WJC demands ban on neo-Nazi rally in Montana
January 6, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder is demanding that authorities in Montana immediately put a stop to an armed march being planned by neo-Nazis in the town of Whitefish on January 15, calling it “a dangerous and life-threatening rally that puts all of America at risk.” Read more
Palestine – Anti-Israel Security Council Resolution 2334 Violates UN Charter
January 6, 2017 by David Singer
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 violates article 80 of the United Nations Charter and accordingly is illegal in international law…writes David Singer. Read more
Immerse Yourself in Ancient Jerusalem
January 6, 2017 by Sophie Deutsch
Have you ever wondered what ancient Jerusalem looked like some 2,000 years ago? A new virtual reality app may ease your curiosity. Read more
Forbidden Music: Composers banned by the Third Reich
January 6, 2017 by Stevie Whitmont
Continuing the series by Stevie Whitmont of music banned by the Nazis. Read more
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully’s office vandalised
January 5, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully’s North Shore office in Auckland vandalised with pro-Jewish graffiti early this week in response to New Zealand’s co-sponsoring of a UN anti-settlement resolution. Read more
The war on Christianity in the Arab world continues
As you celebrate with your loved ones the New Year, spare a thought for the Christians in the Middle East that have been targeted for genocide and extinction by ISIS, who have those have been raped, tortured and crucified simply because of their faith…writes Dvir Abramovich. Read more
Secord visits site of Berlin market terrorist attack
January 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord visited the Berlin Christmas markets – a day and a half after the terrorist attack – to see the impromptu memorials at the site and pay his respects. Read more
Jackie – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
January 5, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
For those who remember the day President John Kennedy died in November 1963, this biopic will bring it all back. Read more
MK Amir Peretz on the conviction of Hebron shooter, Elor Azarya
January 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
MK Amir Peretz has responded to the trial results of Elor Azarya, and his conviction after shooting a neutralised Palestinian terrorist in Hebron. Read more
Israel and the Trump administration…writes Isi Leibler
January 5, 2017 by Isi Leibler
In just two weeks, a new U.S. administration will enter the White House.
Obama: Pan-Arabic Wolf in Progress
January 4, 2017 by Harry Ben-Zvi and Gidon Ben-Zvi
The December 23, 2016 UN vote proves that President Barack Obama only paid lip service to resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict during his eight years in office. Read more
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts want Australia to back Israel
January 4, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Senator Malcolm Roberts has called on the Australian government to back Israel, a close ally, and take serious steps to stop the world-wide targeting of the Jewish state. Read more
AIJAC applauds Turnbull and Bishop
January 4, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
AIJAC applauds Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for their opposition to the recent UN Security Council Resolution 2334, which unfairly places the onus of blame on Israeli settlements for the continuation of the conflict with the Palestinians while acquitting the Palestinian Authority (PA) of any responsibility for the lack of progress towards peace. Read more
Why do so many sing at the Shabbat table?…ask the rabbi
January 4, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Why do many people sing “z’mirot” (special table songs) during the Shabbat meals? Read more
Analysis: Are the Israeli settlements legal under international law?
Rachel Avraham explains the history behind why Israeli communities exist in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, why the world is opposed to it and why Israel is passionately standing behind their position. Read more
Engravings of a Seven-Branched Menorah and a Cross were discovered by hikers
January 4, 2017 by Agencies
A rare and intriguing discovery was revealed this weekend by hikers exploring a water cistern in the Judean Shephelah: On the walls of the cistern, in chalk bedrock, were incised ancient engravings of a seven-branched menorah and a cross. Read more
They’re back!
January 4, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
Taglit-Birthright Israel winter buses are back! Read more
The government rejects Abbott’s comments
January 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called his country to cut $40 million aid to the Palestinian Authority and to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem if Donald Trump carries out his suggestion to move the USA embassy. Read more
Some of our leaders are morally deficient…says Perry Trotter
January 3, 2017 by Perry Trotter
J-Wire contributor Perry Trotter is a New Zealand Christian who has sent a video message of how he views his country’s sponsoring the UNSC resolution 2334. Read more
An open letter to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Bill English
Open letter to the prime minister of New Zealand, Edward English Read more
Israeli killed in Istanbul attack
January 2, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
ZAKA is assisting in returning the remains of the Israeli teenager murdered in the Reina nightclub terror shooting in Istanbul. Read more
New Zealand sailor Jo Aleh inducted into Jewish Sport Hall of Fame
January 2, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Olympic sailing champion Joanna (Jo) Aleh has been inducted in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Read more
Britain and Australia more supportive of Israel than Obama and Kerry
January 1, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
When the British Prime Minister and the Australians foreign minister both criticise the Obama administration for being unfair to Israel, you can be sure that something is very wrong with what President Obama and Secretary Kerry have been doing…writes Alan Dershowitz. Read more
Shoulder to shoulder
January 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull paid an unexpected visit to Sydney’s Central Synagogue to join its Friday night service and Menorah lighting telling the congregation that Australia stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Israel. Read more
New Year messages
January 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
New Year messages from Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Read more
15 ways Israel amazed and inspired the world in 2016
January 1, 2017 by Agencies
Israel ranks about 150 on the scale of countries for size, encompassing only about 10,800 square miles (28,000 square kilometers) and a population under 8.6 million. But its achievements over 68 years of modern statehood have drastically dwarfed its actual size. Read more
Controversy erupts over ex-diplomat Indyk’s statements about Israel and Jews
January 1, 2017 by Rafael Medoff - JNS.org
Several Jewish organisations and leaders are expressing alarm over former U.S. diplomat Martin Indyk’s role in the Obama administration’s recent Israel policy moves…writes Rafael Medoff/JNS.org. Read more
Protest in NZ
January 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Seventy-one Christian supporters of Israel travelled a 13-hour trip from the New Zealand city of Hastings to the country’s capital Wellington to protest outside parliament against New Zealand sponsoring the UN resolution 2334 condemning Israeli settlements. Read more
Short+Sweet Turns “Sweet 16” in January 2017
January 1, 2017 by Geoff Sirmai
Short+Sweet has spread the popular 10-minute format in theatre, dance, cabaret & comedy across Australia and the globe – with festivals now as far afield as Hollywood, India, Malaysia, Dubai and NZ. But the original theatre festival in its Sydney home is ‘sweet 16’ this year… and plans to celebrate in style! Read more
