Leaders blast Commissioner’s call for the axing of Section 18c
February 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s new Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson has used an extensive interview in Jewish media to call for the axing of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
Hold your peace…writes Ron Weiser
February 23, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Each and every person has their own ideas about how to resolve matters in the Middle East. Read more
Palestine – Kerry Oblivious To Demise Of Palestinian Authority…writes David Singer
February 23, 2014 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry and the US State Department continue to cling to the illusion that the Palestinian Authority still exists – despite PLO insistence that it does not following this Decree on 3 January 2013: Read more
Ben-Gurion University researcher may have cure for Type 1 diabetes
February 23, 2014 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
While methods of insulin administration have improved and modes of measuring how much insulin to give are far superior than they were in the 1920s, when insulin was discovered, there have been no major advancements toward a cure for Type 1 diabetes for almost a century. Read more
Aid for Ukraine’s Jews
February 23, 2014 by Agencies
Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky has announced that The Jewish Agency will extend immediate emergency assistance to the Jewish community of Ukraine and will help secure Jewish institutions in the country. Read more
Gloria – a movie review by Roz Tarsziz 3/5
February 21, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
It is both heartening and scary to realise that age is no barrier to behaving badly.
NYT Article: Conflict of Faith or Conflict of Interest?…asks Gabsy Debinski
February 21, 2014 by Gabsy Debinski
I see this weekly update as having a dual purpose. The first; to enhance community members’ understanding and insight into issues they have probably already heard or read about. The second; to inform our community of Israel related issues or commentary they may not necessarily have encountered. Read more
Donateforlife: Save a life – save the entire world
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Ahead of an official ruling by the Beth Din on organ donation, there is already consensus across all branches of Judaism that to save a life “is the greatest Mitzvah of all”. Read more
War-injured Israelis value diaspora connection
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Two Israelis who suffered permanent injuries whilst on active duty in the IDF have visited Sydney to meet supported of ZDVO which raises funds for Beit Halochem…the rehabilitation unit set up to maximise life for Israel’s wounded. A video interview. Read more
First Base at First Base
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Federal Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull cut through the red tape straddling the entrance to Sydney’s Jewish House’s latest venture…First Base, a 14-roomed Bondi building which will offer temporary housing for the homeless. Read more
Whose Side Are You On?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 21, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question:
I have a jealousy problem. I am envious of anyone that succeeds more than me or has more than I do. It makes me miserable but I just can’t get rid of this emotion. What can I do to feel differently? Read more
Israel’s water technology impresses Melbourne lecturer
February 21, 2014 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A lecturer in groundwater at Melbourne’s Monash University has toured Israel’s water technology facilities. Read more
The Dead Ones….a theatre review by Deb Meyer
February 20, 2014 by Deb Meyer
If you can make it past the confronting title of this deeply personal production by Margie Fischer, you’ll find a rewarding and profoundly affecting piece of theatre. Read more
Kiwis counter-demonstrate
February 19, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
A rally calling for a boycott outside the Wellington theatre housing a performance of the Batsheva Dance Group will be countered by a peaceful demonstration by supporters of Israel including members of the Israeli embassy staff. Read more
Students in training
Over 70 members of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) have met in Sydney for Basic Training, the annual four-day territory training conference. Read more
Planning for Purim
February 19, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
YJLM and Young JBD have teamed up again for another major event, announcing a Purim soiree for Jewish 20s and 30s, “The Great Gatsby Purim Party” at the renowned “Blue Diamond” rooftop lounge, near Little Collins Street, offering spectacular views of Melbourne’s skyline. Read more
Don’t let your first words be your last…writes Odile Faludi
February 19, 2014 by Odile Faludi
If you are single and looking for love why not choose the language of quality conversation. Read more
New Day Centre for Canberra children
The first Jewish Long Day Care Centre and preschool in Canberra has opened its doors. Read more
KTC briefed by high tech expert
February 18, 2014 by Jan Lurie
Venture capitalist Jon Medved has delivered a fascinating insight into high tech developments in Israel and their place on the world stage at Sydney’s Kesser Torah College. Read more
Helen Clark on first ever visit to Israel
February 18, 2014 by Agencies
Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is due to arrive on her first visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. This is the first visit to the region of former New Zealand prime minister. Read more
Jewish future…have your say
Minister of Jerusalem and Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett and Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky have engaged Jews around the world in an online conversation to determine ways to secure the Jewish future and strengthen young Jews’ Jewish identities and ties between Israel and the Jewish world. Read more
Melbourne: Shloshim for Ariel Sharon
February 17, 2014 by Brenda Segal
“Myself, first of all I am a Jew. And that is the most important thing for me.” (Ariel Sharon) Read more
Not too late to nominate
Last chance to nominate someone you deem worthy of the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medal… Read more
Teaching the teachers
February 17, 2014 by Hana Spiegel
Melbourne’s Bialik College has hosted 18 teachers visiting Australia from Singapore’s National Institute of Education undertaking the University of Melbourne’s Master of Curriculum and Teaching program. Read more
Palestine – Kerry Confronts Ghosts In State Of Confusion…writes David Singer
February 17, 2014 by David Singer
The semantic circus that first created a people known as the “Palestinians” in 1964 – who now claim an entitlement to their own independent State in ” the occupied Palestinian Territories” – reached absurd heights with the following bizarre news item this week: Read more
Prime Minister: Don’t Take Diaspora Jews for Granted…writes Isi Leibler
February 17, 2014 by Isi Leibler
Under the leadership of the indefatigable Malcolm Hoenlein, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, a unique umbrella organization, is gathering in Jerusalem this week. Read more
Reality Bytes…writes Michael Kuttner
February 17, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
As I have mentioned on more than one occasion, hardly a week passes without some reminder that Israel and Jews continue to be the target of obsessive politicians and individuals. Read more
Make the first dent…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 16, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The Alter Rebbe (Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi – founder of the Chabad movement) was urgently raising money to ransom Jewish prisoners. Read more
My Promised Land by Ari Shavit…a book review by Alan Gold
February 16, 2014 by Alan Gold
Even today, nation states are born out of a people’s hopes and aspirations. Read more
Three telling factual problems with 4Corners’ “Stone Cold Justice”…writes Tzvi Fleischer
February 16, 2014 by Tzvi Fleischer
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council is currently researching and compiling a detailed critique of all the elements of the controversial ABC Four Corners documentary “Stone Cold Justice”, made with John Lyons of the Australian, and aired last Monday (Feb.10). Read more
