Monthly Archives: July 2016

Thank you very much Alan Goldberg

Posted on July 26, 2016 by mikeybear

Aleph Melbourne remembers Alan Goldberg QC for his part in making Tasmania, and all of Australia, a better place.  Our deepest condolences to his family on their loss. “And proudly, perhaps most proudly, he acted for Mr Croome, in the attack … Continue reading →

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Gender-diverse? Get noticed in the 2016 Census.

Posted on July 25, 2016 by mikeybear

With the increasing visibility of gender diverse people in the Australian Jewish community, it’s important to get an accurate understanding of how many identify beyond the gender binary of female and male. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has advised that in … Continue reading →

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Media Release: Aleph Melbourne welcomes Mount Scopus Inclusivity Statement

Posted on July 22, 2016 by mikeybear

ALEPH MELBOURNE MEDIA RELEASE JULY 22 2016 Aleph Melbourne welcomes the “Inclusivity Statement”[1] issued to parents by Mount Scopus Memorial College on June 20 2016. This statement is the first public acknowledgement by the school for the need to offer specific support … Continue reading →

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R. I. P. Elie Wiesel | HRC

Posted on July 8, 2016 by mikeybear

“Those who are bigots do not stop at classes, at races, or again, at gays or lesbians.”

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Petition – Equality 4 Students

Posted on July 7, 2016 by mikeybear

PETITION: EQUALITY 4 STUDENTS To Members of the Victorian Parliament: Under Victoria’s laws, religious schools are allowed to discriminate against students on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This means students could be expelled, excluded or otherwise treated unfavourably just for being … Continue reading →

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AIJAC should apologise for unsubstantiated criticism of Greens policy

Posted on July 5, 2016 by mikeybear

On June 27 2016 the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) published an article by Ahron Shapiro critical of the Australian Greens entitled “The Greens and Israel“. The article opened with the following caution: Pre-election polling and analysis suggests the … Continue reading →

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