“The great patrimony we share with the Jewish people”
August 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell has condemned “displays of antisemitism when delivering a lecture on religious freedom. Read more
Singh visits Canberra
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has facilitated three roundtable discussions for Australian policy makers and analysts in Canberra, led by Washingon-based foreign policy expert, Michael Singh. Read more
Invite from the ABC to watch “Gatekeepers” interview
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire
The ABC invites J-Wire readers to watch a video of the interview by James Carleton with “The Gatekeepers” Director Dror Moreh. Read more
Gabrielle Upton at NCJWA NSW
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Local State Member of Parliament Gabrielle Upton was guest speaker at the National Council of Jewish Women NSW’s 90th anniversary. Read more
Jewish Kennel
August 23, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney care organisation Jewish House has expanded…it now incorporates Jewish Kennel. Read more
Technion shines
Israel has three universities in the top 100, closely competing with countries such as France, Germany and Canada. When one considers this in the broader context of country size, wealth, history, age and tradition of universities, and other factors – Israel’s achievement is truly astounding. Read more
Rap for Jewish House in State Parliament
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
NSW State member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has told the NSW Parliament of the latest initiative of Bondi’s Jewish House. Read more
Kosher? “No” says the RCV
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Victorian rabbis are contesting the kosher certification published by “It’s Kosher” on its web site. Read more
Progressive rabbis declare abhorrence of child sexual abuse
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
During last Shabbat, pluralistic Rabbis across Australia, New Zealand and Asia read out the Statement below as part of the Sabbath service. Read more
Maitland Jewish Cemetery on the State Heritage Register
August 23, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
The NSW Heritage Council has plans on the table to list the Maitland Jewish Cemetery. Read more
Strong Jewish connection to NSW award
August 22, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has conferred the inaugural NSW Human Rights Award on Andrew Penfold, founder of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation. Read more
Film withdrawn from the Israeli Film Festival
August 22, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A Melbourne-based patron of the AICE Israeli Film Festival complained to the organisers that the message delivered by one exhibit was in fact anti-Israeli. Read more
Moriah Foundation concerned about cost of education
August 22, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Donors to the Moriah Foundation have heard an update on the fund’s activities at its annual cocktail party…and concern about increasing numbers of Jewish children at public primary schools. Read more
Malcolm hold Wentworth? Sure can!
August 21, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
It’s that time of the year…a Federal election and the Jewish House Rosh Hashana food drive. Read more
A comic look at Melbourne
August 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Ted Janet is producing a comic book portraying Jewish characters who work, play or live in one of the city’s better-known Jewish suburbs. Read more
Good news for schools
August 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Council of Jewish Schools, representing students in Jewish schools throughout Australia, has welcomed the Liberal/National Party Coalition commitment, made at Sydney’s Masada College, to continue and expand funding to help address the security needs of our schools….and the commitment of the ALP. Read more
Maccabi: Victims speak through Tzedek
August 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
37-yr-old Shannon Francis was sentenced to 5 and a half years minimum imprisonment for sexual offenses against young girls including two charges of sex with a minor. Some of the girls involved were members of a Maccabi basketball team. Tzedek, the advocacy group headed by Manny Waks, has issued a statement on behalf of some of the girls… Read more
ALP response on the settlements
August 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Labor Party has advised J-Wire of its policy on goods produced in the settlements on the West Bank… Read more
Working with Children
August 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Tzedek, the advocacy group focusing on sexual abuse on children has called for checks to be made on communal workers and shlichim within the Jewish community. Read more
Lost in translation
J-Wire published recently published a letter sent to Dame Catherine Ashton signed by international lawyers and purportedly by over 30 Foreign Ministers. The Foreign Ministers were in fact c.c.’d recipients of the letter which asked the EU official to revoke the recent directive on Israeli settlements. See “Message for Senator Carr” Aug-16.
The pictures tell the story
A Max Brenner chocolate store once again became the target of anti-Israel demonstrators seeking a boycott on the the shop’s activities…but let the photographs tell the story. Read more
Jake Lynch responds to Shurat HaDin complaint
August 16, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Israeli advocacy organisation lodged a class complaint with the with the Australian Human Rights Commission over Sydney Professor Jake Lynch’s participation and public support of boycotts of Israel including an academic boycott of Israeli universities. Professor Lynch responds… Read more
Message for Senator Carr
August 16, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
More than 1000 distinguished lawyers are signatories on a letter sent to Dame Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy requesting her to revoke the recent directive on Israeli settlements. J-Wire has forwarded it to Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr for comment. Read more
Maccabi Australia apologises for “insensitivity”
August 16, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Maccabi Australia has acknowledged complaints made against the sports club by victims of a former basketball coach jailed this week for having had sexual relations with underage girls and for sexual assault. Read more
Lipstadt in Australia
August 15, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Deborah Lipstadt was sued by Holocaust-denier David Irving for libel in an English court in 1996. She won her case proving that the Holocaust happened. Read more
On line hate – what you can do
August 15, 2013 by J-Wire
Andre Obeler’s Online Hate Prevention Institute tells J-Wire readers how to report and attempt removal of hate pages on Facebook. Read more
Top award for George Dreyfus
August 15, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre have announced that George Dreyfus will be the recipient of the Distinguished Services to Australian Music honour at the 2013 ART Music Awards. Read more
A letter from many hearts
August 15, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The families of Israelis who lost loved ones at the hands of terrorists have written to US Secretary of State John Kerry following the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners. Former Melbournians Arnold and Frimet Roth are among the signatories. Read more
Premier shares his vision for Victoria
August 15, 2013 by Michelle Coleman
Premier of Victoria Dr Dennis Napthine shared his vision for Victoria’s future at an Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) luncheon in Melbourne. Read more
Maccabi basketball coach jailed
August 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A former Maccabi basketball coach has been jailed for a minimum of four and a half years having pleaded guilty to having sex with two underage girls and sexually abusing two others. Read more
