I can’t believe it
December 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network actively encourages BDS against Israel..but somehow there is no boycott for Chanukah music. Read more
Australian leadership condemns Hamas
December 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have condemned Hamas following the failure of un general assembly resolution on ‘activities of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza. Read more
On the other hand
December 8, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of commemorating Chanukah when we remember the miracles which occurred during the liberation of Judea and the rededication of the Temple in our Capital of Jerusalem. Read more
JNF Eurovision Mission [Ad]
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire
Amid Hezbollah counter-tunnel operations, IDF must be ‘ready for deterioration,’ says ex-defence official
December 7, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
As the Israel Defense Forces plough ahead with an operation to expose and destroy a network of Hezbollah tunnels snaking their way into northern Israel from Lebanon, the military must also be prepared for the risk of a sudden escalation with the powerful Shi’ite terrorist organization, a former senior defence official told JNS. Read more
EU steps up fight against antisemitism by approving move to combat hatred, racism
December 7, 2018 by Yossi Lempkowicz - JNS
The Council of the European Union on Thursday unanimously approved a declaration of the 28 European Union member states on the fight against antisemitism, which calls for the development of a common security approach to better protect Jewish communities and Jewish institutions in Europe in a period of resurgence of antisemitism on the continent. Read more
ZFA condemns violations on Israel’s northern borders
December 7, 2018 by Emily Gian
Earlier in the week, the IDF announced the beginning of Operation Northern Shield after discovering Hezbollah efforts to construct a network of terror tunnels on the Lebanon border. Read more
AIJAC: Thank you, Australia
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yesterday in the United Nations General Assembly, Australia joined 87 other nations in condemning Hamas’ terrorist tactics against Israel. Read more
Ulysses
December 7, 2018 by Jeremy Rosen
Judaism has engaged and locked horns with Greek culture for thousands of years. Alexander the Great was welcomed in 332 BCE…writes Jeremy Rosen. Read more
Reclaiming Jewish-Greek history
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Vic Alhadeff presented a paper on “The Jews of Rhodes” at a conference at Sydney’s Macquarie University on “Reclaiming Greece as a Field of Studies, Teaching and Research”. Read more
Australia attends a briefing at Israel’s northern border
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s ambassador to Israel, Chris Cannan joined foreign ambassadors to hear Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the north of the country, close to the IDF units working to expose and neutralize the tunnels. Read more
Mixed messages…writes Michael Kuttner
December 7, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
It is not always easy to decide whether expressions of appreciation are genuine messages of solidarity or merely politically expedient and opportunist attempts to curry support. Read more
NZ “aids terror” at UN as US-led resolution condemning Hamas fails
December 7, 2018 by David Cumin
New Zealand voted for a historic United States-led resolution against Hamas terror at the United Nations, along with 87 other countries. There were 36 abstentions and 57 nations voted against the resolution. Read more
World Jewish Congress calls UN failure to condemn Hamas ‘latest example of anti-Israel bias’
December 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress on Monday expressed its deep disappointment over the failure of the United Nations General Assembly to adopt a United States-sponsored resolution condemning Hamas and other Gaza-based terror groups for their belligerent actions that indiscriminately target Israeli citizens.
Gandel family launches William Cooper Indigenous Scholarships
December 6, 2018 by David Marlow
On the 80th anniversary of William Cooper’s historic protest about Nazi Germany’s treatment of Jews, Monash University in partnership with John and Pauline Gandel has launched the William Cooper Indigenous Scholarship Program. Read more
IDF estimates a dozen Hezbollah tunnels cross into Israel
December 6, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Academic showed students a swastika over an Israeli flag
December 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Controversial senior lecturer Dr Tim Anderson is facing the possibility of being sacked from The University of Sydney after he showed students material featuring the Nazi swastika superimposed over the flag of Israel. Read more
The hypocrisy of Hanukkah at the UN
December 6, 2018 by David Cumin
Hanukkah (or Chanukah, or other spellings) is a Hebrew word meaning ‘rededication’. Read more
Mishpacha
December 5, 2018 by Jonah Solomons
Follow the adventures of a Jewish family some of whom you might recognise… Read more
Cape Town shule engulfed by fire
December 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A massive fire has engulfed the Beit Midrash Morasha synagogue in Sea Point, Cape Town. Read more
ECAJ commends the Australian government
December 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has commended the Australian government for voting against three major resolutions criticising Israel at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly on 30 November 2018, after having abstained on those same resolutions in previous years. Read more
Jewish House Gala Dinner: a J-Wire photo gallery
December 5, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend the Jewish House gala dinner… Read more
Israel demands international action on Hezbollah tunnels
December 5, 2018 by JNS
The Israeli government demanded international action on Hezbollah on Tuesday for building tunnels to infiltrate and launch attacks against Israel. Read more
The spirit of Rachael Kohn
December 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Broadcaster Rachael Kohn has switched off her mike for the last time at the ABC’s studios in Sydney ending a glorious 26 year career covering the world’s religions. Read more
Trump stand shames UN rejection of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
December 5, 2018 by David Singer
December 6 marks the first anniversary of President Trump’s historic and ground-breaking announcement to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the American Embassy to Jerusalem…writes David Singer. Read more
Maccabi Australia set for a Big 2019
December 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi Australia is set for a big 2019 and has some ambitious plans for the year ahead. Read more
Moriah: no discrimination against sexual preferences
December 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College has joined the vast majority of Australian Jewish day schools which have publicly stated that they do not discriminate against staff or students on sexual preferences. Read more
Feintooner
December 4, 2018 by Feintooner
A Chanukah greeting from Feintooner… Read more
UJEB states its stance on sexual preference
December 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s United Jewish Education Board has declared it does not discriminate against students, parents, teachers, or other members of staff on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more
Ask the rabbi
December 4, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the Rabbi on Chanukah. Read more
