AIJAC hosts Israeli Labor MK Merav Michaeli

September 20, 2017 by  

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) recently hosted Israeli Knesset Member Merav Michaeli at a Sydney luncheon attended by leading media, political and trade union figures. Read more

Polish nationalist leader denounces antisemitism, lauds Israel

September 20, 2017 by  

The head of Poland’s right-wing nationalist Law and Justice Party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, denounced antisemitism Monday and lauded the “great state” of Israel during a ceremony commemorating Polish citizens who protected the country’s Jews during the Nazi Holocaust. Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from Richard Di Natale

September 20, 2017 by  

On behalf of the Australian Greens, I would like to wish a warm Shanah Tovah to everyone welcoming in the Jewish New Year this week…writes Richard Di Natale. Read more

Kangarusski screens ‘Stateless’

September 19, 2017 by  

Kangarusski held a screening of the documentary ‘Stateless’ for the Russian Speaking Jewish Community at the Jewish Folk Centre in Sydney. Read more

ZFA policial seminar in Parliament House

September 19, 2017 by  

The Zionist Federation of Australia has held its inaugural Political Seminar in Canberra.  Read more

Netanyahu ahead of his talks with Trump

September 19, 2017 by  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoke in New York ahead of  his talks with US President Donald Trump. Read more

Rosh Hashanah greetings from the ZFA

September 19, 2017 by  

A Rosh Hashanah message from the Zionist Federation of Australia president Dr Danny Lamm. Read more

President Rivlin hosts Rosh Hashanah reception for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel

September 19, 2017 by  

President Reuven & First Lady Nechama Rivlin has held a festive reception at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel, to honor the upcoming festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Read more

Facebook removes option to target ‘Jew haters’ with advertisements

September 19, 2017 by  

Facebook has disabled the ability for advertisers to target antisemitic interests on its platform following media inquiries that created controversy over the feature. Read more

Bahrain’s king condemns Arab boycott of Israel

September 19, 2017 by  

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa has condemned the Arab world’s boycott of Israel, saying its citizens are free to visit the Jewish state, in a declaration of worldwide religious tolerance facilitated by the Los-Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre. Read more

Nearing centennial, Balfour descendant shows pride in support for Jewish homeland

September 19, 2017 by  

In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British and Israeli senior officials have convened in Jerusalem  to discuss the past, present, and future of British-Israeli relations…writes Eliana Rudee Read more

IDF: Israel prepared to ‘neutralise’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force in next war

September 19, 2017 by  

Despite the raging civil war to Israel’s north and east in Syria, the Jewish state’s northern border has remained precariously quiet over the last decade. No stranger to looming threats, Israeli officials are planning and ready for several worst-case scenarios in the north as Iran and its terror proxy Hezbollah continue to forge their stranglehold on the region…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org. Read more

Merav Michaeli at the NCJWA

September 18, 2017 by  

Did you attend the Habonim Dror at the NCJWA in Sydney featuring Israeli political Merav Michaeli? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from the Premier of Victoria

September 18, 2017 by  

It gives me great pleasure to wish the staff and readers of J-Wire, and all of Victoria’s Jewish community, a happy new year. Read more

Facing a challenging new year

September 18, 2017 by  

We enter Rosh Hashanah 5778 with conflicting emotions…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Feintooner

September 18, 2017 by  

Shana Tova from Feintooner… Read more

Sydney filmmakers paint a portrait of The Archibalds

September 18, 2017 by  

Mint Pictures has filmed The Archibald Prize, Australia’s most popular and coveted art prize. Being awarded to portraits of prominent Australians the iconic prize is no stranger to intrigue and controversy across its 96-year history. Read more

Big Man, Little God?…asks Rabbi Raymond Apple

September 18, 2017 by  

A Rosh Hashanah feature. Read more

Younger members of the Cairns community show their appreciation to the local police

September 17, 2017 by  

 The children of the Cairns Jewish Community baked and delivered honey cakes  the police at the Smithfield  Police Station in Cairns as present for the Jewish New Year   Read more

AIJAC says thank you

September 17, 2017 by  

The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has hosted a lunch to thank South Australian MLC Andrew McLachlan  for his leadership role in resisting efforts to pass a one-sided motion calling for unilateral recognition of ‘Palestine” in the SA Legislative Council last month. Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from Walt Secord

September 17, 2017 by  

To all members of the NSW Jewish community, I extend my warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and sweet new year ahead. Read more

King Abdullah’s dethronement threatens Jordan-Israel two-state solution

September 17, 2017 by  

A conference in Jerusalem next month proposing a plan (“Plan”) involving the dethronement of Jordan’s King Abdullah threatens any attempt by Jordan and Israel to peacefully apportion – between their respective States – sovereignty in Judea and Samaria – called the West Bank since 1950 – and Gaza (“Disputed Territories”)…writes David Singer. Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

September 16, 2017 by  

From here on earth to outer space, Israel continues to achieve great things benefitting not only its own citizens but humanity as a whole. Read more

Achievements and challenges…writes Michael Kuttner

September 15, 2017 by  

As we approach the High Holyday Festivals it is worthwhile to assess the achievements of the past year and the challenges looming in front of us for the year ahead. Read more

NCJWA gives thumbs up to same sex marriage

September 15, 2017 by  

National Council of Jewish Women of Australia supports same sex marriage as part of its stand against discrimination.  Read more

Labor MP and Paralympian attends Central Coast Jewish community birthday celebrations

September 15, 2017 by  

Gosford NSW Labor MP and Paralympian gold medallist Liesl Tesch was among the more than 40 people who attended the 19th birthday celebrations of the Central Coast Jewish community held recently. Read more

The State Memorial honouring Shimon Peres

September 15, 2017 by  

The official State Memorial in honor of the late Ninth President Shimon Peres took place at the Great Leaders of the Nation plot on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Read more

ADC slams council for Holocaust analogy

September 15, 2017 by  

A Melbourne council has  voted not to celebrate Australia Day with one councillor comparing the event with the Holocaust. Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

September 14, 2017 by  

A Rosh Hashanah message… Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten

September 14, 2017 by  

A Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition… Read more

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