Second Gaza humanitarian aid worker arrested for helping Hamas
A Palestinian man working with the United Nations in the Gaza Strip has been arrested by the Israeli Shin Bet security force and accused of using his position to aid Hamas military activities. Read more
Down Under – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 11, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Examples of irony and idiocy litter this Australian black comedy from director and writer Abe Forsyth as he shows that bouts of bad behaviour can be interspersed with surprising moments of clarity and truth.
Government to expel BDS activists. Bravo!…writes Isi Leibler
August 11, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The decision by the Interior and Public Security ministers to form a special task force to expel foreigners engaged in Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) activities is a long overdue but urgent call for remedial action against anti-Semites and renegade Jews who demonise and delegitimise us. Read more
Three peas in a pod…a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
August 11, 2016 by Fraser McEwing
Last night’s APT Master Series programme threw the orchestral gauntlet down to the SSO – and it delivered in spades, producing everything from passionate storms to gentle rain to exotic and erotic scenery. This orchestra was made for this music. Read more
Grynberg to leave JCA
August 11, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
After three years in the role, and three highly successful fundraising campaigns, Daniel Grynberg has decided to step down as JCA CEO at the end of this year. Read more
Judaism in the Outback
August 11, 2016 by Rabbi Yossi Rodal
Trump Advisor Castigates Clinton Betrayal of Israel…writes David Singer
August 11, 2016 by David Singer
Donald Trump’s trusted co-advisor on Israel – David Friedman – has castigated Hillary Clinton for her role as Secretary of State in perpetrating one of President Obama’s worst foreign policy failures – trashing the letter from President Bush to Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dated 14 April 2004 – its terms having been overwhelmingly endorsed by Congress 502 votes to 12. Read more
Truman – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 9, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
“Truman doesn’t sound very Spanish” said my friend. It turns out to be the name of a dog and the ostensible focus of this delightful film.
Moriah visits the Archibald
August 9, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Members of Sydney’s The Moriah Foundation joined with the Grandparents’ Club for a private viewing of the Archibald Prize finalists at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Read more
Olympic chiefs slam Lebanese team over clash with Israelis
August 9, 2016 by Agencies
The International Olympic Committee on Sunday issued a stern warning to the head of the Lebanese delegation to the games over his refusal to share a bus to the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro with the Israeli team. Read more
For first time, Israeli university offers degree in winemaking
August 9, 2016 by Agencies
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem plans to introduce a degree in winemaking in the coming academic year. Read more
Terrorist Aid Hijacking and NGO Oversight Failure: Learning from the World Vision Case
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
On August 4, 2016, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) revealed that Mohammed El-Halabi, manager of the Gaza operations of the international humanitarian NGO World Vision, funneled 60% of the World Vision Gaza budget to the terrorist group Hamas. Read more
Journalists Report Back from Rambam Delegation
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
Prominent Australian journalists and opinion-leaders Rita Panahi, Jennifer Oriel, Josh Gordon and Georgina Downer, recently having returned from an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Rambam delegation to Israel, addressed an AIJAC luncheon in Melbourne. Read more
World Vision Australia believe no truth in the charges against Gaza manager
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The CEO World Vision Australia Tim Costello has issued in a statement in which that the allegations of Mohammad El Halabi by Israel for provides to Hamas. Read more
Tishah B’Av: The rabbi answers questions
August 8, 2016 by J-Wire
Rabbi Raymond Apple has a answers about Tishah B’Av…annual fast day in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a number of disasters in Jewish history, primarily the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Read more
How Hamas exploited World Vision in Gaza to support its terrorist activities
August 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressed his outrage over allegations that Mohammad Halabi, the director of the Gaza branch of World Vision has been using his position to divert funds and resources from the needy to benefit Hamas’ terrorist activities. Read more
Australia suspends funds to World Vision
August 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government has suspended the provision of further funding to World Vision for programs in the Palestinian Territories until an investigation is complete on the diversion of funds to Hamas. Read more
New Zealand clarifies representative’s meeting with Hanan Ashrawi
August 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified a report of a meeting at which Hanan Ashwari discussed with a NZ representative “Israel’s violation of international law”. Read more
Rambam Group Reports Back
August 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Nine Victorian Liberal Party MPs and graduates of a recent Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Rambam study program to Israel addressed an AIJAC luncheon in Melbourne. Read more
Israeli Musical Diplomacy: A Win over BDS and Israel Knockers
August 5, 2016 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
Steven Goldstein’s connection to Israel predates his now-renowned acting and operatic career…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS.org. Read more
Counterproductive and clueless…writes Michael Kuttner
August 5, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
Another week has passed with yet more manifestations of madness masquerading as gestures designed to promote an illusory peace. Read more
Topol to be major speaker for Sydney JNF
August 4, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Israeli actor Topol who achieved fame world-wide for his portrayal of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof has confirmed he will attend as guest speaker at the JNF NSW Major Donor Dinner next month for his only Sydney appearance. Read more
The World Jewish Congress approaches its 80th anniversary
August 4, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
As the World Jewish Congress prepared to mark its 80th anniversary, President Ronald S. Lauder declared that vigilance and bold steps were as necessary today as they were in 1936 to defend Jews and Jewish community life. Read more
Israel – Clinton And Trump Must Honour Bush-Congress Commitments
August 4, 2016 by David Singer
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have yet to signal their readiness to honour the commitments made by President Bush in his letter dated 14 April 2004 to Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon…writes David Singer. Read more
B’nai Brith and JNF Youth and Young Adult Jewish Changemaker Award
August 4, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The annual B’nai Brith and JNF Youth and Young Adult Jewish Changemaker Award at Sydney’s Emanuel School. Read more
SES at OBK
Maccabi Junior Carnival Registrations Open as NSW Team Manager is Announced
August 3, 2016 by J-Wire
Next year’s Maccabi Junior Carnival will be held in Perth. Read more
Israeli Dance Company for Sydney Opera House
August 3, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) will showcase a new work,– Horses in the Sky at The Sydney Opera House later this month.
Shimon Peres at 93
August 3, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s Ninth President Shimon Peres has turned 93…and received a surprise birthday celebration in front of hundreds of soldiers and officers of the Military Intelligence Research Division. Read more
Can Israel’s new proactive UN posture lead to Security Council seat?…asks Sean Savage/JNS.org
August 3, 2016 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
Long panned for harbouring deep anti-Israel bias, the United Nations (UN) has often been discounted by critical Israeli leaders as an organisation with little hope for any success. However, after a tireless effort by the Israeli delegation to the UN, earlier this summer the Jewish state was selected for the first time to head the UN’s Sixth Committee, one of the permanent committees at the world body playing an important role in shaping international law. Read more
