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The ADC is disturbed that the Australian Arabic Council has voiced support for the pro-terrorist, antisemitic television station, Al-Manar. AAC president Roland Jabbour told Age journalist Barney Schwarz Al-Manar's repeat of blood libel s and descriptions of Jews as apes and pigs were "reasonable". ADC Chairman John Searle has expressed his disappointment of this support, and has said Al-Manar went beyond acceptable limits of free speech. Al-Manar is operated by terrorist organization, Hezbollah. (Posted 22 August 2008)
To read Zwartz's article in The Age, please click here.
To read the ADC Media Release, please click on ADC Media Release (top right)
Antisemitic 'terror TV' live in Australia - The Brisbane Times reported on Al-Manar's broadcasts accessible in Australia. (Posted 21 August 2008)To read their report, click here
Fifteen days to appeal against extradition decision 
Suspected war criminal, 86-year-old Charles Zentai has fifteen days in which to appeal against the decision by a Perth Magistrate to extradite him. Zentai is alleged by Hungarian authorities to have killed a Jewish 18-year-old, Peter Balazs in Budapest in 1944. Zentai continues to claim his innocence.
To read more, click on link to The Age, 21 August 2008
 Mediation success in case of Vorchheimer assault
Police have apologized to Jewish businessman, Menachem Vorchheimer who suffered racial abuse by members of Victoria's Ocean Grove Football club. Mr Vorchheimer took civil action after being taunted, punched in the eye, and his yarmulke snatched by players travelling on a mini-bus driven by off-duty policeman, Terence Moore.A statement issued by Vorchheimer on Tuesday indicated that through VCAT mediation, an appropriate outcome that recognises the principal of removing racial and religious vilification from our community has been achieved. To read the statement by Vorchheimer, click here
Why is the world still obsessed with the "Jewish problem"?
Martin Peretz, editor of the The New Republic explores the issue.
THERE are so many more important issues in the world today than Palestine that I wonder why I am so obsessed with it. Well, of course, what I am obsessed with is Israel, and it's a personal obsession relating to the catastrophe that befell my people in a way that no catastrophe had previously befallen any other people. This fact alone brings the fate of the Jews into the consciousness and conscience of others. It also provokes in a demonic way a wish for the end of the insistent Jewish problem, even if that means the end of the Jewish nation, a goal hoped for by not a few Arabs and their sympathisers. Keep reading
ADC talks women and peace
Are women more likely to make peace than men? ADC research director Deborah Stone moderated a panel exploring the issue at the Australian premiere of Lily Rivlin's film Can you Hear Me? Professor Fania Oz-Salzberger, psychoanalyst Carmella Levy-Stokes and social activist Maya Zerman shared the platform, exploring the peace initiatives of women's groups in Israel. The panel questioned Rivlin's thesis that women are the main victims of war and concluded peacemaking should not be a gendered activity. To read more about the film click here.
Iranian swimmer makes a splash against Israel
IRANIAN swimmer Mohammad Alirezaei could face expulsion from the Beijing Games if it is found that his sudden withdrawal from the 100 metres breaststroke heats was a political statement against Israel. Click here to read the full story.
ADC Appeal: Give Now 
Antisemitism - a current event. Fund the fight.
"A record number of antisemitic incidents occurred in Australia last year. The ADC needs your support more than ever."
John Searle, Chairman, B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission.
Click on the link or call 03 95725770 to donate. Thank you for helping us fight racism and antisemitism.
Mosque Open Day
The ADC attended the Open Day at the Deer Park mosque on 27 July, participating in an interfaith event designed to improve understanding between members of different religions.
World Youth Day
The re-enactment of the stations of the cross in Sydney for World Youth Day on 16 July prompted fears of antisemitism which has often occurred at such pageants. For a Jewish community response from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies,click here.
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Human rights as a vehicle for antisemitism
"Human rights have become a weapon. A potent force for denunciation and defeat – not in the hands of the abused, but in the hands of the abusers."
Professor Anne Bayefsky,
ADC 2008 Orator
To read the 2008 Oration,
please click here
To listen to the 2008 Oration,
please click here
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Professor Bayefsky at the
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New executive officer
ADC appoints Mr Ari Morris as our new Executive Officer
Improving equal opportunity
Equal Opportunity Review submission:
ADC and JCCV have drawn up a submission on behalf of the Jewish community in favour of reasonable adjustments to employment and more powers for the Equal Opportunity Commisison.
Nazi Memorabilia at Country Market
The Daily Telegraph, 27 May 2008, Sydney, Australia
Nazi memorabilia has been removed from a market in regional Victoria following
a complaint from members of the Jewish community...
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And more ....(The Herald Sun)
Police target Jewish Attacks
The Australian,13 March, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
Victoria Police plans to set up a squad to deal with antisemitic attacks...
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Nazi clothing on website
Australian Jewish News, 18 February, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
Executive officer of the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, Manny Waks, said the items are “despicable” and “highly insensitive”.
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Antisemitic attack in St.Kilda
Australian Jewish News, 18 February, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission chair Michael Lipshutz expressed his organisation’s concern at the growth of anti-Semitic violence.
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Melbourne Jew attacked verbally and physically
Jerusalem Post, 11 February, 2008, Jerusalem, Israel
ADC Chairman Michael Lipshutz said "The B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is gravely concerned at the increased level of antisemitism and violence perpetrated against members of the Jewish community.
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Antisemitic attack in Melbourne
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 11 February, 2008, New York, NY, USA
“These statistics are extremely worrying and highlight the importance of a holistic approach when dealing with anti-Semitism, including education and punitive measures,” said Anti-Defamation Commission executive officer Manny Waks.
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