Israel@Twitter
December 6, 2011 by Emily Gian
I am not sure how many of our J-Wire readers are engaged in social media but I am still trying to understand the world of Twitter and other such platforms…writes Emily Gian. Read more
Anti-Semitism Analysis Reanalysed
December 4, 2011 by Jessica Taft
A recent study of antisemitic activity in Australia has shown that antisemitism may not be as prevalent or increasing as sharply as once thought…writes Jessica Taft. Read more
Moadon’s 30th Anniversary
November 27, 2011 by Dalia Ayalon Sinclair.
The Moadon was established in Sydney in 1981 by Israelis who at the time felt quite removed and disconnected from the Jewish community…writes Dalia Ayalon Sinclair. Read more
Celebrating Israel
November 23, 2011 by Community Editor
Celebrating Israel 2011 marks the 64th Anniversary of the passing of resolution 181 by the UN General Assembly on 29 November 1947, calling for the establishment of a Jewish State alongside an Arab State in the historical land of Israel, leading to the establishment of the State of Israel. Read more
Palestine – UNESCO Membership May be Unconstitutional
November 14, 2011 by David Singer
Palestine’s membership of UNESCO could be under serious legal threat – as the vote approving such admission comes under increasing scrutiny…writes David Singer. Read more
Palestine – Warmonger not Peace Lover
November 9, 2011 by David Singer
Amid all the hogwash that passes for political commentary – it is apparent that the 15 members of the Security Council are facing a huge dilemma in deciding whether to recommend the admission of Palestine to the United Nations as its 194th member – after deliberating on the application now for more than six weeks…writes David Singer. Read more
Do It Today
November 4, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
There are many people suffer from a procrastination problem that can be very destructive…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Gaza Missiles – Testing Our Resolve
November 1, 2011 by Isi Leibler
Our tepid response to the latest stream of missiles launched against us from Gaza is chillingly reminiscent of our failure to adequately respond to this threat since the advent of the primitive Qassam missiles over a decade ago…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Candidly Speaking – On Distinguishing between Good and Evil
October 27, 2011 by Isi Leibler
Good deeds and the spurning of evil preoccupied us throughout the Days of Awe and the Sukkot Festival, climaxing with the redemption of Gilad Schalit…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Opposing Op-Eds
October 25, 2011 by Emily Gian
Today’s Age carries an Op-Ed by the broadsheet’s foreign news editor, Maher Mughrabi entitled ‘Prisoner swap unequal to task’ about the deal to release Gilad Shalit…writes Emily Gian. Read more
Kristellnacht remembered
October 23, 2011 by Community Editor
The Melbourne Jewish community will mark the 73rd anniversary of Kristallnacht at a commemorative function on 9 November at the Glen Eira Town Hall. Read more
Gilad Shalit – the Sweet and the Bitter
October 17, 2011 by Isi Leibler
The liberation of Gilad Shalit on the eve of Sukkot, after five cruel years of incarceration was the outcome of a major conflict between the heart and the mind in which turbulent emotions triumphed…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
26 Years of Caring for the Visually Impaired
October 5, 2011 by Community Editor
One of Sydney’s JewishCare’s oldest Friendship Clubs is the Lapid group for the vision impaired…and it has served the community for 26 years. Read more
Palestine – Fixing the Figures, Fudging the Facts
October 5, 2011 by David Singer
As the United Nations Security Council and the General Assembly continue to consider the PLO application for the State of Palestine to be admitted as the 194th member of the UN – there is concern in Jordan that approval of such application could
- represent a distinct threat to continued Hashemite rule in Jordan and
- challenge Jordan’s right to exist as a viable and independent State within secure and recognized boundaries….writes David Singer. Read more
Rosh Hashanah Expectations
September 27, 2011 by Isi Leibler
Rosh Hashanah is the season of Tshuva – of soul searching and reviewing events of the past year in order to improve our conduct and raise our moral standards for the forthcoming year…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Tale of Two Newspapers: Chapter Two
September 26, 2011 by Emily Gian
The Tale of Two Newspapers continues today as our two local broadsheets, the Australian and the Age seek to come to grips in their editorials with what has recently transpired at the United Nations…writes Emily Gian. Read more
NIF president-elect responds to Isi Leibler
Isi Leibler has been a dedicated Zionist for his entire career. I know that he loves Israel and is dedicated to its future. So am I. Which is why, next June, after a career that has included stints running the national UJA and a major Federation, I will become the next chair of the New Israel Fund.
Simple Sounds – Powerful Message
September 16, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In just under two weeks, on Rosh Hashanah, we will hear the sounds of the Shofar once again. Our sages teach us that Shofar blowing is what Rosh Hashanah is all about. What is so special about these seemingly simple sounds? Read more
The Two-Faced New Israel Fund
September 15, 2011 by Isi Leibler
It is a sombre reflection on the naivety of well-intended Jewish philanthropists that they continue donating vast amounts of money to Israel’s largest NGO, the New Israel Fund (NIF)…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
No Tolerance for Hooligans
September 13, 2011 by Isi Leibler
The demolition of the three homes at the Migron Heights outpost by the army was conducted in an unprofessionally brutal and primitive manner….writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Crown Heights Killing – 20 years on.
On Sunday, Rev. Al Sharpton gave his version of what happened 20 years ago in Crown Heights. But although he purports to have reflected on and learned from the riots, the truth is his recollection is egregiously distorted and sanitized…writes Norman Rosenbaum. Read more
Why Australia should not support a Palestinian bid to unilaterally declare a State at the UN
August 23, 2011 by Albert Dadon
SEPTEMBER 20. That’s the date that now looms like a dark cloud on the Middle East horizon after the decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to request formal recognition of the state of Palestine by the UN….writes Albert Dadon. Read more
Tough Decisions on Terror
August 21, 2011 by Isi Leibler
The latest terrorist attack in southern Israel was no random terrorist outburst. The Hamas leadership is unquestionably responsible and at the least authorised the attack…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Israeli Retaliation
August 21, 2011 by Richard Wittman
Israel has to deter attacks and protect its citizens. Israel must respond each time, to an attack on its soil, regardless of whether the attack killed someone or not…writes Richard Wittman Read more
Protests in Israel
August 9, 2011 by Emily Gian
We will not look, we will not notice the details
We will not reach a new country”
These words, by famed Israeli singer Shlomo Artzi, took on a new meaning when sung to a crowd of over 250,000 Israelis, protesting in the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday evening….writes Emily Gian. Read more
New Aged Care Information Line
August 6, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care Melbourne have announced a new National Information Line issued by the Federal Labor Government. Read more
The Temple of our Soul
July 29, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In the Jewish calendar we are in the midst of the “three Weeks”, the time when we mourn the destruction of the first and second Temples. These great buildings were the centre of Jewish worship and stood gloriously in Jerusalem between the years 833 BCE and 69 CE. Read more
History and Continuity
July 21, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Helen Bersten, the Australian Jewish Historical Society’s Sydney office’s long-time archivist has retired after 33 years of voluntary service. Read more
Flotilla Update
July 5, 2011 by Emily Gian
Late last week it was reported that one of the ships of Flotilla II, an Irish ship named “Saoirse” (meaning “Freedom”), had been damaged. A statement was issued immediately by Dr. Fintan Lane, the national coordinator for the Irish Ship to Gaza, declaring: “Israel is the only party likely to have carried out this reckless action, and it is important that the Irish government and the executive in Northern Ireland insist that those who ordered this act of international terrorism be brought to justice. This was carried out in a Turkish town and shows no respect for Turkish sovereignty and international law”. Read more
Effective Treatment
June 24, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question:
I have come to the realization that I have a real temper problem. I lose my cool quickly and fairly often. With the smallest provocation I fly off the handle, scream and shout and say things that I later regret. Sometimes I can be quite abusive, humiliating those around me. I really need to work on this problem. What do you suggest? Read more
