NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 8

Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans  – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Eight from George Foster. Read more

NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 7

Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans  – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Seven from Julie Nathan. Read more

Open letter to Sydney University

The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Sydney University rejected an approach for co-operative work from an academic at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on the basis that the Centre supports BDS. Read more

Jewish House Gala maintains its standards

The 2012 annual gala dinner was once again  a huge hit for its popular CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Read more

Keeping sexual abuse at bay

Protecting children and young people from the risk of abuse is a communal imperative.  Yet the Jewish community is not immune to the occurrence of child abuse in organisational settings. Read more

Open letter to the Israeli Ambassador

The following is an open letter to Israel’s ambassador to Australia, HE Yuval Rotem from ICJS… Read more

Chanukah Greetings from the Prime Minister

Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent Chanukah greetings to J-Wire readers… Read more

Palestine – Hands Up Those Who Hate Jews

The Jew-hating genie has been spectacularly unleashed onto the world stage once again following the decision by 138 of the 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly to accord non-member observer State status to the non-existent state of Palestine…writes David Singer. Read more

Anti-Defamation Commission welcomes legislation change

ADC chairperson Dr Dvir Abramovich today welcomed proposed changes to anti-discrimination legislation contained in the Federal Government’s Anti-discrimination and Human Rights Bill 2012. Read more

Rabbis learn to understand family violence

Melbourne rabbis have been participating in a course to increase their professional understanding of family violence. Read more

Saving is kids’ stuff…

Saver Plus, the financial education and matched savings program developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, is encouraging a new generation of children to save. Read more

Monti replies to the AJN

Sydney’s Montefiore Home has taken out a paid advertisement on J-Wire to respond to an article published in Jewish media last week… Read more

The last spin

George Cooks has passed away…a man whose Rowe St Records shop was at one time a haven for every lover of classical music in Sydney. Read more

Swimming for orphans

Adam Brisson was six months old when he was adopted by Charlie and Ricky Brisson…and he will celebrate his 30th birthday by swimming 30kms to raise $30,000 for the orphanage in which his spent the first six months of his life. Read more

Getting to hear you…

Victoria’s Jewish Care is supporting adults living at The Manders Villas in Caulfield to raise their health awareness by inviting hearing specialists to talk to them about the range of free hearing services available. Read more

Paddling their way to a healthy life

It is hard to believe that Leonard Gentin and Ivor Jacobson have both experienced several major surgical operations…writes Jessica Goulburn. Read more

Australia tilts against Israel

In the diplomatic debacle at the United Nations General Assembly pertaining to the vote of recognition to the Palestinian Authority, two countries considered solid supporters of Israel, abandoned us at the crucial moment…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Sydney Uni centre says no to the Hebrew University

The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Sydney University has stuck by its boycott of Israel policy by refusing to comply with a request for help from a civics teacher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem…the creator of a program for Israeli-Arab children. Read more

$25,000 grant to Israeli filmmaker

Israel’s Suha Arraf is one of four filmmakers who received a $25,000 grant for a new project at the recent Asia Pacific Screen Awards held at the Gold Coast. Read more

Premier’s Chanukah greeting

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has extended Chanukah greetings to the Australian Jewish community… Read more

BJE BBQ for North Shore Families

Sydney’s BJE recently held a BBQ in the beautiful grounds of St Ives North Public School. Read more

Pitch Perfect 2/4: a movie review from James Berardinelli

Pitch Perfect looks, sounds, and feels like pretty much every other movie that features a singing or dancing competition. Read more

God Bless America 3/4: a movie review from James Berardinelli

This is an angry movie. When I write angry, I mean angry. Read more

Trouble with the Curve 2/4: a movie review by James Berardinelli

Following his starring role in 2008’s Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood decided to step away from appearing in front of the cameras. His self-imposed acting hiatus lasted four years. Read more

Israeli ambassador rebuked – community responds

The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council and the Zionist Federation of Australia have voiced their criticism of Foreign Minister Bob Carr’s decision to rebuke the Israeli ambassador Yuval Rotem over the settlements issue. Read more

Millie Phillips made Masada Life Governor

Sydney’s Masada College has bestowed philanthropist and business woman Mrs Millie Phillips with Life Governorship. Read more

ECAJ speaks out on the summoning of the Israeli ambassador

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has responded to the summoning of Israel’s ambassador Yuval Rotem to the Department of Foreign Affairs over the announcement that Israel plans to go ahead with the building of new settlements… Read more

Taking care on the water

With summer upon us, those fortunate enough to be members of the boating fraternity will take to the water with their families. A word about safety from the Minister… Read more

JNF Australia likes the bikes

Perfect Israeli weather, not too hot, not too cold, and new bicycle paths – what conditions could be more perfect for a winter morning bike ride through a section of Jerusalem Metropolitan Park…thanks in part to JNF Australia? Read more

Carr’s Comments Misplaced

AIJAC claims that comments made by the Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr are “misplaced”. Read more

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