Corruption charges lobbed at him, Netanyahu feels political earth rumble, but not crack
February 16, 2018 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
A political and legal storm hit Israel Tuesday evening when Israeli police officials informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that they plan to recommend bribery and breach of trust charges in the two corruption cases against him…writes Israel Kasnett/JNS.org. Read more
Michael Danby’s speaks in Parliament on the arrest of Malka Leifer
February 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In an adjournment speech in the House of Representatives, Michael Danby said he is pleased about the progress in the in case seeking extradition of alleged child sexual abuse Malka Leifer to Australia. Read more
Video report: The induction of Rabbi Daniel Raben
February 16, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The Induction of Rabbi Daniel Rabin at Melbourne’s South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation by Rabbi Philip Heilbrunn. Read more
Irrational insanity…writes Michael Kuttner
February 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
It has been one of those weeks again in which we have heard unbelievable utterances, read more misinformed media reporting and witnessed witless behaviour. Read more
Israeli public supports Netanyahu, Likud activists see him retaining power
February 15, 2018 by Ariel Ben Solomon - JNS.org
Just as President Donald Trump overcame the media and left-wing establishment to win the election despite his bluster and personal baggage, so, too, is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defying the odds in Israel. Read more
30 years at SBS
February 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Radio personality Nitza Lowenstein, journalist, producer and broadcaster is celebrating her 30th on SBS Radio as the executive producer of the Hebrew program, one of 68 languages on SBS. Read more
Twenty-six years at the helm of the AFHU
February 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Robert Simons has handed over the baton as president of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University to Michael Dunkel who spoke highly of his predecessor at a special event in Sydney. Read more
World Jewish Congress decries anti-Israel protest at London’s King’s College
February 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress voiced concern after a screaming throng of student protesters disrupted an Israel Society meeting at King’s College in London and attempted to torpedo an address by Dan Meridor, former deputy prime minister of Israel. Read more
NSW Greens member questions Christian Friends of Israel function being held in parliament
February 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A notice of motion at the NSW parliament will call on the president of Legislative Council to investigate a function being held within the building by Free Fred Nile “which includes a donation to the organisation to continue in its work in illegal Israeli settlements in violation of international law”. Read more
NSW Opposition Leader to speak at the NSWJBD plenum
February 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
If Luke Foley is elected Premier of New South Wales on March 23 next year, the state’s race-hate legislation will be overhauled. Read more
Two Israelis nearly lynched in Jenin, saved by Palestinian Authority forces
Two Israeli soldiers who accidentally entered the Palestinian city of Jenin on Monday were attacked by a mob of dozens of young Palestinians who also stole one of their weapons. Read more
Israeli police push Netanyahu bribery indictment; he decries ‘slander’
February 14, 2018 by Agencies
Israeli police investigators have recommended that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted in two corruption cases, increasing the pressure to step down on one of the longest-serving Israeli leaders in the country’s history. Read more
Realising Ben-Gurion’s dream
February 14, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
Eran Doron is the mayor of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council in which its territory represents 22% of the land of Israel. He talks to J-Wire. Read more
Analysis: Downing of Israeli F-16 is no victory for Iranian axis in escalating ‘war between wars’
February 13, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
A day after Israeli, Syrian, and Iranian forces were involved in a major military confrontation—that left an Israeli F-16 shot down, along with an Iranian drone, and multiple Syrian air defenses destroyed—the dust has begun to settle and the bigger picture is emerging…writes Yaakov Lappin/JNS. Read more
Australian Children’s Laureate Morris Gleitzman has message for parents
February 13, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Today, a child needs uplifting, positive messages more than anything in order to brave the constantly changing, unpredictable world we live in according to newly appointed Australian Children’s Laureate, Morris Gleitzman. Read more
Green Sunday: Melbourne
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
Over a hundred volunteers from organisations including BJE Emet, Habonim, Tzofim, Betar, Tora Metzion, Sherut, B’nei Akiva and students from The King David School and Leibler Yavnah College participated in JNF’s Green Sunday campaign in Melbourne on the weekend. Read more
Green Sunday: Perth
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
JNF WA had a record year of youth volunteers for the Green Sunday campaign. Read more
Green Sunday: Sydney
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
Over 300 young volunteers so generously gave up their time to man the phones at JNF’s Green Sunday Telethon. Read more
Yom Hashoah Melbourne project
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The team which created a memorable image for 2017’s Yom Hashoah has turned its sights to Melbourne where it will produce another eye-catching project to commemorate this special day. Read more
New Zealand headlines mislead on Iranian provocation
On Saturday evening, New Zealand time, an Iranian drone (modelled on an American stealth UAV) entered Israeli airspace. Read more
Schnatties meet the Australian ambassador
February 13, 2018 by Stacy Hayman
The Australian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC) and the Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed 131 Shnatties in Israel at an opening seminar recently. Read more
Sir Paul McCartney awarded coveted prize in Israel
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The laureates of the 2018 Wolf Prize were announced at a special event hosted for the first time by the President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, at his residence in Jerusalem. Read more
Rinat and company star in dazzling Carmen – an opera review by Victor Grynberg
February 13, 2018 by Victor Grynberg
It was a lot more than Israeli Carmen superstar Rinat Shaham and the glorious music of Georges Bizet that prompted the audience to rise as one for a rapturous standing ovation at the premiere last Saturday night. Read more
Malka Leifer arrested
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malka Leifer, wanted to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Melbourne, has been arrested in Israel following a police undercover operation. Read more
Feintooner
February 12, 2018 by Feintooner
Feintooner: Drone S.W.A.T.ting Read more
Why is 13 unlucky?
February 12, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this question….and others. Read more
Roger Waters slams Elton John, Aerosmith, Steve Van Zandt, Thom Yorke and Nick Cave in talk for APAN
February 12, 2018 by Michael Danby
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters attacked major stars at the Australia Palestine Advocate Network (APAN). The APAN forum in Melbourne was hosted by the obsessive Sydney-based Israel hating Anthony Lowenstein. The comments were revealed by music site Noise11 in Glasgow…writes Michael Danby. Read more
President Rivlin visits the F-16 crew
February 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin has visited the pilot and navigator injured yesterday during an operation in the north of Israel, and who were being treated at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. Read more
Israel dispatches additional missile batteries in north to protect population
February 12, 2018 by Agencies
The Israel Defence Forces is reinforcing missile defense systems along the border with Syria following a major military confrontation between Israel, Syria and Iran which culminated in the first battle loss of an Israeli fighter jet in 35 years. Read more
Fighter pilot injured in Syrian strike upgraded from serious to moderate condition
February 12, 2018 by Agencies
The pilot of an Israeli F16 fighter jet seriously injured while his plane shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles on Sunday, has been upgraded to moderate condition according to Maimonides Medical Centre in Haifa. Read more
