Junior WinterCamp is nearly here!

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It’s going to be lots of fun for the kids, we have a wonderful campsite in the Mangawhai heads with a flying fox, playground and a lot of open space. We are also going to take the kids to the Waiwera hotpools on Sunday before they come back to Auckland. The cost is $170 per… [Continue Reading]

For first time, Israel to recognize Reform and Conservative rabbis!

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State to support salaries of non-Orthodox rabbis; ‘rabbis of non-Orthodox communities’ will not have authority over religious and halakhic matters.

Parashat Hashavua November 25/26

Parashat Hashavua for Toledot Rabbi Stanton Zamek The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong Compared to either Abraham or to Jacob, Isaac – the sandwich generation patriarch – is a pallid and passive character. His meek submission in the …

Media coverage of Anat Hoffman’s visit on ABC-TV

We are delighted to share the ABC-TV news interview with Anat Hoffman that aired on September 16 (Anat’s interview starts at the 18-minute mark):

Kings in the Kitchen cookbook from KDS

The King David School has published a new cookbook, “Kings in the Kitchen”, featuring delicious recipes like Bulkas and Spicy Honey Cake. Click here to download an order form: Kings in the Kitchen order form red.

Pictures: Tisheri arts ‘n crafts workshop at Hebrew School

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Young adults retreat to Hunter Valley

A retreat for young adults was held on September 2-4 in the Hunter Valley, with 23 young adults between the ages of 23 and 37 years of age joining together for Shabbat meals and services, discussions with NSW Netzer Shlicha Anat Baruch and wine tasting…

WUPJ VP to lead services at Shanghai congregation

The fledgling UPJ congregation in Shanghai has engaged Rabbi Joel Oseran, WUPJ Vice-President, International Development, to lead high holy day services this month. Click here to read more about the community on their website.

ABC Radio podcast of Anat Hoffman interview

Click here to listen to the podcast of Philip Adams’ interview with Anat Hoffman on ABC Radio (August 30 2011 ):  Podcast with Anat Hoffman

Vote for the Dead Sea

Australians can now vote by SMS as well as online to have the Dead Sea included in the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” as “The Deepest Wonder of the World”. To vote, go to: www.votedeadsea.com or via www.new7wonders.com.