Tikkun Forums
JAA hosts public forums twice yearly which grapple with challenging and contemporary issues.
Past Tikkun Forums include:
Standing Up Against Injustice - Several prominent human rights activists talking about their experiences combatting injustice and protecting human rights. Panelists: Kon Karapangiotidis, Hariz Halilovich, Caroline Lambert. Moderator: Mark Baker
Everyone’s a Little bit Racist Sometimes - How can we tackle racist elements in our society? Panelists: Mohammed Elleissy, Amit Menghani, Sunshine Kamaloni, Jessica Taft. Moderator: Helen Szoke
Being Australian - Exploring the role of Jewish Australians in the reconciliation movement. What has been, and still can be done to help heal the wounds of the past. Panelists: Melissa Castan, Richard Frankland, Howard Goldenberg, Kevin Russel. Moderator: Philip Mendes.
Refugees: Then and Now - What does it mean to be a refugee? What can we as a community be doing to assist those who have recently arrived in Australia. Panelists: Alpha Lisimba, Paul Bartrop, Moshe Fiszman, Melanie Landau. Moderator: Lisa Buchner.
There is no such thing as Ethical Travel - A debate about whether we can travel the world in an ethical way. Panelists: Tom Tracker, Judi Cooper, Craig Thorburn, Jane Crouch. Moderator: Danny Almagor
