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1 Dec 2024, 12:44pm

1 Dec 2024, 12:44pm B'nai B'rith Armchair Society Series Prison: a glimpse into the netherworld through the eyes of one who has been there. Arthur Bolkas is a criminologist, speaker and former prisoner who now works to help at-risk youth and prisoners reintegrate into society. After overcoming drug addiction and serving time for armed robbery, he now shares his story of redemption, working as a mentor and facilitating programs for those in need. He is also a writer and speaker focused on rehabilitation and transformation. Photo credit: Arthur Bolkas/ Linkedin.  

18 Nov 2024, 9:01pm

18 Nov 2024, 9:01pm B'nai B'rith Armchair Society Series J-AIR is proud to be bringing you a recording of a special event, Israel on the Battlefield of Ethics: An Evening with Urban Warfare Expert John Spencer that took place last Sunday at Central Shule in Caulfield South in Melbourne introduced by Alon Cassuto, the CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia. John Spencer is an internationally acclaimed expert and Chair of Urban Warfare at West Point. As an advisor to the U.S. Army’s top generals and Pentagon strategists, John brings unparalled insights into the nature of modern warfare. Following his recent time with the IDF in Gaza post-October 7, Spencer asserts,” Israel is held to a standard that doesn’t exist."  Photo credit: John Spencer and www.johnspenceronline.com