Terror victims Hillel and Yagael Yaniv laid to rest, manhunt for killers continues
February 28, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hillel and Yagael Yaniv, the brothers killed in a Sunday terror attack, were laid to rest in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon as the manhunt for their killers continues. Read more
For the People of Israel at UIA NSW 2023 Gala Event & Celebration for Israel’s 75th
February 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW hosted over 1200 Sydney supporters at its 2023 General Division Gala Event and celebration for Israel’s 75th on 26 February, with guest of honour, the 13th Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett. Read more
Leifer ‘teary’ after stood down
February 28, 2023 by AAP
As ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer was stood down over allegations she sexually abused three women, she cried and claimed to have done nothing wrong, her trial has been told. Read more
JNF partners Zionism Victoria in Peace Garden
February 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria has announced that JNF Victoria has agreed to become the co-sponsor of the Israel 75 Peace Garden being established in the City of Glen Eira. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Celebrating National Council of Jewish Women NSW Division’s 100th anniversary
February 28, 2023 by Features Desk
Whilst NCJWA NSW is not the only organisation in our community to have reached its 100th anniversary – it certainly is a milestone to celebrate and provides the year ahead with lots of activity. Read more
FOJAM: Carole King – Hits & Rarities
February 28, 2023 by Features Desk
Be prepared to come on a journey of surprise and nostalgia as we traverse this songwriting queen’s catalogue, with each singer performing a hit and a rarity that you may well know but may not know was written by one of the greatest Jewish songwriters of our time, Ms Carole King. Read more
Mar 22-24 Melbourne: Carole King – Hits & Rarities
February 28, 2023 by Features Desk
Be prepared to come on a journey of surprise and nostalgia as we traverse this songwriting queen’s catalogue, with each singer performing a hit and a rarity that you may well know but may not know was written by one of the greatest Jewish songwriters of our time, Ms Carole King. Read more
Israeli coach files complaint against SA rugby body over boycott of Tel Aviv team
February 27, 2023 by JNS
The head coach of the Rishon LeZion Owls rugby club, who previously played rugby in Johannesburg, has submitted a formal complaint to the South African Rugby Union for boycotting the Tel Aviv Heat rugby team. Read more
Knesset: Effect judicial reform and defeat the rule of law mafia
February 27, 2023 by Dr Aviel Sheyin-Stevens Jur.D CPA
In Israel, the legislature is not sovereign to legislate, and the executive lacks actual control to execute the instructions of the legislature. Read more
Israeli brothers killed in Samaria terror shooting
February 27, 2023 by JNS
Two Israelis were killed in a terrorist attack near the village of Huwara, south of Nablus, in Samaria on Sunday. Read more
Israelis, Palestinians meet amid West Bank violence
February 27, 2023 by AAP
Palestinian and Israeli officials have agreed during face-to-face talks to take steps to build mutual confidence following a rash of deadly violence. Read more
Ex-teacher Leifer allegedly claimed accuser was needy
February 27, 2023 by AAP
A former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal accused of raping three sisters allegedly told one of her accusers that she was helping her to get over her neediness. Read more
Tell me about Purim
February 27, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem
February 27, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Papua New Guinea will establish an embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday morning. Read more
Leifer’s trial back in open court
February 27, 2023 by AAP
After weeks of closed-door hearings court is expected to open again in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of raping three former students. Read more
Secret talks paving way for Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine
February 27, 2023 by David Singer
The bombshell revelation that senior aides of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have been holding secret talks for almost two months further confirms the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s (PLO) acceptance of the Saudi-based Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (Saudi Solution) as the basis for negotiating an end to 100 years of conflict between Arabs and Jews. Read more
Israeli doctor killed by wild elephant in Nepal
February 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Shmuel Buikner, an Israeli doctor in his 30s has been killed by a wild elephant in Nepal on Friday. Read more
‘Gobblefunk:’ Author Roald Dahl’s antisemitic legacy
February 26, 2023 by Ben Cohen
In common with many people who spent their childhood in the 1970s, I loved Roald Dahl’s novels for children, especially “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Read more
Insect named for Hitler draws criticism from organizational, academic circles
February 26, 2023 by David Swindle
Connections between the Nazis and Volkswagen Beetles are well known. Read more
One year into the war, the displacement, physically and emotionally, of Ukrainian Jews
February 26, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The term “displaced persons” doesn’t always adequately capture how much of a geographical impact wars have. Read more
On the other hand
February 26, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
This week we travelled to the north of Israel to visit our youngest son. Read more
Mar-12 Sydney: The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’
February 26, 2023 by J-Wire
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’ is back, and this must-do special day will be held on Sunday 12 March 2023. Read more
The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’
February 26, 2023 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s WOW ‘Women of Worth’ is back, and this must-do special day will be held on Sunday 12 March 2023. Read more
NSW Multiculturalism Minister visits Newtown synagogue
February 26, 2023 by Community Editor
NSW Multiculturalism Minister Mark Coure has addressed Sydney’s Newtown Synagogue. Read more
Mar-15 10:35pm SBS-World Movies: Once Upon a Time in America
February 26, 2023 by J-Wire
Sergio Leone’s internationally acclaimed masterpiece ‘Once Upon A Time In America’ is an epic gangster film spanning decades. Read more
Mar-12 5:30pm SBS-TV: The Abyss – Rise And Fall Of The Nazis – Genocide
February 26, 2023 by J-Wire
The only goal of Sobibor – to kill hundreds and thousands of Jews from the Polish ghettos in the most efficient way. Read more
Mar-18 5:30pm SBS-TV: The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis – Armaggedon
The defeat of Stalingrad in 1943 is not only the turning point of the war but also the signal for the Nazi leadership to intensify terror and propaganda once again. Read more
Mar-19 1:45pm Sydney: Speed Dating for 50 to 60-yr-olds
Sydney Shadchan Debbie Katz to hold yet another get-together. Read more
Mar-09 Sydney: Austen Tayshus and Chutney in a Purim show
February 26, 2023 by Community Editor
Sydney’s Central Synagogue presents a Purim show. Read more
Festival boss stares down author, sponsor cancellations
February 26, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Louise Adler was hoping for a civil conversation in a garden about books. Read more
