Daily Archives: February 23, 2012

From Zero to Front Page in Two Weeks | J-Wire

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From Zero to Front Page in Two Weeks | J-Wire.

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If ‘Safe Schools’ isn’t the answer, what is? | AJN

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24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition Dr Jonathan Barnett is convenor of Keshet Australia. If ‘Safe Schools’ isn’t the answer, what is? Dr Jonathan Barnett explains the need for, and aims of, Keshet Australia, an organisation supporting … Continue reading →

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The Orthodox view explained | AJN

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24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition The Orthodox view explained Rabbi Moshe Gutnick believes there is no place for homophobia in authentic Judaism. THERE is no doubt that the Torah forbids male homosexual acts. The prohibition exists … Continue reading →

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The realities of the human condition | AJN

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24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition The realities of the human condition Responding to Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen’s controversial article on homosexual anti-bullying programs in schools, Rabbi Fred Morgan says his views on “normative” behaviour ignore the … Continue reading →

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Closing down the options | AJN

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24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition Rabbi Shimon Cowen is the founding director of the Institute of Judaism and Civilisation. Closing down the options The problem with the anti-bullying program is not the laudable goal of preventing … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Live and let love | AJN

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24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition Live and let love HOW does one reconcile iron-clad laws laid down in the Torah with the shifting moralities of any given age? Indeed, should one even try? When one’s deeply … Continue reading →

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School bullying program sparks heated debate | AJN

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  24 Feb 2012 The Australian Jewish News Sydney edition PETER KOHN AND ZEDDY LAWRENCE School bullying program sparks heated debate | AJN COVER STORY “I’m a thousand per cent behind stopping bullying of homosexual children.” Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen … Continue reading →

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Dr Mary Lou Rasmussen of Monash University speaks about Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen

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Title: The Rainbow Report – Freedom of Speech Pt 2 Author: Joy 94.9 Subtitle: Summary: Doug speaks with Dr Mary Lou Rasmussen of Monash University about the uproar created by the homophobic remarks of Rabbi Shimon Cowen, and the implications … Continue reading →

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