The self flagellating media of Perth often tag our City as “Dullsville”, and lament the conservative culture that is so resistant to change. They also note that the rapid increase in population, coupled with infrastructure development, a resources boom, and newfound confidence, that Perth is waking itself from its sleepy and slow ways. This may [...]

When I was a young man who was about to have a Bar Mitzvah thrust upon me, I well remembers the influences of the occasion, both positive and negative.  I was fortunate to have teachers, including an Israeli shaliach who prepared me and who caused me to take an interest in my responsibility for advancing [...]

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the UIA annual appeal at the Perth Convention Centre. The presentation was very professional, and in particular Greg Sheridan as the keynote speaker gave a very insightful and relevant presentation. Amongst the topics he addressed was the threat of an Iranian strike, and the “no win” decision [...]

Baa Baa Black Hat Baa, baa, black hat where do you daven Friday night? Right here in Chabad House, in Alexander Heights When kiddish is over we get shikker like a fool, And then on Shabbes morning we schlep to Noranda Shule. Little Shmuley Yoel Little Shmuley Yoel sat in a kollel, learning his chumush [...]