Politics Israeli-style

All opinion polls show that Likud voters, by very large margins, prefer to keep Netanyahu as leader and stay in opposition, rather than go back into government, but with someone else in the top position. Read more

Against rabbis advice, Knesset committee approves Kashrut reform

After dozens of hours of debate, the Committee on Special National Infrastructure Projects and Jewish Religious Services voted on Wednesday to approve the “Increasing Efficiency of Kashrut System,” Chapter 20 of the Economic Plan Bill, for its second and third readings and final vote at the Knesset plenum. Read more

Jews, Muslim and Christian leaders urge common action on climate change

The 58^th meeting of the Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims & Jews has concluded with a joint statement directed at Australian and global leaders titled “A Time to Act Together” “arguing we recognise that we must meet our responsibilities today if we, and future generations, are not to suffer the costs of our neglect in times to come”. Read more

Gandel Foundation continues support for Courage to Care

Melbourne’s Gandel Foundation has recently recommitted its support to Courage to Care for the next three years. Read more

$70,000 in grants to NSW Jewish care providers

The NSW Government has announced grants to selected social service providers in NSW including two Jewish organisations. Read more

A further tribute to Eddie Jaku and a meaningful memento

NSW State MP Gabrielle Upton has paid tribute to The Happiest Man on Earth Eddie Jaku who passed away recently at 101. Read more

Darius Degutis: first-ever Lithuanian Ambassador to Australia 

Lithuania’s first-ever ambassador to Australia, Darius Degutis, leaves quarantine in Melbourne today, headed to the first Lithuanian Embassy in Canberra. Read more

Podcast: Maurice Klein chats with Shai Zaravitch

As the commercial and investment arm of the Embassy of Israel in Australia, the raison d’etre of the Israel Trade and Economic Commission is to promote, enhance and facilitate trade, investment, and industrial R&D cooperation between Australia and Israel. Read more

Penny Wong special guest as NIF celebrates 10 years in Australia

New Israel Fund Australia celebrated ten years since its establishment last week with hundreds of supporters and donors coming together to hear from leading figures in Australia and Israel, including Labor shadow foreign affairs minister Senator Penny Wong. Read more

Come from Away: a musical review by Victor Grynberg

It would not be accurate to describe “Come from Away” as simply a musical. Read more

Alleged neo-Nazi leaders face Vic court

A man has described his fear coming face to face with an alleged group of neo-Nazis on a Victorian mountain. Read more

EU calls on Israel to halt construction plans in Judea and Samaria

The European Union on Monday called on Israel to cancel tenders, issued the day before, for the construction of some 1,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria. Read more

Biden administration protests Bennett’s approval of settlement housing units

The Biden administration sent the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett a written protest over Jerusalem’s decision to authorize the construction of 3,000 new housing units in settlements in Judea and Samaria, Walla reported on Tuesday. Read more

The bigger picture behind the narrow Gantz-NGO controversy

When Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz announced on Friday that he is listing six Palestinian NGOs as terrorist groups, all hell broke loose on the left. The outcry, which emanated not only from Washington and Brussels but from the halls of the Knesset in Jerusalem and Muqata in Ramallah, could have been anticipated. Read more

The ‘human rights’ scam at the heart of the NGO controversy

To listen to the U.S. State Department and many in the international human-rights community, Israel has done it again. Read more

Dave Sharma voices his support for a two state nation

Chris Hayes, the Labor member for the federal NSW seat of Fowler, has told Parliament “to reaffirm our commitment to the Palestinian people and stand united in their struggle for self-determination”. Read more

Scott Farlow: “The scourge of antisemitism”

Member of New South Wales Legislative Council Scott Farlow addressed the state parliament on the definition of antisemitism according to The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Read more

Emanuel School’s students shine

Sydney’s Emanuel School students, Ruby Brody and Eden Levit have been awarded first place in the National Finals of the Future Problem Solving (FPS) Program’s Community Problem Solving Competition (Senior Division). Read more

JCCV Jewish Immersion Program redefined

Twenty staff from the City of Glen Eira Council joined the virtual broadcast of the newly revamped Jewish Immersion Day Program, hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Jacob Barrow Montefiore – Improving ship travel to the colonies

Jacob was the eldest son of Eliezer Levi Montefiore and Judith and nephew of Joseph and Jacob. Read more

PFLP demands that PA take action to save its six organisations designated as terror groups

Representatives of the civic organizations of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which were declared by Israel as terrorist organizations over the weekend, announced at a press conference held on Saturday in Ramallah that they will continue to operate despite the Israeli government’s decision to shut down their activities. Read more

Undercover policeman takes down 50 drug dealers across Israel

A police officer who acted as a secret agent was successful in penetrating influential and high levels of drug dealers across the country, leading to the indictment of about 50 suspects from all over the country. Read more

Israel grants another 9,000 work permits to PA Arabs

Israel is to expand the quota of workers coming from the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the construction sector and starting this week, an additional 9,000 workers will be able to work in Israel. Read more

Catch a Zoom for the UIA NSW 2021 AGM with Hillel Neuer

UIA NSW is hosting its AGM via Zoom with guest speaker Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, a human rights NGO in Geneva, Switzerland as well as an acclaimed international lawyer, diplomat, writer and activist. Read more

Does Judaism agree with female sterilisation?

Ask the rabbi… Read more

Weizmann Institute of Science joins Giant Magellan Telescope

Recently, the GMTO Corporation welcomed the Weizmann Institute of Science into its international consortium of distinguished universities and research institutions building the Giant Magellan Telescope. Read more

Hezbollah chief threatens Israel offshore gas fields in North

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah warned Israel against developing the gas fields in its maritime border zone in the north before agreeing on the exact border demarcation with Lebanon. Read more

Israel’s post-American strategic challenge

A report last week about the discussions Israel and the United States are now holding regarding the Iranian nuclear program was nothing short of an earthquake. Read more

Israel’s government announces marketing of 1,300 housing units in Judea and Samaria, coalition upset

Israel’s government announced yesterday the marketing tenders for 1,355 housing units in Judea and Samaria through the Israel Land Authority and under the direction of Minister of Construction and Housing Zeev Elkin. Read more

Crusader to ban swastikas in NSW refused domestic security improvements by NSW government

NSW Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Walt Secord said he was disappointed by the Premier’s department’s rejection of his request for improved security at his home. Read more

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