Alan Gold on Durban 2
The United States has been reported as having pulled out of the Durban 2 Conference…author Alan Gold wrote in “The Australian” asking Australia to consider doing the same.
He reflects on Durban 1 for J-Wire… Read more
Shalit movie a success
February 28, 2009 by J-Wire
On Thursday morning February 19, the Australian Friends of The Hebrew University (Vic Div) together with Hagshama, JNF, WIZO and the ZCV hosted a special screening of the 50 minute documentary “Gilad Shalit – 2 years in captivity”.
This extremely poignant film featured Gilad’s mother, Aviva Shalit in a rare public appearance since her son’s kidnapping on June 25, 2006. Beginning on the day of the kidnapping it followed a sequence of events ensuing from the kidnapping and the Shalit family’s efforts to help free Gilad, all the while showing a window into Gilad and his family; a regular Israeli family who have known more than their share of grief as a result of war.
As viewers we were drawn into the complex maze of moral and political issues that make up a possible negotiation with Hamas terrorists for Gilad’s freedom.
Panelists Jennifer Huppert MLC; AUJS Shaliach Tal Dror; Clinical psychologist Dr Hadas Sella and Habonim Shlicha Shibolet Shofet-Edelman presented fascinating insights according to their various perspectives.
Panelists (l-r): Jennifer Huppert,
Tal Dror, Hadas Sella and
Shibolet Shofet-Edelman
Jewish promoter accepts Pauline Hanson as a client
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
Celebrity Sydney promoter Max Markson is holding media at bay from his latest client Pauline Hanson who will contest the seat of Beaudesert in next month’s Queensland State elections. Read more
Westfield down $2 billion
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
The world’s biggest shopping centre company has posted losses of $2.2 billion with the immediate result of the postponement of any new projects currently on the table. Read more
Einfeld released on bail – passport confiscated
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
Former Federal Court judge Marcus Einfeld has been released on bail. The sentencing hearing will resume on March 20. Read more
The Pyjama Game leads to the Fame Game
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
The skyrocketing success of Australia’s El Supremo of the pyjama game, Peter Alexander, will be the subject of a segment of Channel 9’s 60 Minutes on Sunday. Read more
Victoria deals with Jewish teenage drunkenness
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
With Purim only a few days away, alarm bells are sounding in the Jewish community about drunkenness and the related improper and unsafe behaviour of many young Jews. Read more
The Apologetic Bishop and Her Ladyship
February 27, 2009 by J-Wire
Richard Williamson, the Holocaust-denying bishop, has arrived in London following his expulsion from Argentina…greeted by Australian socialite, Lady Michele Renouf. Read more
Aussie Karate Champion Founds Israeli Leadership Program
February 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Twice world karate silver medalist Danny Hakim has founded a leadership program in Israel backed by the Jewish Agency and the World Maccabi Union. Read more
Marrickville Council Condemns Israel
Sydney’s Jewish community has slammed a Marrickville Council motion condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. Read more
Where is Peter Debnam? At the 21, that’s where!
February 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Earlier this month, Sydney’s Wentworth Courier published a story headed “Where is Peter Debnam?” Read more
Einfeld fights custodial sentence
February 26, 2009 by J-Wire
Former Federal Court judge, Marcus Einfeld, appeared in the NSW Supreme Court yesterday for a sentencing hearing in a bid to avoid a custodial sentence. Read more
Danby questions UNRWA funding in Federal Parliament
Michael Danby, the Federal Member of Parliamernt for Melbourne Ports, delivered a speech in Parliament today questioning the suitability of UNRWA as the recepient of Australian financial refugee aid. Read more
Hanson on the comeback trail
February 25, 2009 by J-Wire
Founder and leader of the now defunct infamous One Nation Party Pauline Hanson has announced a return to the political arena. Read more
Multicultural Advisory Council Meets for the First Time
February 25, 2009 by J-Wire
The newly-formed Multicultural Advisory Council will advise the Government on the way it deals with cultural, racial and religious intolerance. Read more
Ex-Moriah student given good behaviour bond
February 24, 2009 by J-Wire
19-yr-old Jaron Hoffenberg has been given a good behaviour bond following the vandalisation of the Bondi Junction’s Jews for Jesus store. Read more
Will the Daily Telegraph explain antisemitic blog?
February 24, 2009 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Daily Telegraph published a blog earlier this month in which a writer has offered advice to those calling for the blood of the man arrested for the alleged crime of lighting fatal bushfires in Victoria…”just tell the mob he’s a Palestinian. That’ll justify any amount of murder.” Read more
Fifth Jewish MP for Victoria
February 24, 2009 by J-Wire
Melbourne lawyer Jennifer Huppert has become the third current member of parliament in Victoria. Read more
AUJS denies ABC Sought Liberal Jewish Students for Q&A
February 24, 2009 by J-Wire
In a bid to have a balanced audience for its Q&A TV panel program, the Sydney Morning Herald has claimed that th ABC approached the Australian Union of Jewish Students. Read more
Double Bay Bridge Club moves
February 23, 2009 by J-Wire
The Diamond Bay Bowling Club has become the new home for Sydney’s Double Bay Bridge Centre. Read more
The Wetland Project Revives Yarkon River
February 23, 2009 by J-Wire
Purified sewage from Kfar Saba and Hod HaSharon is about to undergo a transformation. Read more
April Mission Highlights
February 23, 2009 by J-Wire
JNF Australia has released details of their Memorable Moments Mission to Israel in April. Read more
Shofar blown at National Memorial Service for Bushfire Victims
February 22, 2009 by J-Wire
At 3:27 today, the Nation of Australia observed a period of silence….heralded by the saddened notes of a Shofar. Read more
Father of Slain Mumbai Victims Helps Bushfire Victims
February 21, 2009 by J-Wire
Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg joined members of Sydney’s Jewish community yesterday…preparing food for victims of Victoria’s bushfires. Read more
Muslim Leader Sticks by his “Gaza Holocaust” Statement
February 20, 2009 by J-Wire
The chairman of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils has openly stood by his comparison of the recent Gaza incursion to the Holocaust. Read more
Victorian State MP Calls for Police Hate-Crimes Unit
February 20, 2009 by J-Wire
John Pandazopoulos has accused Victorian police of being reluctant to establish a hate-crimes unit which would facilitate laying racial vilification charges where appropriate. Read more
Brisbane’s Jewish population on the rise
February 19, 2009 by J-Wire
2006 census results show a 13% increase in the Jewish population of Queensland. Read more
New Chabad Centre for Canberra
February 18, 2009 by J-Wire
A new Chabad centre is to be established in the nation’s capital. Read more
Newsletter published
February 18, 2009 by J-Wire
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Nazi memorabilia retailer stays silent
February 18, 2009 by J-Wire
A Canberra antiques trader is yet to respond to a letter sent a week ago requesting the removal of Nazi items from sale. Read more
