Limmud-Oz
June 12, 2011 by David Singer
David Singer visited Limmud-Oz in Sydney and reports for J-Wire…. Read more
Maccabi welcomes back triathlon club
June 12, 2011 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
An advertisement placed in the Jewish News in early 1990 by Steve Denenberg was the catalyst for the formation of the Maccabi Triathlon Club, which held its first race – a duathlon – in Centennial Park in May of that year. Read more
Community Icon Passes Away
June 12, 2011 by Community Editor
Hal Goldstein, the founder of the Sydney-based Jewish Communal Appeal, has passed away at the age of 83. Read more
Russell says sorry
Australian icon Russell Crowe has apologised for an anti-circumcision thread of comments on his Twitter thread. Read more
Palestine – an Arab West Bank is a lost cause
June 12, 2011 by David Singer
The 44th Anniversary of the Six Day War occurred this week on 5 June 1967.
It is therefore opportune to recall some of the significant events that led to Jordan’s loss of the West Bank in that War ending 19 years of uninterrupted occupation – and to understand why all of the West Bank – or its equivalent area – will never again return to Arab control. Read more
Austen asks the question Q&A cannot answer
June 7, 2011 by Agencies
Jewish comedian Austen Tayshus, aka Sandy Gutman, was on the front foot against Greens senator-elect Lee Rhiannon on ABC’s Q&A program on Monday night. Read more
Tutu praises Marrickville mayor
June 7, 2011 by Agencies
Marrickville Council, which joined the Israel boycott last year but abandoned it in April amid intense pressure, is back in the spotlight after a letter emerged today from Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu praising Mayor Fiona Byrne. Read more
Inspired by Sabina
Hi my name is Nikita Cavill and I am 10 years old.I am from Penola Primary School. I love learning about History and your life inspired me. What inspired me the most was the speech you did in front of the crowd at the Jewish Memorial it was just incredible and it brought a tear to my eye. Just to think that you had to go through that pain of losing that many relatives was just sad. I don’t know how you are just that strong to get on with life after all you’ve been through. Read more
Inspired by Wolanski
June 7, 2011 by J-Wire
Thank you for screening this inspirational story. Read more
Well Done Austen
June 7, 2011 by J-Wire
Bravo Sandy Gutman/Austen Tayshus for outing the 2 anti-Semites in Chief, Rhiannon and McGeogh for what they are.Usually I dont watch Q & A anymore, it’s so predictable with mainly Abott-and/or-Jew Bashing on the menu. But I wanted to see you, in order to make my mind up wether to buy your book!
Well, I now will buy 3 copies!!
Rita LiddleSydney
Rabbis learn to Care
June 6, 2011 by Ayal Tusia
Five of Melbourne’s Orthodox Rabbi’s are currently undertaking a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training course. Read more
Plenum at Newtown
June 6, 2011 by J-Wire
Newtown Synagogue is to be the venue of a NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ monthly plenum for the second time in the 66-year history of the Board. Read more
ADC at work
June 6, 2011 by Agencies
Melbourne’s Anti-Defamation Commission has resolved two matters of concern to the community – racism within the AFL and the distribution of the Hipster Hitler T-Shirts on the RedBubble web site. Read more
Palestine: FIFA Relents but Rules are Still Bent
June 4, 2011 by David Singer
FIFA has been in the media spotlight this week as its practices and procedures have come under increasing scrutiny and its conduct has become of great concern to many of its member countries. Read more
All in a Day’s Work
June 4, 2011 by Raffe Gold
President Obama’s speech to the Arab world caused ripples throughout the region. Sprinkled amongst some pro-Israel statements, thrown in for their balance and to show him as even-handed, such as “Hamas is not a viable partner for peace, Israel is a Jewish state contained one little addendum: Israel must withdraw to the pre-1967 borders. Read more
Bishop questioning of Labor’s support for Israel answered
June 3, 2011 by Agencies
J-Wire published a statement by Shadow Foreign Minister Julie Bishop questioning Labor’s support for Israel following a Labor blocking of a Coalition motion condemning Marrickville Council. A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd responds… Read more
Be a Mountain – not a Valley
June 3, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Next week (from Tuesday night) we will celebrate the festival of Shavuot. This festival marks the anniversary of the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. It was this event that made us into a nation and created our identity as G-d’s people. Read more
Secord’s Maiden Speech
Walt Secord is from Canadian Indian stock but has had a long and strong connection with the Sydney Jewish community including a stint with the Jewish media. Community identity Josie Lacey is his”number one mentor”. He is now a member of the Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament…and has delivered his maiden speech. Read more
Chomsky awarded Sydney Peace Prize
June 3, 2011 by Agencies
Arch Israel critic Noam Chomsky has been awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize “for inspiring the convictions of millions about a common humanity and for unfailing moral courage”. Read more
Community leaders visit Canberra
Australian Jewish community leaders met this week in Canberra with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Shadow Foreign Minister and other senior Members of Parliament to discuss issues of interest to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Toben in court – facing bankruptcy
June 3, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Fredrick Toben lost a case brought by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry in 2009 for uploading articles to his website implying that those offended by Holocaust denial were of limited intelligence…he was sentenced to three months in prison and $56,000 in costs were awarded to Jeremy Jones who was the plaintiff. No money was received and Toben has faced bankruptcy proceedings in Adelaide’s Federal Court. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut in Melbourne
June 3, 2011 by Agencies
The Zionist Council of Victoria and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria held a cocktail party in Melbourne to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel….. Read more
Danby explains Obama’s position to Parliament
June 2, 2011 by Agencies
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has addressed Federal Parliament focusing on the current situation in the Middle East. Read more
Coalition questions Labor’s Israel Support
June 2, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Shadow Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has slammed the Federal Government for failing to support a motion condemning Marrickville Council’s December decision to support boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel. Read more
Former Emanuel student in battle for Hunter
June 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
The Hunter Ward within Waverley municipal council in Sydney has been a Liberal stronghold since 2004….but the Greens are making a strong challenge to gain control of the Eastern Suburbs area in this weekend’s municipal election. Read more
Melbourne schoolgirl joins Sydney sleepout
June 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
It was supposed to be a fun weekend in Sydney for Melbourne schoolgirl Noam Geffen…but instead of a comfortable sleepover at a Sydney friend’s home, Noam will spend Saturday night sleeping out in the cold at Randwick racecourse, experiencing the plight of the homeless. Read more
Pratt Foundation aids the aider
June 1, 2011 by Agencies
Sir Bob Geldof , the renowned Irish musician, humanitarian activist and producer of Live Aid and Live 8 was a panelist at an international conference in Herzliya: “Israeli involvement in Africa: Past, Present and Future”. The conference was organised by IsraAID, the Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid with funding from the Australian-based Pratt foundation. Read more
Lag BaOmer
June 1, 2011 by Nanette Horak
Academy BJE JSN (Jewish Students Network) students took part in the fun activities at Bondi, including the Lag BaOmer Parade and Carnival. Children from many state schools, as well as private schools, across Sydney participated in the celebrations.
Chazan to speak in Marrickville
June 1, 2011 by Agencies
Professor Naomi Chazan, a three-time Knesset member and former Deputy Speaker of Israel’s parliament, will speak in Marrickville – the scene of a recent bitter battle over whether to boycott Israel – during her visit to Australia this month.
