U.S.Supreme Court expected to rule on whether to hear case of Nazi-stolen art
June 4, 2020 by JNS
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on hearing a case about a German arts museum and whether or not a treasure trove, known as the “Guelph Treasure,” should be returned to the heirs of four Jewish art dealers in Germany. Read more
Senior Palestinian official: ‘Our only option is to sever ties with Israel and the US’
The Palestinians’ only option now is to “entirely reject” the U.S. peace plan and sever relations with the United States and Israel, according to PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat. Read more
Israel successfully tests state-of-the-art LORA missile system
June 4, 2020 by JNS
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on Tuesday that it had completed a successful test of its new, state-of-the-art ballistic missile system, which has a 400-kilometre range. Read more
Will the PA declare itself a State under occupation?
June 4, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Palestinian Authority (PA) head Mahmoud Abbas’ declaration on the ending all ties and the cutting of all coordination with Israel is generating internal criticism of the decision, which was adopted without consulting professional echelon. Read more
Thousands call on Israel’s Army Radio to drop pop star Dua Lipa
June 4, 2020 by JNS
WJC president calls George Floyd “a horrific racist act”
June 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and has condemned the killing of George Floyd as a “horrific racist act,” and calls on protesters to remain nonviolent in expressing their legitimate anger. Read more
UIA ‘My Israel’ School Video Competition Goes Federal in 2020
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA’s video competition, ‘My Israel’ is returning for a second year in Jewish Day schools Melbourne and Perth and Sydney. Read more
Bushfires and Coronavirus: a couple at the coalface
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish pharmacist gets shop opened after looting by Floyd protesters
On Saturday, Jonathan Friedman stood with police officers and watched as protesters looted his store, Syd’s Pharmacy, at 7111 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Read more
Outrage over the murder of George Floyd doesn’t justify intersectional myths
June 3, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The outrageous murder in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, by local police is a crime that cannot be tolerated or excused. Read more
Meet Dr Sue Silberberg
June 3, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Sue Silberberg has released a History Book entitled “A Networked Community – Jewish Melbourne in the Nineteenth Century”, an Academic Publication of her PhD Thesis at Melbourne University…she talks with Henry Greener. Read more
Two sides of the coin
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne received a letter last month from the New Israel Fund Australia requesting government support to block Israel’s planned extension to annex parts of Judea and Samaria…and now the Australian Jewish Association has sent the minister a letter of its own. Read more
Jun-11 Webinar Jam 2:00 pm: Working in Isolation – Dr Alan Finkel
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire
A JNF webinar. Read more
Jun-07 Webinar Jam 8:00 pm: An Update on the Malka Leifer Case
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire
A JNF webinar. Read more
Jun-04 Webinar Jam 8:00 pm: The Impact of COVID-19 on your investments
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire
A JNF webinar. Read more
PA exploits George Floyd’s death for anti-Israel incitement
June 2, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah were quick to exploit the recent tragic death of George Floyd in the US to demonize Israel by comparing Israeli soldiers’ actions to those of the policemen who killed Floyd. Read more
How worried should Israel be about the Arab response on extending sovereignty?
June 2, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
The prospect of Israel extending its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria, has raised questions over what the response by the Palestinian Authority and Jordan would be as both would be directly affected by such a move. Read more
Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting
June 2, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have expressed outrage over the death of African-American George Floyd, 46, who died on May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘The Palestinians have to concede, not Israel’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and in the Jordan Valley in particular, is a historical step. This is nothing new. Read more
Holy smokes! Ancient Israelites burned cannabis, according to researchers
As part of getting spiritually high, ancient Israelites apparently burned cannabis on altars during rituals, the first proof of a mind-altering substance being used to attract worshippers, according to a study published on May 28 in the academic journal of Tel Aviv University’s Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv. Read more
UAE: Israel should not annex West Bank territory
June 2, 2020 by JNS
A senior United Arab Emirates official tweeted on Monday that Israel should not move to annex parts of West Bank since it would damage the future peace process. Read more
Australian slate for the World Zionist Congress agreed
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Congress takes place every 5 years with The Zionist Federation of Australia is charged with managing the process by which the thirteen mandates allocated to Australia are distributed among established Zionist factions, which are all affiliates of the ZFA. Read more
Former Indonesian Vice-President dismisses claims Jerusalem recognition harmed Australia-Indonesia relations
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Speaking on an AIJAC webinar, former Indonesian Vice President, and current Chair of the Indonesian Red Crescent, Jusuf Kalla, was dismissive of suggestions Australia’s support for Israel and recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has had any impact on Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Read more
Thursday: back to shule
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Government has relaxed restrictions on Synagogues allowing up to 50 people plus clergy per service. Read more
Police probing fraud case among Netanyahu’s staff
June 1, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The police have launched an investigation into alleged false testimony giving by staff members at the Netanyahus’ official residence in favour of Sara Netanyahu during a trial accusing her of mistreating an employee. Read more
Australian banks to use Israeli model in supporting victims of domestic violence
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
AUSTRAC has changed its rules allowing victims of domestic violence more flexibility with their banking requirements following an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce women’s trade mission. Read more
Feintooner
June 1, 2020 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Safe Spaces Read more
Jun-01 to Jun-07 Australia/NZ: Dunera – What’s on this week
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire
The Dunera project continues to offer interesting programs to the community… Read more
Dunera: What’s on this week
June 1, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Dunera project continues to offer interesting programs to the community… Read more
What can’t I play golf on Shabbat?…ask the rabbi
June 1, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple served for 32 years as the chief minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious congregation. He is now retired and lives in Jerusalem where he answers interesting questions including the one above. Read more
