In praise of Wallenberg
Federal Labor MP Mark Dreyfus has made a parliamentary speech honoring the memory of Raoul Wallenberg. Read more
“All That I Am” wins Miles Franklin
Anna Funder’s book “All That I Am” has won the coveted Miles Franklin Literary Award…a tale revealing a different but still very dark side of Adolf Hitler. Read more
Danby tackles the ABC over its Israel coverage
Michael Danby MP, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, has taken the ABC to task in a grievance speech to the Federation Chamber for their biased coverage of Middle East Issues. Read more
Sydney barrister attends grave dedication in Poland
In a tiny village in southern Poland, a Sydney barrister has attended the rededication of the grave of the woman who saved his mother in WWII…and words from the Talmud are inscribed on her headstone. Read more
No crossroads
To achieve real democracy Religion and State shall be separated then there is no cross roads. Read more
Learning to Learn – an Aussie-Israeli startup
Janet Sernack made aliyah two years ago and is joining the ranks of the Israeli start-ups. Read more
Respect asylum seekers
Next Wednesday is World Refugee Day and the Jewish Religious Action and Advocacy Centre has a message for the Australian Federal Government…and a word for the Israeli Government too. Read more
Betar upset with Knesset ‘s Danon
Betar Australia has written an open letter to Likud MK Danny Danon in regards to some of his comments made on the African Migrant situation in Israel. Read more
The Finkler Question
The great strength of the Finkler Question is that its depiction of what are called “ashamed Jews” so closely matches the reality we all know: There are in Australia and elsewhere a small group of anti-Zionist Jews, who hate Israel, who hate the vast majority of Jews who support Israel, and who often reserve a special venom for the many other Jews on the Left who are not ashamed of Israel…Philip Mendes@Limmud-Oz. Read more
SBS radio changes its rules
SBS Radio today released the final Selection Criteria it will apply to a review of its radio schedule to ensure the languages broadcast reflect today’s Australia. Read more
Racist Graffiti – Secord releases Private Members Bill
NSW State Labor MLC, Walt Secord has released for public consultation for his Private Members Bill to create a specific offence of ‘racist graffiti’ in NSW. Read more
The Queen’s Birthday Awards
J-Wire will publish the list of members of the Australian Jewish community who have been honored in this year’s Queen’s birthday awards at one minute past midnight tonight.
Albare @ the Seymour Centre
J-Wire has tickets to give away for tomorrow night’s concert by Albare at Sydney’s Seymour Centre… Read more
NSW Politicians heading for Israel
The first-ever study mission to Israel exclusively for NSW Members of Parliament will take place early next year. Read more
Controversial general to visit Australia
M ajor General Elazar Stern Stern will visit Australia this month in his role as a member of the board of advisers of the Shorashim initiatives being undertaken by the Tzohar Rabbinic Association supported by the Harry O. Triguboff Institute in Jerusalem. Read more
New award for Kosher Cookbook
One Egg is a Fortune, the Kosher cookbook featuring famous Jews from around the globe has landed its third international award. Read more
A crucial step towards religious pluralism in Israel
The landmark decision to have the Ministry of Culture and Sport pay salaries to non-Orthodox rabbis who serve communities in Israel has been greeted with joy and hope by Progressive and Conservative Jews around the world. Initially this will be limited to those with congregations on farms and regional councils with a total of 15 people receiving the official title and salary of a “rabbi of a non-Orthodox community”. Read more
Ambassador visits Charedi training centre
Australia’s ambassador to Israel has visited a training centre at which orthodox Jews are training to join Israel’s workforce. Read more
Where are you?
Federal Labor Member of Parliament Michael Danby awaits comments from Middle East correspondents following the expulsion from Australia of Syrian diplomats… Read more
Israel and Insulin For Life partners with Samoa
Aspecial ceremony has taken place at Samoa’s National Health Services compound to mark the 50th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. H.E. Ambassador Shemi Tzur, Israel’s Ambassador to New Zealand, handed over to the Minister of Health of Samoa, Dr. Leo Tuitama Talalelei, much needed diabetes supplies donated by Insulin for Life Australia. Read more
Protecting our children
Around thirty signatories have put their names to an ad appearing in media today in support of the victims of sexual abuse. Read more
UPJ Launches Religious Action and Advocacy Centre
An internet link with two of the world’s leading social action activists was one of the highlights of the launch of the Union for Progressive Judaism’s Religious Action & Advocacy Centre (JRAAC) at the King David School in Melbourne. Read more
Local support for Israel
ZDVO, the Zionist Council of NSW and The Central Synagogue joined forces to host a viewing of the movie Inside Israel: How a small nation makes a big difference. Read more
Zionist Youth Groups working against child abuse
After a three year process, the AZYC and the Zionist youth movements have completed their first stage of getting accredited as a Safeguarding Children Organisation.
Rabbi Glick changes his evidence
Rabbi Avram Glick, a former principal at the Yeshiva College in Melbourne, has told Melbourne Magistrates Court that he was aware in the early 2000s of rumours that David Cyprys had been molesting children at the school. Read more
Interfaith leader visiting Australia and New Zealand
Debbie Weissman the president of one of the world’s leading interfaith organsations, the International Council of Christians and Jews’ (ICCJ) president, accepts that all too often the image of religion in the world today is one of extremism, of xenophobia and of violence. Read more
O’Connell appeal dismissed
Perth man Brendan O’Connell was convicted on six charges of racial vilification in Perth’s District Court in January last year and received a three year prison sentence. His appeal against both the verdict and the sentence was dismissed in Perth today. Read more
Betar’s House Warming
Nearly 100 Betarim, parents, friends, Zionist youth movement members and Sydney Jewish community leaders have celebrated the opening of the new Betar NSW Maoz (center) at White City, Paddington. Read more
The Sydney Jewish Museum honours its volunteers
The Sydney Jewish Museum is a depository of stories, of courage and of heartbreak, and ultimately a centre for celebrating life. With National Volunteer Week fast approaching, we honour our volunteers and reflect on the responsibility that is incumbent on each and every one of us to ensure the Museum’s sustainability. Read more
Simulating homelessness
Last June, Sydney’s Jewish House hosted 85 students from 8 different private and public schools both private and public from the Eastern and Northern Suburbs who slept out in open air enabling them to experience what it feels like to be homeless is all about and appreciate firsthand the challenges involved. Read more
