IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel that infiltrated Israeli and Egyptian territory
The IDF destroyed a Hamas terror tunnel that ran underneath Israel’s Kerem Shalom border crossing with the southern Gaza Strip as well as under the Egypt-Gaza border. Read more
Kluwgant v Weinberg
January 3, 2018 by J-Wire
Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant is the plaintiff in a defamation action against Philip Weinberg filed in Victoria’s Supreme Court last month. Read more
Australia joins UN Human Rights Council
January 3, 2018 by J-Wire
Australia has taken up our seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, the world’s peak body responsible for human rights. Read more
Lebanese foreign minister acknowledges Israel’s right to exist, then backtracks
December 29, 2017 by J-Wire
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has drawn widespread criticism in his country for saying in a television interview that Israel has a right to exist. Read more
‘Donald John Trump, Western Wall’ train station approved for construction
The project was approved on Tuesday when Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz accepted recommendations issued by the steering committee of Israel Railways to construct a train station in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter. Read more
On the other hand
December 23, 2017 by J-Wire
Israeli innovations continue to benefit humanity. Whether it is medical, scientific or technological expertise they all contribute to a better future…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Technion Australia launches Haifa Teen Tech
December 22, 2017 by J-Wire
Three students from Sydney’s Moriah College are participating in the inaugural Haifa Teen Tech Competition being held at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. Read more
WJC condemns ANC decision to downgrade South African Embassy in Israel
December 22, 2017 by J-Wire
World Jewish Congress CEO and Executive Vice President Robert Singer has strongly condemned the African National Council’s (ANC) endorsement of a resolution to downgrade the South African Embassy in Israel. Read more
1,000 teenagers help to unearth the past
December 21, 2017 by J-Wire
The spectacular remains of a 1,500-year-old (Byzantine Period) monastery and church decorated with mosaic floors and imported marble elements are currently being uncovered during large scale excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Beit Shemesh with the help of over 1,000 teenagers. Read more
Andrews ask Netanyahu to review the Leifer case
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews took an opportunity during his recent visit to Israel to ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to review the current process to extradite Malka Leifer wanted in Victoria on 74 charges for sexual abuse. Read more
Bill Shorten on Barry Cohen
December 19, 2017 by J-Wire
Barry Cohen was a much-loved man who will be deeply missed and long remembered. Read more
NSW Labor labels Berejiklian as “disingenuous” on race hate laws
December 17, 2017 by J-Wire
NSW Labor labelled NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian as “disingenuous” on changing section 20D on race hate violence – and accused her of saying one thing in public and doing the opposite behind closed doors in Cabinet. Read more
Disagreeing with Bill Rubinstein
December 13, 2017 by J-Wire
Lucky: a movie review by Glen Falkenstein
December 4, 2017 by J-Wire
The last film yet released starring the late, prolific Harry Dean Stanton, this is one for the fans, and fans alone. Read more
UN passes wave of anti-Israel resolutions, disavows Israeli ties to Jerusalem
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire
The United Nations General Assembly passed six anti-Israel resolutions on Thursday, including a measure disavowing Israeli ties to Jerusalem and its holy sites….Australia abstained, New Zealand voted for the motions. Read more
Jewish House breaks its record
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish House has shattered its attendance record for its annual gala dinner with the number of guests breaking the 1,000 barrier for the first time. Read more
Play cards for Stella
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire
In September 2015 when Stella Pakula returned from her trip to New York, she felt unwell. Read more
Yad L’Ezra iVolunteer Dinner in Melbourne
November 18, 2017 by J-Wire
Over 100 girls of Beth Rivkah High School of Melbourne volunteer weekly as part of Yad L’Ezra iVolunteer were honoured at their annual dinner. Read more
UIA NSW 2018 Campaign Launch, President’s Division Cocktails and North Shore Briefing
November 16, 2017 by J-Wire
UIA NSW hosted its 2018 Campaign Launch and AGM; North Shore Briefing and Presidents Division Cocktails event this week. Guest speaker, best-selling author of ‘Catch the Jew’ and founder of the Jewish Theatre of New York, Tuvia Tenenbom addressed guests at all three events. Read more
Dershowitz for UIA
November 16, 2017 by J-Wire
UIA NSW has announce a stellar line up for its 2018 Campaign – a year of festivities, with Israel celebrating its 70th anniversary. Read more
Teach passengers on future ‘Anne Frank’ train the history of Holocaust deportations
November 14, 2017 by J-Wire
Following reports that Germany’s national railway plans to name a high-speed train after Anne Frank, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder urged Deutsche Bahn to contextualise its decision and provide passengers of the ICE Inter-city Express with information about its predecessor company’s role in the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust. Read more
Looking for relatives
November 13, 2017 by J-Wire
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Netanyahu calls for funds from JNF
November 8, 2017 by J-Wire
Israel’s government is working on legislation calling on KKL to transfer 80% of its revenues to the Finance Ministry. Read more
NSW Labor MP talks to shule AGM on Israel
November 7, 2017 by J-Wire
In a wide-ranging address including his views on the Israeli political situation, State Labor MP for Kogarah, Chris Minns, has addressed Southern Sydney Synagogue’s Annual General. Read more
The Jews of Greece
Dr Stavros Kyrimis, Consul General of Greece in Sydney has opened The Jews of Greece Exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum in h. Read more
Labor’s support for Israel
October 23, 2017 by J-Wire
It’s becoming abundantly clear that Labor is abandoning its support for Israel, and the few remaining pro-Israel Labor MPs appear incapable of stopping it…writes Senator James Paterson. Read more
Media Watch
October 14, 2017 by J-Wire
In the meantime, we now have that disgraceful piece put together by the ABC, in cahoots with Paul Barry, aired last Monday night (09/10) on ‘Media Watch’ regarding Jewish complaints of bias in reporting of the Israel/Palestinian conflict GOING BACK YEARS. Read more
Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 9, 2017 by J-Wire
A guide from Rabbi Raymond Apple. Read more
Chag Sameach
October 4, 2017 by J-Wire
J-Wire wishes its Jewish readers a joyful Sukkot. Read more
Looking for Maxine
A Canadian reader is searching for Maxine Cohen, a Sydneysider he met in Israel in 1971. Read more
