Gaza – Hamas Humiliates and Manipulates World Media…writes David Singer
August 15, 2014 by David Singer
A family of 11 previously reported dead in an Israeli air strike in Gaza has turned out to be false – further fuelling the unprecedented furore caused by the Tel Aviv based Foreign Press Association (FPA) issuing the following statement on 11 August slamming Hamas for its treatment of journalists during the current conflict: Read more
Key posters defaced
August 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is currently campaigning to seek victory in the September general election…but posters have been daubed with vile antisemitic slogans. Read more
Protesters occupy Israeli company in Melbourne
August 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Israeli-based Elbit company’s offices in Port Melbourne have been occupied by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Read more
For the Shabbat Table: The Real Face of Hamas
An analysis on Hamas from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read more
For the Shabbat table: The Myth of an Israeli Siege on Gaza
J-Wire publishes a series of updates on the Gaza-Israel conflict sent to us from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more
Describing or creating…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 15, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Question: You always emphasize the importance of positive speech. But it is not always possible. In times of crisis we need to be brutally honest without hiding behind false perceptions. You cannot describe an ill person as a picture of health and you can’t call a deficit a surplus. How can we speak positively and be realistic at the same time? Read more
Code of Silence afterthoughts
August 15, 2014 by Steve Yarrow
Manny Waks and his father Zephania talk on film following the screening on ABC-TV of “Code of Silence” a finely made documentary showing how going public on child sexual abuse within the Melbourne Yeshiva community impacted on the orthodox Waks family… Read more
Inquiry head’s attitude to Israel questioned
August 15, 2014 by Agencies
NGO Monitor claims that the UN Human Rights Council appointee Canadian Professor William Schabas has a record of anti-Israel bias. Read more
Sculthorpe remembered
August 15, 2014 by Bill Brooks
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra paid its respects to the distinguished Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe who recently passed away by including an unscheduled performance of his Memento Mori in its ATP series concert thus week. Read more
Shameful Selectivity…writes Michael Kuttner
August 15, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
In an amazing display of spurious sanctimonious self righteousness, one hundred and sixty four Australians of Jewish identity invited us to break our silence about what they perceived to be Israel’s crimes in Gaza. Read more
Kidon – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 14, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
In January 2010 Hamas operative Mahmoud al Mabhouh was found dead in his Dubai hotel room. The local police accused the Mossad and released security-camera footage showing supposed Israeli agents caught on tape, immediately making worldwide headlines. Read more
Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s open door for the sexually abused in care homes.
August 14, 2014 by Ricci Hoffman
Those who may have experienced physical or sexual abuse in Jewish children’s homes can contact Jewish Care Victoria’s support scheme for assistance. Read more
On the Front Lines against Online Hate
The Online Hate Prevention Institute has found itself the victim of on line hate following the publication of a recent newsletter. Read more
Shylock slur for Key
A New Zealand lawmaker has apologised for describing Prime Minister John Key as “Shylock” on Facebook. Read more
Central prays for Israel
August 13, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A prayer gathering was held recently at Sydney’s Central Synagogue for the welfare and well-being of the people of Israel. Read more
Jews and the Left
August 13, 2014 by Philip Mendes
Melbourne academic and author Philip Mendes will talk about his new book “Jews and the Left” tomorrow evening at the Jewish Museum in Melbourne. He gives J-Wire readers the background behind the work… Read more
Tunnel of Hope
August 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A Shoah documentary that is not about death and destruction but about determination and survival, courage and defiance will have its world premier in Melbourne at the end of the month. Read more
TV documentary on sexual abuse at Melbourne’s Yeshiva
August 12, 2014 by J-Wire
A documentary made for ABC-TV on the effect sexual abuse at the Yeshiva College had on Manny Waks…and his family. Read more
A plan for Gaza
Israel’s Finance Minister, Yair Lapid, is leading a diplomatic initiative to involve the world powers and moderate regional actors in the demilitarization and rehabilitation of Gaza. Read more
Music lovers’ menu for 2015 at the Opera House
August 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2015 program. Read more
70 years to complete a Holocaust documentary
August 12, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
In 1944 and 1945, Allied cameramen documented the horrors as Europe was liberated. So powerful and damning was the footage, that Allied propagandists quickly determined that it should be turned into a film to screen in Germany after the fall of the Third Reich. Read more
Gaza, the Jewish Educator, and the Moment
August 12, 2014 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
When is a Jewish school a factory line instead of a place of education: when it slavishly follows a syllabus at a moment of historical trial. Read more
Educators’ conference in Melbourne
August 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The 2014 Zionist Federation of Australia’s Jewish Educators’ conference will be held at Mt. Scopus College, Melbourne on 17-18th August. Read more
Foreign media slams Hamas
August 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Tel Aviv based Foreign Press Association has slammed Hamas for their treatment of journalists during the current conflict. Read more
Former Netanyahu staffer in Sydney
August 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Dr Yoaz Hendel served as Director of Communications for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2011-12. The military specialist will be a featured speaker at this year’s Sydney Jewish Writers Festival. Read more
You are invited to break your silence
August 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
164 Australians of Jewish identity and background have signed an Open Letter calling on their fellow Jews to break their silence on the onslaught on Gaza by Israel. Among the signatories are actress Miriam Margolyes and writers Sara Dowse, Antony Loewenstein and Susan Varga. Read more
Rabbi attends service for MH-17 victims
August 11, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
President of the Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia, Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant stood in the rain outside Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral as a memorial service was held for those who perished on the ill-fated Malaysian flight MH17. Read more
Gaza – Hamas Evil Must Be Confronted And Defeated…writes David Singer
August 11, 2014 by David Singer
One month of fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas has resulted in an enormous propaganda victory for Hamas as horrific pictures of dead and wounded Gazan children and civilians, their destroyed homes and other buildings have appeared daily in social media and newspapers around the world. Read more
A Maori woman stands by Israel
August 11, 2014 by J-Wire
Sheree Trotter is the interviewer and researcher for Shadows of Shoah Trust. She is a Maori New Zealander. A pro-Israel rally was held at the weekend in central Auckland, NZ to affirm Israel’s right to exist, her right to defend herself against Hamas’ agression, and in response to the worldwide surge of antisemitic expression. The event was attended by about 800 supporters. Sheree was invited to give a speech… Read more
Relying on Abbas to defang Hamas is delusionary…writes Isi Leibler
August 10, 2014 by Isi Leibler
As of now, most Israelis, including his long-standing opponents, endorse Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership during Operation Protective Edge. Read more
