When you are living in the midst of a changing environment, it is sometimes difficult to see the change.   Perth is a changing city.  The Jewish community of Perth is a changing community.  In both cases there are attributes of change which are for the better and others that are for the worse.  Some of [...]

One of the wonderful aspects of being Jewish is that the Jewish world is so diverse. Cultural and regional influences from around the world and from different eras of time continue to impact the way Jewish communities live and develop today. The sociological experience of visiting Israel brings to light an ingathering of exiles. Jews [...]

‘I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. Life is no “brief candle” to me. [...]