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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 203
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Philip Chester
November 21, 2014, 12:00 am
Three cheers for Chester
THE Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV), Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and World Zionist Organisation this week honoured Philip Chester’s contribution to the Zionist movement and dedication to strengthening Australia’s ties with Israel by awarding him the prestigious Jerusalem Prize at its annual assembly.
By
ZOE KRON
March 31, 2014, 12:00 am
Chester calls it a day
SERVING four consecutive two-year terms as Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) president – an innings of eight years – means gathering a load of memories, but for Philip Chester, one episode stands out.
By
Peter Kohn
March 4, 2014, 12:00 am
Sharansky headed Down Under
By
Peter Kohn
February 6, 2014, 12:00 am
Johannson lauded for quitting Oxfam
AUSTRALIAN Jewish leaders have praised actress Scarlett Johansson for quitting her role as a global ambassador for Oxfam after the charity censured her for becoming the new face of Israeli company SodaStream.
January 24, 2014, 12:00 am
Bishop lauded over settlements
AUSTRALIAN communal leaders have praised Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for challenging international claims that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal.
By
Gareth Narunsky
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Nathan Jeffay
January 16, 2014, 12:00 am
Australians honour Sharon’s legacy
AUSTRALIAN and world leaders this week added their voices to the global tributes paid to Ariel Sharon.
December 12, 2013, 12:00 am
Community leaders praise Mandela
JEWISH communal leaders have added their voices to the worldwide flood of tributes for anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.
By
Gareth Narunsky
December 2, 2013, 12:00 am
Nuclear deal lets Iran ‘buy time’
ISRAEL watchers in Australia are sceptical about a deal hatched between Iran and the West to curb the Tehran regime’s nuclear program in return for easing sanctions.
By
Peter Kohn
November 29, 2013, 12:00 am
Lamm tipped for ZFA presidency
COMMUNAL leader Danny Lamm has been approached to stand for the presidency of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) at its annual general meeting in March next year.
By
Peter Kohn
October 18, 2013, 9:21 am
ZFA furore erupts over J Street critique
A ZIONIST Federation Australia (ZFA) email criticising American Zionist advocacy group J Street has sparked controversy with some younger members of the Jewish community saying they felt alienated by the organisation's actions.
By
Timna Jacks
October 3, 2013, 12:00 am
Farewelling an ‘unparalleled’ ambassador
JEWISH communal leaders have paid tribute to Yuval Rotem, who heads back to Israel this week after completing six years of service as ambassador to Australia.
By
Peter Kohn
August 16, 2013, 12:00 am
Sydney community farewells Yuval Rotem
THE goodwill in the room was heartfelt and palpable on Sunday night as the Sydney Jewish community paid tribute to Israeli Ambassador Yuval Rotem, who will return home in October after six years in Canberra.
By
Gareth Narunsky
August 15, 2013, 2:00 am
Carr’s contentious comments condemned
FOREIGN Minister Bob Carr was condemned by communal leaders this week for claiming that the federal Labor government views all Israeli settlements as illegal.
By
Gareth Narunsky
August 1, 2013, 12:00 am
An ‘appalling’ price to pay for peace talks
COMMUNAL leaders have expressed their dismay at the price Israel has had to pay for the resumption of peace talks. Ahead of meetings in Washington this week, the Palestinians said they would only come to the table if Israel agreed to release 104 prisoners.
By
Gareth Narunsky
July 26, 2013, 12:00 am
Carr: we’ll help with peace talks
FOREIGN Minister Bob Carr has welcomed the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry (pictured) that Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) have agreed in principle to resume peace talks.
By
Gareth Narunsky
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