Aussie makes Israel’s rugby squad
March 4, 2014 by Hayley Hadassin
A member of Australia’s victorious rugby team in the 2009 Maccabiah has switched strips…from green and gold to blue and white. Read more
Section 18C in the spotlight again
March 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The ECAJ’s executive director Peter Wertheim takes issue with Professor James Allan whose article “those Elitist Hate-Speech Laws Erode Democracy” appeared in Fairfax media today… Read more
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March 3, 2014 by J-Wire
Mardi Gras rocks
March 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Over 100 paraders joined Sydney’s GLBT Dayenu to celebrate the Mardi Gras. Read more
Politicians visit Jewish House
Ron Hoenig, NSW Shadow Minister for Energy and Ports, Walt Secord, NSW Shadow Minister for Roads and Sophie Cotsis, NSW Shadow Minister for Housing have visited Sydney’s Jewish House. Read more
Mardi Gras Message
This weekend, the 2014 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade celebrates the 36th anniversary of the continuing struggle for human rights and equality waged by, and for, LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) citizens in Australia, including those in the Jewish and broader community. Read more
A letter to Scott Morrison
February 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Janice Huppert, Senior Vice-President of B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand has expressed the organisation’s concern about the Abbott Government’s treatment of asylum speakers and has written to Scott Morrison, the Federal Minister for Immigration and Border protection. Read more
The Changemakers
February 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The stories of 48 nominees have been told at the third annual Jewish Changemakers Awards in Sydney. Read more
Anne Frank Exhibition opening in Sydney
February 28, 2014 by Jessica Kostera
The exhibition Anne Frank: A History for Today will open at the Sydney Jewish Museum on March 7 . Read more
World Jewish Congress v Amnesty International
The Australian newspaper has published a report by Amnesty International accusing Israel of 45 unlawful killings. The WJC has dismissed the accusation. Read more
Melton: Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew
2014 is an exciting year for Melton with classes in Sydney starting at the end of February and the beginning of March. Read more
Dealing with graffiti
February 28, 2014 by David Marlow
The Victorian Minister for Crime Prevention, Edward O’Donohue has presented graffiti removal kits to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) and the Community Security Group (CSG). Read more
Danby defends Section 18C
February 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Federal Labor MP has slammed new Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson’s aim to abolish Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act saying that “it is the most effective legislative arm of the agency”. Read more
Top Israeli DJ to star at Mardi Gras
February 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Embassy of Israel, together with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, are excited to announce the visit to Australia of Israeli DJ Shahaf Moran. Read more
L’Chaim with Sodastream
February 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
After a hard fought Question Time yesterday, two groups of Labor MPs, staffers and candidates gathered for a refreshing SodaStream drink organised by Michael Danby MP and Mike Kelly, the former Member for Eden Monaro, and current International Affairs advisor to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Read more
The box which helped build a country
February 26, 2014 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A sculpture of the iconic Blue Box has been dedicated at the Ruppin Academic Center near Netanya by KKL-JNF to honor the memory of David, Gita and Michael Hoffman of Perth, Western Australia, whose legacy and generous support of KKL-JNF’s atcivities made the contribution of the sculpture possible. Read more
Protecting children from sexual abuse
February 26, 2014 by David Marlow
Over 60 people representing 20 Jewish community organisations attended the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) Child Protection training program. Read more
Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron in Melbourne
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) in partnership with the United Israel Appeal (UIA) is pleased to announce Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron programs for 2014. Read more
This land is mine
February 25, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Moriah College has finalised its settlement with the Government of NSW for the land which the school has occupied since 1988 and has functioned as a Jewish dayschool since 1994. Read more
Sharansky to visit Australia
February 25, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency Nathan Sharansky will visit Sydney and Melbourne next month. Read more
Israel float at Auckland’s Mardi Gras
February 24, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Members of the Israeli Embassy staff in Wellington have participated in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Auckland. Read more
Muslim leaders visit Sydney’s The Great Synagogue
February 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Ten Muslim and Jewish leaders have toured Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
ADC condemns defacing of Anne Frank diaries
February 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne-based B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has expressed its horror and outrage that hundreds of copies of Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl have been defaced in several municipal libraries across Tokyo. Read more
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February 24, 2014 by J-Wire
Israel’s president Shimon Peres meets soccer legend Johann Cruyff
Double demonstrations at Batsheva concert
A group of pro-Palestinian protestors called for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel in Wellington last night…and group of pro-Israel supporters was in place to support Israel and to hand out leaflets explaining Israel’s position… Read more
Cyprys appealing conviction…not sentence
February 23, 2014 by J-Wire
Convicted child sex offender David Cyprys will appeal his conviction of five charges of rape and not his sentence as reported in Jewish media last week. Read more
Leaders blast Commissioner’s call for the axing of Section 18c
February 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s new Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson has used an extensive interview in Jewish media to call for the axing of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
Aid for Ukraine’s Jews
February 23, 2014 by Agencies
Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky has announced that The Jewish Agency will extend immediate emergency assistance to the Jewish community of Ukraine and will help secure Jewish institutions in the country. Read more
Donateforlife: Save a life – save the entire world
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Ahead of an official ruling by the Beth Din on organ donation, there is already consensus across all branches of Judaism that to save a life “is the greatest Mitzvah of all”. Read more
War-injured Israelis value diaspora connection
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Two Israelis who suffered permanent injuries whilst on active duty in the IDF have visited Sydney to meet supported of ZDVO which raises funds for Beit Halochem…the rehabilitation unit set up to maximise life for Israel’s wounded. A video interview. Read more
