Mardi Gras Message
This weekend, the 2014 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade celebrates the 36th anniversary of the continuing struggle for human rights and equality waged by, and for, LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) citizens in Australia, including those in the Jewish and broader community. Read more
Describing or Creating?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 28, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question:
You always emphasize the importance of positive speech. But it is not always possible. In times of crisis we need to be brutally honest without hiding behind false perceptions. You cannot describe an ill person as a picture of health and you can’t call a deficit a surplus. How can we speak positively and be realistic at the same time? Read more
A letter to Scott Morrison
February 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Janice Huppert, Senior Vice-President of B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand has expressed the organisation’s concern about the Abbott Government’s treatment of asylum speakers and has written to Scott Morrison, the Federal Minister for Immigration and Border protection. Read more
The Changemakers
February 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The stories of 48 nominees have been told at the third annual Jewish Changemakers Awards in Sydney. Read more
Anne Frank Exhibition opening in Sydney
February 28, 2014 by Jessica Kostera
The exhibition Anne Frank: A History for Today will open at the Sydney Jewish Museum on March 7 . Read more
World Jewish Congress v Amnesty International
The Australian newspaper has published a report by Amnesty International accusing Israel of 45 unlawful killings. The WJC has dismissed the accusation. Read more
Baruch Goldstein – 20 years on…writes David Wilder
February 28, 2014 by David Wilder
The past week or so has witnessed a spate of “Remembering Baruch Goldstein” articles and video in the international media. Read more
Melton: Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew
2014 is an exciting year for Melton with classes in Sydney starting at the end of February and the beginning of March. Read more
Dealing with graffiti
February 28, 2014 by David Marlow
The Victorian Minister for Crime Prevention, Edward O’Donohue has presented graffiti removal kits to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) and the Community Security Group (CSG). Read more
Achtung! – All Jews Out…writes Michael Kuttner
February 28, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
Once upon a time not so many years ago, German politicians were telling Jews to get out and go to Palestine if they valued their lives. Well we all know how that eventually ended. Read more
The Best answer to Israel Apartheid Week? IDF Diversity Week…writes Gabsy Debinski
February 27, 2014 by Gabsy Debinski
It’s a showdown. Israel Apartheid Week vs IDF Diversity Week; the irony is palpable. Read more
ABC’s Four Corners Stone Cold Justice Under the Microscope…write Jamie Hyams and Ahron Shapiro
The ABC programme Four Corners, together with the Australian newspaper’s Middle East correspondent John Lyons, produced a story, “Stone Cold Justice” about the alleged Israeli treatment of Palestinian minors it arrests in the West Bank. Read more
Psychiatrist joins JewishCare
February 27, 2014 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare now offers the services of a psychiatrist working out of its Saber Street, Woollahra offices. Read more
Danby defends Section 18C
February 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Federal Labor MP has slammed new Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson’s aim to abolish Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act saying that “it is the most effective legislative arm of the agency”. Read more
Sydney Theatre Company’s Noises Off – A theatre review by Deb Meyer
February 26, 2014 by Deb Meyer
If the success of farce depends on the audience’s ability to relate to the characters’ predicaments (according to legendary theatre director Richard Cottrell), it’s no wonder Noises Off has been a favourite play amongst actors for many years. Read more
Top Israeli DJ to star at Mardi Gras
February 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Embassy of Israel, together with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, are excited to announce the visit to Australia of Israeli DJ Shahaf Moran. Read more
L’Chaim with Sodastream
February 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
After a hard fought Question Time yesterday, two groups of Labor MPs, staffers and candidates gathered for a refreshing SodaStream drink organised by Michael Danby MP and Mike Kelly, the former Member for Eden Monaro, and current International Affairs advisor to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Read more
The box which helped build a country
February 26, 2014 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A sculpture of the iconic Blue Box has been dedicated at the Ruppin Academic Center near Netanya by KKL-JNF to honor the memory of David, Gita and Michael Hoffman of Perth, Western Australia, whose legacy and generous support of KKL-JNF’s atcivities made the contribution of the sculpture possible. Read more
Ari Shavit: Confusing Self-Criticism with Self-Debasement…writes Isi Leibler
February 26, 2014 by Isi Leibler
I have just finished reading Ari Shavit’s tour de force “My Promised Land”. It left me deeply disappointed and angry. Read more
Protecting children from sexual abuse
February 26, 2014 by David Marlow
Over 60 people representing 20 Jewish community organisations attended the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) Child Protection training program. Read more
Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron in Melbourne
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) in partnership with the United Israel Appeal (UIA) is pleased to announce Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron programs for 2014. Read more
This land is mine
February 25, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Moriah College has finalised its settlement with the Government of NSW for the land which the school has occupied since 1988 and has functioned as a Jewish dayschool since 1994. Read more
Sharansky to visit Australia
February 25, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency Nathan Sharansky will visit Sydney and Melbourne next month. Read more
Israel float at Auckland’s Mardi Gras
February 24, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Members of the Israeli Embassy staff in Wellington have participated in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Auckland. Read more
Muslim leaders visit Sydney’s The Great Synagogue
February 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Ten Muslim and Jewish leaders have toured Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
Award for coordinating the gifted
February 24, 2014 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Suzanne Plume, has been included on the prestigious SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Honor roll. Read more
ADC condemns defacing of Anne Frank diaries
February 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne-based B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has expressed its horror and outrage that hundreds of copies of Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl have been defaced in several municipal libraries across Tokyo. Read more
On J-Views today…
February 24, 2014 by J-Wire
Israel’s president Shimon Peres meets soccer legend Johann Cruyff
Double demonstrations at Batsheva concert
A group of pro-Palestinian protestors called for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel in Wellington last night…and group of pro-Israel supporters was in place to support Israel and to hand out leaflets explaining Israel’s position… Read more
Cyprys appealing conviction…not sentence
February 23, 2014 by J-Wire
Convicted child sex offender David Cyprys will appeal his conviction of five charges of rape and not his sentence as reported in Jewish media last week. Read more
