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
Palestine – Carr’s Lakemba Mosque Declaration – Policy On The Run?…asks David Singer
August 18, 2013 by David Singer
Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr’s announcement in the heat of an election campaign that Labor Party policy does not recognize the legal right of Jews to live in the West Bank – seems to have been hastily cobbled together without any serious discussion or consideration by the Labor Party. Read more
A 2011 look at today
Amb. Alan Baker is a former Israeli ambassador to Canada and participated in the peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. In 2011 he penned the following article at the time the UN was considering Palestinian claims that Israel settlements are illegal…the article is even more relevant today. Read more
The Palestinian Prisoner Release and its Shades of Grey
August 16, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
This week, I planned to write something a little more upbeat and uplifting. It seemed overdue. But then the release of twenty-six Palestinian prisoners to Gaza and the West Bank warranted some deep reflection and analysis…writes Gabsy Debinski. 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
Chaos Good or Bad?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 16, 2013 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control and completely chaotic? 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
Carr in Error on Settlements…writes Peter Wertheim
August 14, 2013 by Peter Wertheim
It was disappointing to hear Foreign Minister Bob Carr repeat an erroneous assertion he has made once before. Speaking on August 8 at Eid celebrations in Sydney to end the Muslim festival of Ramadan, Carr told a crowd outside Lakemba mosque in western Sydney that “all Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal under international law and should cease. Read more
The Jewish Community and Asylum Seekers – Have Your Say
August 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The ECAJ has had a policy on refugees and asylum seekers since 2009. It is looking at updating it to take into account the government’s new PNG/Nauru policy. Read more
Waks in Africa
August 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Manny Waks is CEO of Tzedek, an advocacy organisation which champions the cause of the cictims of sexual abuse. He has been on a visit to South Africa. Tali Feinberg reports from Cape Town… Read more
Sydney farewells Yuval
Popular Israeli ambassador to Australia Yuval Rotem has been farewelled by members of the Sydney Jewish community as he prepares to return to Israel. Read more
The Price to be Paid
In response to claims that the 26 Palestinians freed by the Israeli Government had been political prisoners, J-Wire publishes details of the crimes for which they were jailed. Read more
RCV meets the UIA
August 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) attended a luncheon this week organised by United Israel Appeal (UIA) in appreciation of the Victorian Rabbinate’s long standing support of the UIA Kol Nidrei Appeal. Read more
Fair Dinkum – You Couldn’t Make This Up…writes Michael Kuttner
August 14, 2013 by Michael Kuttner
Many years ago there used to be something published in newspapers called Ripley’s believe it or not where all sorts of weird and wonderful information was presented and one had to guess whether it was fact or fiction. Read more
Israeli Film Festival Sydney Giveaways
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire
Lucky Friends of J-Wire can win a double passes to a special screening for 10th AICE Israeli Film Festival of SIX ACTS followed by Q&A and then a live performance by festival guest SIVAN LEVY at Palace Verona on Thursday 15 August, 6:30pm. Read more
AIJAC and ZFA to Bob Carr: “We disagree”
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has said that it disagrees with Foreign Minister Bob Carr’s claim about the legality of settlements but adds there is more in the mix to be considered. Read more
Islamic Museum of Australia for Melbourne
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Foreign Minister Bob Carr has announced a re-elected Rudd Labor Government would contribute $3 million to enable completion of the Islamic Museum of Australia in Thornbury in Melbourne’s north…a project with which the Jewish Museum of Australia has been involved. Read more
Yeshiva University Dean meets Melbourne Rabbis
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Leaders and members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) have benefited this week from meetings with Rabbi Kenneth Brander, the Dean of Yeshiva University’s Centre for the Jewish Future and an internationally renowned expert in the field of Jewish Renewal. Read more
Brisbane Book Launch
Join author Barbara Miller for the launch of William Cooper: Gentle Warrior….today. Read more
Sydney Symphony 2014 Season
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, together with Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson, is proud to announce their 2014 season, full of stimulating and diverse offerings for every concert-goer – seasoned and new. Read more
Holy City Jerusalem
Sandip Hor, an Indian-born journalist who has lived in Australia for 30 years, visited Jerusalem to sample the cornerstones of three religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is a Hindu. Read more
Minister challenged over multi-cultural committees
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities Guy Zingari has challenged his NSW Parliament counterpart Victor Dominello for details of 15 committees established to offer advice on multicultural issues. Read more
ECAJ rejects Carr’s legal statement
August 13, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has joined Shadow Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in rejecting the legal argument put forward by Foreign Minister Bob Carr backing his statement made at Lakemba mosque that all Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal. Read more
