Former Jerusalem Post editor at JNF gala dinner
November 8, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
David Horovitz, former of editor of the Jerusalem Post, has addressed the NSW Jewish National Fund Gala Dinner in Sydney. Read more
ECAJ Responds to Rhiannon
Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon has issued a statement calling on the Israeli government “to immediately release Michael Coleman”, an Australian member of the Freedom Waves to Gaza Flotilla, who has been arrested by the Israeli Defence Force…a statement that has met with a sharp response from The Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
A Community in Transition
November 8, 2011 by Dan Brotman
South African Jewry held a conference last week on the effect of Apartheid on its community…Dan Brotman reports. Read more
Australia to attend Water Conference in Israel
November 8, 2011 by J-Wire
Kerry Olsson, the Deputy CEO of Australian National Water Commission, will represent Australia at next week’s international conference on water in Tel Aviv. Read more
Stop Distorting Rabin’s Legacy
November 8, 2011 by Isi Leibler
As Israel commemorates the 16th jahrzeit of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, I can vividly recollect – as though it was yesterday- the shock and anguish that we all experienced when we first heard the devastating news…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Nov-16 Melbourne: Launch of AFI
November 7, 2011 by J-Wire
The Australian Friends of Israel launches its Victorian branch at a function this evening…. Read more
Australian Friends of Israel to be launched in Melbourne
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV), together with the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) will proudly support the launch of the grassroots group Australian Friends of Israel (AFI) this month with an inaugural event on November 16 at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Read more
Australian remains in Israeli detention centre
November 7, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that an Australian citizen is being held in an Israeli detention centre following the attempt of another fleet to break the Gaza blockade. Read more
Gottshall Library Opening in Sydney this Month
November 7, 2011 by Community Editor
The Premier of NSW, Barry O’Farrell MP, will officially open the Rebbetzin Jana Gottshall Memorial Library, established by the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA), in Sydney on 29 November. Read more
Try Some Healthy Israeli Food This Summer
November 7, 2011 by Sharon Berger
With summer just around the corner everyone is on the lookout for light, healthy eating options….writes Sharon Berger. Read more
Doctors Clowning it in Israel
November 4, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
More than 250 participants from 22 countries have taken part in Israel’s first medical clowns conference. Read more
Do It Today
November 4, 2011 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
There are many people suffer from a procrastination problem that can be very destructive…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Chester disappointed with UNESCO
November 4, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Philip Chester, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia has expressed his disappointment at UNESCO’s vote to include the Palestinian Authority as a full member. Read more
Cleanup Day in Israel
November 4, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
Australian and Canadian JNF contributors have funded International Cleanup day in Israel….with over a quarter of a million volunteers participating in the event. Read more
Nov-16 Sydney: Getting Ready for Summer
November 4, 2011 by J-Wire
As we enter the summer months, Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital presents a panel discussion on how to save your skin…. Read more
Chomsky gets the prize
November 4, 2011 by Agencies
Controversial American political activist Noam Chomsky blasted US President Barack Obama “as one of the most extremist presidents in history”. Read more
American Jewish Leaders at the Crossroads
November 3, 2011 by Isi Leibler
On the surface, it would seem that two of American Jewry’s most highly regarded Jewish leaders, both deeply committed and devoted to Israel, have lost – at least temporarily – their political bearings…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Nov-20 7:30p.m. SBS1-TV: The Bible – Moses and the Law
November 3, 2011 by J-Wire
A revealing exploration of one of the world’s most influential books. Read more
Four Children Fighting for their Lives
November 3, 2011 by Henry Benjamin
Four little Jewish children are desperately seeking a DNA match to save them from certain death and Gift of Life Australia is asking Victorians to help. Read more
Packaged Care
Jewish Care Victoria was recently selected to deliver a new type of Community Aged Care package known as Consumer Directed Care packages. Read more
Dinner for Israeli Academics
November 3, 2011 by Sue Freedman-Levy
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner for Israeli academics who participated in the University of Sydney-Israel Research Partnership Forum: Shared Challenges Future Solutions at which two $100,000 grants were awarded. Read more
Palestine – UNESCO rebuffs PLO huffs and puffs
November 3, 2011 by David Singer
The PLO application seeking admission of Palestine to the UN has been dealt a serious blow – after 86 of its 193 members failed to support a mirror application for Palestine to join UNESCO…writes David Singer. Read more
Peace and Security – an ongoing Australian Quest
November 3, 2011 by Andrea Faulkner
The Battle of Beersheba created a strong link between Australia and Israel, a connection that continues to this day…writes Andrea Faulkner. Read more
Jewish Film Festivals
Check here for the full program for both the Melbourne and Sydney Jewish Film Festivals… Read more
AUJS debates Israel as an Apartheid State
November 2, 2011 by Simon Sawday
AUJS has participated in a debate held by the Macquarie University Student Representative Association (MUSRA), questioning the characterisation of Israel as an apartheid state. I, as a representative of AUJS, spoke in support of Israel’s position and a representative of Students for Palestine argued the opposing point of view…writes Simon Sawday. Read more
Israeli Academics at the University of Sydney
November 2, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The University of Sydney has held a Forum to highlight research endeavours between the university and Israeli academics. Read more
Nov-16 Sydney: B’nai B’rith Human Rights Address 2011
November 2, 2011 by J-Wire
David Gonski will deliver this year’s address on “Human Rights and the Law of the Land – Australia”. Read more
Shechita continuity assured in Australia…
Dr Danny Lamm, the president of the The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to thank him for the Government decision to maintain Shechita in Australia. Read more
UNESCO votes to admit Palestine – Australia votes against
November 1, 2011 by J-Wire Staff
The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation [UNESCO] has voted 107-14 in favour of granting membership to Palestine. Australia joined Israel, the United States, Canada and Germany in voting against the motion. Read more
Confronting play
November 1, 2011 by Arts Editor
Helen Gottstein has been performing her one woman play Four Faces of Israel in Melbourne and will bring it to Sydney on Thursday. Read more