Israel sending 21 bowlers to MAIGS

Israel will be sending 3 men’s teams of 5 players each plus a ladies team of six players to participate in the Lawn Bowls tournament at the Maccabi Australia International Games (MAIGS) in December. Read more

New photographic exhibition

The Jewish Holocaust Centre in Melbourne is hosting “Marked”,a new photographic exhibition featuring Andrew Harris’s images of Holocaust survivors and their tattoos. Read more

Hakoah update – members’ input welcome

Hakoah members are to receive a 12 month extension of their memberships at no charge as consultations get underway with members and community groups  about the the redevelopment of the White City site. Read more

Visitor from Auschwitz

Dr Piotr Cywinski, the Director of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, will be the keynote speaker at the Australian Jewish community’s Kristallnacht memorial services next month. Read more

Howes addresses ZFA

Paul Howes, the National Secretary of the Australian Workers’ Union addressed the annual conference of the Zionist Federation of Australia on the threat to Israel by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement Read more

Lyndhurst cemetery upgraded

Visitors to Melbourne’s Lyndhurst Cemetery can now expect a professional and religiously suitable service from the recently converted green-fields site. Read more

Harmony in the Kitchen

More than 60 Muslim and Jewish students brought their parents to Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen…part of an innovative intercultural program. Read more

Mental Health and anti-Poverty Weeks

October hosts two weeks highlighting two areas of intense work carried out by communal care organisations…mental health and poverty. Read more

New Zealand Commonwealth Team supported by Munich survivors

Members of the 1972 Israeli Munich Olympics have praised the New Zealand team for participating in the Delhi Commonwealth Games. Read more

New Venue for Sydney

North Shore Temple Emanuel is opening its newly refurbished Valerie Jaye function centre and will celebrate by showcasing its performance mode – to be known as ‘VJ’s’ – with an exciting new concert series. Read more

Aussie kids in the know

Zev Bashan is full of praise for the high degree of awareness by Australian Jewish children of the importance of the environment and the work undertaken by the Jewish National Fund in Israel to promote the need for widespread agricultural and water resources. Read more

From the Embassy: Israel and the UNHRC

Israel counters the claims of the UN Human Rights Council. Read more

From the Embassy: Israel’s Response to the IAEA

The 54th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency took place in Vienna last week. Read more

End those hoarding blues

“Are you a hoarder?” Read more

Special Religious Education’s future assured

Religious leaders from all faiths met last week to recognise those involved in Special Religious Education. Read more

One president, two foreign ministers – one voice

Kevin Rudd and Murray McCully, the respective Foreign Ministers of Australia and New Zealand, have addressed the United Nations General Assembly…and agree with President Obama on the Middle East. Read more

From the Embassy: Israeli Medical Breakthrough

Israel is renowned for its bio-medical technology and outstanding research and development facilities, and in September, the country’s research teams have developed promising new treatments for fatal diseases. Read more

Complaint against Mike Carlton dismissed

Judy Maynard took offence at two articles written by Sydney Morning Herald columnist Mike Carlton on June 12 and 19 and registered a complaint with the Press Council. The complaint has been dismissed. Read more

A Rosh Hashana Message from President Peres

Message from the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, to the Jewish Communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the Jewish New Year 5771 Read more

Green light for Chabad in Christchurch

Chabad House has survived the Christchurch earthquake and has reopened. Read more

300 Children Celebrate 5771

JCA, Emanuel School, Academy Board of Jewish Education and Mount Sinai College hosted a Rosh Hashana event for over 300 children.   Read more

Prestigious theatre award for Nebenzahl

Brian Nebenzahl has been awarded the 2010 JC WIlliamson Award recognising his outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry. Read more

Australian trees a boon for Israel’s bees

Australian eucalyptus trees have come to the rescue of Israel’s bees…and reversed the dwindling production of honey. Read more

Jewish Care Melbourne gets ready

Jewish Care Melbourne’s volunteers prepare for Rosh Hashana… Read more

Israeli Embassy and Aboriginals in joint IT project in Dubbo

The Embassy of Israel in conjucntion with the Mayng Galang people of Dubbo, officially opened the Allira Aboriginal Knowledge IT Centre in the NSW country town. Read more

Christians asked to reconsider boycott

Australia’s oldest and most active interfaith body has called on Christians to “reconsider” a planned boycott of goods produced by Israeli settlements. Read more

Shalit demonstration touches Melbourne’s CBD

More than 300 people demonstrated in Melbourne’s CBD creating public awareness of the plight of Israeli IDF soldier Gilad Shalit who turned 24 on the weekend…during his fifth year in captivity in Gaza…as ‘guest’ of Hamas. Read more

Catholic School apologises for Hitler prize

A Catholic primary school in the inner-city are a of Perth awarded a prize to a pupil who characterised  Adolph Hitler for a book-week dress-up day. Read more

Not a happy birthday for Gilad

On Saturday, Gilad Shalit will reach his 24th birthday, during his 5th year spent in captivity believed to be somewhere in Gaza. Read more

Danby retains his seat with an increased majority

Michael Danby MP has retained his seat in Parliament with an increased majority. Read more

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