Israeli whisky to be launched in Australia this week
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s first single malt whisky will be launched in Australia this week with a virtual tour of the M&H distillery in Tel Aviv. Read more
Take conversion therapies off the agenda
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Association for LGBTQ Equality [Aguda] in Israel has presented Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin an index which lists responses and services in 30 municipal authorities in Israel in 2019 for the LGBTQ community. Read more
Feintooner
June 8, 2020 by Feintooner
This weel’s cartoon…So-called Justice Warrior Read more
European Union shamefully denies Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria
June 8, 2020 by David Singer
The frenzied rush by the European Union (EU) to condemn Israel’s restoration of Jewish sovereignty in 30% of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) reflects poorly on an organization which has adopted an exceptionally confrontational approach to the Jewish State. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2020
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards for their participation in the fields of the arts, philanthropy, medicine, sport and Holocaust education. Read more
Another four MKs sent into quarantine
June 7, 2020 by TPS-IL
Four Members of Knesset (MK) were sent into quarantine and the Knesset’s activities were scaled back after MK Sami Abu Shehade tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more
On the other hand
June 7, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Schools are back and so is the coronavirus. Read more
‘Get your knee off our necks:’ Jews and the new civil rights movement
June 7, 2020 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Fighting racism doesn’t necessarily mean fighting antisemitism. Fighting racism can sometimes involve elements of antisemitism. And fighting antisemitism can sometimes lead to accusations of racism. Read more
Stranded at sea? A high-tech Israeli drone can save the day
June 7, 2020 by Yaakov Lappin
Israeli defence company Elbit Systems has announced in recent days that it has sold a unique version of its advanced Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia. Read more
Cartoon sparks claims of antisemitism
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
David Rowe’s cartoon based on E. Phillips Fox painting of Captain Cook’s landing at Botany Bay portrays Scott Morrison as Cook and Treasurer Josh Frydenburg as a sailor, complete with what appears to be a yarmulke, dollar sign and a hook nose. Read more
Cooking class on the internet: Make an almond meringue torte
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A Dunera presentation.
Cooking class on the internet: Make an almond meringue torte
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A Dunera presentation.
Jun-07 Internet entertainment: Synchronicity – Glassbreakers
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Today from Dunera: Join Ilan Kidron and Glassbreakers for an explosive mini set that will drop into a pumping New York speakeasy, an Italian 1950s movie and a hazy Paris den….and perhaps even a chuppa in one invigorating performance.
Internet entertainment: Synchronicity – Glassbreakers
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Today from Dunera: Join Ilan Kidron and Glassbreakers for an explosive mini set that will drop into a pumping New York speakeasy, an Italian 1950s movie and a hazy Paris den….and perhaps even a chuppa in one invigorating performance.
Johnson reiterates his opposition to Netanyahu’s sovereignty plans
June 7, 2020 by JNS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to extend sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria, calling the potential moves “damaging” to peace efforts and “contrary to international law.” Read more
The Robert and Ruth Magid Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based Robert and Ruth Magid funded the Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory in the Technion in Haifa which has made a dramatic breakthrough in the field of quantum science. Read more
NZ Queen’s Birthday honours for Waititi and Zwartz
June 6, 2020 by Miriam Bell
Passion
June 5, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
What has primitive medieval antisemitism got to do with us, here, now? Read more
Amid criticism of Trump plan by leaders in Judea and Samaria, others see ‘historic opportunity’ despite flaws
June 5, 2020 by Josh Hasten - JNS
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to lay the groundwork to begin the process of applying Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and parts of Judea and Samaria, a debate has emerged among leaders in those Jewish communities over the ramifications of the Trump Administration’s so-called “Deal of the Century.” Read more
How Australia can prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
June 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the latest webinar held by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Israeli expert on foreign relations and the Middle East, Col. (res.) Dr Eran Lerman, the Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explained how Australia can help prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. Read more
Looting American culture
June 5, 2020 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
If George Floyd, the African-American strangled to death by the knee of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin, had been white, his death would have elicited the same horrified reaction on my part. Read more
Victim culture tears up Jewish moral norms
June 5, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The appalling rioting that followed the shocking death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer has left a trail of devastation across America. Once again, however, Jews have found themselves singled out for particular attack. Read more
In protest over sovereignty, Palestinians refuse to accept $190 million in taxes collected by Israel
The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday refused to accept tax revenues for the month of May collected on its behalf by Israel, as part of what it says is its end of cooperation with the Jewish state over Jerusalem’s plan to extend Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria. Read more
Jeffrey Rosenfeld talks with Henry Greener on medical bridges between Israelis and Palestinians
June 5, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Professor Doctor Major-General Jeffrey Rosenfeld pops in to do a 30-second endorsement video for Project Rozana and ends up doing an entire segment in Henry’s Lounge Room Studio. Read more
Seismic Rumbles
June 5, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Instability amidst signs of upheavals, eruptions and impending chaos seem currently to be the order of the day. Read more
Netanyahu criticises settlement leaders for anti-Trump comments
June 5, 2020 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized settlement leaders on Wednesday for their comments regarding what they see as problems with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” vision, which they claim will leave many settlements isolated. Read more
Member of Knesset Infected with Coronavirus
June 4, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Member of Knesset (MK) Sami Abu Shehadeh has been infected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the second Israeli lawmaker to contract the virus. Read more
Matty Johns says sorry on air
June 4, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Rugby League TV identity Matty John took the opportunity on Fox to apologise for the Hitler gaffe made on his Fox Sports show earlier this week. Read more
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers discern new clues to piece together Dead Sea Scrolls
June 4, 2020 by JNS
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers have uncovered new clues about the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, providing a new glimpse into Jewish life during the final days of the Second Temple period. Read more
First Israeli nonprofit bank raises $30 million for coronavirus assistance in Israel
June 4, 2020 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
Israel’s first nonprofit bank, the Ogen Group, announced on Monday that it has raised $30 million from donors and impact lenders from Israel and abroad to provide emergency survival loans and financial mentoring to small businesses, nonprofits, and unemployed and furloughed workers in Israel. Read more
