Category Archives: J-Wire
Honouring those who rescued fellow Jews in the Holocaust
Honouring those who rescued fellow Jews in the HolocaustA symbolic cornerstone was laid on Wednesday for the Jewish Rescuers Grove, a first-of-its-kind memorial honouring Jews who risked everything to save fellow Jews during the Holocaust. Read more » »
Former President Jimmy Carter, peace advocate, humanitarian and Israel critic, dead at 100
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died “peacefully” at his home in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Centre announced. Former President of the United States of America Jimmy Carter seen during a press conference at the American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem on Oct. 22, 2012. Credit: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/Flash90. Read more » »
Vatican removes nativity display featuring baby Jesus lying on keffiyeh
Following a flurry of controversy, the Vatican chose to remove a nativity decoration that included a baby Jesus atop a black-and-white keffiyeh, a symbol often linked to Palestinian nationalism. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith essay winner
A tertiary student has won B’nai B’rith NSW “None Shall be Afraid” Essay Competition. The prizewinner with Alex Ryvchin She was announced yesterday at the B’nai B’rith NSW AGM by Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of ECAJ, who addressed B’nai B’rith members. The winner requested that her name be withheld. Read more » »
Stop The Hate Mate campaign launched at NSW Parliament House
The Stop The Hate Mate campaign was launched at New South Wales Parliament House, marking a united effort to combat hate speech and foster harmony within the community. Read more » »
NSW pre-Chanukah celebration marks unity and light
Multicultural NSW has hosted the annual communal Pre-Chanukah Celebration at NSW Parliament House, bringing together political leaders, community members, and representatives of communal organisations to celebrate resilience, diversity, and unity. Read more » »
Moira hones actors’ skills
Sydney’s B’nai B’rith Players have fine-tuned their acting skills under the tutorage of well-respected producer/director Moira Blumenthal. Read more » »
Moving Oct 7 commemoration in Melbourne
About 8,000 community members joined Zionism Victoria’s ‘Illuminate October’ commemoration in Moorabbin which commenced with the Walk of Light lantern procession. Mark Dreyfus and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese carry lanterns Members of the community made and carried over 1,600 lanterns, each dedicated to one of the victims. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith NSW is confronting antisemitism and anti-Zionism with an essay contest
B’nai B’rith NSW is tackling antisemitism and anti-Zionism with a new essay contest calling for tertiary education students to share their perspectives and solutions to address the current antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus. Read more » »
Eleanor Reissa in conversation: Discovering a Holocaust legacy
Eleanor Reissa is coming to Sydney. She may not be a household name yet, but she will be for those lucky enough to see her in conversation with literary critic and seasoned interviewer Scott Whitmont. Read more » »
