op-ed: Obama – Dancing with the Devil in the West Bank
June 9, 2010 by David Singer
As the proximity negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority continue to meander aimlessly along the road to nowhere – two remarkable articles written recently by the Palestinian Arab journalist – Khaled Amayreh – indicate the direction that America and Israel need to follow if they wish to see a possible end to the 130 years of conflict between the Jews and the Arabs in former Palestine. Read more
Suicide at Westfield causing distress
June 9, 2010 by J-Wire
Many members of Sydney’s Jewish community were shopping at Westfield Bondi Junction when an elderly man fell to his death in the Atrium above Coles supermarket…and the Jewish House and JewishCare are offering immediate counsel for those in distress. Read more
Council of Christians and Jews in Jerusalem
June 9, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Council of Christians and Jews have heard of life in Israel from the former rabbi of Sydney’s Great Synagogue. Read more
Dreyfus explains support for diplomat expulsion
June 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Federal Labour MP Mark Dreyfus recently supported the GOvernment’s decision to expel an Israeli diplomat from Australia as a result of the passports affair. Read more
Community hears bipartisan support for Israel
June 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Three Federal Members of Parliament told an information meeting in Sydney their reasons for supporting Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza Flotilla incident. Read more
Embassy official briefs Sydney Community
June 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Dor Shapira, spokesperson for Israel’s embassy in Canberra has briefed members of Sydney’s Jewish community on the Gaza Flotilla Incident. Read more
So, how did the dinner with the PM go?
A group of Jewish leaders had dinner with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at The Lodge on Thursday. Read more
J-Wire advertising $3 million Chagall
June 6, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Painting treasured by the artist until his death to be sold… Read more
The Gaza Flotilla Incident – Michael Danby
June 5, 2010 by J-Wire
Federal Labour MP Michael Danby’s informed update on the Gaza Flotilla Affair. Read more
One man’s plea to the Turkish Ambassador
June 4, 2010 by J-Wire
Founder of the Capital Jewish Forum, Manny Waks, has written to the Turkish Ambassador who spoke to to the Forum recently to request his assistance in moderating the Turkish community’s reaction to the Gaza flotilla incident. Read more
Jewish Leaders Dine at the Lodge
Australian Jewish leaders were dinner guests of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at The Lodge last night… Read more
A word from the Israeli Embassy
June 3, 2010 by J-Wire
Israerl’s Ambassador to Australia, Yuval Rotem, has published an article in today’s Canberra Times…and has sent a copy for J-Wire readers… Read more
Record year for NSW JNF
June 3, 2010 by Agencies
JNF in NSW has reported that their income for the last financial year had hit a record $6.71 million, an increase of 62.6% over the previous year. Read more
JewishCare launches bereavement support
June 3, 2010 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare’s Chessed Bereavement Support program launched for a wonderful resource booklet on loss and grieving. Read more
A night to remember
June 3, 2010 by Odile Faludi
Sydney women came out in force last night to support the Jewish Communal Appeal and to listen to the extraordinary, Jacqueline Pascarl.
Teenage alcohol abuse at record levels
June 3, 2010 by Geoffrey Zygier
The Jewish community has never before experienced the levels of underage drinking, alcohol abuse and its associated risks and problems as it is currently experiencing. Read more
Gaza Gazing and Hamas Blockading
June 2, 2010 by David Singer
David Singer writes on the current situation in Israel and its impact around the world….. Read more
Sixty turn out to protest at Israel’s NZ embassy
June 2, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
More than 60 pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrated noisily outside the Israeli Embassy in Wellington this morning…while next to them holding the Israeli flag silently stood 15 supporters of Israel. Read more
Maccabi Youth Leadership Program in Israel
June 2, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
In the Hot Seat with Danny Hochberg … Read more
The Age online says sorry online
June 2, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Following the recent forged Australian passports affair which resulted in the expulsion from Australia of an Israeli diplomat, a member of the Canberra community complained to ACMA [the Australian Communications and Media Authority] about hateful and anti-Semtic comments posted on The Age’s web site. Read more
Gaza flotilla update from the ECAJ and ZFA
June 2, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the Zionist Federation of Australia have issued a joint statement on the Gaza flotilla incident. Read more
Smith, Parliament and Gaza
June 2, 2010 by J-Wire
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has updated the Australian Parliament on the Gaza flotilla affair….
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Courage to Care Exhibition opens
June 1, 2010 by J-Wire
An exhibition focusing on dealing with bullying and racism has opened at Sydney’s B’nai B’rith Centre. Read more
