Zionist Council of Victoria’s latest Israel analysis
March 6, 2009 by J-Wire
Last July we saw a new type of terror attack in Jerusalem. Read more
American Jewish award for Rupert Murdoch
March 6, 2009 by J-Wire
The American Jewish Committee has presented its prestigious National Human Relations Award to Rupert Murdoch. Read more
ECAJ welcomes U.S. Durban 2 pullout
March 4, 2009 by J-Wire
The President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Robert Goot AM SC, today welcomed the decision of the United States government, announced over the weekend, to withdraw from the process relating to the World Conference Against Racism, known as Durban 2. Read more
Another honour for Cheryl Bart
March 4, 2009 by J-Wire
Cheryl Bart, who conquered Mount Everest with her daughter Nikki last year, is to be honored this Shabbat at Sydney’s Central Synagogue. Read more
TV star Don Lane’s condition worsening
March 4, 2009 by J-Wire
Craig Bennett has reported on Sydney’s 2UE show that the condition of former national TV star Don Lane is worsening. Read more
AIJAC Calls for Durban 2 Withdrawal
March 3, 2009 by J-Wire
The Australian/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has added its voice to those requesting the Australian Government to reconsider participating in the Durban 2 “anti-racism” conference next month. Read more
Melbourne seeking names of fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror
March 2, 2009 by J-Wire
Melbourne’s annual Yom Hazikaron Communal Commemoration is the time our community collectively grieves and honours Israel’s Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror and can offer some solace to bereaved families and friends of the fallen. Read more
Canberra Chabad Centre Opens
March 2, 2009 by J-Wire
Rabbi Dan Avital has become the first Jewish religious leader to settle permanently in Australia’s capital city in recent years. Read more
Gillerman Calls for 23 State Solution
March 2, 2009 by J-Wire
Israel’s former Ambassador to the United Nations, Dan Gillerman, has called for a 23 State solution to the Middle East problem. Read more
ECAJ sends Stephen Smith WJC Durban 2 Resolution
March 2, 2009 by J-Wire
Following a US decision to withdraw from the Durban 2 conference next month unless the text is changed, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has sent a copy of the Durban 2 WJC resolution to Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith in a bid to have Australia reconsider its position. Read more
Australia pledges $20 million to Gaza
March 1, 2009 by J-Wire
Australia’s latest commitment to assist in the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza will be announced at a conference to be held in Egypt on Monday, March 2. Read more
