Labor's resolution on the recognition of a Palestinian State...SBS Yiddish report with Alex Dafner

SBS Yiddish report with Alex Dafner Some Jewish leaders in Australia expressed unease over the Labor Parties moving of its established resolution on the recognition of a Palestinian State up to their policies platform, although Labor parliamentarians insisted that the party’s bipartisan stance on the issue has not changed and that the ALP remains a strong supporter and friend of Israel. Jewish community representatives met with Victorian Government and Victoria Police reps to discuss their role in a taskforce designed to combat the growth of antisemitism and racism in the State. The largest ever bequest made to a Jewish organization in Australia that of $25m, was made to Jewish Care in NSW by the late Julia Lowy e”h, a survivor of the Holocaust and Hungarian Communist tyranny, who with her husband opened a number of very successful restaurants and hotel after settling in Sydney in 1957. Anns: Saturday March 20th – “For One Night”, the COVID-safe 2021 version of popular annual pre – “ In One Voice” festival club show: “In One Night”, at the old ABC Studios in Selwyn St, Elsternwick opposite the Kadimah as part of the spectacular line-up will feature the high-energy 23-piece collective YID!, new ground-breaking Yiddish salsa band Mishn, and mesmerising Yiddish electronica act Durkh A Modnem Gloz. Ticket prices vary and a Kadimah/Bund/Members Concession 10% discount applies. For details and bookings go to the Kadimah’s Website at: www.kadimah.org.au... And “For One Day”, the COVID-safe 2021 version of popular annual In One Voice festival is on the following day Sunday March 21, 2021 from 11am-1pm and again 1.30-3.30pm at the Old ABC studios, Selwyn St, Elsternwick, with many of the signature activities including concerts with outstanding bands, delicious kosher food, silent disco, kids’ activities, brilliant prizes, art exhibition, artisanal makers market, Israeli dancing groups and much more! Cost is Free, but bookings are essential via Trybooking for more details go to www.kadimah.org.au

The Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP