NIFAu – The Beat Goes On
The New Israel Fund Australia [NIFAu] has responded to an article published in J-Wire last week…. Read more
How Strong Are You?
August 6, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) there is a passage that reads: Ben Zoma said, Who is strong? He who conquers his evil inclination as it says, ‘He who masters his passions is better than one who conquers a city.’ The message here is clear – dealing with, and changing negative behavior is extremely difficult. Why does discipline and self control need so much strength? 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
Aug-08 NSW and ACT: Register for PJ Library
August 5, 2011 by J-Wire
Do you have a child or children between six months and six? Today is registration day for PJ Library. Read more
NGO Monitor report on NIF and BDS funding
August 5, 2011 by Agencies
In contradiction to multiple public statements, the New Israel Fund’s (NIF) 2010 Financial Statement shows that NIF continued to fund the Coalition of Women for Peace (CWP) – a leader in the global boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement. The financial statement reveals that in 2010, NIF authorized an additional $20,130 for CWP and disbursed $36,503 to CWP. $6,000 remains to be disbursed in 2011. Read more
Aug-10 Sydney: Spiritual Intelligence
August 4, 2011 by J-Wire
Taking the Whole Self to Work. Renee Mill will help women in the city get in touch with their spiritual side….CBD Chabad. Read more
Emanuel former pupil seeking $25,000 prize
August 4, 2011 by Community Editor
A former student of Sydney’s Emanuel School has ade it to the finals of Project Inspire: “5 Minutes to Change the World”…and has a $25,000 first prize in her sights. Read more
Amos Oz in Melbourne…from Emily Gian
August 4, 2011 by Emily Gian
“The only way to keep a dream in rosy and intact is never to try to live it out”. Thus began the talk my literary idol, Amos Oz, gave to a packed audience at Melbourne Town Hall last night…writes Emily Gian. Read more
BDS: Melbourne Community’s Response
August 4, 2011 by Community Editor
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) have expressed their concern at the continued attempts by BDS demonstrators in Melbourne CBD to target Jewish owned businesses. Read more
Book Review: Extreme Cosmos by Bryan Gaesler – review by Alan Gold
August 4, 2011 by Alan Gold
According to tradition, Moses ascended Mt. Sinai in order to receive the Ten Commandments, and stood before the firmament, where he witnessed the full panoply of stars, planets, asteroids and perhaps the occasional meteor illuminating the night sky with its blazing trail. And one can imagine Moses, alone and overwhelmed by the sight before him, staring upwards into that infinity which is the night sky, and believing that he was looking at the totality of the Universe. Read more
NIFAu: Ron Weiser responds
August 4, 2011 by Ron Weiser
In trying to divert attention from the fact that NIF has passed money to CWP in 2009, 2010 and according to their own accounts has/will do so this year, NIFA once again go for the personal attack – the best defence when no defence is available…write Ron Weiser Read more
Claims Conference: A Failure of Leadership
August 4, 2011 by Isi Leibler
The board of directors of the Conference on Material Claims against Germany (Claims Conference) should hang their heads in shame. Rather than respond to the growing calls for an independent review of the organization in the wake of the theft by insiders of more than $50 million earmarked for survivors, last month’s annual board meeting in New York saw a handful of key officials orchestrate a series of resolutions designed to cover up the gross – if not criminal – negligence which failed to avert the greatest financial scam in the history of any Jewish organisation….writes Isi Leibler Read more
Emanuel announce madrichim
August 4, 2011 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Emanuel School High School Madrichim have been announced. Read more
JCA at the AJC hosting the AJC
August 4, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
More than 600 supporters of the JCA [Jewish Communal Appeal] packed a function room at Sydney’s AJC [Australian Jockey Club] to listen to David Harris, the Executive Director of the AJC [the American Jewish Committee…]. Read more
Israel Donates NZ$55,000 to Christchurch College
Christchurch’s Linwood College plans to create a digital classroom, with the help of a $55,000 donation from the Israeli Government. Read more
Aug-26 12:20 a.m. SBS2-TV: Movie “Close to Home”
August 3, 2011 by J-Wire
Follows two young Israeli female soldiers who patrol the streets of Jerusalem together, checking the IDs of Palestinians they encounter. Read more
Aug-27 9:30 p.m. SBS1-TV: RocKwiz
August 3, 2011 by J-Wire
Special guest this week – Lior Read more
Australia’s Oldest Jew Passes Away
August 2, 2011 by Agencies
Mary Rothstein, Australia’s oldest Jew, passed away on Tuesday, aged 110. Read more
“New Israel Fund does NOT fund CWP” says NIFAu
The New Israel Fund Australia has responded to Ron Weiser’s article published yesterday in J-Wire Read more
Amos Oz on Fanatics
August 2, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Distinguised Israeli author Amos Oz delivered the Ervin Graf Oration in Sydney last night. Read more
Rabbi Yosef Feldman stands down
August 1, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of NSW has announced that Rabbi Yosef Feldman has stepped aside as president. Read more
Rabbi Yosef Feldman claims he was defamed
August 1, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Yosef Feldman has issued a statement alleging he has been defamed following the publication of articles in the Jewish and secular media over the weekend. Read more
Victorian Premier Slams anti-Israel Boycotts
Ted Baillieu, the Premier of Victoria, has condemned the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaigns targeted against Israel. Read more
Palestine – Ending the Pretending…Facing the Facts
August 1, 2011 by David Singer
The debate in the Security Council this week on the situation in the Middle East was the last before the opening of the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly – affording the United States an opportunity to state its position and issue a warning to those thinking of pushing for the recognition of a Palestinian State in September…writes David Singer. Read more
New Israel Fund Updated
August 1, 2011 by Ron Weiser
The New Israel Fund (NIF) sought credibility in the eyes of our community by claiming that it had ceased funding organisations involved in the global BDS Movement…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
