At sea with the COA
March 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s COA has taken to the water for a Senior’s Week Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Read more
Women Taking Action to Stop Domestic Violence
March 24, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Being proactive in tackling sexual assault and domestic violence is the focus of this year’s Status of Women Program run by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJWA) NSW. Read more
A visit to Wolper
March 23, 2015 by Agencies
Ahead of this weekend’s NSW State election, Liberal MP Gabrielle Upton took time out to tour Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
Vindictive Obama punishing Israel for re-electing Netanyahu
March 23, 2015 by Isi Leibler
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stunning election victory surprised the nation and shocked the media “experts” who were already writing his obituaries…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Upton honours community workers
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
NSW State member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has honoured four recipients in the local area who have made outstanding contributions to their local community or to services for seniors as part of 2015 NSW Seniors Week Celebrations. Read more
America honours Perth care home
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Perth’s Maurice Zeffert Home has been presented with an Award of Excellence in the USA. Read more
Award for Cremorne
March 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Cremorne Synagogue has been awarded the prestigious Supportive Employer Award for 2015 for support to Rabbi Yossi Friedman, NSW RAAF chaplain. Read more
Polls apart…writes Michael Kuttner
March 20, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
I woke up Wednesday morning to what at first seemed to be unidentified noise. Read more
Respecting the Challah…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
March 20, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
When we make the Friday night Kiddush the two Challot are covered. One of the reasons for this practice is about the treatment of the Challah. Read more
Big Eyes – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
March 20, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
It’s a really big lie that is the heart of this latest outing from veteran director Tim Burton.
A Return to Polish Roots
March 19, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
According to filmmaker Simon Target, “it’s cool to be Jewish” in Poland today.
Granite blocks with strange lace in between
March 19, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Two heavyweights from the popular international composes list plus a rarely heard offering from Australia’s Nigel Butterley made for a hearty musical feast at the second of this year’s Sydney Symphony APT Master Series concerts last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Award for Michelle
March 19, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire contributor Michelle Coleman has received an award in marketing at Melbourne’s Monash University. Read more
Shared Stories of Survival
March 19, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Chris Hayes, MP for Fowler and Sydney’s Liverpool City Mayor Ned Mannoun launched Courage to Care at Liverpool Library.
Is there a God – ask the rabbi
March 18, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple is asked if can prove there is a God. Read more
Protesters disown their university values…writes Richard Kemp
Tactical responses to insurgencies by the conventional armed forces of democratic states, and the ethical challenges of fighting an enemy that uses civilians as human shields and as targets, are topics of obvious relevance to Australian foreign policy and contemporary international affairs.
Leviathan – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
March 16, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Global media has speculated this drama is a polemic against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel Teeters On Cusp Of Security Suicide…writes David Singer
March 16, 2015 by David Singer
Economic issues have been identified as the top issue in the forthcoming Israeli elections to be held tomorrow – with security issues trailing far behind. Read more
For a Woman – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
March 15, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
In a well– told historical drama, the opening credits show photographs of the actors interspersed with family snaps, indicating that Pour une Femme has personal meaning for its director, Diane Kurys (Sagan, L’anniversaire, Entre Nous), who wrote and directed this post World War II war story set in France.
Should the ABC have given advocacy journalist Sophie McNeill the keys to its Jerusalem bureau?…asks Ahron Shapiro
March 15, 2015 by Ahron Shapiro
There are serious questions that must be raised about whether Sophie McNeill, who has recently been appointed the ABC’s exclusive Jerusalem-based Middle East correspondent, can comply with the obligations contained in ABC’s Code of Practice. Read more
The Unfolding Tragedy that is the Temple Mount
March 15, 2015 by Gil Solomon
The Temple Mount is a place where the “Dome of the Rock” mosque now stands but was once the place where the First and Second Jewish Temples stood…writes Gil Solomon. Read more
What’s at stake when anti-Zionism aims for academic respectability?
March 15, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
A potentially ugly row is brewing in the United Kingdom over an academic conference, due to be held at the University of Southampton in April, which carries the title, “International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Responsibility and Exceptionalism.” Read more
How Pesach’s four cups of red wine can save your life
March 15, 2015 by Agencies
Research, released by researchers from the University of Leeds, UK, reports that resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, may halt Alzheimer’s disease progression. Read more
Interesting times…writes Michael Kuttner
March 13, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
The old Chinese blessing/curse of “may you live in interesting times” is never more relevant than at present. Read more
Every vote counts in this crucial election…writes Isi Leibler
March 13, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The wretched state of Israeli politics and this unnecessary election have alienated the majority of voters. Read more
Respect them when they are alive…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
March 13, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
I am often puzzled by the following. When someone passes away G-d forbid, especially in tragic circumstances, we often hear genuine expressions of praise and detailed descriptions of the wonderful things that they did and the values that he/she lived by. So the question I have is – Do only good people pass away? Read more
The EU peddles diplomatic immunity…writes Ari Briggs
March 13, 2015 by Ari Briggs
The Jerusalem Municipality has demolished an illegally built structure just moments away from the Hebrew University campus. Read more
Operating under Knesset law
March 12, 2015 by Dan Springer
Recent assertions by the UIA about their “unique” status has raised serious concerns within the boardrooms and offices of other Zionist organisations…writes JNF CEO Dan Springer.
The aftermath of Netanyahu’s congressional tour de force…writes Isi Leibler
March 10, 2015 by Isi Leibler
A week after the event, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extraordinary address to Congress has in no way diminished my enthusiasm for his tour de force, which exceeded all expectations. Read more
Netanyahu Puts Behaviour Change By Iran On Negotiating Agenda
March 10, 2015 by David Singer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – addressing the American Congress – has made behaviour change by Iran an essential pre-requisite to the successful conclusion of negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 – France, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Russia and the United States…writes David Singer. Read more
