…and concern from Melbourne
March 31, 2014 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) is deeply concerned about the Exposure Draft of proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
CRC urges Federal Government to back down on 18C
March 31, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
On behalf of 190 ethnic communities of New South Wales, the NSW Community Relations Commission has urged the Federal Government to withdraw its Exposure Draft of the “Freedom of Speech (Repeal of Section 18C) Bill 2014” and reconsider the entire issue. Read more
Modern day miracle
March 31, 2014 by Michelle Coleman
To see a wheelchair-bound individual stand up and walk independently is an incredible experience, usually possible only in the world of sci-fi entertainment. Read more
Alexey Yemtsov – Piano Recital…a review by Fraser Beath McEwing
March 30, 2014 by Fraser Beath McEwing
When Ukrainian born pianist, Alexey Yemtsov, tackled an extensive and punishing Russian composer program for his recital at the Art Gallery of NSW on the weekend, he did more than play the required notes. Read more
Palestine – Kerry’s Credibility Crashes As Abbas’s Intransigence Increases,,,writes David Singer
March 30, 2014 by David Singer
US Secretary of State John Kerry has seen his reputation and prestige shredded to tatters over the past few weeks. Read more
Sharansky launches AUJS campaign
Natan Sharansky, the executive chairman of the Jewish Agency, has launched the Australasian Union of Jewish Students’ (AUJS) I am an Israeli campaign, as part of his Australian tour. Read more
Sharansky joins UIA for lunch
Sydney’s United Israel Appeal has hosted a lunch for Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky…visit the Photogallery. Read more
NZ identity admits to owning Mein Kampf
March 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
German-born millionaire Kim Dotcom has admitted to New Zealand media that he owns a copy of the notorious work written by Adolf Hitler “Mein Kampf”. Read more
Southwick has his say
March 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Liberal Victorian State MP David Southwick has expressed his concern over changes to the Racial Discrimination Act being planned by the Federal Liberal Government. Read more
ABC gives green light to hate speech
Sharansky and Weiser in conversation
March 28, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Natan Sharansky held a public conversation with Dr Ron Weiser at Sydney’s Central Synagogue…creating a unique insight into one of the most celebrated members of the world-wide Jewish community. Read more
Have you eaten dessert?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
March 28, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question: I have worked hard to be a good, decent and honorable human being. I don’t drink, smoke or eat unhealthy food. I don’t cheat, lie, gossip or humiliate other people. I stay away from bad company and am allergic to shady business. But I am still unhappy and constantly have this ongoing feeling of emptiness. Can you help? Read more
Victoria wary of 18C changes
March 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Victoria’s Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Matthew Guy today confirmed the Victorian Coalition Government’s enduring support for the state’s multicultural diversity, in light of proposed Federal Government amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
Due to face court in June…found dead yesterday
A Melbourne man due to face court in June on charges of child sex abuse has been found dead in his East St Kilda flat. Read more
Victorian Rabbis welcome law change
March 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) welcomes the introduction of legislative changes by the Napthine Government that will require those who run schools, sporting clubs, Synagogues and youth clubs to report on abuse cases to the Police” RCV President Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant said. Read more
Communities in Harmony
March 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
With race hate legislation being wound back in Canberra last week, 120 students from a range of cultural backgrounds – including Muslim, Greek, Jewish, Catholic, Anglican and Islander – met for a harmony program named ‘Respect, Understanding, Acceptance’ under the auspices of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
O’Farrell addresses racism
March 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has used the opening of the Celestial City exhibition at the Museum of Sydney today to reinforce his views on the effect racism has on the community. Read more
Love/Hate Relationship
March 27, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs in conjunction with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, has organised a forum entitled “Europe and Israel – A New Paradigm.” J-Wire’s Michael Kuttner attended… Read more
Chutzpa of the Week…writes Michael Kuttner
March 27, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
Another example of naïve Israelis being treated as idiots by those with whom they keep hoping will become peace partners occurred in Jerusalem this week. Read more
New Israel Fund Australia answers Tzipi Livni’s call
March 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Late last year, Israel’s Minister of Justice, Tzipi Livni, called on Jewish communities around the world to contribute to a proposed deliberation about “a constitutional arrangement dealing with Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state.” Read more
Zinovi turns 100
March 27, 2014 by Ayal Tusia
Lieutenant-Colonel, distinguished history teacher and Jewish Care’s Active Living Centre client Zinovi Khaikin has celebrated his 100th birthday. Read more
Shurat HaDin v Jake Lynch: more next month
March 27, 2014 by J-Wire
Lawyer Andrew Hamilton has returned to Israel following his appearance in Sydney’s Federal Court where he is representing Shurat HaDin in its case against Sydney University Professor Jake Lynch on the grounds that he supports BDS against Israel. Read more
Face to Face with Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel
Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel is a major media personality in Israel. J-Wire spoke with him about major concerns affecting Israel today. Read more
Concern for New Zealand Campuses
March 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Israel Apartheid Week is alive and well in New Zealand with three of the nation’s universities holding special events to mark the occasion. Read more
Tzedek welcomes jail sentences for failing to report child sex abuse
March 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has introduced new laws giving courts the power to jail those who fail to report to the police instances of child sex abuse for up to three years. Read more
If you build it he will come
March 26, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
This line from the movie “Field of Dreams” more than applies to the board of Sydney’s Hakoah Club who like the American farmer who wanted to build a baseball field also have a vision…to develop their White City property into a world-class sporting and social facility for the city’s Jewish community. Read more
Section 18C: A media conference with Mark Dreyfus
Mark Dreyfus is the Shadow Attorney-General and has faced a media conference dealing with the plans to repeal Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
The Radicalization of the Haredi World…writes Isi Leibler
March 26, 2014 by Isi Leibler
The polarization within the Jewish religious arena is sharply reflected both by the dramatic weakening of modern Orthodox streams and in the growing radicalization of the haredi world and empowerment of its most extreme elements.
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ECAJ on the Repeal of section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act
March 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
“The ECAJ regards the Exposure Draft of the repeal of ss18B, C, D and E of the Racial Discrimination Act, released by the Attorney General today, as deeply flawed.” Read more
AIJAC add its voice to proposed to criticism of new legislation
March 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has expressed its disappointment following the release of the exposure draft outlining the changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. Read more
