AUCKLAND (WJC)–In its efforts to overturn a complete ban on shechita (kosher slaughtering practices), New Zealand’s Jewish community has won a victory after the NZ government said it would allow the kosher slaughter of poultry. Lawyers acting for the community were due to begin a legal battle next week against the government’s controversial ban on [...]
Compiled by Garry Fabian New Zealand community appeals for support in fighting anti-shechita law AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The following statement was issued by the Auckland Hebrew Congregation President Garth Cohen and Claire Massey, chair of the Wellington Jewish Community Centre: “The prospect of a permanent ban on shechita, resulting in no more kosher meat [...]
By Garry Fabian New Zealand Jewish Community goes to court WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 10 August– The following announcement was released by the New Zealand Jewish Community: As we informed the community last week, we filed legal proceedings against the Minister of Agriculture, seeking a restoration of the right to practise shechitain New Zealand. We are [...]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (WJC)–Jews in New Zealand have won a temporary exemption from a new legal requirement that animals must first be stunned before being slaughtered. Representatives of the Jewish community last week filed legal proceedings against Agriculture Minister David Carter and on Monday said said a Wellington court had ordered a temporary exemption until [...]
JERUSALEM (WJC) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again defended the raid by Israel’s Navy on the Gaza-bound ‘Freedom Flotilla’ on 31 May 2010, during which nine Turkish activists on board the ‘Marmara’ were killed. Netanyahu told the Turkel Commission – a panel investigating raid – that Israel’s actions were justified. The flotilla was [...]
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Some basic definitions useful for living in civilized societies and on their fringe: A scapegoat is an individual or group blamed for faults properly due to some other individual or group. Scapegoating is a way to pass on responsibilities for offenses real or imaginary. A minority is often chosen as a scapegoat, [...]
Compiled by Garry Fabian Jewish congregation prepares to sue New Zealand government over shechita AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 23 July 2010 (Press Release)–The Working Group on shechita of the Auckland Hebrew Congregation has tried to engage further with theMinister of Agriculture. The Minister is firm in his resolve to preserve his position, which does not give the Jewishcommunity [...]
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Anti-Semitism is ancient, although the term itself appears only from the 19th century onward. By the latter part of the 20th century, Arabs were ridiculing the charge that they were anti-Semites, on the grounds that they are Semites. Tendentious claims aside, no less a reference than the Oxford English Dictionary defines anti-Semitism [...]
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 14 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant (Note: During Irving Stone’s tour of military duty, this issue of the column has been written by his wife, Rosanne Stone) Be Yourself – In Atlantic City a few [...]
Compiled by Garry Fabian Visiting Group Greeted warmly ADELAIDE, 7 July – A group of more than 20 Bnei Akiva Melbourne members and leaders travelled to Adelaide last month to show their support for the small community and help spread some extra Shabbat cheer. About 20 year 9 boys were accompanied by seven leaders [...]
