Monthly Archives: December 2023

Say NO to Antisemitism

Dear friends please – share with your CHRISTIAN friends:

Thanks to the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) for launching a campaign against antisemitism. I urge you to join the campaign. It’s IMPERATIVE that the silent majority SPEAK UP to urge our government to act against the vocal minority of hate-mongers who have exploded into our campuses and onto our streets; and discourage the mis-informed and mis-guided “human rights activists” who join them. Follow the link to review the details and sign the petition.

Ayal Marek
President ARZA & Vice President UPJ

2023-12-23T15:22:42+11:00December 23rd, 2023|News|

After October 7, the 16 Days are forever changed

Image source: Shutterstock

Image source: Shutterstock

Content warning: includes graphic details of sexual violence that may be distressing.

This past Shabbat marked an important day: November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

It is an annual day of activism, founded and designated by the United Nations. Calling for an end to violence against women and girls around the world, it also marks the beginning of the period known as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

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2024-02-19T11:01:13+11:00December 15th, 2023|News|

Happy Hanukkah – reflection from ARZA President

Happy Hanukkah

This year we celebrate Chanukah, the festival of light, in the shadow of the dark massacre of 7 October. This brings to mind the questions – can we celebrate and should we celebrate while we are still processing the trauma of the atrocities; while hostages are still being held and many families are grieving for the lives lost; while others float between hope and despair for the faith of their dear ones?

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2024-02-19T11:02:01+11:00December 6th, 2023|News|
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