Labor candidate visits Jewish school
August 27, 2013 by Agencies
The Federal Labor candidate for Kingsford Smith, Matt Thistlewaite, visited Mount Sinai College in Maroubra yesterday with State Shadow Minister for Energy and Ports, Ron Hoenig MP, and State Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Guy Zangari MP. Read more
Victorian parliamentarians visit Israel
August 27, 2013 by Agencies
A delegation of Coalition members of the Victorian Parliament has spent a seven-day study visit to Israel organised by the Rambam program of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). Read more
Ambassador farewells the West
August 27, 2013 by Agencies
In his last official speaking engagement in Western Australia, retiring Ambassador of Israel to Australia, His Excellency Mr Yuval Rotem, addressed industry leaders an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) business breakfast. Read more
Perth man organises Peres’s Conference
June 29, 2013 by Agencies
A Perth man was among the six full time employees who organized the star studded Presidential Conference that took place in Jerusalem last week which marked President Shimon Peres’ 90th birthday. Read more
“Bullying” leaders
June 18, 2013 by Agencies
Australian Zionist leaders have been accused of bullying, blackmail and “carpet bombing” progressive voices on Israel. Read more
Leaders at the White House
The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is bringing Muslim and Jewish leaders from Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand to Washington D.C. for meetings at the White House, State Department, and Congress to explore the ‘American Model’ for interfaith relations and encourage Muslim and Jewish leaders to forge new partnerships in combating the rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry. Read more
Zuroff takes on The Mascot
February 8, 2013 by Agencies
The director of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre in Jerusalem has intervened in the controversial case of Alex Kurzem, whose miraculous survival story during WWII as a Nazi mascot has been the subject of ongoing debate for four years. Read more
On the grid for Formula 1
February 8, 2013 by Agencies
Israeli 18-year-old racer Roy Nissany will join Mucke Motorsport’s FIA F3 European Championship squad in 2013…with a Formula 1 career in his sights. Read more
New Herod exhibition
January 31, 2013 by Agencies
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, will premiere the world’s first exhibition on the life and legacy of Herod the Great, one of the most influential – and controversial – figures in ancient Roman and Jewish history. Read more
Australia on the front foot in the U.N.
January 8, 2013 by Agencies
Australia will take a leading role in managing global sanctions against Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Iran as Chair of the UN Security Council Committees overseeing these issues. Read more
Hebrew Uni research shows 60% of Palestinians prefer Hamas
December 28, 2012 by Agencies
A new survey reveals Palestinian and Israeli attitudes in the wake of the Israeli operation in Gaza and the recognition by the UN of the Palestinian state as a non-member state. Read more
Abbott attends London conference
December 19, 2012 by Agencies
Political leaders from Israel, Australia and the UK have met in London. Read more
Abbott in London and supporting Israel
December 14, 2012 by Agencies
Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott is in London where he has reaffirmed his support for Israel. Read more
Waks addresses Parliamentary Inquiry
Alleged sexual assault victim Manny Waks has testified before the Victorian Parliament Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Organisations. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 7
December 7, 2012 by Agencies
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Seven from Julie Nathan. Read more
Taking care on the water
December 5, 2012 by Agencies
With summer upon us, those fortunate enough to be members of the boating fraternity will take to the water with their families. A word about safety from the Minister… Read more
U.N. Votes for Observer Status for Palestine
November 30, 2012 by Agencies
The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of Palestine attaining observer status within its organisation. Australia abstained but New Zealand voted in favour of the motion. Read more
Yet another sex abuse case
November 24, 2012 by Agencies
Allegations have emerged that another major Jewish organisation in Australia has been caught up in a child sex abuse scandal. Read more
JNF Australia at the Gaza Border
JNF activities in southern Israel are continuing to a limited extent, in accordance with the directives issued by the Home Front Command. Read more
JNF to offer Israeli children living near Gaza respite
November 16, 2012 by Agencies
A decision has been made not to bus Israeli children leaving near Gaza out of the area as that would produce exposure tot the rockets…but JNF are preparing to offer respite for them in facilities partly funded by the Australian Jewish community…and the JNF’s Beersheba office has been damaged as a result of a rocket attack. Read more
A message to New Zealanders from Israel
Shemi Tzur, Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, has a message for Kiwis… Read more
New Israeli technology for Woolworth checkouts
November 13, 2012 by Agencies
Woolworths Limited, Australia’s leading retail group, has signed a five-year System Integration (SI) Services agreement with Israel’s Retalix. Read more
Bushwhacked!!
November 7, 2012 by Agencies
Two Jews who grew up together in Scotland have produced a TV series for ABC3, the public broadcaster’s dedicated kids’ channel. Read more
Praise for refugee soccer program
October 24, 2012 by Agencies
University of NSW Chancellor David Gonski and Football Federation Australia deputy chairman Brian Schwartz showered praise on an innovative program that uses football to help integrate immigrants, especially refugees, into Australian society. Read more
The Light Horsemen Ride Again
October 16, 2012 by Agencies
More than 40 members of the Australian Light Horse Association are heading to Israel to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the famous Light Horse Brigade’s charge on Beer Sheva, which helped bring an end to the Ottoman Empire. Read more
Frydenberg on Front Foot
October 16, 2012 by Agencies
Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg has attacked the government’s “crude attempt” to win votes in this Thursday’s UN Security Council vote. Read more
Shule Building up for Sale
October 14, 2012 by Agencies
The building which once housed the world’s southernmost synagogue – described by The Historic Places Trust as being “of outstanding historical significance” – is up for sale. Read more
150 years of family history
October 13, 2012 by Agencies
A new book based on the life of a Holocaust survivor who never considered himself a survivor has just been published by Melbourne ophthalmic surgeon Dr Henry “Harry” Lew. Read more
New Israeli Ambassador Named
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has named a new ambassador to Australia. Read more
Holocaust survivor’s shocking electricity bill
October 11, 2012 by Agencies
A prominent Holocaust survivor living in Perth became a focal point of political debate in Federal Parliament on Wednesday. Read more
