Is there something wrong with a program that encourages in-marriage?
December 20, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
What’s the point of programs that were designed to encourage young people to embrace their Jewish identity? Read more
Morocco, Israel mark end of Chanukah in joint UN event
December 20, 2020 by JNS
Jewish foundation to send more than US$300,000 to Righteous Gentiles in Poland
December 20, 2020 by JNS
Amid the holiday season, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) is sending more than US$300,000 to Christian rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust living in Poland. Read more
Remembering Louise Rosenberg
December 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The AGM of the AJHS [NSW] brought together “face to face” the Melbourne grandchildren of the late Louise Rosenberg OAM to honour their grandmother with the dedication of the Louise Rosenberg Communal Archives in the NSW Jewish War Memorial building. Read more
On the other hand
December 20, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Elections are on the immediate horizon. Is this bad news or good news? Read more
Feintooner
December 20, 2020 by Feintooner
This Week’s cartoon…Out of sight, out of mind. Read more
Netanyahu vaccinated
December 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein are the first people in Israel to have received the anti-coronavirus vaccine. Read more
Israeli org accuses European Court of picking fight with Jews after okaying ban on Shechita
December 18, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is targeting the Jewish population in Europe and is waging a religious war against them, an Israeli human rights organization charged after the CJEU ruled that banning Kosher slaughtering on the basis of animal rights is legal. Read more
Ammunition Hill and the last night of Chanukah
December 18, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Tears glistened in the eyes of the soldiers and visitors to Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem as the site of one of the fiercest battles of the Six-Day War provided a background for the flames of the Menorah. Read more
Smoke and mirrors
December 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Just when you think that events can sink no lower or become more absurd, reality kicks in to prove that indeed there are still more depths to be plumbed. Read more
Stop pretending that anti-Zionism isn’t antisemitism
December 18, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
In case you haven’t heard, people who want to eliminate Israel are very interested in stopping antisemitism. Read more
A mystery in its own right: The ‘antisemitism’ of John le Carré
December 18, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
John le Carré, the acclaimed grandmaster of the spy novel who died last weekend at the age of 89, was dogged for years by allegations of antisemitism. Read more
A Kangarusski Chanukah
December 18, 2020 by Community newsdesk
120 people gathered in Sydney with the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Kangarusski group to celebrate the second night of Chanukah – a festival which celebrates light and miracles. Read more
New CEO for Sydney’s JewishCare
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Gary Groves is to take over from Claire Vernon as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney’s JewishCare.
The Zohar
December 18, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
The Festival of Chanukah (however you spell it in English) in addition to its historical origins, is also a celebration of the long mystical tradition in Judaism. Read more
Why Antisemitism is Rising in America
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The last edition of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) Live Online webinar series for 2020 featured Holly Huffnagle, the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC’s) US Director for Combating Antisemitism. Read more
Israel’s leaders to receive COVID-19 vaccine
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Both President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive vaccinations against COVID-19 this weekend. Read more
Israeli tech that helps the sight-impaired to read receives top innovation award
December 17, 2020 by TPS
The Jerusalem-based OrCam Technologies, a leader in personal, Artificial Intelligence-driven innovations, has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree, in the Accessibility category, for its small OrCam Read digital reader. Read more
Premier visits Pillars of Light
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Premier Daniel Andrews visited the Pillar of Light Chanukah eight-day Chanukah event at Melbourne’s Federation Square. Read more
Shehecheyanu starts Wellington council meeting
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand capital city’s council meeting started off differently this week. Read more
Australian government welcomes Leifer extradition order
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government has welcomed the latest, significant developments in Israel overnight in the extradition proceedings against Malka Leifer. Read more
Sydney’s CBD Menorah
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad Youth NSW hosted the Giant-Menorah lighting ceremony joining the Sydney community in celebrating Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Read more
Here it is – Malka Leifer’s ticket to Melbourne
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Justice Avi Nisserkorn has signed the extradition order to allow authorities to bring Malka Leifer to Australia to face the 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
JCA initiative to address falling figures in Jewish day schools in Sydney
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JCA has announced an unprecedented community-wide initiative to secure the future of Jewish Day School Education in NSW. Read more
Shirley Lowy: lehadlik ner shel Shabbat
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
So many knew her, so many others were touched by her generosity and so many knew her by reputation. But so few could say goodbye to her and personally wish a long life to the members of her family. Read more
The women’s Chanukiah
December 16, 2020 by TPS
The Women of the Wall gathered together at the Kotel on Monday night to light a Chanukiah. Read more
Kushner to lead diplomatic delegation to Israel, Morocco
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire
Senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump Jared Kushner reportedly will lead an American delegation to Israel and Morocco next week for talks in the aftermath of the North African nation agreeing to normalize ties with the Jewish state. Read more
MASA Israel hosts global Chanukah event online
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Masa Israel Journey fellows, alumni and community members from around the world came together to celebrate Masa’s Global Chanukah Event. Read more
Political parties, political games
December 16, 2020 by Ron Weiser
Although it is Chanukah, it very much seems as if we are witnessing a Purim spiel in two arenas. Read more
Malka Leifer’s extradition appeal fails
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The High Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that alleged sex offender Malka Leifer will be extradited to Australia to stand trial. Read more
