Twin evils facing the Jewish nation…writes Ron Weiser
August 28, 2015 by Ron Weiser
The Mishnah says that there are four New Years in our calendar but that only on Rosh Hashanah are we universally judged and on Yom Kippur, our fate sealed. Read more
Summer in Israel…as seen by Ron Weiser
July 26, 2015 by Ron Weiser
Summer in Israel. Hard to beat. The sun was shining, the weather was hot and the hotels and restaurants were full again. What a contrast from just a year ago and Operation Protective Edge. Read more
Israel: Rhetoric v Reality
June 12, 2015 by Ron Weiser
When discussing matters pertaining to Israel one of the challenges is how to differentiate between rhetoric and reality…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
So Israel has a new government…writes Ron Weiser
May 15, 2015 by Ron Weiser
So Israel has a new government. Read more
It’s all about Bibi…writes Ron Weiser
March 8, 2015 by Ron Weiser
The most amazing thing about the coming Israeli election is that with so much going on in the region and with so many internal issues needing attention, when it comes to policy issues this is a Seinfeld election – an election about nothing – a policy free zone. Read more
Je Suis Charlie, Je Suis Ahmed, Je Suis ?????…asks Ron Weiser
January 11, 2015 by Ron Weiser
I was waiting for another Je Suis to spontaneously erupt from the good people of France. Read more
Is Israel’s system to blame?
December 19, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Many commentators have placed the blame for the seeming leadership paralysis in Israel on “the system”. Read more
My visits to Israel this year…
November 29, 2014 by Ron Weiser
On the personal level there is something quite surreal about this year. Read more
Answering August’s Questions….from Dr Ron Weiser
September 22, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Well, we are thee weeks or so into this truce and the answer to the first of our questions from August is self evident. Read more
The five phases of Gaza…writes Dr Ron Weiser
August 29, 2014 by Ron Weiser
In late June, I was sitting in a quirkily themed restaurant just off Agrippas near Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem, enjoying a gourmet hamburger and the summer atmosphere. Read more
Marking the changes…writes Dr Ron Weiser
July 27, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Even at this point it is possible to assess that this time a number of things have been different from what some people expected and to what happened in the past. Read more
Double Talk…writes Dr Ron Weiser
June 15, 2014 by Ron Weiser
My long held view is that the danger to our community’s interests comes much less from those who hate us, than from those who claim to love us, but who want to save us from ourselves. Read more
Hold your peace…writes Ron Weiser
February 23, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Each and every person has their own ideas about how to resolve matters in the Middle East. Read more
Ron Weiser remembers Sharon
January 14, 2014 by Ron Weiser
There will be a lot written about Ariel Sharon z”l and I would be a little sceptical of those critics who describe his life in terms of sudden changes or ideological summersaults, which in my view says more about those authors than of their understanding of Ariel Sharon and indeed of Israel. Read more
Of Mice and Men
December 13, 2013 by Ron Weiser
Dr Ron Weiser writes on Iran and Nelson Mandela… Read more
“The Gatekeepers” – a review and analysis by Ron Weiser
August 30, 2013 by Ron Weiser
The Gatekeepers was always going to present a challenge for those watching it outside of Israel. Read more
Quiet time in Israel?…asks Ron Weiser
August 2, 2013 by Ron Weiser
Is there such a thing as a quiet period of time when it comes to Israel? Read more
Happy Birthday, Mr President
June 20, 2013 by Ron Weiser
Last night time stood still, politics were put aside and people from all walks of life in both Israel and from overseas came to celebrate the 90th birthday of President Shimon Peres…writes Dr Ron Weiser. Read more
Rhetoric v Reality
June 2, 2013 by Ron Weiser
No question that Yair Lapid was the outstanding success story of the Israeli elections held earlier this year…writes Dr Ron Weiser. Read more
Bibi Plummets to Victory?…questions Dr Ron Weiser
March 22, 2013 by Ron Weiser
[mpoverlay]Israel has a new Government and at the time of writing, President Obama has arrived in Israel for his first trip there as President of the USA. Read more
Israeli election – what now?….writes Dr Ron Weiser
February 3, 2013 by Ron Weiser
As the world, and especially Israel, await the structure of the new Government in Israel, former president of the Zionist Federation of Australia and Honorary Life President of the ZCNSW Dr Ron Weiser pens his thoughts… Read more
Coming to terms with Israel
September 28, 2012 by Ron Weiser
For nearly two decades I have been positing that inside Israel itself we have reached a post ideological age vis a vis the dispute between Israel and her neighbors which results in a remarkably consistent policy…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Co-founder of Breaking the Silence speaks at Australians for Palestine event
September 12, 2012 by Ron Weiser
Australians for Palestine promoted a function in Melbourne on the 28th of August…writes Dr Ron Weiser. Read more
War of words
September 2, 2012 by Ron Weiser
Last weekend I participated in a panel on “The Weight of Words on Israel” and my basic contention remains that when it comes to Israel and the battle for the hearts and minds, it is really in the main, a battle for the hearts…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Breaking the Silence
November 22, 2011 by Ron Weiser
The Zionist Council of NSW congratulates both the Zionist Federation and Board of Deputies of South Africa for its outstanding work in dealing with the farce that was the session of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine held in Cape Town earlier this month…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
NIFAu and the Jewish State – Ron Weiser’s take
September 8, 2011 by Ron Weiser
Anyone who has followed the recent debate with the New Israel Fund would be aware of my constant call for NIF to recognise Israel as the “Jewish State” which at the same time should be both “democratic and secure”…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Say No to a Palestinian State at the UN in September
August 25, 2011 by Ron Weiser
There is only one reason why the Palestinians are going to the United Nations in September hoping for a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State by the General Assembly…writes Ron Weiser Read more
NIFAu: Ron Weiser responds
August 4, 2011 by Ron Weiser
In trying to divert attention from the fact that NIF has passed money to CWP in 2009, 2010 and according to their own accounts has/will do so this year, NIFA once again go for the personal attack – the best defence when no defence is available…write Ron Weiser Read more
New Israel Fund Updated
August 1, 2011 by Ron Weiser
The New Israel Fund (NIF) sought credibility in the eyes of our community by claiming that it had ceased funding organisations involved in the global BDS Movement…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
The New Israel Fund – further clarification re the current debate
May 23, 2011 by Ron Weiser
The current debate took off around a story in the press that asserted that the communal leadership supported the establishment of NIF in Australia. Read more
