$2 a day Dan
May 19, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Leading Jewish journalist Dan Goldberg updates J-Wire on his latest mission…raising funds and awareness for those living beneath the poverty line by surviving on $2 a day… Read more
Zentai: Decision reserved
May 19, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Three Federal Court judges in Perth have reserved their decision in the matter of 89-yr-old Charles Zentai’s extradition to Hungary to face questioning over the 1944 death of Budapest youth Peter Balazs. Read more
“Too Late” says NGO Monitor
May 19, 2011 by J-Wire
Editor-
Robin Margo (“Hello Robin, Hello Ron”) claims that the Coalition of Women for Peace (CWP) – a leader in the global boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel – “had not received any NIF grant for two or three years and had also been removed by NIF from its list of approved donor-advised organizations”.
NIF is correct to stop funding CWP. However, this action came years too late – NIF issued a statement only on May 15, 2011 declaring that “CWP is no longer on the list of approved donor-advised organizations.” But CWP was known as the leader of the BDS movement years ago, and NIF’s funding provided a “stamp of approval” that legitimized the group and allowed it to raise funds from foreign governments.
Furthermore, as of May 16, 2011, CWP’s “Who Profits?” BDS website continues to recommend that tax deductible donations to the group be made via the NIF, with the following in the memo line: “For the Coalition of Women for Peace – Who Profits Project” (http://www.whoprofits.org/Donations.php). When will NIF take legal action so that CWP stops this false advertising?
In addition to breaking ties with CWP, NIF also should reconsider funding for NGOs that comprise CWP – they participate in and add legitimacy to the group’s BDS activities. One such NGO, Machsom Watch, received $204,698 in NIF grants from 2006-2009 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).
After a series of coarsely uncivil and slanderous attacks, in December, NIF announced the adoption of funding guidelines that reflect NGO Monitor’s recommendations, but the implementation has been reluctant and slow. It is our hope that Mr. Margo will use his influence to ensure that much needed reforms are adopted by the NIF, including transparency, and put an end to all funding for groups that participate in BDS and other delegitimization activities. These changes can be made without further outbursts of uncivil language and unfounded accusations on the part of NIF.
Sincerely,
Jason Edelstein
Communications Director
NGO Monitor
Alhadeff on his way to AIPAC
May 18, 2011 by Agencies
Vic Alhadeff, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, will attend a conference in Washington next week to be addressed by U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Sydney Journo seeks life below the poverty line
Sydney journalist Dan Goldberg has just started living on $2 a day for an entire week, to understand and make a difference for those living in extreme poverty. Read more
Robin and Ron
May 18, 2011 by J-Wire
1. I suggest that Robin urgently publish a complete list of organisations currently receiving funds from the NIF, together with their website addresses. Read more
Stroke means no court for Zentai next week.
May 18, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
An 89-year-old accused Nazi war criminal living in Perth, has suffered a stroke preventing him from appearing in court to hear the latest appeal in his long-running extradition case. Read more
J-Wire in hospital
May 17, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Thought it would be a breeze. Into Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hopspital for a double knee replacement last Thursday.
Well, it was no breeze and it has been impossible to publish as normal. I promise normal service as soon as possible, but for now it is off to receive necessary blood transfusions.
Sorry to let you down…..
NIFA – but wait, there’s more
May 17, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire publishes Ron Weiser’s response to yesterday’s piece fron Robin Margo on the establishment of a New Israel /Fund Australian organisation. Read more
Karp to lead Australia to Brazil
May 17, 2011 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Maccabi Australia’s preparations for the Pan America Games in Sao Paolo in December have begun in earnest, with the announcement that former Australia and Melbourne Victory player Tal Karp will be the open women’s football side’s player-coach. Read more
Hello Robin, Hello Ron
May 16, 2011 by J-Wire
It seems differing viewpoints are emerging within the community since it was announced that former NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president Ron Margo would be at the helm of the New Israel Fund Australia. Ron Weiser published his views on NIFA and today Robin Margo responds…. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut Hook-up
May 12, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
More than 2,000 Jewish schoolchildren converged on Randwick racecourse to celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut…the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel….and joined in a world-wide TV hook-up. Read more
CJF meets AFP Chief
May 12, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Capital Jewish Forum has held a function addressed by Tony Negus who heads the Australian Federal Police force. Read more
Academy BJE Students and Yom Ha’atzmaut
May 11, 2011 by Nanette Horak
Academy BJE high school students participated in the annual Zionist Council NSW Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations at the AJC, along with students from all the Jewish day schools. The students were able to experience the sensation of celebrating Israel 63rd Birthday with 2500 other Jewish students from Moriah College, Masada, Emanuel & Mount Sinai College. They had a great time taking part in the fun atmosphere of all the food stalls, great rides and the link up with other school children around the diaspora to all wave and wish Israel mazel tov at the same time.
BDS Slammed by the Senate
Liberal Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz has issued a statement on behalf of the Senate condemning Labor, the Greens and the unions over their Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions [BDS] against Israel. Read more
Ron Weiser and the New Israel Fund
May 11, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
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“The New Israel Fund through its grantees has contributed to the betterment of society within Israel” says Ron Weiser, Honorary Life President of the Zionist Council of NSW. But wait there’s more…. Read more |
Sorrow and Celebration in Israel – Yom Ha’azmaut special feature
May 10, 2011 by Raffe Gold
This week Israel mourned her dead. Sirens blared throughout the country marking Yom Hazikaron, Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers. As soon as one hears those sirens they stop. Streets are silent and cars park in the middle of the street to mark those who fell for freedom and independence. In theory the sirens are meant to start and stop at the same time. Read more
Make Morality Attractive
May 10, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question:
Recently some friends got really upset with me suspecting me of doing something wrong which I hadn’t actually done. I am very comfortable within myself knowing that it is untrue and that I am completely free of any wrongdoing. I have been totally misjudged. How much effort do I need to invest to convince them of my innocence? Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut – a Message from President Peres
May 10, 2011 by Agencies
Israeli president Shimon Peres has sent a Yom Ha’azmaut message to the Diaspora on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of modern-day Israel. Read more
Youth Art Prize for Kesser Torah Student
May 10, 2011 by Community Editor
KTC student Chaya Moushka Hoffman has been awarded the Highly Commended Prize for Senior Sculpture at the Mosman Youth Art Prize. Read more
Visitor for Chabad of Melbourne CBD
May 10, 2011 by Agencies
| Rabbi Mendel Lipskar, the Head Shliach of Southern Africa has spoken at Chabad of Melbourne CBD. |
Academy BJE Students Visit the Sydney Jewish Museum
May 10, 2011 by Nanette Horak
Academy BJE has taken a group of Year 11 students from high schools around NSW to spend a day at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
Shalit’s Father Meets Australian Youth
May 10, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Noam Shalit, the father of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, has met with 48 participants during the “Israel In Focus 2011 Advocacy Seminar” coordinated for post- high-school Australians currently participating on Gap-Year Masa Israel programs. Read more
Victorian Community Condemns Racist Attack
May 10, 2011 by J-Wire
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria is appalled by the racism and wanton destruction of property in the attack on the Altona Magic Soccer Club on Tuesday 3rd May. Read more
Robin Margo Named Chairman of the New Israel Fund Australia
May 9, 2011 by Agencies
Robin Margo S.C., a former Rhodes Scholar and the immediate past president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, has been named as the inaugural chair of the New Israel Fund’s Australian branch. Read more
Roughing it for the Community
May 9, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
More than 200 Sydney school students from years 8-12 will sleep out in the cold at Randwick Racecourse next month to raise awareness of the plight of Jewish homeless and cash to ease their burden. Read more
Hamas and Fatah Sign Unreal Deal
May 8, 2011 by David Singer
The announcement this week in Cairo of the long awaited reconciliation between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah has turned out to be to nothing more than an agreement to continue negotiating on a range of so far unresolved – and apparently irreconcilable – issues. Read more
Limmud-Oz
May 8, 2011 by J-Wire
As a devotee, participant and lecturer at five of the previous Limmud-Oz Jewish cultural events in Sydney and Melbourne, I am jealous of its reputation. Limmud-Oz is one of the finest, most all-encompassing, educative, entertaining and enriching programmes for the Jewish community and its reputation has spread around the world. Those who know Limmud-Oz understand that within its curriculum of Jewish and Israeli topics, it is an event which encourages discussion, and never shies away from subjects which are controversial. Read more
Premier hosts religious leaders
May 6, 2011 by Agencies
| Newly elected NSW Premier The Hon Barry O’ Farrell MP hosted a morning tea in State Parliament to meet the Heads of major Religions in NSW. Read more |
New Mezzuzah for Embassy
Following renovations to the Israel embassy in Canberra, local Chabad Rabbi Dan Avital was at the ready to affix a mezzuzah to the ambassador’s door. Read more
