A tale of two sisters
May 5, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Seventeen years ago, Shula Endrey-Walder went to Helen Bashir for help in a new initiative to save lives…and yesterday was invested with the honor of an OAM for her work in the project by Bashir’s sister Marie, Governor of New South Wales. Read more
Zentai presents new evidence
In a bid to avoid extradition to Budapest to face questioning about the murder of 18-year-old Peter Balazs in Budapest in 1944, Perth resident Charles Zentai’s son Ernie Steiner, has preseneted new evidence pointing to his father’s innocence to the Attorney-General. Read more
Knowing where they are
April 26, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
For David Lesnie and Sandra Berman, this was a special Anzac Day weekend. Read more
You can bank on Mendel
April 23, 2010 by J-Wire
Next week’s Jewish House inaugural luncheon will be supported by Australia’s major banks. Read more
Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’azmaut – Melbourne
Almost 2000 people packed the Arts Centre in Melbourne’s Hamer Hall last night, to join in celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Israel’s independence. Read more
Children of a Lesser God – a must watch!
April 7, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Monday night was Pesach. ABC-TV’s “Australian Story” featured Tara Winkler, a remarkable 24-yr-old from Sydney who runs an orphanage in Cambodia. Read more
Busy Holocaust schedule for Sydney
April 7, 2010 by Community Editor
Six Holocaust ceremonies will be held in Sydney on Sunday and Monday, organized by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ Holocaust Remembrance Committee. Read more
In from the outer
April 7, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Jewish Care and the Australian Jewish Psychologists’ Group have representatives on a Jewish Community Council of Victoria group to address mental health, depression and suicide within the Gay and Lesbian community. Read more
Hate law in Victoria – no prosecutions
March 26, 2010 by Agencies
The Racial and Religious Tolerance Act was passed in Victoria in 2001….and not a single prosecution since. Read more
Travelling Matzah Bakery
March 26, 2010 by J-Wire
The Traveling Matzah Bakery has toured Sydney extensively teaching the community the skills of matzah-making. Read more
La Trobe professor wins top maths award
March 25, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Professor Gilah Leder has become the first Australian to win the prestigious Felix Klein Medal. Read more
Stephen Smith on the passport issue
March 24, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has announced his decision to expel an Israeli diplomat. The ABC has interviewed Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Stephen Smith on his reaction. Read more
Matzah for the Prime Minister
March 23, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
New Zealand will be the first country in the world to celebrate Pesach…and its Jewish Prime Minister will have Shmurah matzah for the festival. Read more
Community identity receives good behaviour bonds
March 17, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
A well-known member of Sydney’s community has received two good behaviour bonds Read more
Want to be an Aussie?
March 15, 2010 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare will conduct a naturalisation ceremony in June. Read more
Premier talks to interfaith women
March 15, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Kristina Kineally recently addressed a women’s interfaith group and acknowledged her friendship with Jewish member, Josie Lacey Read more
Torahs paraded through city park
March 13, 2010 by Susan Bures
Sydney’s Hyde Park out on an unusual show for its visitors on Thursday evening as two new Sifrei Torah were danced through the part to The Great with klezmer music accompaniment and under a chuppah made by the congregants. Read more
Providing KosherLePesach for the Poor
March 12, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Coles Supermarket at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction is asking shoppers to but something extra for Passover…donate KosherLePesach food for those in need. Read more
UIA – Melbourne Women off to a great start
March 10, 2010 by Carli Binko
The 2010 Women’s Division Campaign Launch breakfast has hit new high spots. Read more
Two Care CEOs work together on alcohol abuse
March 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The CEO of JewishCare and the CEO of the Jewish House shared a platform in Sydney last night in a public meeting dealing with alcohol abuse co-hosted by the Jewish House and Wolper Hospital. Read more
Do you have Latvian roots?
March 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Vice-Mayor of Riga has signed the go-ahead to establish a ghetto museum in the city. Read more
Jewish Care launches appeal
February 28, 2010 by Jonny Ucko
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has launched its 2010 appeal. Read more
New Zealand Foreign Minister en route to Israel
February 27, 2010 by Agencies
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully heads to the Middle East on Friday for a five-day visit to Egypt, Israel, Ramallah (in the occupied Palestinian territories), and Turkey. Read more
First grand final of 2010 to Maccabi
February 25, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
In the first Grand Final of 2010, the Maccabi Rockets have defeated the Cheetahs Free Ballers in the NSW Men’s Basketball Division 5 competition. Read more
Short+Sweet to present controversial play
February 21, 2010 by J-Wire
7 Jewish Children, the British play produced in Melbourne last year under a cloud of controversy, will be performed at Sydney’s NIDA’s theatre this week. Read more
Melanie and Vladamir appeal to UIA women
February 19, 2010 by Agencies
The New South Wales Women’s Division has reported highly successful functions featuring UK journalist Melanie Philips and Russian émigré Vladamir Milner. Read more
3 Legends rock for Yeshiva
February 19, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s community was treated to a night of Chassidic entertainment with a dose of Aussie country and western thrown in for good measure. Read more
Melbourne’s Glen Eira Villas officially opened
February 18, 2010 by Jonny Ucko
Victorian Premier John Brumby has officially opened Glen Eira Villas, Jewish Care’s newest housing development for people with a disability. Read more
Lessons from History
February 11, 2010 by Miriam Bell
“All New Zealand children should see the Anne Frank travelling exhibition”, says the country’s Prime Minister. Read more
Waitangi Day in Israel
February 11, 2010 by Yitzhak Treister
The Americans have 4th of July, the Moroccans have the Mimona and Kiwis have Waitangi day. Read more
