Who first said “How odd of God to choose the Jews? …ask the rabbi
February 5, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this and other questions. Read more
Strong messages from 2018 Holocaust observance
February 5, 2018 by David Zwartz
Linking this year’s United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day (UNIHRD) with the New Zealand Human Rights Commission’s campaign “Give nothing to racism” produced some very forthright statements at the commemoration ceremonies. Read more
The Great to celebrate its 140th
February 4, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue is the spiritual home of Australia’s oldest congregation established in 1844 and is to celebrate the 140th anniversary of its current location built in 1878. Read more
The issue of Nazi-looted art
February 4, 2018 by J-Wire
At an event in Berlin leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Washington Principles, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder underscored the large gap between promised improvements in reference to Nazi-looted art and actual actions in Germany. Read more
Trump credits Senate bipartisanship for Jerusalem Declaration
February 4, 2018 by David Singer
President Trump’s State of the Union address was mainly met in stony silence by the Democrats as their Republican rivals continually jumped to their feet to loudly applaud the President’s many achievements at home and overseas during the past twelve months…writes David Singer. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
February 3, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In a week when blacklists and boycott attempts abound and the Europeans demonstrate yet again how Poles apart we are, the Jewish State gets on with the job of promoting innovation and repairing humanity. Read more
Key figure at Guangdong Technion, first Israeli University in China, to speak in Sydney
February 3, 2018 by Hilary May Black
Technion Australia will host Professor Paul Feigin, Vice-President for Strategic Affairs at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology visiting Sydney next week to speak about Technion’s new campus in Guangdong, China. Read more
Israeli lawmakers author counter-bill criminalising Polish Holocaust denial
In a direct response to a bill passed by Polish legislators criminalising terms that link Poland to any involvement of the heinous crimes in the Holocaust, 61 members of Israel’s Knesset co-sponsored new legislation whereby exonerating Polish involvement in crimes against humanity during World War II will be considered a form of illegal Holocaust denial. Read more
Abbas set to address Security Council to ask for full UN membership
February 3, 2018 by Agencies
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council later this month amid growing tensions with the United States. Read more
NSW community stalwart Andrew Casey passes away at 64
February 2, 2018 by J-Wire Staff
Tributes have made by community identities following the untimely sudden death of Sydney identity Andrew Casey. Read more
Who owns the Holocaust?…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
February 2, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Who owns the Holocaust? That, ultimately, is the key question posed by the impending legislation in Poland that will criminalise any discussion, or investigation, or mere mention, of incidents of Polish collusion with the Nazi occupiers during World War Two. Read more
Brisbane 6th in the non-Arab non-Muslim world on list of antisemitic posts
February 2, 2018 by J-Wire Staff
Brisbane may be a hotbed of anti-Jewish activity on social media according to new research produced by the Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Read more
Despite Israeli, US opposition, Polish Senators pass bill criminalising terms linking Poland to the Holocaust
The Polish Senate passed a bill Wednesday criminalising statements linking Poland to the murder of Jews which occurred on its soil during the Holocaust, in an attempt to lay blame for the crimes that left more than 1 million Polish Jews dead during World War II squarely on German Nazis. Read more
Just when you think you have heard it all
February 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
It seems there is no limit when it comes to covering news about Israel and Jews. This week in particular has served up yet more examples of the absurdities we face…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
UIA NSW innovating communal events
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
In what is believed to be an Australian first for a Jewish fundraiser, UIA NSW will offer a childminding service at its 2018 General Division event headlined by Professor Alan Dershowitz on 25 February. Read more
Meet Moshe Kahn
February 1, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Rabbi Moshe Kahn, Director of Chabad Youth and DaMinyan in Melbourne talks to Henry Greener about his involvement with Chabad Youth, Camp Gan Yisroel and his vibrant congregation, DaMinyan. Read more
Labor says don’t cut UNRWA aid
February 1, 2018 by J-Wire Staff
QLD Labor Senator Claire Moore has issued a statement saying Australia should maintain essential services for Palestinian refugees. Read more
One Nation to run candidates in 2019 NSW election
February 1, 2018 by J-Wire
Senior NSW Labor frontbencher and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord has vowed to be at the forefront of the fight against One Nation and its divisive policies – in the forthcoming State election. Read more
Claims against New Zealanders who triggered the Lorde Israel cancellation may be a furphy
February 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shurat Hadin, an Israeli legal rights group, has filed a lawsuit in a Jerusalem Court on behalf of three Israelis who had intended to attend the concert by “Lorde” and which was subsequently cancelled when she decided to boycott Israel. Read more
Alleged abuser Leifer’s extradition hearing deferred for yet another six months
February 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
She has canvassed politicians in Australia and Israel to have alleged chid sexual abuser Malka Leifer extradited to Australia to face 74 charges, but survivor Dassi Ehrlich has learned the Israel former principal pf Melbourne’s Adass Israel school has once again successfully avoided the extradition hearing. Read more
A message for the beginning of the school years
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Benji Levy, Dean of Jewish Life and Learning at Sydney’s Moriah College has a message for schoolchildren as they enter a new year…and for everyone who desires success. Read more
New rabbi forJewish House
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has welcomed Rabbi Mendel Grossbaum as new rabbinical lead for the organisation. Read more
Jewish Anzacs from Russia: Breaking Stereotypes
February 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Australian Jewish Historical Society – Victoria Inc will host Dr Elena Govor at its AGM later this month. Read more
A peace of paper is not enough
February 1, 2018 by Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff
In 2018, we will mark 40 years since the 1978 Camp David accords that paved the way for peace between Egypt and Israel…writes Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff. Read more
