Hayman allowed to go home
November 20, 2013 by J-Wire
Daniel Hayman is free to return to his family in Los Angeles after posting $1 million bail at Waverley Local Court today. Read more
Sydney’s Kashruth situation – RCNSW makes a statement
With regard to the ongoing dispute between the Kashrut Authority and and Amaze In Taste, J-Wire publishes the RCNSW’s latest statement. Read more
A Letter to the New York Times…and J-Wire
A J-Wire reader based in the U.S. has sent us a letter submitted to the New York Times on the recent murder of an IDF soldier in Israel… Read more
Melbourne’s Jewish Care to investigate historic institutional child abuse cases
November 15, 2013 by J-Wire
Jewish Care Victoria has established an independent support scheme to thoroughly investigate historic claims of institutional child abuse at children’s homes run by predecessor Jewish welfare organisations. Read more
Irene Sendler continues to help
November 15, 2013 by J-Wire
‘The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler’, has been shown at the Victoria University Memorial Theatre in Wellington. New Zealand, to raise funds for a proposed New Zealand Children’s Holocaust Memorial to the 1.5 million children who perished as a consequence of Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. Read more
More child sexual abuse reported in Victoria
November 14, 2013 by J-Wire
Child sexual abuse advocacy organisation Tzedek has reported that Melbourne’s Jewish Care has learned from alleged victims of child sexual abuse that new cases have come to light. Read more
Double “Chai” for ground-breaking Dialogue group
The Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims & Jews has held its 36th meeting, at The Emanuel Synagogue, Woollahra, Sydney. Read more
Learning disorder expert to visit Australia
November 12, 2013 by J-Wire
Emanuel School’s Wolanski Family Specialist Learning Centre is delighted to host ‘An evening with Barbara Arrowsmith Young’ Read more
Sydney Theatre: Atomic
Dreamingful Productions present in Sydney the world premiere of ATOMIC, an explosive high energy musical that throws open the doors on a pivotal moment in history – the creation of the atom bomb written by Danny Ginges (Australia) and Gregory Bonsignore (USA) with music by Philip Foxman. Read more
Shurat HaDin, ECAJ disagree on skinning the BDS cat
November 3, 2013 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has criticised Israeli advocacy organisation Shurat HaDin for bringing a legal action against those responsible for barring an Israeli academic from visiting Sydney University effectively boycotting Israel. Shurat Hadin has answered the criticism exclusively to J-Wire.
Jewish graves will not be re-used
November 3, 2013 by J-Wire
A Bill introduced into the NSW Parliament which would allow a grave to be re-used 25 years after its occupant’s death will not affect the Jewish community. Read more
Time for the KA to reform
October 31, 2013 by J-Wire
Incident at the University of New South Wales
Jake Campbell, a member of the AUJS National Executive, has complained of a recent incident of antisemitism during student council elections at the University of New South Wales. Read more
Straws in the Wind…writes Michael Kuttner
Jack Straw, a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, has caused controversy because of his statements recently about Israel. Read more
Sydney’s Wolper Hospital seeks CEO
October 10, 2013 by J-Wire
On Galus Australis
October 4, 2013 by J-Wire
Unhappy with the ZFA…
Tel Aviv: The World’s First Free Wireless City
September 18, 2013 by J-Wire
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality is launching a digital revolution as part of the city’s over-all strategic plan to position Tel Aviv as the Startup City – a hub of innovation and creativity. Read more
WANTED…since 1982
September 18, 2013 by J-Wire
Channel 10’s popular program “WANTED” will air two segments next week…one focusing on the 1982 bombings of Sydney’s Hakoah Club and the Israeli consulate also in Sydney. Read more
Prisoners of War returns to your screens
September 15, 2013 by J-Wire
SBS-TV will shortly screen the second series of the award-winning Israeli drama “Prisoners of War”. Check “What’s On?” for details…. Read more
Melbourne rally planned to counter Falk
September 13, 2013 by J-Wire
Professor Richard Falk. the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, is to deliver a public lecture in Melbourne on Monday. Read more
A$1.2 million for Zygier’s family in Israel
September 12, 2013 by J-Wire
The Israeli Government will pay four million shekels to the family of Melbourne-born Mossad agent Ben Zygier who hanged himself in a high security prison cell. Read more
Netanyahu congratulates Abbott
September 12, 2013 by J-Wire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday telephoned Australian Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbot and congratulated him on his election victory. Read more
ECAJ critical of conference
September 11, 2013 by J-Wire
Richard Falk, Jeff Halper and Hanan Ashrawi are participating in a conference dealing with Human Rights in Palestine at the Australian National University in Canberra…and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has made its views clear… Read more
Donating human organs
September 11, 2013 by J-Wire
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) is organising a Jewish Community Organ and Tissue Donation Forum. Read more
A letter to Tony
September 9, 2013 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to Australia’s new Prime Minister warmly congratulating him on his electoral victory. Read more
Victorian Rabbis’ Rosh Hashanah Message
September 4, 2013 by J-Wire
With the approach of the Yomim Noraim (Days of Awe), it is timely to reflect upon the year gone by and to plan for the year ahead. Read more
John Key wishes NZ readers Shana Tova
September 3, 2013 by J-Wire
The Prime Minister of New Zealand has sent Rosh Hashanah greetings to his country’s Jewish communities. Read more
Jewish Writers’ Festival a success
September 2, 2013 by J-Wire
Around 400 people have attended the 6th Sydney Jewish Writers’ Festival. Read more
The Implications of Obama’s Failure in Egypt…writes Isi Leibler
To date, US President Barak Obama’s efforts to appease or engage Islamists have either failed or backfired. US influence in the Mideast is at an all-time low and Islamic fundamentalism continues to gain strength at an alarming pace. Read more
Quick visas on the cards?
August 26, 2013 by J-Wire
The Australian has reported that the Coalition plans to improve its relationship with Israel should it win the September 7 election. Read more
