NSWJBD/Honest Reporting Israel Mission Day 4
Today was a day for true ‘honest reporting’…writes Diane Shteinman Read more
NSWJBD/Honest Reporting Israel Mission Day 3
This report from the NSWJBD/Honest Reporting Israel Mission has been written by participants Mel and Brenda Braun… Read more
Aboriginal petition to remove racism from constitution
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Bronwyn Bishop, has been presented with a giant boomerang by Norman Miller, Chairman of the Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace Inc. at Parliament House. Read more
Australian-born soccer player fined for Nazi chants
Josip Simunic has been fined 25,000 kuna [$4,800] for chanting pro-Nazi slogans following his Croatian team’s World Cup playoff victory against Iceland in Zagreb. Read more
NSWJBD/Honest Reporting Israel Mission Day 2
Today’s report brought to you by Michael Foley and Antoinette Collins… Read more
Meet the Musos
Shir Madness, the Sydney Jewish music festival, takes place next weekend. J-Wire invites you to meet the performers… Read more
NSWJBD/Honest Reporting Israel Mission Day 1
Rachel Lustig and Lynda Ben-Menashe report from Israel….
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AUJS at Kristallnacht Commemoration
“It was an honour to participate in the Kristallnacht panel discussion which was organised by the JCCV in conjunction with the JHC.” Read more
JCCV appreciates opportunity to provide input into sexual abuse inquiry
Nina Bassat, President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), has welcomed the tabling of the Report of the Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and other Non-Government Organisations. Read more
90th Anniversary of the Jewish War Memorial
The NAJEX annual Communal Wreath Laying and Remembrance Day Service has been held at the NSW Jewish War Memorial, Darlinghurst, with over 140 people attending, many being Jewish ex-servicemen and women. Read more
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner addresses Kristallnacht commemoration
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane told a Kristallnach Commemoration: “The Holocaust didn’t begin with violence. It began with words. And it began with indifference.” Read more
October: Anti-Israel activity in Australia
A report from The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reveals there has been a decline in anti-Israel protests in Australia. Read more
Apples and Pears: Sydney Theatre
Hiding from the criminal mate he betrayed, lonely chess-mad Max hatches a winning plot to defeat his rival. Read more
The future of financial security
Paul Clitheroe, the founding director of ipac securities, one of Australia’s leading financial planning firms, was the guest speaker at an ipac sponsored Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) business lunch held recently in Perth. Read more
75 years after Kristallnacht – a Sydney Commemoration
Seventy-five years ago, the first Nazi-legislated riots against Jews took place in Germany and Austria, resulting in mass arrests, killings and deportations, and the destruction of synagogues and Jewish-owned stores. Read more
A busy fortnight in Interfaith
Jeremy Jones the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s Director of International and of Community Affairs, has participated in four significant interfaith events over the last fortnight. Read more
Kiwis run for Hadassah
A team of dedicated New Zealand runners competing in one of the world’s most scenically glorious marathons will also be doing their bit to support a new medical initiative serving Israel and the Palestinian territories. Read more
The Butterfly Boy – a book review
They say don’t judge a book by its cover. Read more
KA – Myths and Facts
The Kashrut Authority claims an article in the Australian Jewish News is “misleading” and presents a series of myths and facts…. Read more
Re-use Jewish graves? No way says Ron Hoenig
The NSW State Labor member for Heffron Ron Hoenig MP has spoken out against the State Government’s plans to reuse Jewish grave sites slamming it as “unethical and a betrayal of Jewish religious beliefs.” Read more
Record number of deputy nominations
120 people have nominated as General Franchise deputies on the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies…a record number. Read more
On your bike
Sydney’s Mount Sinai College Early Learning Centre in Kingsford, celebrated the Sydney Rides Festival by transforming their outdoor play area into a miniature road course, complete with a round-about and traffic signs. Read more
Circumcision should be decided in-house
I think male circumcision will inevitably end with time as it is the last physical ritual that has not yet been replaced by symbolic ritual. Read more
Multicultural Media Awards
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello have announced entries for the 2014 Premier’s Multicultural Media Awards are now open. Read more
On Galus Australis: A Peaceful Divorce
The Hebrew term for Collaborative Practice is ‘Lehitgaresh beshalom’ – to divorce in peace. But, can a divorce process ever be peaceful?….Read more
Special franking for Wallenberg
Melbourne’s B’nai B’rith has released a special Raoul Wallenberg Stamp Sheet cancelled by Australia Post with a special postmark. Read more
Singer defends J-Wire
David Singer writes an open response to reader Ben David… Read more
Tzedek responds to Maccabi
In response to the announcement by Maccabi that they will undertake an independent review relating to the recent child sexual abuse case, where former Maccabi coach Shannon Francis pleaded guilty to a range of charges against a number of victims, child sexual advocacy group Tzedek has issued a statement. Read more
Tzedek sets child safety Shule guidelines
Child sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek has suggested guidelines to ensure the safety of children in synagogues over the High Holidays. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the campaign trail
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken time out of his election campaign to send Rosh Hashanah greetings to the Jewish community… Read more
