Palestine – Trump Triumph Requires Direct Negotiations Between Jordan And Israel
November 24, 2016 by David Singer
President-elect Donald Trump has used his greatest media critic – the New York Times – to reiterate his determination to broker a deal to end the 100 years old Jewish-Arab conflict – suggesting his son-in law Jared Kushner might be just the person to advance Trump’s declared mission…writes David Singer. Read more
White Ribbon Day 2016
November 24, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
The UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November…a video from Jewish Care. Read more
A light in the darkness
November 24, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A power failure and an order to evacuate the building, did not deter the 19th “Annual Conversation” between Australia’s Catholic Bishops and a delegation from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry taking place in Sydney this week. Read more
Hanson and Roberts get a change of venue
November 24, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne organiser Avi Yemini has been forced to change the venue of a meeting for Independent Jewish Council of Australia at which One Nation Senators Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts are scheduled to address. Read more
“An Amazing Spectacle” – Shadows of Shoah’s, River of Tears
November 24, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Shadows of Shoah’s new exhibition River of Tears will complete its season in the Gold Coast on December 2. Read more
After years of institutional ‘decay,’ Palestinians set for long-overdue elections
November 24, 2016 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
Against the backdrop of this month’s long-overdue leadership elections for Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah political party, the Palestinians living in the West Bank face an uncertain future following more than a decade of stagnant rule…writes Sean Savage/JNS.org.
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Henry Greener interviews Nicole Groch
November 24, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Nicole Groch is passionate about Living Safe, her website about embracing toxic-free living. Read more
Newt’s News: Post-Truth Judaism
November 24, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Post-Truth Judaism is questioned by Newton Gatoff, as the media is invaded by the BDS movement and antisemitism from every direction. Read more
Breaking the boundaries between academia and society
November 24, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Shelly Freeman interviews Prof Shlomo Biderman, President and Liat Weiss, Director of External Affairs & Resource Development of The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. Read more
Journalists Report Back on their Mission to Israel
November 23, 2016 by Sophie Deutsch
Senior journalists who participated in the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ Mission to Israel shared their experiences. Read more
Australia embassy hosts prominent young activist
November 23, 2016 by Agencies
Australia’s embassy in Israel has hosted Yassmin Abdel Magied a prominent young Australian voice on gender equality, overcoming unconscious bias, and women’s empowerment. Read more
Muslim cleric stood down for hate speech
November 23, 2016 by Keren Cook
An Auckland-based Muslim cleric who delivered a series of hate speeches has been permanently stood down. Read more
Young Scholar to address AJHS meeting
November 23, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Mark Rapport will speak on the topic An Old Feud Oft-Times Renewed: Orthodox and Liberal Judaism in Australia at a Australian Jewish Historical Society in Sydney. Read more
Killing the Messengers: The Democratic Party Embarks on Path of Personal Destruction
November 23, 2016 by Gidon Ben-Zvi
Up until last week, I had always thought that Adolf Hitler was the worst person who ever lived…writes Gidon Ben-Zvi. Read more
Generations of Women Brunch Celebrates 20 Years
November 23, 2016 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Jewish Care Victoria hosted its 20th Annual Generations of Women Brunch at The International, Brighton on 15 November 2016. 250 women attended the event, which included an inspirational address by Cheryl Bart. Read more
Hanegbi reaches Melbourne
November 23, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
In light of the cancellation of the community event that was scheduled for tonight in Melbourne with Minister Tzachi Hanegbi, the community is invited to join Betar and Friends of Likud who are hosting Minister Hanegbi on Thursday 24 November. Read more
Trump’d…writes Emily Gian
November 23, 2016 by Emily Gian
I have thought about how I would write this for over two weeks now. Read more
Minister delayed and forum cancelled
November 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Due to industrial action by pilots in Israel, Israeli Minister Tzachi Hanegbi’s visit to Melbourne has been delayed and his public function in Melbourne has cancelled. Read more
President Rivlin lays wreath in memory of the victims of the Mumbai attacks
November 22, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has laid a wreath at a memorial ceremony at the Taj Palace Hotel, for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Read more
The Jewish Agency CEO to speak at Celebrating Israel
November 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia’s Celebrating Israel annual event marks the historical vote by the United Nations General Assembly of resolution 181, on 29 November 1947, the Partition Plan, called for the establishment of a Jewish State alongside an Arab State, in mandatory Palestine, paving the way for the establishment of the State of Israel. Read more
The illiberal world of Stephen Bannon
November 22, 2016 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
In considering the furore around President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Stephen Bannon, the CEO of the hard-right news website Breitbart, as his chief strategist, let’s start with the perspective of those who have defended him…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org.
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Anti-Semitic teachings in New Zealand
November 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
Anti-Semitic teachings in New Zealand have been revealed in a shocking new video featuring Shaykh Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib. Read more
Triguboff Institute backs Jerusalem Garden
November 21, 2016 by Asher Gold
Jerusalem has inaugurated ‘Jerusalem Garden,’ which surrounds the memorial site at Ammunition Hill . Read more
Rivka Hartman’s play Let’s Talk About You…a theatre review by Deb Meyer
November 21, 2016 by Deb Meyer
Let’s Talk About You is the newest offering by playwright Rivka Hartman (My Mother & Other Catastrophes) – a Melbourne born, Yiddish speaking thespian who’s Jewish identity informs much of her writing. Read more
Mixed marriages and shule boards
November 21, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple has answers for questions on Judaism. Read more
“Strictly Jewish” named documentary of the year
November 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Mint Pictures has won the 2016 Screen Producers of Australia (SPA) award for best Single Documentary of the Year for its production “Strictly Jewish”. Read more
Jerusalem Prize awarded to Victorian MPs
November 21, 2016 by Sarah Bendetsky
The highly prestigious Jerusalem Prize has been awarded to MPs David Southwick and Marsha Thomson co-conveners of the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Israel. Read more
Rabbi joins religious leader to back marriage equality
November 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio has joined other religious leaders from across all faiths in backing marriage equality at the first National Faith and Civil Marriage Equality Forum held at Parliament House in Canberra. Read more
The Trump revolution, Israel and American Jews
November 21, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections will have long-term global repercussions at many levels…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Why I rejoice in a Trump victory…writes Rabbi Chaim Ingram
November 21, 2016 by Rabbi Chaim Ingram
Somehow, we failed to see the signs…in the early days of the campaign when he was the leading Republican contender in all the polls and garnering all the attention, everyone said he isn’t a serious candidate and will falter. Read more
