deb Meyer
September 20, 2015 by Deb Meyer
Few circus companies do subversive and sexy as well as the Spiegelworld team. Read more
A Jew for all Seasons…writes Rabbi Chaim Ingram
September 19, 2015 by Rabbi Chaim Ingram
The Proms are an annual institution in London. From July to September each year, the Royal Albert Hall on the south bank of the Thames hosts an array of nightly concerts of mediaeval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary music to suit all tastes. Read more
Don’t get depressed – get inspired
September 18, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie asks and answers if one can forget the past at Yom Kippur and move on. Read more
Mounting malevolence
September 18, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
In my pre Rosh Hashanah op-ed, I explained why there was no chance of genuine peace breaking out in the year ahead…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Russia and America Must Jointly Confront Islamic State
September 18, 2015 by David Singer
The possibility that Russia and America may at long last be seeking common ground on confronting Islamic State has been increased with US Secretary of State John Kerry revealing that his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov has approached America proposing military talks over Syria. Read more
Macbeth – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Of all Shakespeare’s flawed heroes, Macbeth is surely the hardest to care about. Watch him bring about his own downfall as he pays the price for treachery.
J-Wire meets Emile Sherman
September 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with film producer Emile Sherman about two of his latest releases. Read more
The banality of Yom Kippur words?…ask the rabbi
September 16, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes about Yom Kippur…. Read more
JewishCare volunteers acknowledged
September 16, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney JewishCare volunteers have been acknowledged by Centre for Volunteering NSW at functions held in Randwick and Castle Hill. Read more
Oddball – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 15, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Taking my grandson (4.5) to the movies is always a delight, especially if the movie is about penguins. This one has the bonus of a large, white, fluffy dog.
