Victorian teachers welcomed back
Fourteen Victorian educators have been welcomed back from the 2012/13 Holocaust studies course at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. Read more
The Ben Zygier case: Questions that not even the journalists are asking…a J-Wire editorial
As intriguing as the Ben Zygier case undoubtedly is, there is perhaps an additional, unstated reason it has attracted the level of media frenzy we have seen over the last two weeks. The entire incident raises searing questions about the ethics and responsibilities of journalists. Read more
Foreign correspondent draws record crowd
Award winning Australia foreign correspondent and author Irris Makler was guest speaker at the Sydney Jewish Museum on Sunday at the Turning Pages Book Club. Read more
An Open Letter to Michael Burd
J-Wire recently published an open letter to Human Rights advocate Julian Burnside QC from reader Michael Burd crticising him for an apparent lack of support for Jewish refugees whilst acknowledging the barrister’s support for Arab and Muslim communities…Julian Burnside responds. Read more
Rabbinical Council of Victoria reaffirms its stance on sexual abuse
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has issued a statement outlining its position towards sexual abuse within the community…welcomed by Manny Waks, the founder of sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek. Read more
An insane democracy called Israel
With events that have taken place in recent times, one can only come to the conclusion that Israel is a democracy gone insane. Read more
Walking for JNF
When three Year 8 boys talk up a 50km day bushwalk together, it is usually just talk. But three boys from Sydney’s Masada College will match their words with action when they walk almost 50km through the Garigal National Park in one day. Read more
Open letter to Julian Burnside
Dear Mr Burnside
I believe you will the guest speaker at a Jewish Function, March of the Living [ MOTL] next Sunday morning on the subject of refugees. I have read a lot of your articles, opinion pieces and I have also been to some of your forums and events where you have spoken. Read more
J-Wire tickets give away
J-Wire has ten double passes to give away to experience the amazing and very personal film “Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir”. Read more
Conflicting with Conflict Studies
Israel advocate Elaine Black asked Dr Dennis MacEoin to respond to an article written by Professor Stuart Rees published in onlineopinion supporting the stand taken recently by Associate Professor Jake Lynch at Sydney University’s Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. Professor Lynch had advocated denying Israeli academic Dan Avnon from visiting and working with the university. Read more
Danby eager to make voting easy
An additional early voting centre, with extended opening hours has been requested for the voters of Melbourne Ports, Federal MP Michael Danby announced today. Read more
In whose interest?…write Betzalel Smotrich and Ari Briggs
On Sunday, in a move both grave and alarming, the Cabinet, by a vote of 16 for, 3 against and 1 abstention, approved far-reaching changes to the legislation dealing with the reorganization of Bedouin settlement in the Negev. Read more
J-Wire Cartoon
Cartoonist Michael Hodge has joined the J-Wire team. Click read more to see his first contribution…. Read more
Bob Carr on the Israeli Election
On air with Jon Faine
The Prime Minister was questioned on the Israeli election by ABC’s Jon Faine. J-Wire publishes the transcript. Read more
Student leaders end world tour
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students’ premier Leadership Development Program to the United States, United Kingdom and Israel has ended after five weeks jam-packed with meeting inspiring speakers, lobbyists, academics, politicians, diplomats and leaders from all over the Jewish world. Read more
Law firm founder passes away
Rabbi Aviva Kipen officiated at the funeral service for the late Peter Redlich, founder of law firm Holding, Redlich who passed away in Melbourne earlier this month. The following is the eulogy she delivered. Read more
Technion fires back
The executive director of the Technion Society of Australia’s NSW division has responded to the petition calling for the University of Sydney to end its relationship with the the Technion in Israel. Read more
A message to those sending comments…
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On a lighter note…
From one of our readers and active commenters…. A GREAT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY….the “J” in Jwire be one of Joy, Jubilation, Jam and cream on top, Jocular disposition, Jollity, but mostly Judaic happiness and Just deserts to your tireless, sleepless Job of the highest almost dizzy Juggle with a thankless reality that keeps on going for the Jugular of the Just Jew………….
12-yr-old helps blind and deaf
12-yr-old Josh Jackson is running a personal fund-raising campaign to assist the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children…utilising his passion for skateboarding. Read more
Position Vacant – Race Discrimination Commissioner
The search for Australia’s next Race Discrimination Commissioner has begun with a call for applicants who can continue the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission in combating racism. Read more
Israeli aid for Fiji
Following Cyclone Evan the Embassy of Israel in Canberra has played a vital role in coordinating and sponsoring the provision of aid to the Pacific of urgent medical and emergency supplies. Read more
Rupert, meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Mason met mogul newsman Rupert Murdoch and walked away $30,000 richer. Read more
Meet the Swedish Ambassador
The Capital Jewish Forum recently hosted a meeting with Sven-Olof Petersson, Sweden’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
Aussie students arrive in Israel
The Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) has announced the arrival this week of two large groups of Australian high school students on 6-week Israel study and tour programs. Read more
Chanukah in Brisbane
Brisbane lit up on Sunday night as the Jewish community joined with friends and visitors to celebrate the the Jewish Festival of Lights – Chanukah. Read more
Jungle Bells
Anti-Israel demonstrators adorned in Christmas attire and parodying Christmas carols with anti-Israel lyrics took to the streets of Melbourne on Friday night. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 8
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Eight from George Foster. Read more
Monti replies to the AJN
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has taken out a paid advertisement on J-Wire to respond to an article published in Jewish media last week… Read more
