Cooper recognised by ECAJ
December 1, 2010 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has officially recognised the historic protest march made in 1938 by a group of Aborigines led by William Cooper to the German Consulate in Melbourne in response to Kristellnacht…the only known protest worldwide of that notorious night. Read more
On Wikileaks
Is it not odd that the united states (and many other countries) bought stolen secret and confidential financial banking information pertaining to many people worldwide, from a thief, who had stolen the information from a liechtenstein bank. they have had no hesitation to use this information against the individuals involved in a most aggressive way.
and yet they cry “crime and traitor” and have international warrants for the arrest of the wikileaks publishers, for exposing secret documents stolen from their security files.
whilst i do not agree with wikileaks actions, i feel they do endanger world stability, particularly diplomatic stability; however wikileaks have learnt from the usa and others, that those who have stolen secrets have readily been paid millions for stolen illegal documents.
Sam Goldman
Bellevue Hill
NZ Minister under fire over Schechita Case
November 29, 2010 by J-Wire
New Zealand’s Agriculture Minister is embroiled in allegations that his controversial decision to ban the kosher slaughter of animals was taken to preserve the island nation’s profitable meat trade with Muslim countries as well as his own investments. Read more
ABC personality at the Hebrew University
November 27, 2010 by J-Wire
ABC science journalist Robin Williams has interviewed top researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more
Chassidic New Year
November 27, 2010 by J-Wire
Chassidic New Year celebrates the release from a St Petersburg prison in 1798 of the first Chassidic Rebbe who had been accused by the Russians of threatening the authority of the Tzar. Read more
Chabad New Year
November 24, 2010 by J-Wire
Thursday evening marks New Year for the Chabad movement and Sydney’s Young Adult Chabad is hosting a farbrengen to celebrate the occasion. Read more
Raizel wins Senate Essay Prize
November 19, 2010 by J-Wire
Raizel Gutnick, a year 12 student at Melbourne’s Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah College has won the prestigious Richard Baker Senate Essay prize. Read more
Sea Change – across the Tasman
Moriah College in Wellington is looking for a new principal… Read more
Waks – Rappaport
November 18, 2010 by J-Wire
November 22, 2010
Mazal Tov to Rivkah Waks (Melbourne) and Dovy Rapaport (London) on their upcoming marriage in Melbourne! We wish them many years of happiness.
Sydney’s Young Adult Chanukah Party
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
The biggest party of the year for young Jewish Sydney adults. It is collaboration with JNFuture, Hagshama, j-junction and Studio Central. Last year over 500 attended and this year promises to be even bigger. Read more
Dec-01 7:30p.m. SBS2-TV: A Walk in the Park
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
The fight is on for the holiest city in the holy land. Read more
Dec-01 10:05p.m. SBS1-TV: Movie – The Band’s Visit
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab cultural centre, only to find themselves stranded, penniless and still wearing their sky blue uniforms in the middle of nowhere. Read more
Dec-01 5:30p.m. SBS1-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
This episode takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2) (Rpt) G WS
Nov-30 5:30p.m. SBS1-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
This episode takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1) (Rpt) G WS
No Compensation for Zentai
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
Charles Zentai, the 89-yr-old Perth man wanted by the Hungarian authorities over the assault and murder of a Jewish teenager in Budapest in 1944 will not claim compensation for wrongful imprisonment. Read more
Dec-08 6:00p.m. SBS2-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
This episode takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2) (Rpt) G WS
Dec-07 6:00p.m. SBS2-TV: Global Village: Visions of Israel
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
This episode takes an aerial trip to Israel, flying over many historic and holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1) (Rpt) G WS
Dec-11 10:15p.m. SBS1-TV: Movie: The Counterfeiters
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
Salomon ‘Sally’ Sorowitsch is an expert Jewish counterfeiter enjoying the good life until he’s sent to Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp. Read more
Dec-10 2:30p.m. SBS1-TV: My Biggest Fan
November 17, 2010 by J-Wire
Tara Morice of Strictly Ballroom fame travels to Coconut Creek, Florida to meet 75 year old Mildred Levine, her unabashed “greatest fan”. Read more
From Alan Gold to Peter Slezak
Of all the many half-truths, omissions, predispositions and bigotries in Peter Slezak’s letter concerning his support for the Palestinians, the most egregious – indeed the one which virtually disqualifies him from serious contention – is his reliance upon the alleged Jewish expulsion of Palestinians during the 1948 war. Read more
Tara Winkler nominated for NSW Young Australian of the Year
November 16, 2010 by J-Wire
Tara Winkler, whose grandmother was a Holocaust survivor, visited Cambodia, another country subjected to genocide…and stayed, setting up orphanages. She has been nominated for NSW Young AUstralian of the Year. Read more
Dec-20 8:00p.m. ABC1-TV: The Mundines
November 15, 2010 by J-Wire
This documentary on the Mundine family was made for the ABC by Aviva Ziegler. Read more
Lillian Felldman Kessler
November 14, 2010 by J-Wire
LILLIAN FELDMAN KESSLER
died November 15, 1987
In loving memory of my mother Lillian Felldman Kessler of New York, then Florida, on the 21st anniversary of your death
You are missed daily.
Love, your daughter Lisa
Claims Conference Fraud: Apologise!
This week, the full extent of the fraud and theft of funds specifically earmarked by the German Government for Holocaust survivors was disclosed by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The money was stolen from the Hardship Fund and the Article 2 Fund, administered on behalf of the German Government by the Claims Conference. Read more
Open letter to Judith Whelan (Editor Good Weekend) and Peter Fray (Editor SMH)
November 12, 2010 by J-Wire
Dear Judith and Peter,
Paul McGeough’s piece on the “motley-crew of cash strapped activists” who took on Israel features a small but significant breakout “FGM movers & shakers” which outlines what “hooked” our heroes towards the Palestinian cause. Two FGM members identify the tragic death of Mohammad Al-Dura. McGeough elaborates “The 12-year old boy died at Netzarim Junction, in his farther’s arms after being shot by the Israel Defence Forces.”
Ten years on, it has comprehensively been proven that Mohammad Al-Dura was not shot by Israel. Many news outlets the world over, including the BBC in June this year, have issued apologies and clarifications for wrongly accusing Israel of this crime.
The image of a boy shot dead in his helpless father’s arms during an Israeli confrontation with Palestinians has become the Pietà of the anti-Israel movement. As the Atlantic Monthly noted, while the compelling evidence will not change pro-Palestinian minds—”the episode offers an object lesson in the incendiary power of an icon”.
This incendiary power goes a long way in Paul McGeough’s mythological world, and no doubt your readers have the smarts to discern this, but shame on the Good Weekend for your part in continuing to promote this libel.
David Faktor
Bondi
Nov-17 Sydney: Control your destiny
November 3, 2010 by J-Wire
Wolper invites you to a free panel discussion…. Read more
Nov-28 Sydney: Hypothetical on Family Violence
November 3, 2010 by J-Wire
Navigating the minefield of family violence. Read more
Nov-07 Sydney: Montefiore Fete
October 27, 2010 by J-Wire
Montefiore 87th Annual Fete Read more
Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech in full
October 26, 2010 by J-Wire
Josh Frydenberg’s maiden speech highlights family Holocaust memories. Read more
Alexa GRYNBERG
October 25, 2010 by J-Wire
A baby daughter for Nina and Adam Grynberg Read more
