The promise of Ahmed Hussen
January 31, 2017 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
He came to Canada as a 16-year-old refugee from Somalia. He’s highly regarded across the Canadian political spectrum. He was just appointed as immigration minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres: ‘clear’ that Temple Mount was home to Jewish temple
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has said it is “completely clear” that Jerusalem’s Temple Mount was home to the ancient Jewish Temple. Read more
Indifference has not gone away
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has addressed an official Holocaust commemoration ceremony in the Greek capital Athens, and in recalling the tragedy that nearly destroyed the Jewish community in Greece, asked whether the world has really learnt the lessons of the Holocaust. Read more
AAJS 2017 Conference
The 29th Australian Association for Jewish Studies Conference is to be held on the 12-13 February at Sydney’s Jewish Museum. Read more
Indonesian Muslim leaders promote dialogue in Israel and Palestinian Authority
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Righteous among the Nations honoured
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
One-month old Jewish baby Alter Heimann was separated from his parents in 1943 Nazi-controlled Amsterdam never to see them again..and yesterday he attended a ceremony at Sydney’s Jewish Museum when a descendant of the Dutch family which ultimately rescued him bringing him later to start a new life in Australia received named as Righteous as the Gentiles on his grandparents’ behalf. Read more
Ambassador Jeremy Jones
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Jeremy Jones, Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) Director of International and of Community Affairs, has completed his duties as a 2017 Australian Day Ambassador. Read more
Holocaust remembrance in Wellington
January 30, 2017 by David Zwartz
The serene rural surroundings at the Jewish Cemetery, Makara, gave a suitable backdrop for the observance of United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day in New Zealand’s capital Wellington on 27 January. Read more
Why the Land of Israel belongs to Israel
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire
New Zealand’s Pastor Nigel Woodley rejects the U N Security Council Resolution 2334. Read more
What a difference a month makes…writes Ron Weiser
January 30, 2017 by Ron Weiser
By now I am not sure if anyone even remembers UN Security Council Resolution 2334 passed on the 23rd of December when the US chose not to exercise its veto. Read more
Housing crisis impacts Jewish Community too
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire
The disturbing images of homeless people in Melbourne, the world’s most arguably livable city, have generated considerable media coverage and intense community discussion about how best to deal with the issue. Read more
Ask the rabbi…
Why do orthodox Jews pray three times a day?…ask the rabbi. Read more
Pseudo-liberal Jews are causing unspeakable damage…writes Isi Leibler
January 29, 2017 by Isi Leibler
Chaos is the order of the day throughout the entire democratic world. Read more
WJC criticises ADL reaction to Trump statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress has responded to the Anti-Defamation League’s criticism of a statement made by US President Donald Trump on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Remembering is a tool for the future
January 29, 2017 by Miriam Bell
Messages about the importance of remembering the lessons of the Holocaust dominated UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration in Auckland. Read more
Oscar nomination for Emile Sherman
January 27, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
With “Lion” in contention for an Oscar for Best Picture, Sydney producer Emile Sherman has added another bio-pic to his roll call of fine movies. Read more
Kim Beazley to deliver 2017 AUJS Sir Zelman Cowen Memorial Oration
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has announced the launch of the 2017 Sir Zelman Cowen Memorial Oration, to be delivered by Australia’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley. Read more
Obama exits – Trump enters…writes Michael Kuttner
January 27, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
As Barak Obama leaves the White House and Donald Trump takes up residence, self-proclaimed liberals still cannot accept reality. Read more
ECAJ congratulates Australia Day honorees
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australia Jewry has extended its warmest congratulations to all of the recipients of Australia Day honours for their exemplary service to this country. Read more
Netanyahu: “We will never allow another Holocaust to take place”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Strength to Strength – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
‘Strength to Survive’, recounts the stories of Melbourne Holocaust survivors who did whatever they could to escape the atrocities surrounding them. Read more
ADC marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Anti-Defamation Commission has marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Forbidden Music: Composers banned by the Third Reich
January 27, 2017 by Stevie Whitmont
Continuing a series by Stevie Whitmont of music banned by the Nazis. Read more
Australia concerned about settlements
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Australia has expressed concern about new settlements planned by Israel. Read more
2017 Australia Day awards
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire
J-Wire extends congratulations to all members of the Jewish community who have been honoured today by their country… Read more
An Australian Day message from The Executive Council of Australian Jewry
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A video Australia Day message from the president of the ECAJ Anton Block… Read more
Jerusalem schools, synagogues would be shut if UN resolution is implemented
January 26, 2017 by Rafael Medoff - JNS.org
The human consequences of implementing the recent United Nations resolution about Israel would be devastating, say American representatives of Israeli schools, synagogues and other institutions in parts of Jerusalem that Israel captured in 1967…writes Rafael Medoff/JNS.org. Read more
KeepOlim empowers immigrants in Israel
January 26, 2017 by Sophie Deutsch
Devastatingly, one-third of people in Israel who take their own lives are immigrants. This frightening figure indicates the struggle of Olim, new immigrants and returning citizens of Israel, many of whom experience mental health concerns and a lack of integrated support on a daily basis. Read more
President Rivlin meets with ambassadors to Israel from Asia-Pacific countries
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
President Reuven Rivlin has met with ambassadors and charges d’affaires to Israel from countries in the Asia-Pacific, including Australia’s ambassador Dave Sharma. Read more
Thousands of ‘We Remember’ photos to be projected at Auschwitz-Birkenau as World Jewish Congress campaign reaches millions world-wide
January 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Thousands of photos of people holding ‘We remember’ or ‘I remember’ signs in honor of the victims of the Holocaust are put on display on a giant screen at the former Nazi German death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau from 24 until 26 January 2017, ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day this Friday. Read more
