Join us online as we celebrate 30 years of God’s faithfulness and the journey of the Tabernacle of David Cairns and the Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace.
For three decades, this ministry has been involved in reconciliation, worship, prayer, teaching, hosting conferences in Parliament House Canberra and overseas and building relationships locally, nationally and internationally. We are grateful for the many people and ministries God has brought across our path and for the opportunities we have had to serve and build bridges of friendship and reconciliation around the world.
🎥 Launch of our 30-Year Documentary
The evening will include the launch of a video documentary telling the story of our 30 years — remembering the people, places, ministries and significant moments that have shaped our journey. We thank David Jack the videographer.
We will also hear presentations and messages from ministries around the world with whom we have worked over the years, sharing memories, encouragement and reflections on the journey.
Our Anniversary Scriptures
Two Scriptures have been especially significant to us as we look back over these 30 years:
“Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance.” — Psalm 2:8
“You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house…” — 1 Peter 2:5 (We have built people and the kingdom rather than a local church though we do have a local church in Cairns)
Together, these Scriptures reflect two important aspects of our journey: a heart for the nations and the building of people and relationships as living stones in God’s temple
📅 Event Details
Friday 16 October 2026 6:00pm–9:00pm AEST Online via Zoom
This will be a relaxed anniversary celebration — an opportunity to give thanks, remember the past, celebrate the present and look towards the future.
TWO-PAGER ON ISRAEL: ANSWERING ACCUSATIONS IN THE MEDIA
By Barbara and Norman Miller
ISRAEL IS COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN GAZA
Israel rejects the case of genocide that South Africa took to the International Court of Justice calling it “baseless blood libel.” Under the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, genocidal intent must be proved. Israel’s military operation was self-defence after the Hamas massacre of 1200 mostly civilians in Israel on October 7 and the taking of 251 hostages. The IDF directed operations at Hamas not the civilian population which it warned before actions. Unfortunately, in urban warfare with Hamas embedded in hospitals, schools, UN facilities etc., and Hamas preventing civilians leaving, civilian casualties occurred despite Israel’s efforts. The Genocide Convention is being weaponized and distorted to turn world opinion against Israel.
We were blessed to officiate at the wedding in Malaysia of our spiritual daughter Serene Tan and Jaime Renouf at a beautiful event and we thank Ps Joy and Abraham Tan for making it possible. We also had an opportunity to pray with and address pastors and leaders for which we are grateful to the Tans for organising.
Ps Norman Miller Speaking to Malaysian Pastors and Intercessors 27.7.26
The Resilience Blueprint: A Guide for Jewish Parents Raising Confident, Resilient Children in the Face of Antisemitism
By Barbara Miller
If you have a Jewish friend looking for practical tools, encouragement, and a positive path forward for their family, this guide is for you. It will have some tips for other parents too re resilience.
Most importantly, this guide offers hope. It reminds parents and children alike that while antisemitism is real, it does not define who they are. Jewish identity is bigger than prejudice. Jewish history is richer than hatred. And resilience can be learned, strengthened, and passed on to the next generation.
The Four Pillars of Jewish Resilience: Community, Family, Faith & Culture, and Heritage & Contribution When to seek additional support Practical ways to build confidence and resilience Strategies for handling online harassment How to work effectively with schools What to do when a child is targeted or excluded Ways to build Jewish pride without creating fear How to talk to children about antisemitism at different ages Inside you’ll discover:
Written by Barbara Miller, B.A. (Hons Psychology), Grad Dip Sociology, the guide combines insights from psychology, sociology, Holocaust education, and contemporary experience to help families respond constructively to antisemitism while strengthening resilience, identity, and wellbeing.
A free resource, the Resilience Blueprint provides practical, compassionate, and evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating these difficult questions.
Jewish parents today are facing challenges that many hoped belonged to the past. Children are encountering antisemitism at school, online, in sport, and sometimes even in places where they should feel safest. How do we protect them without frightening them? How do we build confidence instead of anxiety? How do we help them develop a strong Jewish identity in a world that can sometimes feel hostile?
Barbara Miller is an author, historian, teacher, sociologist and former psychologist and has just founded a community on Skool.
After the Holocaust of 6 million Jews and others including gypsies, political opponents, homosexuals and the disabled, the world said “Never Again”. However we have seen it again on Oct 7 2023 where 1200 Isaelis were horrifically killed, at Bondi Beach Australia where 15 mostly Jews were massacred and incidents around the world with calls to Globalize the Intifada.
So we now have a situation where antisemitism has grown like a monster that is tearing apart the social fabric of many nations including Australia, destroying the multicultural dream with divisive rhetoric and hateful actions, challenging the values our peaceful democracies were built on and traumatising Jews in Israel and around the world who just want to live their lives in peace and contribute to a better world.
Not only that, antisemitism has morphed from the ancient fear of difference and envy and scapegoating of the Jews for the world’s problems to the race-based worldview of the Nazis during World War 2 that Jews were inferior to Aryans to the current variety.
We now have the shocking inversion of Jews being falsely accused as Nazis and antisemitism masquerading as acceptable, even proud antizionism or criticism of Israel’s policies and right to exist. Not content to genocide Jews they want to genocide Israel from the river to the sea. And globalize their war on Jews.
So now, instead of the Nazis, we have what has been called a “horseshoe” coalition of marxists on the left, fascists on the right and radical Islamists, with little in common except their hatred of Jews and their desire to brand and run the world in their image.
So I have developed this community to: · Increase awareness and provide educational materials both historic and current · Create a community where discussion and support can occur · Provide comfort and support for the Jewish community and others who feel grief at the state of affairs we are in and · Encourage and equip upstanders or people of principle who want to make a difference in dealing with this scourge of antisemitism. You can join HERE
You can also find a low cost well-researched course here on the Holocaust and Antisemitism. If you would like to know more, see HERE
Donations to the ministry of the Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace BSB: 064804 Account no: 14069302 Swift code: ctbaau2s
Commonwealth of Australia Bank, 120 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Donations to Pastors Account BSB: 064804 Account no: 14258760
THESE AMAZING VIDEOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LOW PRICE USING PAYPAL OR STRIPE. INSTANT DOWNLOAD! HERE
TOPICS – ISRAEL, PRAYER, WORSHIP, THE APOSTOLIC AND PROPHETIC AND MUCH MORE – AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!!! BE BLESSED!!!
Speak Life Not Death by Ps Norman Miller Comment on NAIDOC theme 50 Years of Deadly and much more
Meet some of our wonderful church team and family in Norman’s art gallery
INVITE TO IFII ZOOM SEMINAR 3 AUG 7.30pm AEST – WHAT TO DO ABOUT ANTISEMITISM IN THE MEDIA
We are privileged to hear from Michael Gawenda as speaker.
Here is the rego link which is also on our website. Michael Gawenda is one of Australia’s best-known journalists and authors. In a journalism career spanning more than four decades, Michael has been a political reporter, a foreign correspondent based in London and in Washington, a columnist, a feature writer and an editor.
He has won numerous journalism awards including three Walkley awards, the equivalent of the Pulitzers. He was Editor of The Age from 1997 to 2003 and was promoted to Editor in Chief in 2003. He is the author of five books. His latest book, My Life As a Jew, was published in October 2023, three days before October 7.
Michael is a regular contributor to The Australian Newspaper and has contributed op-ed pieces to Haaretz., The Australian Financial Review and The Saturday Paper. ………………………………………………….. One example – Hours after the UN had retracted false claims that 14,000 Gazan children were at risk of dying of malnutrition and hours after the BBC had reported that the claims were incorrect, the ABC were still running the claims as a headline story and, as Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal told the Royal Commission, it was a week before they corrected it online.
Aboriginal Christian William Cooper was the originator or father of NAIDOC which developed from Aboriginal Sunday in 1940. Ps Norman has opened the Cairns commemorations in prayer for many years. This year he ran some art workshops.
Unmasking Deception: Hate Posing as Compassion & Justice
Beware of hate disguised as compassion, social justice, or truth. From antisemitism masked as anti-Zionism to ideological bias posing as reality, this deception blinds us. True moral clarity comes from seeking truth beyond preferred ideologies. Check out our Facebook page or youtube for video shorts. Social media links at bottom of newsletter
The Resilience Blueprint: A Guide for Jewish Parents Raising Confident, Resilient Children in the Face of Antisemitism
By Barbara Miller
If you have a Jewish friend looking for practical tools, encouragement, and a positive path forward for their family, this guide is for you. It will have some tips for other parents too re resilience.
Most importantly, this guide offers hope. It reminds parents and children alike that while antisemitism is real, it does not define who they are. Jewish identity is bigger than prejudice. Jewish history is richer than hatred. And resilience can be learned, strengthened, and passed on to the next generation.
The Four Pillars of Jewish Resilience: Community, Family, Faith & Culture, and Heritage & Contribution When to seek additional support Practical ways to build confidence and resilience Strategies for handling online harassment How to work effectively with schools What to do when a child is targeted or excluded Ways to build Jewish pride without creating fear How to talk to children about antisemitism at different ages Inside you’ll discover:
Written by Barbara Miller, B.A. (Hons Psychology), Grad Dip Sociology, the guide combines insights from psychology, sociology, Holocaust education, and contemporary experience to help families respond constructively to antisemitism while strengthening resilience, identity, and wellbeing.
A free resource, the Resilience Blueprint provides practical, compassionate, and evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating these difficult questions.
Jewish parents today are facing challenges that many hoped belonged to the past. Children are encountering antisemitism at school, online, in sport, and sometimes even in places where they should feel safest. How do we protect them without frightening them? How do we build confidence instead of anxiety? How do we help them develop a strong Jewish identity in a world that can sometimes feel hostile?
Free download for members of the Antisemitism Support & Action Community. FIND IT HERE
Ps Norman Miller – A divine force is igniting a spiritual awakening, shattering hardened hearts and bringing down false foundations. Get ready for a powerful shift as God’s fire spreads.
Antisemitism Support and Action
Barbara Miller is an author, historian, teacher, sociologist and former psychologist and has just founded a community on Skool.
After the Holocaust of 6 million Jews and others including gypsies, political opponents, homosexuals and the disabled, the world said “Never Again”. However we have seen it again on Oct 7 2023 where 1200 Isaelis were horrifically killed, at Bondi Beach Australia where 15 mostly Jews were massacred and incidents around the world with calls to Globalize the Intifada.
So we now have a situation where antisemitism has grown like a monster that is tearing apart the social fabric of many nations including Australia, destroying the multicultural dream with divisive rhetoric and hateful actions, challenging the values our peaceful democracies were built on and traumatising Jews in Israel and around the world who just want to live their lives in peace and contribute to a better world.
Not only that, antisemitism has morphed from the ancient fear of difference and envy and scapegoating of the Jews for the world’s problems to the race-based worldview of the Nazis during World War 2 that Jews were inferior to Aryans to the current variety.
We now have the shocking inversion of Jews being falsely accused as Nazis and antisemitism masquerading as acceptable, even proud antizionism or criticism of Israel’s policies and right to exist. Not content to genocide Jews they want to genocide Israel from the river to the sea. And globalize their war on Jews.
So now, instead of the Nazis, we have what has been called a “horseshoe” coalition of marxists on the left, fascists on the right and radical Islamists, with little in common except their hatred of Jews and their desire to brand and run the world in their image.
So I have developed this community to: · Increase awareness and provide educational materials both historic and current · Create a community where discussion and support can occur · Provide comfort and support for the Jewish community and others who feel grief at the state of affairs we are in and · Encourage and equip upstanders or people of principle who want to make a difference in dealing with this scourge of antisemitism. You can join HERE
You can also find a low cost well-researched course here on the Holocaust and Antisemitism. If you would like to know more, see HERE
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Our Tabernacle of David and our Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace endorsed and signed the submission put in my ICEJ. Indigenous Friends of Israel International put in a submission also which is on our website HERE
Donations to the ministry of the Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace BSB: 064804 Account no: 14069302 Swift code: ctbaau2s
Commonwealth of Australia Bank, 120 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Donations to Pastors Account BSB: 064804 Account no: 14258760
THESE AMAZING VIDEOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LOW PRICE USING PAYPAL OR STRIPE. INSTANT DOWNLOAD! HERE
TOPICS – ISRAEL, PRAYER, WORSHIP, THE APOSTOLIC AND PROPHETIC AND MUCH MORE – AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!!! BE BLESSED!!!
The World Turned Upside Down | Biblical Warning by Ps Barbara Miller
The world has been turned upside down because society as a whole has rejected the moral code of our Judeo-Christian heritage and reversed it so they call good evil and evil good. And our society and cultural values have rejected the God of the Bible. We are in rebellion.
Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” Society has lost its moral compass with people redefining sin as acceptable behavior and rejecting moral truth. Are we living in an upside down world? This Christian message offers a fresh perspective on why society feels out of kilter today.
Top Diplomat Speaks Out, Ambassador Hillel Newman on Israel: IFII Seminar
Ambassador of Israel to Australia Dr Hillel Newman speaks on Israel, the Middle East war including relations with Iran, the US, Australia, Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Oct 7 and the Bondi massacres are covered as well as antisemitism in Australia and the work of the embassy to improve Israel-Australian relations. An extended Q and A session is included.
The Resilience Blueprint: A Guide for Jewish Parents Raising Confident, Resilient Children in the Face of Antisemitism
By Barbara Miller
If you have a Jewish friend looking for practical tools, encouragement, and a positive path forward for their family, this guide is for you. It will have some tips for other parents too re resilience.
Most importantly, this guide offers hope. It reminds parents and children alike that while antisemitism is real, it does not define who they are. Jewish identity is bigger than prejudice. Jewish history is richer than hatred. And resilience can be learned, strengthened, and passed on to the next generation.
The Four Pillars of Jewish Resilience: Community, Family, Faith & Culture, and Heritage & Contribution When to seek additional support Practical ways to build confidence and resilience Strategies for handling online harassment How to work effectively with schools What to do when a child is targeted or excluded Ways to build Jewish pride without creating fear How to talk to children about antisemitism at different ages Inside you’ll discover:
Written by Barbara Miller, B.A. (Hons Psychology), Grad Dip Sociology, the guide combines insights from psychology, sociology, Holocaust education, and contemporary experience to help families respond constructively to antisemitism while strengthening resilience, identity, and wellbeing.
A free resource, the Resilience Blueprint provides practical, compassionate, and evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating these difficult questions.
Jewish parents today are facing challenges that many hoped belonged to the past. Children are encountering antisemitism at school, online, in sport, and sometimes even in places where they should feel safest. How do we protect them without frightening them? How do we build confidence instead of anxiety? How do we help them develop a strong Jewish identity in a world that can sometimes feel hostile?
Free download for members of the Antisemitism Support & Action Community.
Making a Difference and What Did Jesus Mean About His Father’s Business? by Ps Norman Miller
Ps Norman Miller inspires us to be about our Father God’s business as Jesus was. Luke 2:49. Jesus taught in the synagogue when he was 12 years old and they were amazed at his wisdom. He grew in favour with God and people and we need to pray for favour. In fact we have God’s number Jeremiah 33:3 and need to call out to him in prayer. We need to be salt and light. We need to let our light shine and not hide it.
When God calls us, we need to be like the boy Samuel and many leaders in the Bible and say, “Here I am, Lord.” We need to make a difference as the King James version tells us in Jude 22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference.” We can make a difference just where we are and with what we already have. Reach out with acts of random kindness.
Barbara Miller is an author, historian, teacher, sociologist and former psychologist and has just founded a community on Skool.
After the Holocaust of 6 million Jews and others including gypsies, political opponents, homosexuals and the disabled, the world said “Never Again”. However we have seen it again on Oct 7 2023 where 1200 Isaelis were horrifically killed, at Bondi Beach Australia where 15 mostly Jews were massacred and incidents around the world with calls to Globalize the Intifada.
So we now have a situation where antisemitism has grown like a monster that is tearing apart the social fabric of many nations including Australia, destroying the multicultural dream with divisive rhetoric and hateful actions, challenging the values our peaceful democracies were built on and traumatising Jews in Israel and around the world who just want to live their lives in peace and contribute to a better world.
Not only that, antisemitism has morphed from the ancient fear of difference and envy and scapegoating of the Jews for the world’s problems to the race-based worldview of the Nazis during World War 2 that Jews were inferior to Aryans to the current variety.
We now have the shocking inversion of Jews being falsely accused as Nazis and antisemitism masquerading as acceptable, even proud antizionism or criticism of Israel’s policies and right to exist. Not content to genocide Jews they want to genocide Israel from the river to the sea. And globalize their war on Jews.
So now, instead of the Nazis, we have what has been called a “horseshoe” coalition of marxists on the left, fascists on the right and radical Islamists, with little in common except their hatred of Jews and their desire to brand and run the world in their image.
So I have developed this community to: · Increase awareness and provide educational materials both historic and current · Create a community where discussion and support can occur · Provide comfort and support for the Jewish community and others who feel grief at the state of affairs we are in and · Encourage and equip upstanders or people of principle who want to make a difference in dealing with this scourge of antisemitism. You can join HERE
You can also find a low cost well-researched course here on the Holocaust and Antisemitism. If you would like to know more, see HERE
Christians Don’t Realize Their Citizenship in the Commonwealth of Israel by Ps Barbara Miller
The Bible includes several foundational passages that define the citizens, covenants, and expansion of this commonwealth of Israel to include non-Jewish believers. Key Biblical Passages Ephesians 2:11-13: Describes Gentile believers as formerly “aliens from the commonwealth of Israel” who are now brought near through the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:19 & 3-6: Explains that through the gospel, non-Jewish believers become “fellow citizens with the saints” and “fellow heirs” in one body. Romans 9:4: Lists the historic privileges belonging to Israel, including the covenants, the law, and the promises. Romans 11:17: Uses the analogy of a wild olive tree being “grafted in” to represent Gentile inclusion into the covenant promises. Understand the Commonwealth of Israel and its biblical significance. Learn how this foundational concept shapes your faith walk today. SEE HERE
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Our Tabernacle of David and our Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace endorsed and signed the submission put in my ICEJ. Indigenous Friends of Israel International put in a submission also which is on our website HERE
Donations to the ministry of the Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace BSB: 064804 Account no: 14069302 Swift code: ctbaau2s
Commonwealth of Australia Bank, 120 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Donations to Pastors Account BSB: 064804 Account no: 14258760
THESE AMAZING VIDEOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LOW PRICE USING PAYPAL OR STRIPE. INSTANT DOWNLOAD! HERE
TOPICS – ISRAEL, PRAYER, WORSHIP, THE APOSTOLIC AND PROPHETIC AND MUCH MORE – AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!!! BE BLESSED!!!
The Resilience Blueprint: A Guide for Jewish Parents Raising Confident, Resilient Children in the Face of Antisemitism
By Barbara Miller
If you have a Jewish friend looking for practical tools, encouragement, and a positive path forward for their family, this guide is for you. It will have some tips for other parents too re resilience.
Most importantly, this guide offers hope. It reminds parents and children alike that while antisemitism is real, it does not define who they are. Jewish identity is bigger than prejudice. Jewish history is richer than hatred. And resilience can be learned, strengthened, and passed on to the next generation.
The Four Pillars of Jewish Resilience: Community, Family, Faith & Culture, and Heritage & Contribution When to seek additional support Practical ways to build confidence and resilience Strategies for handling online harassment How to work effectively with schools What to do when a child is targeted or excluded Ways to build Jewish pride without creating fear How to talk to children about antisemitism at different ages Inside you’ll discover:
Written by Barbara Miller, B.A. (Hons Psychology), Grad Dip Sociology, the guide combines insights from psychology, sociology, Holocaust education, and contemporary experience to help families respond constructively to antisemitism while strengthening resilience, identity, and wellbeing.
A free resource, the Resilience Blueprint provides practical, compassionate, and evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating these difficult questions.
Jewish parents today are facing challenges that many hoped belonged to the past. Children are encountering antisemitism at school, online, in sport, and sometimes even in places where they should feel safest. How do we protect them without frightening them? How do we build confidence instead of anxiety? How do we help them develop a strong Jewish identity in a world that can sometimes feel hostile?
Free download for members of the Antisemitism Support & Action Community. FIND IT HERE
Jewish Creatives in Conversation re Antisemitism Challenge Indigenous Friends of Israel Int 25 May
Barbara Miller is an author, historian, teacher, sociologist and former psychologist and has just founded a community on Skool.
After the Holocaust of 6 million Jews and others including gypsies, political opponents, homosexuals and the disabled, the world said “Never Again”. However we have seen it again on Oct 7 2023 where 1200 Isaelis were horrifically killed, at Bondi Beach Australia where 15 mostly Jews were massacred and incidents around the world with calls to Globalize the Intifada.
So we now have a situation where antisemitism has grown like a monster that is tearing apart the social fabric of many nations including Australia, destroying the multicultural dream with divisive rhetoric and hateful actions, challenging the values our peaceful democracies were built on and traumatising Jews in Israel and around the world who just want to live their lives in peace and contribute to a better world.
Not only that, antisemitism has morphed from the ancient fear of difference and envy and scapegoating of the Jews for the world’s problems to the race-based worldview of the Nazis during World War 2 that Jews were inferior to Aryans to the current variety.
We now have the shocking inversion of Jews being falsely accused as Nazis and antisemitism masquerading as acceptable, even proud antizionism or criticism of Israel’s policies and right to exist. Not content to genocide Jews they want to genocide Israel from the river to the sea. And globalize their war on Jews.
So now, instead of the Nazis, we have what has been called a “horseshoe” coalition of marxists on the left, fascists on the right and radical Islamists, with little in common except their hatred of Jews and their desire to brand and run the world in their image.
So I have developed this community to: · Increase awareness and provide educational materials both historic and current · Create a community where discussion and support can occur · Provide comfort and support for the Jewish community and others who feel grief at the state of affairs we are in and · Encourage and equip upstanders or people of principle who want to make a difference in dealing with this scourge of antisemitism. You can join HERE
You can also find a low cost well-researched course here on the Holocaust and Antisemitism. If you would like to know more, see HERE
Donations to the ministry of the Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace BSB: 064804 Account no: 14069302 Swift code: ctbaau2s
Commonwealth of Australia Bank, 120 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Donations to Pastors Account BSB: 064804 Account no: 14258760
THESE AMAZING VIDEOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LOW PRICE USING PAYPAL OR STRIPE. INSTANT DOWNLOAD! HERE
TOPICS – ISRAEL, PRAYER, WORSHIP, THE APOSTOLIC AND PROPHETIC AND MUCH MORE – AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!!! BE BLESSED!!!
Deborah Conway AM is an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She rose to prominence with the 1980s band Do Re Mi and has enjoyed a prolific solo & collaborative career alongside her husband & musical partner, Willy Zygier. has a top-20 hit single with “It’s Only the Beginning” (1991). The associated album, String of Pearls, also peaked in the top 20. She won the ARIA Award for Best Female Artist at the 1992 awards.
Avi Efrat is the founder of Fantastic Framing, one of Australia’s leading picture framing and printing companies with locations across the country. Beyond framing, Avi is focused on building communities and opportunities within the art world through projects like the Artizone Community and “The Art of Business” podcast. His vision is to help artists and entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, education, and creative thinking.
The flyer can be downloaded and forwarded to your contacts
Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord: 7 Hebrew Words for Praise by Ps Norman Miller
Praise and worship are important to come closer to God and to give Him thanks and due honour. It is also important for breakthrough in our circumstances. Discover the 7 Hebrew words for praise that can transform your life. Praise can be quiet worship or shouts of praise. It can be giving thanks and adoration to God.
It can be raising hands or clapping hands and using many types of instruments, even the didjeridoo or clapsticks or shofar. It can involve dance and use of flags and banners. We can flow into spontaneous worship led by the Holy Spirit and even write new songs. Above all it is connecting with God and uplifting for our souls. For more videos, go to https://reconciliationandpeace.org/store/
“If I Survive.” This thought haunted Lena. Her loved ones were cruelly forced from her arms in the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland and perished in Treblinka Death Camp. This is a true story of Holocaust survival. In ww2 books, it is a searing story of human rights abuses and genocide.
The story of Nazi Germany and the Jews is a story of anti-Semitism, Nazi concentration camps, gas chambers and World War 11 (wwii). The Warsaw ghetto where the Nazis had imprisoned the Jews was being emptied as Hitler’s Final Solution to murder all of European Jewry was put into action. Lena kept thinking, “It’s my turn next.” As some Jews escaped Treblinka and exposed it as being a death camp not a labour camp, young men and women in the ghetto decided to make a stand.
Indigenous Friends of Israel Seminar – ANZAC, Lighthorse & Indigenous & Jewish Connections
Speakers Barry Rodgers OAM Light Horse Assoc, Lance Waters, Indigenous descendant of ANZACs, Adam Dostalek, Filmmaker “Ride Like an ANZAC.”
Host Barbara Miller shared her and Norman’s experiences hosting tours to Israel a number of times visiting sites of World War 1 and 2 including Be’er Sheva and Tzemach. She highlighted the bravery and sacrifice of ANZAC servicemen. Barbara expressed concerns about the erosion of Australian values and the need to address ANZAC modules in schools rewritten by pro-Palestinian teachers to bring shame on our servicemen and Australia.
This meeting discussed the Australian Light Horse’s role in the 1917 Battle of Be’er Sheva and its significance in helping establish the modern State of Israel. Barry explained the characteristics of the Australian Light Horse and their mounted infantry tactics, while Lance shared his personal connection as a descendant of Indigenous Light Horse troopers who participated in a centenary commemoration in Israel. Elsie Amamoo, shared how she reenacted the charge of the light horse at the centenary to honour her great grandfather.
Adam presented his documentary film “Ride Like an Anzac,” which combined footage from both a commemorative bike ride and a horse reenactment of the historic charge, highlighting the previously overlooked Indigenous involvement in ANZAC forces. The discussion also covered the need for better recognition of Australian contributions in Israel and the importance of preserving these historical connections for future generations.
Left – Munganbana Norman’s painting in the Holding Light art exhibition at the Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery. We went to the opening Friday night and then had a Shabbat meal with a family. Right – Barbara checking the first draft of her biography of child survivor of the Holocaust Eva Engel.
We spent 2 days with her and her son Roger in Sydney and visited Judy Menczel who is making a film on Eva. We also had meetings with others in Sydney including Rabbi Ulman of the Bondi Synagogue, Rachel Torrington, filmmaker Adam Dostalek etc. Andrew Lowy and Denise Archie joined us for the art gallery opening as Norman’s guests. 28 paintings were chosen out of 105 entries so it was a privilege for Norman to be involved. If you would like to read the amazing story that goes with the painting.
