John Monash (Monasch) born in Melbourne, Australia on 27 June 1865, the son of German Polish Jewish migrants, can be researched in any military history encyclopaedia or in fact by just ‘Googling’ his name on the internet. His history and list of achievements are long and far too many to detail in this brief summary. However, might I say that reading his history is well worth the effort and I can assure you that his deeds will amaze you. I have found that the deeds are better labelled on more than one man and in more than one lifetime.
An announcement was made in the weeks leading up to the Centenary of ANZAC by Judy Landau, President VAJEX Aust. She stated that it gave her great delight to announce that VAJEX Aust (Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women Australia Inc) has successfully raised the required funds to build a new Victorian Jewish Memorial after the style of the historic Memorial located in the Jewish section of the Melbourne General Cemetery. After an extensive two year process, Judy has single-handedly sought letters of support, raised the funds, and obtained approval from the City of Port Phillip.
Mazal Tov Ian and Alona on your wedding day
22 February 2015
From the ponderings of Judy Landau…
Did I hear correctly? Ian said he has been introduced to a lovely lady by her relatives. Interesting, because I didn’t think that he might ever take THE step as he is shy when it comes to such things. It sounds promising, let’s see what happens.
They met and got on very well. Time passed and they fell in love. It is such a lovely story with the families and friends all extremely happy.
Being everyone’s Jewish mother, I wanted to meet Alona and see for myself that Ian was truly happy. Within minutes of meeting Alona, it is obvious. She is a delightful and easy going person and a good match for Ian. The welcomed gift of flowers that I took were carefully placed in a vase and she appreciated them. Alona’s smile told the whole story.
With the date set and all the arrangements made, Steve and I headed off to the happy event and we watched as they committed their lives to each other.
Mazal tov to you both from us all in VAJEX Australia. It is so rare and nice to report on a simcha!
VAJEX Australia now boasts another new Non service member nominated by myself. Welcome Mrs Alona Mansfield!
