Sydney remembers Rabin
November 6, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Over 200 people have joined together to honour the life and memory of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin who was assassinated 20 years ago at a Peace Rally in Tel Aviv. Read more
The Spirit of Poland
November 6, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
On this weekend’s Radio National’s “The Spirit of Things”, Rachael Kohn talks to filmmaker Judy Menczel, Klezmer singer Fay Sussman and Warsaw Jewish museum curator Dr Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett. Read more
Generations of Women brunch
November 6, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria has hosted its Annual Generations of Women Brunch. Read more
Mitzvah Day: One week to go
November 6, 2015 by J-Wire
As part of the world wide Mitzvah Day initiative, Melbourne’s Emmy Monash together with partner organisations, Central Shule Chabad, Mount Scopus College (SFPS) and other volunteer members within the Jewish Community are planning a special community event honouring the Mitzvah Day motto “doing good deeds to meet community needs”. Read more
Golden Circle no longer guaranteed kosher claim not ratified
Kosher Australia says Australia’s most popular range of fruit juices and canned fruits will disappear from Kosher food shelves…ut the company says no decision has been made to stop Kosher certification. Read more
ADC remembers Rabin
November 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has marked the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with profound sadness, remembering his extraordinary service and dedication to the state of Israel and to the Jewish people. Read more
Gaza merchant alleged to have transfered building material to Hamas
November 5, 2015 by Agencies
A resident of Bani Suheila in the Gaza Strip, was arrested on 31 August 2015 at Erez Crossing for diverting building materials to Hamas for terrorist purposes. Read more
Inside a Jerusalem hospital during the stabbing attacks
November 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
During the recent wave of terror attacks, a news crew joined Dr. Ofer Merin, Deputy Director General and Director of Trauma Services at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital, and the staff of its Trauma Unit for 96 hours. Read more
Judy Cassab: a painter of compassion
November 4, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Iconic artist Judy Cassab has passed away in Sydney at the age of 91 leaving a legacy of support for those seeking refuge from persecution. Read more
Remembering their experiences and understanding the lessons: Kristallnacht 2015
November 4, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The remarkable true story of the enduring friendship between two men will form the centrepiece of the keynote address at a Holocaust ceremony in Sydney on Sunday evening. Read more
Had Lionel Returned
November 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
ZFA meets with the FM
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Zionist Federation of Australia President Dr Danny Lamm, Vice President Sam Tatarka and Public Affairs Director Ted Lapkin have met with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Melbourne. Read more
A new burial ground consecrated
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
A Jewish section has been consecrated at the Moss Vale Cemetery in the Southern Highlands 130 kms south of Sydney offering the community the option lower plot costs. Read more
Israeli NGOs to disclose foreign funding
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire
Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked is sponsoring a new bill that would force nongovernmental organisations to disclose foreign funding sources if they make up more than half their budgets. Read more
Mitzvah Day at TBI
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Throughout the year members of Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel have been actively involved in supporting the broader community embracing TBI’s Mitzvah Day program. Read more
Leadership to change at Zionism Victoria
November 2, 2015 by Eileen Freed
Sharene Hambur will assume the presidency of Zionism Victoria at the organisation’s Annual Assembly later this month. Read more
Rabin memorial in Double Bay
November 2, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Nestling in the shade of an olive tree sits a memorial to the late Yitzhak Rabin….not in Israel but metres away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s busy Double Bay. Read more
Meet JIFF’s Eddie Tamir
November 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with Eddie Tamir, Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF). Read more
Reading between the lines
November 2, 2015 by Natalia Thomas
Moving letters showcasing the extraordinary words of ordinary people who wrote to family and loved ones during periods of conflict have been the subject of a special event at the Sydney Jewish Museum, entitled ‘Reading Between the Lines’. Read more
Clinton attends Rabin commemoration
November 1, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin President has spoken at the public rally in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square held in memory of assassinated Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yitzchak Rabin, marking the 20th anniversary of his murder. Read more
Anti-semitic graffiti in New Zealand
November 1, 2015 by Keren Cook
Wellington Jewish community Centre (WJCC) workers were shocked to discover antisemitic graffiti on the wall of the Holocaust Center of New Zealand. (HCNZ). Read more
WJC leaders meet with the Pope
Pope Francis has welcomed more than 100 leaders of the World Jewish CongresS to the Vatican and issued a strong condemnation of antisemitism. Read more
50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate
October 30, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
A conference to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate (In Our Time) promulgated by the Roman Catholic Church on October 28, 1965 has been hosted by Sydney’s The Great Synagogue.
Awards for Jewish Care staff
October 30, 2015 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria’s Staff and Volunteer Service & Excellence Awards have been held in Melbourne. Read more
Updating the situation in Israel
October 30, 2015 by Emily Gian
Over 200 people packed Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann for an Israel situation briefing co-hosted by Zionism Victoria, the Zionist Federation of Australian and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. Read more
Israeli colonel to visit
October 30, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
IDF Colonel Shaul Arieli will visit Australia for the first time this November. Read more
An award for Jill
October 30, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Author and authoritative medical writer, Jill Margo has been honoured by the National Press Club in its Health Journalist of the Year Awards for her article about former Premier of NSW Nick Greiner. Read more
JIFF off to a stirring start
October 29, 2015 by Deahne Hemphill
Pro BDS move condemned by the ADC
October 29, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has condemned the vote by the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) to back the BDS campaign. Read more
Mitzvah Day: Bar and Bat Mitzvah students to cook for the homeless
October 29, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Mitzvah Day is on November 15 around the world and Kids Giving Back will offer Cook4Good: Mitzvah on a Plate in Sydney for the third year running. Read more
