Israeli aid team in Morocco saves lives

Israeli United Hatzalah volunteers working in earthquake-stricken Morocco have pivoted from search and rescue to treating victims. Read more

Israeli soldier with Down’s Syndrome to swap army uniform for chef’s hat

In a heartwarming tale of determination, resilience, and unbreakable human spirit, Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, embarked on a journey that many thought impossible. Read more

The story of the Ulmas’ martyrdom should be known worldwide

As Poles, we are proud that on 10 September 2023, the Ulma family, our compatriots, will be added to the ranks of the Blessed of the Catholic Church…writes Andrzej Duda. Read more

NSW MP calls on expulsion of Labor party member

Natalie Ward has called on Labor NSW Labor to condemn and expel Amanda Fazio who called Jewish people a “race of whingers”.

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AIJAC praises Australia’s Iran sanctions

AIJAC has welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of targeted sanctions against seven Iranian officials and entities involved in domestic human rights abuses. Read more

Jessica Fox targets three titles ahead of Paris Games

Golden girl Jessica Fox is relishing a return to the scene of her first Olympic medal as she targets three titles and Paris quota spots in this week’s canoe slalom world championships in London. Read more

Yom Kippur thoughts

Rabbi Raymond Apple shares his thoughts. Read more

Israel angered as UNESCO designates Jericho ruins as World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted on Sunday to recognize ancient ruins near Jericho as a “World Heritage Site in Palestine.”
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Letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew of Nazi crimes

Newly discovered correspondence suggests that World War II-era Pope Pius XII had detailed information from a trusted German Jesuit that up to 6,000 Jews and Poles were being gassed each day in German-occupied Poland. Read more

Rosh Hashanah 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784

J-Wire wishes its Jewish readers a wonderful, successful year to come. Read more

May you live in interesting times

Wrongly attributed as a Chinese curse, this “blessing” is more relevant than ever as Jews prepare to welcome a New Year. Read more

Israeli High Court battles Justice Minister over judicial selection committee

The government requested on Thursday that the High Court of Justice cancel the injunction it published earlier in the day requiring Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain his reasons for not convening the Judicial Selection Committee. Read more

Dry Bones: These days

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Court orders state to apologise to Jewish students

Five former Victorian students have successfully sued the state for failing to protect them against anti-Semitic discrimination, bullying and racism they experienced in high school. Read more

An open letter to Thomas Friedman

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L’Shana Tova from Peter Dutton

The Leader of the Opposition sends a Rosh Hashanah message to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more

Nazi salute ban is just part of ridding our society of hate symbols

With welcome news that legislation in Victoria has now banned the “Nazi Salute” a new standard has been set for Victorian and Australian society…writes Perry Q. Wood. Read more

ZFA’s Kangarusski celebrates Rosh Hashanah with joyous pre-celebration event

Melbourne’s vibrant Russian-speaking Jewish community has come together for a heartwarming Rosh Hashanah pre-celebration event, uniting nearly 200 attendees. Read more

Podcast: L’Chaim to Life – Jason Steinberg – Brisbane’s Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre

Morry Frenkel speaks with Jason Steinberg, President of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies and Board Chair of the recently opened Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre, about the history and aims of the museum. Read more

Welcome to Country Ceremony needed to re-unite Israelis

The introduction by Israel of a Welcome to Country ceremony – similar to that which has existed in Australia since 1973 – could be just the circuit-breaker needed to reunite a bitterly divided Israeli society – as all 15 judges of Israel’s Supreme Court ponder the issue of judicial reform on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Read more

Tributes to Jeremy Jones AM in the NSW Parliament

A pillar of the Australian Jewish community Jeremy Jones passed away last week at the age of 64 following a futile battle with cancer. Read more

Israeli population pushes 10 million as Jewish New Year approaches

Israel’s population will pass 10 million in 2024, according to data the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published on Wednesday ahead of the Jewish New Year. Read more

Emanuel’s Heritage Sanctuary opened

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Antisemitism survey in Parliament’s hands

The ZFA-AUJS survey into university antisemitism has been presented to Federal Parliament. Read more

Off-Broadway Review: Anne Being Frank (28th Street Theatre)

Former student at Sydney’s Moriah College Alexis Fishman has received plaudits from New York theatre critics for her performance of Anne Frank in the off-Broadway production of Ron Elisha’s play Anne Being Frank. Read more

Ian Waller appointed to the Victorian Supreme Court

The Judicial College of Victoria has congratulated Ian Waller KC on his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Read more

Dr Colin Rubenstein addresses a minyan for the late Jeremy Jones AM

Dr Colin Rubenstein, Executive Director at the Australia /Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has addressed a minyan for the late Jeremy Jones held at Sydney’s Mizrachi Synagogue. Read more

Tensions high as Israeli Supreme Court convenes on judicial overhaul

Tensions were high at Israel’s Supreme Court as justices gathered on Tuesday morning to hear petitions against a key component of the government’s judicial overhaul initiative. Read more

Carmina Burana-Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Orchestra

A music review by Shirley Politzer Read more

Israel’s United Hatzalah on the ground in quake-stricken Morocco

An Israel-based United Hatzalah advance team arrived in quake-stricken Morocco and began preparing for a wide operation. Read more

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