Israeli prime Minister’s Office say Zygier had no contact with Australian security agencies
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims all is well between Israel and Australia. Read more
Ex-priest found not guilty of sex charges worked at Sydney Yeshiva
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire
James Patrick Jennings was found not guilty in 2010 after being tried on six charges of indecent assault on schoolboys in 2009 worked for more than ten years at the Sydney Yeshiva. Read more
Stick to the facts
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Zionist Federation of Australia president Phillip Chester has described as “totally uninformed and mischievous” claims by some media commentators that the purpose of Israel-experience programs supported by community organisations is to recruit Australian Jews to serve in Israel’s intelligence organisations. Read more
Sydney Yeshiva and the Police
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney Yeshiva has responded to a Fairfax report that a man being investigated by police over alleged sexual assulats on boys at the institution’s school claimed that senior rabbis were aware of his actions…but did not act on them. Read more
Call to free Pollard
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel, comprised of representatives of Jewish organizations worldwide, has called on President Barack Obama to grant Jonathan Pollard immediate clemency…elected Natan Sharansky for a second term. Read more
Did you go to Sydney’s Emanuel School?
February 20, 2013 by Community Editor
Emanuel School’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue with a special alumni event planned for next month. Read more
JCCV reaffirms support for multiculturalism
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Community council of Victoria has voiced concern about the visit to Australia of Dutch MY Geert Wilders…with the full support of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
More on sexual abuse in Melbourne
February 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Medical emergency service Hatzolah has issued a statement in which they say they have experienced “the impact of sexual abuse in Melbourne and welcome the establishment of abuse advocacy group Tzedek. Read more
From Shushan via Berlin & Moscow to Tehran…writes Michael Kuttner
February 20, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
As we celebrate Purim this year it is imperative that we take time to remember what it is we are exactly celebrating and why it has relevance for us today. Unfortunately, this Festival in our religious calendar has become for too many a time to get drunk senseless and therefore an ideal opportunity to suffer from amnesia as to why we are celebrating in the first place. Read more
Foreign correspondent draws record crowd
Award winning Australia foreign correspondent and author Irris Makler was guest speaker at the Sydney Jewish Museum on Sunday at the Turning Pages Book Club. Read more
ECAJ welcomes Zygier inquiries
February 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has welcomed announcements by the Australian and Israeli governments of further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Ben Zygier, a dual Israeli and Australian citizen who had immigrated to Israel in the early 2000’s and reportedly died while in custody in Israel in December 2010. Read more
Sydney Man gives Gift of Life
February 19, 2013 by J-Wire
A Sydney man who donated a spoonful of blood to the Gift Of Life organisation six years ago has been matched to a patient dying from leukemia…and a transplant of his bone marrow will soon be on its way in an attempt to save the patient’s life. Read more
Netanyahu addresses The Jewish Agency Board of Governors
February 19, 2013 by Benjamin Rutland
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel in Jerusalem. Dr Danny Lamm and Jack Smorgon were Australian representatives. Read more
165 years of care
February 18, 2013 by Ayal Tusia
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu MLA will next Wednesday evening launch Jewish Care Victoria’s historic 165th anniversary following its establishment in 1848. Read more
ACO goes to Shul
February 18, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
For the first time since it was founded in 1975, the Australian Chamber Orchestra will perform in a synagogue. Read more
Reviewing the Case of Prisoner X
February 18, 2013 by Isi Leibler
As former head of the Australian Jewish community and now resident in Israel, I was bombarded over the past week with endless calls from the Israeli and global media soliciting comment on Ben Zygier, the Australian who committed suicide whilst in solitary confinement in an Israeli prison…writes Isi Leibler.
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New MKs address Jewish Agency Board of Governors
February 18, 2013 by Benjamin Rutland
Four new members of the Knesset have participated in a panel on “The New Israeli Government – Challenges and Directions” at the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency for Israel. Read more
An Open Letter to Michael Burd
J-Wire recently published an open letter to Human Rights advocate Julian Burnside QC from reader Michael Burd crticising him for an apparent lack of support for Jewish refugees whilst acknowledging the barrister’s support for Arab and Muslim communities…Julian Burnside responds. Read more
Here comes Purim
February 18, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Over 300 members of the community participated in Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen first Purim preparation baking 2,500 hamentashen. Read more
Secord reports on Israel visit
February 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
NSW State Shadow Minister for Water Walt Secord has reported on his recent visit to Israel organised by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Kramer Court Dates Fixed
February 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Former Melbourne Yeshiva teacher David Kramer has “appeared” in court through a video link from his Melbourne prison. Read more
Inappropriate says Carr
February 15, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Australian Foreign Minister is not happy with the tweet that is not a tweet as reported in the Australian Financial Review. Read more
Palestine – Tongue Tied and Terrified…writes David Singer
February 15, 2013 by David Singer
“The State of Palestine” is not a place that encourages or tolerates freedom of speech – if recent events are any guide. Read more
Is Your Cup Overflowing?
February 15, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In Jewish tradition all important events are marked with a blessing recited over a cup of wine…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Rabbinical Council of Victoria reaffirms its stance on sexual abuse
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has issued a statement outlining its position towards sexual abuse within the community…welcomed by Manny Waks, the founder of sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek. Read more
Further Examples of International Hypocrisy…writes Michael Kuttner
February 15, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
Most of us know by now that the international community represented by the discredited United Nations employs a double standard when it comes to dealing with Israel. Read more
An insane democracy called Israel
With events that have taken place in recent times, one can only come to the conclusion that Israel is a democracy gone insane. Read more
Turkel Report Stage 2
February 15, 2013 by Emily Gian
Israel is no stranger to stories that make front-page news around the world. The general formula is that there is an incident, there is much media fury and speculation, and by the time the full story comes out, most journalists have already moved on to the next story…writes Emily Gian. Read more
Attacking the attackers…writes Emily Gian
February 15, 2013 by Emily Gian
Last week we talked about the television series “The Promise” and its attempt to delegitimise Israel. Read more
Police booked for lunch
February 15, 2013 by David Werdiger
JBD – Jews of the Melbourne CBD – have started 2013 with a function featuring Chief Police Commissioner Ken Lay APM and Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant. Read more
