Hey, we’re taking an orthodox perspective, right? So what about a little something (light) about this week’s parsha?
This week’s parsha is Ki Savo, where we learn about the first fruits and our obligation to deliver to them to the Bais HaMikdash. The Midrash tells us we bring the first fruits to the Temple to confirm [...]

Two weeks out from Rosh Hashana, and we are all focussed on changing ourselves, improving our ethical and interpersonal relationships, and rededicating ourselves towards the disciplines associated with Jewish observance. 
Today, the Torah MiTzion Perth Yeshivah program entered its second year of activity.  Four new bachurim arrived in Perth, and their new Rosh Kollel will I”YH, be [...]

Having just written about all that is right and good about being Jewish in Perth, there is conversely another issue that typifies all that can be wrong and unhealthy about being Jewish in Perth.
Many people in this community simply do not attend a Synagogue service.  Even on Yom Tov at least one third of Jews (I would guess [...]

Just what is it about the Jewish community of Perth that makes living here so fulfilling?  And what exactly is it that makes “Carmel School so special” as the song goes?
Put very simply, people care for each other in a very sincere and genuine way.
When someone is in need of help the network goes into [...]

Recently we’ve had a more (1) people wanting to know who is behind this site. The general assertion of the mailer was that we a hiding behind anonymity to avoid any negative ramifications of what is written here and that if we continue to do so, he will not continue to read.
Firstly, let me thank [...]