by AJDS | Feb 21, 2019 | Event
BDS: A JEWISH COMMUNITY DISCUSSION The event will bring together accomplished activists and writers to discuss the topic of BDS in the Jewish community. Jews, Israelis and Palestinians come together to answer some of the difficult questions on BDS, and broaden the...
by AJDS | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog
Only a short time before thousands gathered in Tel-Aviv to protest against police violence and profiling, the cops again did what they know best and shot to death a 16-year-old Palestinian girl holding a knife. There are some people for whom the rules of engagement do...
by AJDS | Feb 7, 2019 | Blog
by Samah SabawiAustralian singer/song writer Deborah Conway in a recent interview was asked why her support for Zionism increased. ‘I hate bullies and I feel the world is bullying Israel’ she replied adding that the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycotts Divestments and...
by AJDS | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter, Newsletter Issue
editorial This issue of Just Voices is dedicated to Environmental issues. In 2015 AJDS released our environment policy. It states: “The Australian Jewish Democratic Society places itself amongst progressive voices globally, striving for peace and social...
by AJDS | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter
Environmental movements and indigenous sovereignty movements often intersect in their agendas and activities. However, what seems like a natural ally ship based on preservation and conversation of the environment has mounted a history of tension between these two...