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Long Shot – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

“Unlikely but not impossible” states the poster advertising the unlikely pairing of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen. That’s the point of course, but this is billed as a romantic comedy and it does deliver on both counts.

Celebrating Cultural Diversity

When NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams launched the website Remove Hate from the Debate recently, he hoped that it would help young people take positive action when confronted with hateful comments online.

The Only Living Boy in New York – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

Young man falls in love with older woman, something bound to end in tears especially as the beautiful woman is his father’s mistress. 

Whiteley – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

“Somewhere between struggle and rage there’s IT” said Brett Whiteley in this documentary charting his life, work and death.

Documentary Wins Tropfest’s People Choice Award

In the past 13 months Sydney Jewish Museum guide Olga Horak has spoken on a podium with the Governor of NSW, had her portrait hung in the National Portrait Gallery and now has been immortalised on film.

JIFF creates Short Film Fund

Eddie Tamir, Artistic Director, Jewish International Film Festival, (JIFF) has announced the Festival’s inaugural Short Film Fund.

J-Wire meets Emile Sherman

J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with film producer Emile Sherman about two of his latest releases.

Far From the Madding Crowd…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

Spare me the misery is my usual reaction to anything connected to the novels of Thomas Hardy. I studied – somewhat loosely – Tess of the d’Urbervilles in high school and have steered clear of him ever since.

The Age of Adaline – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

When can a romantic drama also be classed as science fiction? If the whole premise hinges on scientific flimflam, that’s when.

Eastern Boys – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

At Paris’s Gare du Nord station, a group of boys – some teenagers, some younger – are hanging around, constantly moving and regrouping.

Shule on line

Melbourne’s progressive synagogue Temple Beth Israel (TBI) has commenced streaming Shabbat services live from its website.

Those left standing

Holocaust survivors in Sydney have commemorated 70 years since liberation.

Penguins of Madagascar…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

Roz Tarszisz takes her grandson to see "The Penguins of Madagascar"

New exhibition at the museum

Letters and postcards from the past feature in this new exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum

Heritage Award for Jewish Cemetery

In a positive testament to a town’s appreciation of the past, Maitland has won a NSW Tidy Towns Award for its care of the Jewish Cemetery.

Listen to your body

Jessica Abelsohn is a woman on a mission. She wants to encourage more people to listen to what their bodies are telling them.

Age is no bar to excellence

Following 10 years' work and 200,000 words, a Holocaust survivor's unfinished PhD thesis has been recognised by an Adelaide university.

Israeli Film Festival gets underway in Sydney

A crowd of film buffs and members of the Jewish community gathered at the Verona Cinema in Sydney for the opening film at the 11th AICE Israeli Film Festival as small group of pro-Palestinian protesters defied police instructions and demonstrated outside the Paddington theatre.

Like Father, Like Son…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

Are the ties of blood stronger than that of parental love? A heartbreaking dilemma explores the bonds that define a family in modern Japan.

Life? Or Theatre?…a film review by Roz Tarszisz

Truth or Fiction? A documentary is a brief introduction to a subject about which we may know very little. The viewer is taken into another world by expanding our knowledge of a small slice of it. Should we expect it to accurately reflect the truth?