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Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 6:40 pm. The government in Amsterdam launched an inquiry into whether alerts from Jerusalem were overlooked prior to the mob attacks carried out on Thursday night against Israeli soccer fans, Justice Minister David van Weel said in a letter to the Dutch Parliament, Reuters reported on Saturday. Read more.
Sydney Kristallnacht anniversary highlights resurgence in …
1 day ago · On Sunday November 10, the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies hosted a solemn event at Moriah College to remember the infamous “Night of Broken Glass,” a violent turning point that foreshadowed the Holocaust. Michael Gawenda. The commemoration gathered Holocaust survivors, dignitaries, community ...
'No limit' on Gaza aid as Israel says famine fears based on ‘biased ...
1 day ago · The outgoing Biden administration gave Israel a November 12 deadline to take specific measures to address northern Gaza’s humanitarian situation. The declaration would be based on the findings of the UN’s Famine Review Committee, which assesses famine conditions. The FRC issued an emergency alert on Friday, claiming “a strong likelihood ...
Victorian hate speech laws to be expanded and strengthened
1 day ago · Naomi Levin, CEO of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) said, “The Jewish community welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement it will strengthen protections against hate speech and hate conduct. “While these reforms were first proposed three years ago, the need could not be more urgent in Victoria today.
From Australia's Jewish Past – J-Wire
1 day ago · From Australia’s Jewish Past. Sir John Isaacs Loewenthal – a talented and remarkable military surgeon and academic. John was born on 22 December 1914 in Bondi, Sydney, the seventh and youngest child of native-born parents Abraham Marcus Loewenthal, commercial agent, well-known Sydney businessman and …
Melbourne Jewish community unites to walk against violence
1 day ago · Though we represent the vast diversity of our Jewish community, in this united show of support we speak with one voice: violence against women has no place in our – or any – community. All community members are invited to join this important event. The group will meet at Caulfield Park at the corner of Balaclava and Hawthorn Rd at 12pm on ...
Sydney to host first global commemoration of October 7 attack
Sep 29, 2024 · Sydney will lead the world in hosting the first official commemoration of the October 7, 2023, attack at sunrise, marking a significant moment of reflection and unity. Nova Festival area Photo: Rob Klein. This global memorial organised by StandWithUs Australia will begin at 6:29 am, the precise time the attack took place, offering a solemn ...
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November 4, 2024 by Rob Klein. The University of Sydney is facing mounting criticism and potential legal action over allegations of antisemitism on campus. Jewish students and staff members are reportedly considering a class-action lawsuit, claiming they have encountered a hostile environment perpetuated by certain academics whose actions ...
Australian Jewish leadership calls on major parties to preference …
Oct 9, 2024 · Read on for article. The Zionist Federation of Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry have written to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition requesting that both major parties prefer each other above the Greens at the next Federal election and rule out negotiating with or forming a minority government with the Greens.
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Dec 5, 2023 · Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia remains a safe place for Jewish people despite Israel issuing travel warnings for its citizens looking to visit. Richard Marles. Israel has upgraded travel warnings to multiple countries, including Australia, following a rise in anti-Semitism stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.