Zionism

April 7, 2021, 11:15 pm

Moore-Gilbert: ‘I support the right of Israel to exist’

Freed Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert: "I however do not identify with the label 'Zionist' when it is used in a pejorative sense by Israel's detractors."

By Evan Zlatkis

December 19, 2019, 12:09 pm

The battle to reclaim the term ‘Zionism’

'Zionism represents a struggle against antisemitism, a refusal to surrender rights of peoplehood and statehood granted to other peoples, and a healthy pride in being Jewish'.

By Alex Ryvchin

Young ambassadors of Israel Forever Foundation.

November 29, 2019, 12:00 am

Teens urged to write from the heart for Herzl

Jewish high school students from around Australia are being encouraged to enter the My Herzl Youth Essay competition for the chance to win two tickets to Israel.

By Rebecca Davis

ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin. Photo: Noel Kessel

November 11, 2019, 6:00 am

Reclaiming the term ‘Zionism’

Ryvchin: 'It is vital that our young people understand the story of Zionism, which is not only inspiring, but is inextricably linked to every phase of Jewish history'.

By AJN STAFF

January 11, 2019, 11:00 am

Morrison’s imperfect but praiseworthy Jerusalem move

Although the Prime Minister limited his recognition to West Jerusalem, he did not conclude that part or all of East Jerusalem would necessarily be the capital of a future Palestinian state.

Peter Wertheim, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.

April 10, 2018, 9:28 am

Gen17 findings: Committed to Israel, unbowed by anti-Semitism

There is clearly room for our community to get better at reporting public anti-Semitic discourse, especially online. Complaints should be directed to the ECAJ and state roof bodies and communal security groups.

January 25, 2018, 12:00 am

Learning a valuable lesson from IKEA

Why the Netanya branch of flatpack furniture giant IKEA, which has its own shule, is a metaphor for the Jewish State.

June 29, 2017, 9:36 am

Bibi blasted for ‘betraying’ Jewish unity

THE government in Jerusalem is being accused of sabotaging the Israel–Diaspora relationship, after it suspended plans for a grand mixed-gender prayer gallery at the Western Wall.

By Nathan Jeffay

Uri Zaki will speak at Limmud-Oz this Queen's Birthday long weekend.

June 9, 2017, 12:00 am

Opposites tackle peace puzzle

TWO high profile Israeli guests from opposite sides of the political spectrum will tackle the question ‘One State or Two States?’

By Shane Desiatnik

April 6, 2017, 11:02 am

Livingstone ruling ‘shames’ Labour Party

In a ruling that has sparked outrage within both the UK Jewish community and the British Labour Party, former Labour mayor of London Ken Livingstone was suspended rather than expelled from his party, having been found guilt of bringing it into a state of disrepute.

Stuart Silbert (centre) with Hebrew University president Prof Menahem Ben-Sasson and Prof Asher Cohen, Rector of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

July 1, 2016, 12:00 am

Silbert’s unique uni honour

Stuart Silbert last week became the only Australian this year to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the Hebrew University. (HU) The Perth-based solicitor accepted the degree during the university’s 79th annual Board of Governors meeting in Jerusalem.

By Yael Brender

March 17, 2016, 9:46 am

Electronic Intifada founder gets visa

A PALESTINIAN American journalist who says ,“The two-state solution as typically expressed is no more than a last-ditch plan to save Zionism” is set to visit Australia next week where he will address a number of public events.

By Evan Zlatkis

December 22, 2015, 12:00 am

Uni sorry for prof’s blog

A WEST Australian university has apologised to the Jewish Community Council of Western Australia (JCCWA) over an article by one of its academics, berating Israel.

By Peter Kohn

May 29, 2014, 11:40 am

Reclaiming human rights for the right

By Nathan Jeffay

July 19, 2013, 12:00 am

World WIZO head arrives in Australia

WIZO is “Zionism in action”, according to its world chairperson Professor Rivka Lazovsky, who arrived in Australia this week.

By Gareth Narunsky