Alhadeff on Gaza on your ABC
ABC Illawarra radio featured NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ CEO Vic Alhadeff discussing Gaza. Read more
NSW State MP Calls on Government to commit to Kosher and Halal practices
July 5, 2011 by Agencies
NSW Labor Legislative Council MLC, Mr Walt Secord has urged the State Government to allow halal and kosher (shechita) practices to continue in NSW in light of recent moves against the practice. Read more
Gilad Shalit Remembered
July 5, 2011 by Agencies
Melbourne’s Jewish community has sent a message of support, compassion and action to Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and the Shalit family, with hundreds participating in the weekend awareness campaign “5 Minutes for Gilad”, marking 5 long years since Gilad was kidnapped and held captive by the Hamas regime on June 25, 2006. Read more
Frank Stein Remembered
July 5, 2011 by Agencies
The Zionist Federation of Australia has dedicated a Memorial Garden and Recreation area in memory of Frank Stein, the Jerusalem-based representative of the Australian organisation. Stein died in 2009 at the age of 51 of kidney failure, after a brief and intense battle with cancer. Read more
Flotilla Update
July 5, 2011 by Emily Gian
Late last week it was reported that one of the ships of Flotilla II, an Irish ship named “Saoirse” (meaning “Freedom”), had been damaged. A statement was issued immediately by Dr. Fintan Lane, the national coordinator for the Irish Ship to Gaza, declaring: “Israel is the only party likely to have carried out this reckless action, and it is important that the Irish government and the executive in Northern Ireland insist that those who ordered this act of international terrorism be brought to justice. This was carried out in a Turkish town and shows no respect for Turkish sovereignty and international law”. Read more
The Daily Danby
July 4, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Yet a third story has developed today featuring Federal Labor MP Michael Danby…this time a yarn in The Jerusalem Post clearly stating that Danby is to present a case to the Australian parliament requesting that Australia offer African migrants to Israel the opportunity of resettling Down Under. Not so, says Mr Danby. Read more
The International Mr Danby
July 3, 2011 by Agencies
Michael Danby MP, the Federal Labor Member for Melbourne Ports has been appointed to several international executive positions. Read more
Danby slams Max Brenner protesters
July 3, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has lashed out at anti-Israel protesters who encouraged the boycotting of the Max Brenner Chocolate shop in inner Melbourne.
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Palestine – Testing the World’s Patience
July 3, 2011 by David Singer
The Palestinian Authority headed by an unelected President – Mahmoud Abbas – and an unelected Prime Minister – Salam Fayyad – continue to live in a fantasy dream world.
Talks to replace the Fayyad Government with yet another unelected Government comprising the two arch rival Palestinian factions – Hamas and Fatah – continue to founder despite the pomp and fanfare that accompanied the signing of a heads of agreement between them in Cairo on 4 May. Read more
A Precious Scribble
July 1, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
| This coming Tuesday will mark the 17th Yohrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem M. Schneersohn. The Rebbe’s leadership, teachings and inspiration touched hundreds of thousands and had an unmistakable impact on world Jewry. There are so many important lessons that can be learned from the Rebbe’s life and leadership. Let me share with you a short story with a powerful lesson. |
Gaza Flotilla – Crisis or not?
July 1, 2011 by Emily Gian
2011 – Another Flotilla is on the way, but is there a humanitarian crisis in Gaza? Read more
JCA goes behind the scenes
July 1, 2011 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Joint Communal Appeal has interviewed members of the community who play an integral part in how JCA functions. President Peter Philippsohn explains what is behind the venture… Read more
