Photo competition
October 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The National Israeli Culture Photography Competition covering subjects relating to Israeli Culture attracted over 200 entries from across Australia. Read more
Qatar removes Israeli flag at Swimming World Cup
October 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has expressed his dismay at Qatar’s removal of the Israeli flag from the premises of the FINA Swimming World Cup in Doha…the focal point for the 2022 Soccer World Cup. Read more
Identifying Jewish roots
October 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Jerusalem based Triguboff Institute is leading a groundbreaking research to help reformulate the policy to regulate the Jewish status of immigrants to Israel from the former Soviet Union. Read more
Monitoring the Blue Mountains fires
October 23, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
In September, two newly-ordained Chabad rabbis travelled throughout the now fire-ravaged Blue Mountains area of New South Wales visiting Jewish people living in the region 80 kms from Sydney and have been able to contact each one they met offering them refuge from the mammoth blazes which have so far claimed more than 200 homes. Read more
The Lion Leaves his Den
October 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Last month, former Foreign Minister in the Gillard/Rudd governments Senator Bob Carr told J-Wire in response to questions about retiring: “I intend to become a lion in the Senate.” He has announced he will submit his retirement to the President of the Senate tomorrow. Read more
JNF Gala Dinner
October 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An Israeli Cabinet Minister and a military hero will be guest speakers at this year’s JNF Gala Dinners.
Amaze in Taste says Mashgiachim are with them
October 19, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Responding to the statement made by the Kashrut Authority on J-Wire, caterer Amaze in Taste has emphasised its plan to go it alone. Read more
UNRWA revealed
October 19, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
The Center for Near East Policy Research based in Jerusalem is launching a major initiative to bring to the attention of legislators in various countries, including Australia, the facts about this UN agency which has failed for 65 years in fulfilling its mandate to solve the Arab refugee problem. Read more
Amazon, antisemitism and Holocaust Denial
October 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The World Jewish Congress has written to online book retailer Amazon urging them to remove books promoting antisemitism, Holocaust denial and White Supremacy. Read more
Record number of deputy nominations
120 people have nominated as General Franchise deputies on the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies…a record number. Read more
K-A explains
October 18, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Kashrut Authority has issued a statement outlining ints current position with caterer Amaze in Taste. Read more
KA and Amaze in Taste: Talks break down
October 18, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Talks between representatives of Sydney catering company Amaze in Taste and the Kashrut Authority over the issuing of a Kosher licence have broken down following a fiery discussion at Bondi Kosher eatery Katzys. Read more
Holocaust Survivors in Israel Spend a Day with the JNF
October 17, 2013 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
Over 400 people from Amcha centers in northern, central and southern Israel have spent a day on an ecological tour of KKL-JNF sites, including Alexander River Park, the Ilanot tree arboretum, KKL-JNF water reservoir and Herzl House in Hulda Forest…gifted by JNF Melbourne. Read more
Nepal: Body of killed Australian saved from cremation
October 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The body of an Australian tourist killed in a road accident in a remote area of Nepal has been saved from cremation and will be returned to Melbourne for burial…thanks to a helicopter dash by a Chabad rabbi. Read more
Preserving the memory of Egyptian Jewry
October 17, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
In Israel this week to attend the establishment in their name at Haifa University of a Chair for the Jews of Egypt Heritage, Sydney-based Joseph and Racheline Barda of Sydney spoke with J-Wire’s Israel correspondent Michael Kuttner. Read more
Peres in Praise or Rabin
October 17, 2013 by Agencies
Israeli President Shimon Peres has spoken at the State Memorial Ceremony marking 18 years since the murder of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Read more
Life of Pie
October 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Kashrut Authority has defended its position in the creation of a new marketplace for Kosher meat pies formerly dominated by Bondi Kosher food supplier Katzys. Read more
Jewishness Care
October 16, 2013 by Ayal Tusia
A survey released by Jewish Care Victoria offers some valuable insights into what the community expects in relation to the ‘Jewishness’ of its services. Read more
Ponim Book
October 16, 2013 by Agencies
Facebook has established its first research and development unit outside of the United States…in Israel, personally welcomed by President and Facebook user Shimon Peres. Read more
Chabad in race to prevent burning of Jewish corpse
October 16, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The director of Chabad in Nepal has posted on his Facebook page the story of “a young Australian Jewess” who lost her life when her car was swept into a river in a remote part of the country where the locals may burn her body. Read more
Facebook faces online hate protest
October 15, 2013 by Agencies
The Melbourne-based Online Hate Prevention Institute has played an integral role in a protest by more than 75 people at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park Calfornia over the issue of antisemitism and Holocaust denial on the social media platform. Read more
Eat your heart out!
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Top Australian culinary talent are involved in the Jewish Food Culture Fest, taking place this coming Sunday at Shalom College at the University of NSW. Read more
Ask the President
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, has launched a new application on his Facebook page. Read more
Mentors recognised
October 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has acknowledged the work of volunteer mentors participating in its Young Achievers Program. Read more
Sexual abuser at Yeshivah? “This could be no further from the truth”
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Principal of Melbourne’s Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah College has responded to claims that a known perpetrator of child sexual abuse is in the College’s employment. Read more
Art Spigelman on Radio National
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Creator of cartoon Holocaust book “Maus” Art Spigelman was recently interviewed by Philip Adams on ABC’s Radio National…the interview was videoed. Read more
ZFA Calls on Israel to recognise all forms of Judaism
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia has called on the Israeli government to accept all forms of the practice of Judaism on a level footing. Read more
Inaugural Ron Castan Awards
October 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Dr Howard Goldenberg and Jacky Lipson are the recipients of the inaugural Ron Castan Humanitarian Awards. Read more
Sydney’s Wolper Hospital seeks CEO
October 10, 2013 by J-Wire
ZFA states its case
October 10, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
Recently, there have been some accusations flying around about the ZFA, stemming from an advocacy update published last week, and it seems apt to respond. Read more
