Response to recent violence in Jerusalem

Statement issued 19/11/2014 The AJDS condemns the attacks that are occurring in Jerusalem. This violence is heartbreaking and must end immediately. The AJDS calls for leading figures in the current Israeli government and their settler…

I protest for my people, not against them

This interview with Sivan Barak appeared in Federation Story, Federation’s Square’s public archive of Australian stories:  Sivan Barak is an Australian-Israeli Jew turned pro-Palestinian human rights activist. “You won’t find two Jews that agree on…

The AJDS on Al Jazeera English

AJDS member and web editor, Keren Rubinstein, was interviewed about the organization by Sohail Rahman on Al Jazeera English, 6/11/14. Here is the brief segment: [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN5AzotF4_0[/embedyt]

The AJDS on Al Jazeera English

AJDS member and web editor, Keren Rubinstein, was interviewed about the organization by Sohail Rahman on Al Jazeera English, 6/11/14. Here is the brief segment: [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN5AzotF4_0[/embedyt]

Position Vacant: Community Organiser

Australian Jewish Democratic Society Position Description – Community Organiser (AJDS – CO) Introduction The Australian Jewish Democratic Society (AJDS) is a member-driven organisation that supports social justice, human rights and non-violent conflict resolution with a…

What's Behind the Jewish National Fund?

The AJDS today (03/11/14) launched a campaign website titled ‘What’s behind the Jewish National Fund?’ criticising the Jewish National Fund for its role in taking land from Palestinians and Bedouins in Israel. The Jewish National…