Senior general analyses the threats to Israel’s security – both external and internal

In the latest Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) webinar, Lt. Gen. Moshe (Bogie) Ya’alon, former Israeli Vice Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and IDF Chief of Staff, spoke about “Countering Iran’s three front proxy war against Israel”. Read more

Masada’s Living Historians program

In a moving and insightful experience, Sydney’s Masada College Year 10 students had the privilege of participating in the Living Historians Program, a unique initiative offered by the College. Read more

Israeli commando killed in Jenin is laid to rest in Jerusalem

IDF commando Chief Sgt. David Yehuda Yitzchak was laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Wednesday, hours after being shot as Israeli troops withdrew from Jenin. Read more

JOFA to host the first orthodox women’s conference in Australia

The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance will host its first-ever in-person conference dedicated to discussing orthodox feminism and the state of women’s inclusion in Australia. Read more

Taking the lead in philanthropy

If you’re an emerging leader looking to make a lasting impact on our community, then United Israel Appeal (UIA) and Australian Jewish Funders (AJF) are inviting you to be a part of the annual Philanthropy Fellowship. Read more

Rambam program participants talk to AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has hosted a luncheon for its supporters last week to hear from two recent returnees from AIJAC’s Rambam study program trips to Israel, Senator James McGrath and Dr John Lee, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. Read more

Henry shares his story

Melbourne Courage to Care Volunteer Holocaust Survivor Speaker Professor Henry Ekert has shared his story with many students over the years, and, accompanied by his wife Barbara, has visited St Joseph’s College on numerous occasions. Read more

Triguboff Institute pairs with MASA

The Triguboff Institute in Israel has signed a cooperation agreement with MASA. Read more

Engaging the Victorian government on communal issues

A small group of Jewish community leaders has raised a broad range of opportunities and challenges with the Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Colin Brooks. Read more

A Guide to Caring for Jewish Patients

In an effort to ensure Jewish patients receive culturally sensitive care when they stay in hospital, the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, in partnership with Beit Rafael, has produced a brand-new booklet called A Guide to Caring for Jewish Patients. Read more

IINZ adds voice to call for independent review

Israel Institute of New Zealand co-director Dr David Cumin is adding voice to the calls for an independent review of Radio NZ following revelations that dozens of articles were inappropriately edited from overseas sources before publication. Read more

National interfaith group discusses challenges facing indigenous Australians

The challenges facing indigenous Australians and the merits of proposed remedies took centre stage in the recent National Dialogue between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more

Co-chairs appointed for the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel

Marjorie O’Neill MP (Labor) and Natalie Ward MLC (Liberal) have been appointed co-chairs of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel. Read more

Emanuel School recognised as a 5-Star employer by Choice

Sydney’s Emanuel School has been selected as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator magazine. Read more

First air taxi test conducted in Israel

Israel’s National Air Drone Initiative (INDI) has taken a significant step forward with another week of flight tests and demonstrations simultaneously taking place at various locations throughout Israel. Read more

Historian Martin Kramer cites paradox behind Israel’s judicial reform controversy

AIJAC’s latest webinar featured eminent historian Professor Martin Kramer, past Director of Tel Aviv University’s Middle East Centre and Fellow at the Washington Institute for Middle East Policy. Read more

Direction set for Jewish and First Nations communities to walk together

The Victorian Jewish community is engaging with First Nations communities in a range of ways, but there is more that could be done. Read more

ECAJ backs the Yes Campaign

The Voice’s Yes 23 Campaign has welcomed to its ever-growing movement an alliance of over 120 multicultural groups who have united in support for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament. Read more

UIA funded social club opens its doors in Ashkelon

UIA Australia has held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of a social club in Ashkelon, in southern Israel. Read more

L’Chaim – to Life: The Violins of Hope: strings of the Holocaust

Morry Frenkel speaks with Barry French, who will be appearing in Moira Blumenthal Productions’ “Stories from the Violins of Hope” at the Bondi Pavilion, Sydney, from May 31^st to June 18^th. Read more

Israel 75 Peace Garden in Melbourne

The Israel 75 Peace Garden, established by Zionism Victoria in partnership with the City of Glen Eira on the occasion of Israel’s 75^th anniversary, symbolises both the friendship between the Jewish community and the City of Glen Eira, as well as the historic bonds between Israel and Australia. Read more

Dan Springer to farewell JNF

JNF Australia CEO Dan Springer announced that he plans to step down at the end of the year, after almost 11 years in the role. Read more

Victorian Government budget to exact heavy toll on Jewish day schools

The Australian Council of Jewish Schools says that a 5% payroll tax could result in an increase of at least 4% in fees imposed by  Victorian Jewish Day Schools. Read more

Global Jewish call for UN to positively reference IHRA definition

AIJAC has joined 178 Jewish organisations across the globe in calling for the United Nations to favourably reference the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s Working Definition of Antisemitism at its upcoming in its upcoming “UN Action Plan on monitoring antisemitism and enhancing a system-wide response”. Read more

Ginette Searle to leave ZFA

Ginette Searle is to leave her position as CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia later this year. Read more

A special UIA award for Penny Hurst

Penny Hurst has been honoured at the Keren Hayesod-UIA Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner as part of the 2023 International Women’s Division Mifgash, held in Israel recently. Read more

CSG, JCCV partner in crisis planning

The JEMP committee and volunteers served our community well for over 20 years, providing crisis planning. Read more

Emanuel School empowers student leaders in sustainability

Sydney’s Emanuel School recently hosted the first Inter-School Student Leadership in Sustainability Symposium, bringing together senior student representatives and staff from various schools to share ideas and successes in implementing sustainable practices. Read more

NZ parliament presented with a petition to stop funding UNRWA

NZ National MP Simon O’Connor has accepted a petition from the Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ) calling on the government to stop funding UNRWA schools that glorify terror and incite violence. Read more

The Jewish Comedy Showcase is back with a stellar line-up of the best Jewish comedians

A Sydney Comedy Festival must-see, with rising stars and established knockouts, this sensational showcase will be held at The Comedy Store on Wednesday 3rd of May. This event always sells out, so make sure you book tickets quickly. Read more

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