Runner is forced to quit
April 29, 2013 by J-Wire
Video report: Transportable Holocaust exhibition
April 28, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Sheree and Perry Trotter are evangelical Christians who have created a unique transportable Holocaust exhibition. Read more
ANZAC Day in Jerusalem
April 26, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Anzac Day has been commemorated in Israel. Read more
Malcolm in Melbourne
April 26, 2013 by David Marlow
Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) President Nina Bassat has hosted Federal Liberal MP Malcolm Turnbull, Member for Wentworth at a meeting with JCCV Affiliate Presidents and other community leaders in the Lamm Jewish Library. Read more
The funny side of the ABC
April 26, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Rick Kalowski, a former lawyer turned award-winning TV creator/writer/producer, has today been appointed ABC TV’s Head of Comedy. Read more
Travelling South African rabbi to visit Australia
A rabbi whose career focused in being the spiritual leader of Jewish communities in rural areas of South Africa will visit Australia next month. Read more
Jewish ANZAC commemoration in Melbourne
The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women Australia has held its memorable ANZAC commemoration service. Read more
Prime Minister Gillard signs London Declaration
April 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
In 2009, Parliamentarians from around the globe signed the London Declaration, a document which strongly condemned antisemitism. The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard added her signature to the document effectively linking Australia with the existing signatories. Read more
JCCV to give evidence at child abuse inquiry
April 23, 2013 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria, the roof body of Victoria’s 60,000 Jews will give evidence at the Victorian Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Non-Government organisations. Read more
Canadian-born NSW MP meets Canadian Indians at the Sydney Jewish Museum
April 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney Jewish Museum recently hosted a special event linking the Sydney Jewish community with a delegation of Canadian First Nation people from Alberta. Read more
To make chicken soup, you need a chicken!
April 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An inaugural two-week course in poultry production and management run by Israeli specialists starts today in Samoa. Read more
Jewish Anzac commemoration
Over 170 guests attended a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating Anzac Day at the NSW Jewish War Memorial as the Last Post was played in memory of those Jewish servicemen and women who lost their lives fighting for Australia. Read more
Soccer player turns to the Human Rights Commission
April 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
With less than ten minutes to go, South Port United, also known as Hapoel, were down 2-1 but the momentum of the game had turned in their favour…until things turned nasty. Read more
The Other Son – an interview with Lorraine Levy
French filmmaker Lorraine Levy directed “The Other Son”, a warm, thought-provoking and sensitive film on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a film no-one should miss. She answers questions about the project. Read more
Olympic chief lauds Maccabi
April 19, 2013 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
One of the key players in landing and organising the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games says the “whole Maccabi movement deserves recognition” for the work being done ahead of the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July. Read more
Wholesailors?
April 18, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
20,000 sailors, 70 warships and 20 tall-ships from 50 nations will participate in the International Fleet Review in Sydney in October…and the local Jewish community will be involved. Read more
Advice for the New Israel Fund Australia
April 18, 2013 by Liam Getreu
The New Israel Fund Australia has established an advisory council comprising leading members of the Australian Jewish legal fraternity and academia. Read more
Australian Jewry offers condolences
April 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Jewish community has proffered condolences to the United States following fatal bombings in Boston. Read more
Sydney young adults fly high as Australia celebrates Yom Ha’azmaut
April 17, 2013 by J-Wire
Hagshama, Network, ZCNSW, JCA, Hillel, UPJ, UIAYL, Studio Central, Artza, Shorething and MASA have celebrated in Sydney the 65th anniversary of the state of Israel. Read more
Happy birthday, Israel!
Today, Israel celebrates the 65th anniversary of its independence (Yom Haatzmaut)…writes Sharyn Mittleman Read more
Aussie on 1000km run in Israel
An English-born Australian is running the length of Israel’s National Trail…a journey of 1009 kms which he hopes to complete in 12 days. Read more
AUJS at odds with Sydney uni students
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has criticised the University of Sydney’s Student Representative Council (SRC) for passing a “divisive and counterproductive” motion calling on the University to end all ties with the Technion. Read more
Pearls light Yom Hazikaron flame
April 16, 2013 by Benjamin Rutland
Ruth and Professor Judea Pearl, the parents of the late American Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl murdered in Pakistan, lit the memorial flame at a Yom Hazikaron – Israel Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem. Read more
The Sydney Jewish Museum wants your old family films
April 16, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
The Sydney Jewish Museum has launched its Moving Image and Sound Archive…and is calling for communal contributions. Read more
Lunch with Tony Abbott…what was on the menu?
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has addressed a luncheon with Jewish leaders in Sydney. Read more
Yom Hazikaron in Australia
Thousands of members of Jewish communities throughout Australia attended commemoration events for Yom Hazikaron, the day of remembrance for the fallen military personnel of the IDF and victims of terror. Read more
Raoul Wallenberg – an honorary Australian
April 15, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced that Raoul Wallenberg has been made an honorary Australian citizen. Read more
Kramer pleads guilty
April 12, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
American David Kramer has pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault when employed as a teacher at Melbourne’s Yeshiva College. Read more
The Gift of Life
April 11, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
A Sydney-based lawyer whose life had been doomed through an aggressive case of leukemia will shortly meet the American whose stem cells were a perfect match…granting him the Gift of Life. Read more
Bark Haba
April 11, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Instead of the traditional Hebrew Baruch Haba welcoming greeting, Israelis who have made their home in Australia can now say Bark Haba as their pets are once gain permitted to fly from Israel to Australia. Read more
