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Jewish International Film Festival is on across Australia this October

Jewish International FIlm Festival woman

Posted: 24/09/2023

This year, the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) returns to Australian screens from 23 October – 6 December, presenting a diverse array of enchanting and enlightening tales from Jewish cinema worldwide. Boasting 55 Australian premiere films from 19 countries, the Festival programme includes 30 feature films, 20 documentaries, two series, and six short films, alongside a suite of live events across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, and the Gold Coast. According to Artistic Director Eddie Tamir, the 2023 JIFF reflects the timeless resilience and adaptability of the Jewish spirit, offering a remarkable line-up of films from the deepest roots of Yiddish culture to Australian stories and boundary-pushing tales. He described the Festival as an immersive journey that reflects on the past and acts as a beacon for the future. The Festival begins with the Australian Premiere of ‘Matchmaking,’ Israel’s biggest blockbuster of 2023. This romantic comedy, directed by the mastermind behind ‘Magic Men’, has won the Audience Award at the Miami Jewish Film Festival and takes audiences on a journey with Moti Bernstein, an Ashkenazi ideal who defies tradition for Nechama, a Mizrahi beauty. As for Australian stories, JIFF 2023 invites audiences to delve deep into history and emotion. ‘Revenge: Our Dad the Nazi Killer’ thrusts viewers into the post-WWII era, where three brothers uncover their father’s suspected revenge spree against Nazis. The closing night film, ‘The Jewish Nazi?’, follows the astounding journey of Alex Kurzem, made “Hitler’s youngest soldier” by a Latvian Nazi battalion after the massacre of his Belarusian family. The Festival’s… Read More

Category: CITIES, ADELAIDE, ARTS & CULTURE, BRISBANE, CANBERRA, HOBART, LIFESTYLE, LONDON, MELBOURNE, PERTH, SYDNEY

Tags: brisbane, canberra, documentaries, film festival, gold coast, hobart, Jewish cinema, Jewish International Film Festival, JIFF, melbourne, perth, sydney

Move to Perth, Australia: pros and cons

Perth Australia sunny day park with city in background

by THE F

Updated: 24/08/2023

Moving to Perth, Australia, is a big decision, and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. After all, change is exciting! But before you pack your bags for Perth, Australia, you should know a few things about the city. By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll know whether or not Perth is the right place for you. This article will cover everything from the cost of living and weather conditions to how to find jobs! Things to consider before moving You’ll need a suitcase (or two!), as well! Our favourite at the moment is American Tourister Pros Perth is a great city to live in. It has good weather, a strong economy and plenty of exciting things to do and see. The food is also excellent here, with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines from around the world. There are many reasons why it is popular for people to move here: If you want your suitcase to look unique, and make it easy to distinguish from other suitcases. Then you can consider custom stickers cheap at this time. You can customise stickers with your name plus any pattern, or choose to customise some stickers of different shapes. In this process, custom stickers not only play a perfect decorative role but also reflect the importance you attach to this suitcase. It can be customised, no matter what you want to decorate with it. Custom stickers are not only very cheap but also very practical, hurry up and try them. Cons Takeaway:… Read More

Category: CITIES, AUSTRALIA, LIFESTYLE, PERTH, TRAVEL

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What to do in Perth this Mother’s Day

by THE F

Updated: 21/05/2023

It’s Mother’s Day in Australia soon and if you’re not getting her gift – like any gift ideas from our Mother’s Day gift guide for 2021 – then lunch is where it’s at. And if you’re in Perth; we’ve got your sorted. Here are three picks of where to take her. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Delight mum this Mother’s Day with a special Afternoon Tea celebration at Hearth Restaurant on Sunday 9 May. Savour in a 3-course culinary journey of the finest WA produce. Experience the Chilled Western Australian Seafood Station, featuring freshly shucked Albany rock oysters, scallop ceviche and Exmouth king prawns, before moving on to dessert at the Chocolate Fountain Station. See the full menu here. Details: Date and time: 12pm – 4pm, Sunday 9 May (two hour seating times) Venue: Hearth Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth Package: Adults are $198 per person and children (3-17 years) are $98 per person, with $2 from every ticket being donated to Breast Cancer Care WA Bookings: Essential via email to hearth.perth@ritzcarlton.com W Brisbane: The Mother of All High Teas Celebrate this Mother’s Day in true W Style with ‘The Mother Of All High Teas’ atW Brisbane’s Living Room Bar. Indulge in three tiers of Aussie inspired sweet and savory treats, from Fraser Island Crab sandwiches, Marble Score 8+ Meat Pies, Buttermilk Panna Cota, and L’Artisan Mountain Man cheese. Be sure that mum will be spoilt with a class of Veuve Clicquot Champagne on arrival, and a fabulous W gift to take home. Details: Date and time: Sunday 9 May 2021… Read More

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, PERTH

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