I got so much support and so much hate on X
for the last few hours.
The point is I feel support (thank you!) and don't feel anything towards hatred (I just don't care).
Air raid alert is crying in Kyiv,
I am trying to tell you
about my latest Sunday Letter.
Key news from Ukraine
plus the tragic story of the Dormition Cathedral
built between 1073 and 1078
and blown up in 1941.
Who did this?
Luckily, the Cathedral was rebuilt.
More words and beauty
⬇️
It seems I haven't shown you this view yet.
It is the view of
the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kyiv.
You can see one of the bridges
connecting two sides of the city.
I took this video today.
EXTRAORDINARY: RABBINICAL COUNCIL STATEMENT
It is VERY rare for our Rabbis to make public statements which might have a political dimension.
The peak Rabbinical body has just issued a powerful statement with implied strong criticism of the Federal Government.
The statement calls for:
- existing laws to be utilised with severe penalties (something we're yet to see)
- antisemitic property damage should bring the harshest consequences
- non-citizens involved should be deported
- stronger protections for Jewish facilities and leaders, even deploying the army as occurs in parts of Europe
How on earth has Australia reached this point - Do you agree with the Rabbis?
(Rabbi Nochum Schapiro is a friend of AJA and has joined us a few times in representing the community. AJA was not involved in drafting the Rabbi's statement)
House targeted in antisemitic attack in Sydney's Queen's Park
The attack followed separate attacks on two Sydney synagogues within 24 hours.
The Jewish community is on edge. Many are fearful for their safety.
There is fury at the Albanese Government for ignoring repeated warnings that they were fanning the flames of antisemitism.
Photo sourced from Australian Jewish News