JBD in the News
Interview with Vic Alhadeff on the 20 year anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from jail
Adam Spencer interviews Vic Alhadeff on ABC Sydney for the World in Sydney series. During this programme, prominent Australians talk about their experiences of coming to live in Sydney. Vic Alhadeff, the Board's Chief Executive OFficer, talks about coming to Sydney from South Africa, and tells a story of racism, tragedy, serendipity and new beginnings.
Introduction of Kevin Russell by the Board's President, Robin Margo S.C., at the Kristallnacht Commemoration. 9 November 2009
Remarks by the Board's President, Robin Margo S.C., at the 35th anniversary of the presentation of The Mace to the NSW Legislative Assembly. 30 October 2009
Text withdrawn: Cambridge University Press will withdraw from sale a religious studies book used as an HSC text following complaints from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies that it containts antisemitic slurs. A statement yesterday said the decision was in response to the 'concerns' about Cambridge Studies of Religion. (SMH, 28 Oct 2009, p 2)
School textbook 'fuels antisemitism' (SMH, 27 Oct 2009) The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has asked Cambridge University Press for the immediate withdrawal of a book that schools use as an HSC text, which it says contains antisemitic slurs.
The Board of Deputies invited Ehud Ya'ari to Australia as their special guest. Here, a transcript of his interview with ABC National Radio's Mark Covin (Tuesday 9 June 2009)
Speech by Israeli Ambassador, HE Yuval Rotem, at Israel's 61st Independence Day reception 7 May 2009
Speech by The Hon Nathan Rees MP, Premier of NSW, at Israel's 61st Independence Day reception 7 May 2009
Notes of speech by NSWJBD President, Robin Margo, at celebration of Israel’s 61st Independence Day 7 May 2009
ECAJ Statement of Principles about Trade Unions and the Jewish Community 04/05/09
Shoah Commemoration Speech by Mark Dreyfus MP 21/04/09
Shoah Commemoration Speech by JBD CEO, Vic Alhadeff 21/04/09
Notes of Shoah Commemoration Speech at Rookwood by JBD President, Robin Margo S.C. 09/04/09
Shoah Commemoration Speech by Minister for Education and Training and Minsiter for Women, Verity Firth MP 09/04/09
Passover Dinner for Local Government 01/04/09
"War in Gaza" letter by Vic Alhadeff in Lismore Northern Star 16/02/09
"Mixed Messages" by Vic Alhadeff, ABC Unleashed 06/02/09
Alan Jones interviews Vic Alhadeff on 2GB about the Gaza conflict 20/01/09
"A legitimate right to self-defence" by Vic Alhadeff, Sydney Morning Herald 08/01/09
"Questions for Hamas" by Vic Alhadeff, ABC Unleashed 30/12/08
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