Mt Scopus principal takes a different class
August 26, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
25 Years at the Board
August 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has honoured a member of staff who has reached the 25 years mark with the organisation. Read more
Life is not a Game of Chess…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire
We are currently in the Jewish month of Elul. In a two weeks from now, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah and usher in the New Year. Read more
Egypt and the media’s string of conspiracies
August 23, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
Israel is no stranger to conspiracy theories. Over the years it has been at the centre of some beauties…writes Gabsy Debinski. Read more
Obama Appeasement will Result in Disaster…writes Isi Leibler
August 20, 2013 by Isi Leibler
Reviewing Israel’s political situation after two weeks abroad is a disconcerting exercise. Read more
Memories of the Yom Kippur War
Professor Itzhak Brook was a physician in the field during the Yom Kippur War which will shortly reach its 40th anniversary. He recalls treating Australians and New Zealanders among the IDF…. Read more
Palestine – Carr’s Lakemba Mosque Declaration – Policy On The Run?…asks David Singer
August 18, 2013 by David Singer
Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr’s announcement in the heat of an election campaign that Labor Party policy does not recognize the legal right of Jews to live in the West Bank – seems to have been hastily cobbled together without any serious discussion or consideration by the Labor Party. Read more
A 2011 look at today
Amb. Alan Baker is a former Israeli ambassador to Canada and participated in the peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. In 2011 he penned the following article at the time the UN was considering Palestinian claims that Israel settlements are illegal…the article is even more relevant today. Read more
The Palestinian Prisoner Release and its Shades of Grey
August 16, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
This week, I planned to write something a little more upbeat and uplifting. It seemed overdue. But then the release of twenty-six Palestinian prisoners to Gaza and the West Bank warranted some deep reflection and analysis…writes Gabsy Debinski. Read more
Chaos Good or Bad?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 16, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control and completely chaotic? Read more
Carr in Error on Settlements…writes Peter Wertheim
August 14, 2013 by Peter Wertheim
It was disappointing to hear Foreign Minister Bob Carr repeat an erroneous assertion he has made once before. Speaking on August 8 at Eid celebrations in Sydney to end the Muslim festival of Ramadan, Carr told a crowd outside Lakemba mosque in western Sydney that “all Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal under international law and should cease. Read more
RCV meets the UIA
August 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) attended a luncheon this week organised by United Israel Appeal (UIA) in appreciation of the Victorian Rabbinate’s long standing support of the UIA Kol Nidrei Appeal. Read more
Fair Dinkum – You Couldn’t Make This Up…writes Michael Kuttner
August 14, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
Many years ago there used to be something published in newspapers called Ripley’s believe it or not where all sorts of weird and wonderful information was presented and one had to guess whether it was fact or fiction. Read more
Sydney Symphony 2014 Season
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, together with Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson, is proud to announce their 2014 season, full of stimulating and diverse offerings for every concert-goer – seasoned and new. Read more
Holy City Jerusalem
Sandip Hor, an Indian-born journalist who has lived in Australia for 30 years, visited Jerusalem to sample the cornerstones of three religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is a Hindu. Read more
Lifeforce – The Mother of All Journeys – a new musical
August 13, 2013 by Geoff Sirmai
Can you find a way forward before you’ve unlocked the secrets of the past? Read more
Film Festival Facts
August 12, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Dror Moreh, director of The academy award nominated documentary The Gatekeepers; actress and singer Sivan Levy, who stars in Inch’Allah, Six Acts, and A Bottle in the Gaza Sea; and Hollywood rom com and documentary producer, Howard Rosenman are confirmed as guests of the 2013 AICE Israeli Film Festival, as it celebrates its tenth year with possibly its strongest program to date. Read more
Gift of Life runs City to Surf
August 12, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Among the 80,000 running and walking the City to Surf event in Sydney yesterday were several volunteers from Gift of Life Australia. Read more
Palestine – Carr Commits Labor To Anti-Jewish Policy…writes David Singer
August 12, 2013 by David Singer
Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister – Senator Bob Carr – has made the long running Jewish-Arab conflict an issue in the forthcoming elections on 7 September. Read more
Keen AIJAC chairman in NSW
August 10, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has announced that Paul Keen has become the new AIJAC NSW Chairman and Rabbi Ralph Genende has joined the Australia/Israel Review Editorial Board. Read more
Palestinian/Israeli core issues unpacked
August 9, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
When it comes to discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the renewal of peace talks, it seems everyone holds an uncompromising opinion….writes Gabsy Debinski. Read more
Give Up Control…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 9, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Our sages say: “He who gets angry is like an idol worshipper.” We can understand that losing our temper is ineffective and detrimental to our personal growth. Read more
The Might of Ladies’ Night
August 8, 2013 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Conductor Simone Young and soprano Lisa Gasteen played to a sparser-than-deserved SSO audience at last night’s Master Series concert, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Distinguishing Between Critics and Adversaries…writes Isi Leibler
August 6, 2013 by Isi Leibler
We are a passionate people and, when engaged in political disputations, frequently cross the boundary of civil discourse. I could personally testify to this were I to air some of the more vulgar verbal outpourings directed against me by extremists from both sides of the political spectrum. Read more
Palestine – Kerry’s Confidentiality Curtain Runs Off The Tracks…writes David Singer
August 6, 2013 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry’s assurance of total confidentiality in the conduct of negotiations between Israel and the PLO has come crashing down on his head within 48 hours of making his claim. Read more
Aug-27 Sydney: Fashionably Faithful
August 6, 2013 by J-Wire
ABC personality Rachael Kohn will moderate a panel representing various religions discussing the role of fashion among the faithful… Read more
Al-Quds Day rally: Delete Zionists
August 6, 2013 by Julie Nathan
Palestinian and Hezbollah flags flew at the Al-Quds Day rally in Arncliffe, Sydney, last Friday…writes Julie Nathan. Read more
Scouting awards
Three NSW Jewish scout Leaders have received awards from Her Excellency, Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Read more
Nana Goldie’s guide to Prince Charming
August 4, 2013 by J-Wire
It all starts one Friday night in a shule in Germany, where two strangers meet and toss around an idea…writes Michelle McEwing. Read more
Keep laughing…says Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 2, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The Talmud relates that the great sage Rabbah had the following practice. Read more
