The Chanukah Tree

The Menorah is one of the most enduring Jewish symbols we have – instantly recognizable, and adopted as part of the emblem of the state of Israel..writes David Werdiger. Read more

Where is Australian Jewry heading?

Last year we all filled out the ABS Census 2011 form. But what did the research say about the Australian Jewish community and what are the trends around the world? In this special interview, David Graham, Senior Research Fellow for the Institute for Jewish Policy Research [JPR] and JCA Demographer outlines the findings to Odile Faludi. Read more

Ignorance, Hypocrisy and Double Standards

I was more saddened than angered when I learned that the North American Board of Trustees of the Union for Reform Judaism condemned Israel’s plans for construction in Jerusalem and the E1 area because it highlights Israel’s failure to adequately explain our position even to American Jews…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Jewish House Gala maintains its standards

The 2012 annual gala dinner was once again  a huge hit for its popular CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Read more

Palestine – Hands Up Those Who Hate Jews

The Jew-hating genie has been spectacularly unleashed onto the world stage once again following the decision by 138 of the 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly to accord non-member observer State status to the non-existent state of Palestine…writes David Singer. Read more

Saving is kids’ stuff…

Saver Plus, the financial education and matched savings program developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, is encouraging a new generation of children to save. Read more

Getting to hear you…

Victoria’s Jewish Care is supporting adults living at The Manders Villas in Caulfield to raise their health awareness by inviting hearing specialists to talk to them about the range of free hearing services available. Read more

Paddling their way to a healthy life

It is hard to believe that Leonard Gentin and Ivor Jacobson have both experienced several major surgical operations…writes Jessica Goulburn. Read more

Australia tilts against Israel

In the diplomatic debacle at the United Nations General Assembly pertaining to the vote of recognition to the Palestinian Authority, two countries considered solid supporters of Israel, abandoned us at the crucial moment…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Israel’s future: join the debate

A J-Wire reader invites comments from a series of photographs graphically inviting a debate on Israel’s future… Read more

Mitzvah Day in Sydney

“Something special took place, not just in the Emanuel Synagogue Hall, but Jews all over the world gathered in their different communities and synagogues to be part of Mitzvah Day. Read more

El Alamein and the Jewish Survival – A Book Review

Little did I realise when I went to State Parliament recently for the launch of Kelvin Crombie’s new book, “El Alamein and the Jewish Survival” that  I was in for such a special treat…writes Shirlee Finn. Read more

Ethiopian Immigrants Celebrate New Torah

500 Olim (immigrants) from Ethiopia who arrived in Israel in recent weeks celebrated as they inaugurated a new Torah scroll at The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Ibim Absorption Center in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council (north of Sderot)…a report from Benjamin Rutland. Read more

New JEMP administrator

The Victorian Jewish community’s emergency management planning organisation (JEMP) recently announced the appointment of Kathy Kaplan OAM as the new JEMP Administrator. Read more

Singing to a Jewish Beat

Over 1000 adults and super excited kids thronged into Monash University’s Robert Blackwood Hall on Sunday evening to watch Jewish a cappella group the Maccabeats in concert. Read more

Palestine: Sharon’s Gaza Gambit – Brilliant Move or Tactical Disaster?

The end of the eight day bombardment of Israel’s civilian population by hundreds of rockets indiscriminately fired from the Gaza Strip has caused many respected commentators such as Caroline Glick to roundly criticise former Israeli Prime Minister – Ariel Sharon – for having unilaterally disengaged from the Gaza Strip in 2004 by withdrawing its army and 8000 Israeli citizens – many of whom had lived there for almost 40 years…writes David Singer. Read more

New Development Chief for Jewish Care

Melbourne’s Jewish Care  has announced the appointment of Mark Joel to the Jewish Care Executive team in the role of General Manager, Development. Read more

From rockets to Torah

500 Olim (immigrants) from Ethiopia who arrived in Israel in recent weeks during Operation Dove’s Wings are now living in the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Ibim Absorption Center in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council (north of Sderot)…writes Benjy Rutland. Read more

Chassidic New Year

Chassidim around Australia will celebrate the Chassidic New Year on Sunday. Read more

Shule visit for NSW Shadow Treasurer

Poverty and Emergency Assistance in the Jewish Community

By a number of economic and living standard indicators, Australia does very well…writes Andrew Markus. Read more

Twenty Conclusions from “Operation Pillar of Defence”

Last week, while visiting communities struck by Gaza missiles throughout southern Israel, it was easy to discern the all pervasive anger that Israeli citizens – from all walks of life –  vented against the Israeli army for halting  the attack  on Gaza…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

The Gaza Outcome: Victory, Stalemate or Defeat?

Castigating the government for the ceasefire agreement and implying that Operation Pillar of Defense was a failure is misguided and merely provides credibility to the distorted Hamas narrative of the conflict…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Maccabeats a big hit

In less than four weeks, The Central Synagogue has hosted its second sell out concert.

Last night saw premier a cappella group the Maccabeats perform to an over 800 strong crowd at the UNSW Science Theatre. Read more

Gerry Levy – a Eulogy

Gerry Levy was a highly respected and committed member of the Sydney Jewish community who passed away this week. Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence has produced his eulogy… Read more

Gaza and the media

As morning breaks on the 7th day of Operation Pillar of Defence, the current number of rocket attacks on Israeli civilians from the Gaza Strip since the start of the Operation is over 665, including 67 from yesterday alone…write Emily Gian. Read more

Book launch reveals bright future

The launch of a new book at the Jewish Holocaust Museum on 18 November 2012 marked not only one man’s triumph over unspeakable adversity but an important contribution to Jewish community Holocaust memoirs. Read more

Antisemitism in Left Online Media

Articles critical of Israel are a magnet for antisemites and are used as a vehicle to express their Jew-hatred…writes Julie Nathan.       Read more

$350,000 donated to charity – Merelyn Frank Chalmers turns passion into fashion

The cookery book, Monday Morning Cooking Club, (MMCC) has had phenomenal success with $350,000 already donated to charity and over 13,000 copies sold worldwide. Odile Faludi recently interviewed Merelyn Frank Chalmers, a member of the Monday Morning Cooking Club…writes Odile Faludi. Read more

Only Disproportionate Deterrence will offset Hamas Terror

The Jewish state was created to overcome powerlessness and provide a haven for Jews – not to have them cringing in shelters…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

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