New rabbi for Canberra
May 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Alon Meltzer has been appointed Rabbi to the ACT Jewish Community and will fulfil the roles of program organiser, educator, pastoral carer and communal leader for the entire community, as well as Rabbi to the Orthodox Congregation. Read more
Multicultural leaders meet with parliamentarians to discuss Section 18C
May 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Representatives of the Indigenous, Greek, Jewish, Chinese, Arab and Korean communities met on Monday and Tuesday with more than 80 members of the federal parliament from the Coalition, Labor, the Greens and Independents to express their strong opposition to the government’s plans to weaken the existing Federal law against racial vilification. Read more
Robertson walks for respect
May 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson has described a recent community Walk for Respect to show support for Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act as a resounding success. Read more
Far right on the rise in Europe
May 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Shir Madness: A Tribute
May 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
This weekend, the vibrant energy of music in the Jewish community will feature classic songs from classic composers as Shir Madness presents it first ever sideshow. Read more
Trial adjourned – and charges dropped
May 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The trial of a man charged following an alleged attack on a group of Sydney Jews walking home after Shabbat dinner in Sydney last October has been adjourned . Read more
2011 Census Jewish Facts and Figures
May 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The estimated Jewish population of Australia has grown to 112,000 according to the results of the 2011 census…up 6% from the 2006 census and up 20% from the 2001 census. Read more
Zohar wins again
May 22, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Israeli Zohar Sharon has won his fifth World Blind Golf Championship and the Australian Open Blind Championship. Read more
Woodside deal off
May 21, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australian petrol giant Woodside has called off a proposed $US2.5 billion deal to acquire 25% of the Leviathan gas fields off the coast of Israel. Read more
The Great Parade
May 20, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney celebrated Lag Baomer with a great parade starting at Bondi Beach wending its way to Barracluff Park. Read more
Zionism alive and well in New Zealand
May 20, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A trip for active single retirees and seniors
May 16, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Raymond Shaw is ‘titular’ head of a loose group of friends called the Over 55’s Jewish Singles formed many years ago (about 1999) as JSSN (Jewish Sociable Singles Network) for the over 40’s…and an overseas trip is on the drawing board. Read more
Hayman: to be sentenced this month
May 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney Yeshiva camp volunteer Daniel “Gug” Hayman has pleaded guilty to indecent assault by a person of authority on two male complainants and a charge of indecency against a female complaint has been dropped. Read more
ECAJ says 18C fight is “a marathon”
May 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Over 100 people, including community leaders and academics, have attended a meeting in Sydney convened by the Chinese Australian Forum to discuss the Federal government’s proposals to alter parts of the Racial Discrimination Act which prohibit racial vilification. Read more
Olmert sentenced to six years
May 13, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been sentenced to six years in prison. Read more
No new laws, says Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson
May 13, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
As an independent statutory officer, Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson will use a wide-ranging speech to the Sydney Institute to articulate his agenda, declaring: “I do not want to introduce a new human rights law during my term of office. Instead, I want to strengthen the non-legislative defence of human rights.” Read more
Royal Commission seeks Jewish victims
May 13, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is calling for Jewish victims/survivors of child sexual abuse to come forward and share their story. Read more
Cop this Vic Alhadeff
May 13, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A group of prominent community identities is taking part in a unique experience and learn what it is like to be a police officer. Read more
Religion in the 21st century
May 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Representatives of diverse faith communities came together from almost every state in Australia at a day-long forum in Sydney to discuss the role of religion in 21st century Australia. Read more
Carr finds a friend
May 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Beinart for Limmud Oz
May 9, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A deep and rich program of Jewish learning and culture will again be the feature of Limmud Oz when it returns to Melbourne next month. Read more
Research and development initiative between Victoria and Israel
May 8, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Victorian Liberal MP David Southwick has announced the launch of Victoria Israel Science and Technology Research and Development (R&D) (VISTECH) program grants. Read more
Technion professors reveal “How to Mind your Brain”
May 7, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Guest speakers for this year’s Technion Australia (TA) annual Celebration Supper, titled ‘Mind your Brain!’, will be Assistant Professors Itamar Kahn and Asya Rolls of the Technion Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. Read more
Nominations called for NSW award in memory of Raoul Wallenberg
May 6, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Mike Baird has today announced nominations for the NSW Government’s 2014 Human Rights Award are now open. Read more
Section18C – AIJAC’s submission
May 6, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
AIJAC’s Director of International and Community Affairs Jeremy Jones, in his personal capacity and as a senior elected officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, has been involved in a number of cases under section 18C, which set important precedents against several forms of racism, including Holocaust Denial.
Nitza and Bob
May 5, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
SBS journalist Nitza Lowenstein recently interviewed former Foreign Minister Bob Carr on her radio program…they discuss Section 18C, AIJAC, the Wall and his fondness for the Jewish community. Nitza is relentless in questioning him on the “Jewish lobby” but…. Read more
Top banker to lead technology innovation trade mission to Israel
May 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
National Australia Bank chief executive Cameron Clyne will lead a trade mission to Israel in July. Read more
Victoria and New South Wales say “No” to changes in the Racial Discrimination Act
May 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
In a joint statement from both States, Victoria and New South Wales have said that “the proposed changes” in the Racial Discrimination Act by the Federal Government “threaten the social cohesion of wider Australian community”. Read more
Section 18C and cyber-racism
May 1, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
In a submission to the Australian Government’s consultation on proposed changes to Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) has warned of serious and unforseen consequences if the proposed changes go ahead. Read more
Victorian minister visits Sholem Aleichem
May 1, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Sholem Aleichem College has hosted the Deputy Leader of the Victorian Opposition and Shadow Minister for Education. Read more
