Perth is renowned for its legendary customer service, especially in the hospitality trade. Now retail is catching up. I don’t get to sample the retail sector that much.  As our shops are only open during business hours, and I don’t shop on Saturday, I seldom get the chance to go to shopping, but yesterday I did [...]

There were two spectacular events amongst a number of activities within the Perth Jewish community last weekend. The first was a Shabbat lunch hosted by the Bnei Akiva Parents and Friends.  More than 150 people turned up to share some of the ruach from the recent camp, and were not dissapointed.  It was remarked that [...]

Jewish unity is critical to the success of Jewish nationhood.  It is also sadly something that presents itself as the biggest challenge to Jewish communities the world over.  True Jewish unity is the successful remedy to both the internal and external struggles of Jews, commonly presented as assimilation and anti-semitism. The Torah has a formula [...]

When great leaders visit Australia, and in particular engage in diplomatic formalities with the Jewish community, care is taken to ensure that protocal and sensitivities are not disturbed.  It is important that the Jewish community engages in its Civic responsibilities and that the reputation of the community is upheld.  This week two great leaders, who have the [...]