Chanukah in Caulfield
December 4, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Chanukah in Caulfield Park has been a tradition for the Melbourne Jewish Community for 26 Years. A video report from Henry Greener. Read more
President Rivlin lights second Chanukah candle with Holocaust survivors
December 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin lit the second candle of Chanukah with Holocaust survivors from around the country. Read more
FIDE cancels chess contest in Riyadh after legal action
The international chess governing body—the Fédération lnternationale des
Rare crusader era gold cache discovered in port of Caesarea
December 4, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
The Israeli Antiquities Authority has announced a cache of 24 rare gold coins and a 900-year-old gold earring have been discovered at the port of Caesarea. Read more
AIJAC welcomes Australian “no vote” at U.N.
December 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to vote “no” on six anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Read more
Netanyahu faces third corruption charge after police recommend indictment in Bezeq-Walla! affair
December 3, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
New principal for Moriah College
December 3, 2018 by Roz Tarszisz
Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler, College Principal of Melbourne’s Yeshiva and Beth Rivkah Colleges has been appointed Principal of Sydney’s Moriah College.
The Steinsaltz Chumash: a book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
December 3, 2018 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
Traditionally J-Wire does not review obvious religious publications such as prayer books and bibles. Read more
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern sends Chanukah greetings
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A video Chanukah message from New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern. Read more
UN condemns Israel through six resolutions in one day
The United Nations on Friday continued its streak of frequently condemning the Jewish state, passing six anti-Israel resolutions. Read more
The forgotten refugees
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has marked the official day of remembrance for the “forgotten refugees”, namely those Jewish refugees from Arab countries who were exiled from their homes between the 1940s and 1970s. Read more
Ronald S. Lauder voices concern following the adoption of anti-Israel UN resolutions
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder voices a growing concern over the continued politicization of United Nations bodies in the aftermath of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of six anti-Israel resolutions on Friday. Read more
Australian Story – Dr Kerryn Phelps
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
She is the first Jewish woman to become a federal MP. She is the first politician to wrest the blue ribbon seat of Wentworth from the Liberals held since 1944. She became the first woman to celebrate a same-sex marriage in Australia. Read more
Jewish world mourns George H.W. Bush
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s leadership have extended condolences to the Bush family following the death of former US president George H.W. Bush. Read more
Nazi memorabilia on sale creates stir
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The sale of over a dozen pieces of World War II Nazi memorabilia including a portrait of Hitler at a regional NSW auction has drawn criticism from the country’s Jewish community. Read more
Activist refused visa
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Far right activist Gavin McInnes has been denied entry to Australia ahead of a planned tour by The Proud Boys, the nationalist group he co-founded. Read more
Silent majority needs encouragement in fight against antisemitism
December 1, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
For anyone unaware of Europe’s antisemitism problem, CNN’s “Anti-Semitism in Europe Poll 2018,” released this week, would have made for grim reading on many levels. Read more
Mishpacha
December 1, 2018 by Jonah Solomons
Follow the adventures of a Jewish family with some of whom you may well recognise… Read more
Bennett and Bibi’s election boo-boo?
December 1, 2018 by Martin Sherman - Mida via JNS
“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” – Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Given the emerging realities in Israel’s political landscape, the danger to right-wing incumbency entailed in early elections might well be considerably less than those entailed in postponing them. Read more
On the other hand
December 1, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
At the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Forum which I attended recently in Jerusalem presentations were made by various experts on the latest innovations and developments taking place in Israel…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
