A defribrillator for JCCV
June 14, 2015 by David Marlow
An automated external defibrillator (AED) unit has been presented to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) as part of Hatzolah’s ‘Start the Heart’ project initiated and funded by Gandel Philanthropy. Read more
Meet the Minister
June 14, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The State Minister of Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott has met at Parliament House with the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
Was Israel’s response in the 2014 Gaza War disproportionate?
June 12, 2015 by J-Wire
Days before the release of the United Nations Human Rights Council report on the 2014 Gaza War, the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs has released a 3-minute video that confronts one of the main accusations made against Israel throughout and after the war—that Israel’s response to Gaza’s rocket fire on Israeli civilian population centers was “disproportionate.” Read more
Israel: Rhetoric v Reality
June 12, 2015 by Ron Weiser
When discussing matters pertaining to Israel one of the challenges is how to differentiate between rhetoric and reality…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Were you at Limmud Oz last weekend?
June 12, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
A J-Wire photo gallery…. Read more
Beating the BDS Jew-haters…writes David Singer
June 12, 2015 by David Singer
Recently, a group of 52 Harvard students – of all backgrounds and faiths – visited Israel for 10 days during the Harvard Israel Trek 2015. Read more
Henry Greener interviews Rabbi Kim Ettlinger…a video feature
June 11, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Rabbi Kim Ettlinger of Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel gives a Progressive view on Marriage Equality to the Shtick’s Henry Greener… Read more
Israel and Egypt grow closer, but antisemitism remains part of the equation
June 11, 2015 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
As the Middle East grapples with the fallout of the so-called “Arab Spring” revolutions and the rise of terror groups like Islamic State, Arab states have sought increased cooperation with Israel in areas such as military and intelligence in order to confront ongoing threats. Read more
Forum on Anne Frank
June 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
A forum will discuss intolerance in 2015 ahead of a performance of the play “The Diary of Anne Frank” at Sydney’s New Theatre. Read more
The Swiss Schindler
June 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The incredible story of Swiss diplomat, Carl Lutz, who saved tens of thousands of persecuted Hungarian Jews from death during the Holocaust, will be screened in Australia for the first time this month. Read more
An award for Sam
June 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sam Steif has become a ‘Theodor Herzl Founder’ in recognition of his long-standing service to Israel and the Jewish People through the United Israel Appeal of NSW. Read more
American Jewish leaders fail to respond to Obama’s threats
June 11, 2015 by Isi Leibler
It is time to stop making excuses for American Jewish leaders and their failure to respond to U.S. President Barack Obama’s latest despicable efforts to turn the Jewish community against Israel…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Henry Greener talks with David Southwick
June 9, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
David Southwick MP, State Member for Caulfield, talks to The Shtick’s Henry Greener about Medical Cannabis, Marriage Equality and other issues of interest…a video interview. Read more
A special work experience
June 9, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
A graduate from Melbourne’s Bialik has spoken about the “incredible work experience” he had in Israel on a project which will impact on the future. Read more
A call to Jewish artists
June 8, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
As part of the 2015 Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage Sydney’s B’nai B’rith and Newtown Synagogue are planning an exhibition of the work of Jewish artists and an art market… Read more
The Songs They Sang
June 7, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
An Australian-made documentary telling the story of musical performances held inside the Jewish Ghetto in Vilna from 1941-1943 will be screened as part of the Melbourne’s Glen Eira Storytelling Festival. Read more
Everyone can light a fire
June 5, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In this week’s Torah portion we read that Moses was told to instruct his brother Aaron (the high priest) to kindle the seven candles the golden Menora (candelabra). Read more
Russia Demands American Capitulation To Help Eradicate Islamic State…writes David Singer
June 4, 2015 by David Singer
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on America to end its attempt to remove Syria’s President Assad from power in return for Russia’s co-operation to militarily confront Islamic State. Read more
Two bouncing Czechs and a spot of fiddling…a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
June 4, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
One of the finest of Dvorak’s symphonies, along with two pieces from Smetana’s popular set of tone poems provided safe and enjoyable bookends to an ear-challenging contemporary violin concerto at the Sydney Opera House Master Series last night. Read more
Entourage…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 3, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
It matters not whether you followed the long running TV series on which this movie is based.
Henry Greener interviews Emmanuel Santos
June 3, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Emmanuel Santos is on a mission to capture and document remnants of Jewish Life in search of the void left by time and the Holocaust, which destroyed the connections to past generations…a video interview. Read more
Meet Atina Grossmann
June 3, 2015 by Suzanne Rutland
Professor of History in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Cooper Union in New York City Atina Grossmann is the Current Mandelbaum Visiting Scholar. Read more
Marks comedy family ties with Limmud-Oz
June 3, 2015 by Paula Towers
When you meet with three members of a family with the last name Marks, all blessed with a free-flowing humorous streak, you can’t help but wonder, what’s in a name? Read more
Living in harmony in Victoria
June 2, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Around 100 people have attended the Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA) community forum on Social Cohesion at the Cardinal Knox Centre in East Melbourne. Read more
A culinary tour of Israel
June 2, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Zionist Council of Victoria and KOOK Kosher Community Kitchen are delighted to announce their inaugural culinary tour of Israel to take place the 8th-16th of October 2015. Read more
Home chefs meet Damien Pignolet…a J-Wire photo gallery
June 2, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Were you one of those who watched renowned chef Damien Pignolet work his magic at Sydney’s Montefiore Randwick campus recently? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Terrorist doubling as soccer official points a bloody finger at Israel
June 2, 2015 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestine Football (Soccer) Association, was all over the news this past week, calling Israel various ugly names and, ever the showman, dramatically hurling red penalty cards in front of eager television cameras at the 65th Congress of FIFA (world soccer’s governing body). Read more
Say it loud, say it clear: no World Cup for Qatar…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
June 2, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
In a normal world, it wouldn’t be Israel that is the target of a campaign for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions. The tiny Gulf emirate of Qatar is a far better candidate. Read more
Dissolve the scandal ridden Chief Rabbinate now…writes Isi Leibler
June 1, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The despicable effort by the haredi-controlled Chief Rabbinate to purge Rabbi Shlomo Riskin because he does not conform to their stringent halachic approach may prove to be a blessing in disguise. Read more
Should we use a car space not meant for us?…ask the rabbi
June 1, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond 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 is now retired and lives in Jerusalem. He answered the question…and others. Read more
