5775 – Annus Horribilis
September 13, 2015 by David Werdiger
To say it’s been a difficult year for our community would be a gross understatement…writes David Werdiger. Read more
Better bridge with Ron Klinger
September 13, 2015 by Ron Klinger
Ron Klinger sets this week’s problem… Read more
Crowd-funding for Aleph’s documentary
September 13, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Aleph Melbourne is marking it’s 20th anniversary by making a short documentary. Read more
Rosh Hashanah: Confronting the challenges of 5776
September 13, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The past year, like its predecessors, will once again be viewed by many as an annus horribilis…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
An Israeli reflects on Rosh Hashanah in Sydney
For years I couldn’t understand why Rosh Hashanah came before Yom Kippur. Read more
Great expectations…writes Michael Kuttner
September 11, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Another year in the Jewish calendar is ending and once again it is time for personal and communal stocktaking, introspection and celebration. Read more
‘Wowserism’ Spelled…From Right to Left
September 11, 2015 by Ted Lapkin
It’s Erev Rosh Hashana and the stats are in – at the cusp of the Hebrew year 5776 Israel’s population stands at 8,412,000…writes Ted Lapkin. Read more
Spinak to speak at youth event
September 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Hundreds of youth from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds will assemble for the inaugural Youth Parliament of World Religions (Youth PoWR) forum in Sydney. Read more
Rabbi Allison Conyer talks to the Shtick’s Henry Greener
September 11, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Rabbi Allison Conyer of Melbourne’s Etz Chayim Progressive Synagogue on her aim to encourage pluralism amongst the disparate Jewish Community through intrafaith integration and dialogue…her message for Rosh Hashanah 5776. Read more
A Roman Trilogy…a music review by Bill Brooks
September 10, 2015 by Bill Brooks
The title of this Sydney Symphony Orchestra APT Series concert refers to the three symphonic poems by Respighi, Roman Festivals (Feste Romane, 1929), Fountains of Rome (Fontane di Roma, 1916) and Pines of Rome (Pini di Roma, 1924), which made up the second half. . Read more
Kangarusskis have fun
September 10, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
Over 40 members of Sydney’s Kangarusski community have gathered together for a Rosh Hashana family fun morning event. Read more
Oh Australia Oh Israel
September 10, 2015 by Eileen Freed
An exhibition to honour the 95th birthday of renowned Israeli Artist Yosl Bergner will open in Melbourne next month. Read more
Bina’s 4G Plan
September 9, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Looking for good reception? A good Wi-Fi connection? You look for the best 4G plan. Read more
Obama and Kerry Must Stop Playing Games Affecting Israel’s Future
September 9, 2015 by David Singer
Attempting to secure the Congressional vote required to confirm President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran has necessitated Secretary for State John Kerry pledging Obama’s “rock solid” diplomatic support and increased military assistance for Israel – the bitterest opponent of Obama’s Iranian proposal…writes David Singer. Read more
Why the Arafat murder myth will stay alive
September 8, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Like a mini-series staggering to the end of its 10th season, the latest probe into the alleged murder of Yasser Arafat, the former Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) leader who died in Paris in 2004, recently passed an entirely predictable milestone when French investigators announced that they were closing the case without bringing any charges. Read more
Life – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 8, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Even if you know little about James Dean you would recognise some of the famous off-screen photographs which have made him a poster pin-up for generations.
Sydney Theatre Company’s Death And The Maiden – a review by Deb Meyer
September 8, 2015 by Deb Meyer
How does a country and an individual move forward after experiencing the brutality of dictatorship? Is it best totally buried or totally revealed? Read more
Four thoughts for the High Holidays…from Rabbi Raymond Apple
September 8, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple reflects on the upcoming High Holidays. Read more
Passionate political conflict and civility…writes Isi Leibler
September 7, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The bitterness of the debate in the United States in relation to Iran has again raised questions concerning civil discourse when contentious and emotional issues arise. Read more
Better bridge with Ron Klinger
September 6, 2015 by Ron Klinger
Improve your bridge by reading “Better bridge with Ron Klinger” on J-Wire… Read more
An award for Mary
September 5, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Melbourne’s Smorgon Family Nursing Home facilitator Mary McHugh has won the Non-Executive Not for Profit leadership award at the 10th Annual SACS Awards. Read more
Rosh Hashanah, The Shabbat Project and 4G
September 4, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie finds a lesson in Rosh Hashanah. Read more
Hospital pastoral carers
September 4, 2015 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) have hosted the second annual Jewish Immersion Day for Pastoral Carers from hospitals. Read more
A night at the Zoo
September 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Jewish House is hosting a sleep-out this weekend at the city’s Taronga Zoo. Read more
Anatevka or Zion…writes Michael Kuttner
September 4, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Almost everyone is familiar with the stage production or movie of Fiddler on the Roof. Read more
Who holds the Trump card?…asks Rabbi Chaim Ingram
September 3, 2015 by Rabbi Chaim Ingram
Extraordinary things are happening in the USA. Read more
Iran – Is Obama Conning 340 Rabbis or 200 Generals?…asks David Singer
September 3, 2015 by David Singer
The upcoming debate and vote in the US Congress to endorse the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran (JCPOA) has become even more critical now that President Obama has reportedly secured the necessary votes to veto any Congressional resolution of disapproval. Read more
My grandmother was a boat person…writes Inge Woolf
September 3, 2015 by Inge Woolf
My grandmother was a boat person. Her name was Rosalia Stiassny. Read more
The return of Bibi Derangement Syndrome
September 2, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
My favorite acronym, at least for this year, was coined by historian Ronald Radosh in his PJ Media column back in March. The initials are BDS – not “Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions,” but “Bibi Derangement Syndrome.” Read more
A Walk in the Woods – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
When a popular book is adapted for the big screen, screenwriters take artistic licence to keep the story flowing.
