United Nations loses the plot in ignoring Israel-Jordan reality
November 27, 2017 by David Singer
29th November 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181 (II) (Resolution) calling for the creation in Western Palestine of independent Arab and Jewish States and a Special International Regime for the City of Jerusalem (Partition Plan)…writes David Singer. Read more
Antisemitic incidents in Australia up 9.5%
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
The annual report on antisemitism in Australia has shown a 9.5 % increase over the previous year in total antisemitic incidents in Australia involving threats or acts of violence. Read more
New ambassador addresses The Executive Council of Australian Jewry conference
November 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Late last week Ambassador Mark Sofer presented his credentials to Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove ahead of travelling to Melbourne to address the ECAJ. Read more
What Amazon’s big splash in Israel means for the ‘start-up nation’
November 26, 2017 by Adam Abrams - JNS.org
When the online retail giant Amazon recently entered Israel’s high-tech ecosystem, it was far from business as usual in the “start-up nation.”…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org. Read more
Paul Myers takes over in Queensland
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
After eight years as president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, Jason Steinberg, has handed the reins to long-time communal member, Paul Myers, at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting in Brisbane. Read more
Israel’s new ambassador presents his credentials
Israel’s new Ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer has presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove. Read more
World Jewish Congress President Lauder condemns Egypt mosque attack
November 26, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has harshly condemned the “horrifying and barbaric” attack that killed at least 235 civilians in the al-Radwa Mosque in Egypt. Read more
No action in NSW against hate speech
NSW Labor has reintroduced a Private Member’s Bill to strengthen the laws against hate speech. Read more
On the other hand
November 25, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
This week’s good news stories from Israel from Michael Kuttner. Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2017 – Sydney
November 24, 2017 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare’s 10th White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast featured a chilling address by Kay Schubach, a victim of the ‘ playboy rapist’. Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2017 – Jerusalem
November 24, 2017 by Agencies
President Reuven and First Lady Nechama Rivlin in partnership with the Ministry of Social Equality, hosted an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Read more
Support for job-seekers living with cognitive disabilities
November 24, 2017 by Kirsten Young
A collaboration between Jewish Care and Access Inc. is streamlining job-seeking and employability training for people in the Melbourne Jewish community living with cognitive disabilities. Read more
Meet Noa and Rabbi Gersh Lazarow…
November 24, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Achinoam Nini, better known as Noa, chats to Henry Greener on the stage at TBI after completing her second highly-acclaimed concert in Melbourne following an interview with Rabbi Gersh Lazarow. Read more
Fake peace partners and their willing helpers
November 24, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Anonymous quote: “when people are two-faced the only thing you will know for sure is that you can’t trust either of them”…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Israel Palestine and Jordan – 2 states for 2 peoples
November 24, 2017 by Danny Rosing
Throughout the world the mantra for the solution of the Arab-Jewish conflict in what was mandatory Palestine is “two states for two peoples”…writes Danny Rosing. Read more
Leadership change after 26 years
November 24, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Robert Simons has passed over the baton after 26 years leading the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as its president. Read more
Resolution 242 remains basis for peace
November 23, 2017 by Peter Wertheim
November 22 marked the 50th anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 242, unanimously adopted after much negotiation, which laid down principles for a peaceful settlement in the Middle East. The resolution was born out of the Arab-Israel war of June 1967 and can only be understood in that context. Read more
Voices adds Sydney to its thrilled list
November 23, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Voices spectacular thrilled two sell-out audiences in Sydney last week, following two equally successful earlier performances in Perth and Melbourne. All were greeted by standing ovations by an enthusiastic, cheering audience… Read more
A conversation – and concert – with Noa
November 23, 2017 by Geoff Sirmai
Achinoam Nini (“Noa”) thrilled a sell-out crowd at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, after a similar full-house enjoyed her appearance in Melbourne last Sunday. Read more
Landmarks in life…writes Garry Fabian
November 23, 2017 by Garry Fabian
While well over seven decades have passed, many of ones life the experiences are deeply embedded in our mind and specific dates have a significant impact despite the passage of time. Read more
Early start for Chanukah
November 23, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Chanukah season has begun in Sydney with the first major pre-Chanukah event of the year held yesterday at NSW Parliament. Read more
Play cards for Stella
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire
In September 2015 when Stella Pakula returned from her trip to New York, she felt unwell. Read more
Goodbye Christopher Robin – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
November 22, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
To those brought up in the English-speaking world, there was no question that Winnie-the-Pooh was English, but I know two who were shocked to discover on arrival in Australia that he was not actually Hungarian.
Westpac banking on OBK
November 22, 2017 by Community Editor
Westpac has made a grant to further OBK’s work in the community. Read more
Honour roll at The Jewish Community Council of Victoria AGM
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Johnny Baker who passed away recently was awarded the General Sir John Monash Award for excellence in community service at the JCCV’s AGM in a very moving ceremony. Read more
“Forgotten Jewish refugees” to be remembered
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Sylvia Hazan (nee Amar) was born in Marrakesh, Morocco, a place she says her family felt safe in from the 1920s, under the Alawite royal dynasty. Read more
Indigenous speakers touch plenum hearts
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Two indigenous descendants of World War I Battle of Beersheva fighters have addressed The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies’ plenum on their participation in the centenary re-enactment in Israel. Read more
Birthday greetings in parliament to the Sydney Jewish Museum
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Leader of the NSW Opposition has told the parliament of his participation at the Sydney Jewish Museum’s recent 25th anniversary. Read more
The ultimate victory of an African tyrant
November 22, 2017 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Which single individual made the following statements?…asks Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
Time for a peace process paradigm change
November 22, 2017 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
What are the details of the Middle East peace plan that President Donald Trump will use to craft what he hopes is the “ultimate deal?”…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS.org. Read more
