History: Israeli-US delegation flies to UAE on direct flight from Israel
August 31, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A delegation of senior Israel and US officials made history Monday when they took off on the first direct flight from the Jewish state to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the latest phase in the implementation of the Abraham Accords between the two countries. Read more
A new synagogue hall for Brisbane within a seven-storey development
August 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
One of the most significant steps in the 134-year history of Brisbane’s Margaret Street Synagogue was taken recently when the Management Committee of the Congregation approved the Transaction Documents between the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation and the developer of a new commercial tower proposed behind the synagogue. Read more
How to find the right rabbi
August 31, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
Sep-07 11:45pm SBS-World Movies: Foxtrot
August 31, 2020 by J-Wire
Michael and Dafna are devastated when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their son Jonathan. Read more
New CEO for the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Vic
August 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NCJWA Vic has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Ms Alexandra P. Silver effective from tomorrow. Read more
Building a Jewish Museum for New Zealand
August 31, 2020 by Miriam Bell
Despite some past efforts, New Zealand doesn’t have its own Jewish museum. However, it looks as though that’s finally set to change. Read more
Saudi Arabia impeding Trump effort to end Arab-Jewish conflict
August 31, 2020 by David Singer
Saudi Arabia’s refusal to accept President Trump’s 2020 peace plan to replace the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative (API) was the decisive factor in Secretary of State Pompeo’s unsuccessful attempts to convince Sudan, Bahrain and Oman to follow the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and sign peace treaties with Israel. Read more
Families of three murdered Israeli boys suing Hamas for millions
August 31, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Six years after Hamas terrorists abducted and murdered the three Israeli boys Naftali Frenkel, Gil-Ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach, their families are suing the terrorist organization, who planned and carried out the attack against their children. Read more
Meet Gideon Rozner
August 31, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Director of Policy at the Melbourne Institute of Public Affairs, Gideon Rozner, has an important role to fulfil at the free-market think tank that is involved in Research of every political, social and economic facet of Australia. Read more
‘Important Step’: UAE ends boycott on Israel
August 30, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed on Saturday signed an order cancelling the law on boycotting products from Israel and economic contacts with Israelis, a phase ahead of the full normalization of ties with Israel. Read more
‘Last warning for Lebanon’: Israel welcomes UNIFIL’s expanded mandate
August 30, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday adopted a resolution to extend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) mandate with an expansion of its abilities to fully access and monitor areas in which Hezbollah operates. Read more
16 arrested in Jerusalem as anti-Netanyahu demonstrations continue for 10th week
August 30, 2020 by TPS
Jerusalem’s police on Saturday night arrested 16 rioters who participated in protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in another night of unrest in the capital, the tenth consecutive weekend the protests have taken place. Read more
Kosher chicken wurst recalled
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Solomon Kosher Butcher Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of 200g Vacuum Packaged Godel’s Chicken Wurst. Read more
Meet Australia’s two female orthodox rabbis
August 30, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The National Council of the Jewish Women of Australia will bring together Rabbanit Ellyse Borghi and Rabbanit Judith Levitan for an historic evening in conversation with Melinda Jones, President of the NCJWA. Read more
Feintooner
August 30, 2020 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…UAE: The new math. Read more
Sep-15 2:55pm Viceland-TV: Outback Rabbis
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire
Orthodox Chabad Rabbis hit the Aussie bush on a road trip like no other. Read more
UNRWA War Curriculum
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Check the UNRWA War Curriculum at IsraelBehindTheNews. Read more
Palestinian Affairs Expert: Arab countries saying to Palestinians “we want to move on”
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) hosted a webinar with Khaled Abu Toameh, the award-winning Israeli-Arab journalist and Palestinian Affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, to better understand the ramifications of the UAE-Israel normalisation announcement for the Palestinians and the broader Middle East. Read more
Henry Greener talks with Sam Gross
August 30, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Personal Trainer Sam Gross set up her Melbourne Flex Training Studio in 2015 at the age of 19. Read more
Germany’s lessons for BDS
August 30, 2020 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Three incidents in three different countries during the last week graphically illustrated the ease with which anti-Zionism can serve as a vehicle for antisemitism. Read more
Why they scrawl ‘Free Palestine’ on synagogues
August 29, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It could have been a lot worse. With dozens of buildings in Kenosha, Wis., burned during the riots that followed the shooting of Jacob Blake, one of the town’s synagogues was tagged with graffiti. Read more
El Al to fly first commercial run from Israel to UAE
August 29, 2020 by JNS
El Al Airlines is scheduled to operate the first commercial flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Read more
In nomination acceptance speech, Trump highlights pro-Israel accomplishments
August 29, 2020 by JNS
In his acceptance speech of the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, the final night of the four-day Republican National Convention U.S. President Donald Trump touted his pro-Israel accomplishments. Read more
Words do matter
August 28, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
What is said does matter because words have consequences for good and evil. Read more
Former PM Kevin Rudd joins NIF for exclusive event discussing Israel & the Middle East
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s 26th prime minister, Kevin Rudd, will join NIF Australia for an exclusive event to talk about Israel, the United Arab Emirates normalisation deal and the future of the Middle East. Read more
PLO sidelined as Trump brokers deal between Israel and UAE
August 28, 2020 by David Singer
The outright refusal by the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) to negotiate with Israel on President Trump’s Vision for Peace has seen Trump sideline the PLO by brokering a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more
Webinar: Boosting your immune system – never more important than now
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The purpose of this Wolper seminar is to assist our audience in learning how they can “boost one’s immunity”, especially important during this time of the COVID19 pandemic. Read more
Feintooner
August 28, 2020 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…From Russia with Love. Read more
Eli Rabinowitz elected to International Jewish Genealogy Board
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth-based Eli Rabinowitz has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) at its International Jewish Genealogy Conference. Read more
Dan Martin to lead Israel Start-Up Nation in historic first Tour de France appearance
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dan Martin will lead team Israel Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France – the first time an Israeli team will participate in the hardest race in the world. The strong line-up supporting him also includes Guy Niv, the first Israeli rider ever to compete in the Tour. Read more
