Prince Philip: Community tributes
April 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leaders of the Australian and New Zealand Jewish communities have paid tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away on Friday at the age of 99. Read more
Malka Leifer in court by video
April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malka Leifer’s brother watched the Committal Mention at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning from Israel conducted via video link. Read more
Participants from more than 70 countries join March of the Living’s virtual commemorations
April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Participants from across the world joined leaders, dignitaries and Holocaust survivors in March of the Living’s virtual events marking Holocaust Remembrance Day across the Jewish world. This year’s March of the Living paid special tribute to the medical professionals who risked their lives during the Holocaust. Read more
Masa – clear for take-off
April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After months of border closures and uncertainty, the Zionist Federation of Australia and the Israel Programs department have seen the first group of Masa fellows depart from cities around Australia headed, finally, for Israel. Read more
Timor signs up to Save a Child’s Heart
April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A symbolic synagogue at Babyn Yar
April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Marking Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Jewish calendar, the very first Jewish prayer space has been opened at Babyn Yar where 33,771 Jewish victims were shot at the ravine in Kiev by the Nazis during just two days, 29 and 30 September 1941 Read more
Mrs Grunfeld – a Sydney institution. 1927-2021
April 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Names say so much – she was Esther to her parents and siblings, she became Anyu to all those closest to her here in Sydney and around the world, most especially in Eretz Yisrael – but to all of us – she was the indefatigable Mrs Grunfeld…an institution in our Sydney Jewish community…a eulogy delivered by Rabbi David Freedman.
AIJAC meets Alex Hawke
April 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke hosted representatives of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council at his Sydney office on Yom HaShoah. Read more
Israel chips in $20,000 for flood victims
April 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On behalf of the State of Israel, the Embassy of Israel in Australia has donated $20,000 to not-for-profit organisation GIVIT for its Severe Storms and Flooding Appeal. Read more
The Jewish people not born at Auschwitz
April 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin spoke at the official ceremony opening Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem saying he has spoken over time with world leaders on behalf of the six million who perished during the Holocaust. Read more
52 MKs requested Rivlin entrust Benjamin Netanyahu with forming a government.
April 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has entrusted Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s next government and he has 28 days to do so although he can request a further 14 days. Read more
Government leadership first round concluded
April 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Rivlin has concluded his round of consultations ahead of nominating a candidate to form a government. Read more
“Generations Light the Way”: Remembering the Six Million
April 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish directive “Remember” is defined by different expressions, including a communal responsibility to actively recall the past. Read more
Our History, Our Future: NIF Australia presents Deborah Lipstadt and Sir Simon Schama
April 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In an exclusive virtual event for the New Israel Fund, eminent historians Sir Simon Schama and Deborah Lipstadt will join NIF’s global president and UCLA Jewish History Professor David Myers to discuss how our understanding of history shapes our current reality. Read more
No surprise: Likud recommends Netanyahu to be entrusted with forming a government
April 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Likud party faction came to the consultations at President’s HQ Beit HaNasi today and recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be entrusted with forming a government. Read more
WIZO honours Ron Weiser
April 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Ron Weiser was presented with the inaugural Rose Fekete Community Hero Award at last week’s WIZO NSW AGM. Read more
Yom HaShoah/Yad Vashem and March of the Living
April 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yad Vashem will observe Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes Remembrance Day for two days, starting Wednesday evening, 7 April. Read more
Dolls hanged outside Swedish synagogue during Passover investigated as hate crime
April 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Police in Norrkoping, Sweden, are investigating after someone left a hate-filled message and a group of dolls hanging outside a synagogue there on the first day of Passover. Read more
Alex Hawke says Labor abandons two-state solution
April 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs says his thoughts are with Israel’s supporters. Read more
$20 tickets for La Traviata on Sydney Harbour
April 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Opera Australia has partnered with The Bourne Foundation to offer year 11 and 12 students $20 tickets to see Verdi’s La Traviata, during its current season at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Read more
An ALP government to recognise Palestine as a state
March 31, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ALP conference has approved an amendment tabled by Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong which will see an Australian government headed by Labor recognising a state of Palestine. Read more
Sydney: New CEO for The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer – Darren Bark, currently a Senior Executive with the NSW Government. Read more
Melbourne: A new president for JCCV
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has confirmed Executive member Daniel Aghion as the new JCCV President in a unanimous vote of support at last week’s Executive meeting. Read more
The next stage of the Israeli elections announced
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Rivlin will start consultations next Monday with all parties elected to the Knesset and will then continue to talk with candidates recommended by the parties to be entrusted with the task of forming a government. Read more
Pesach greetings from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Premier has sent a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
A Pesach message from Dr Geoff Lee
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Geoff Lee is the NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education and Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans. Read more
Wanted: a partner for Jean Kittson
March 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Acclaimed producer Adam Liberman and Emanuel Synagogue invite expressions of interest for professional actors to audition for a dramatised reading of the play Two Sisters, to co-star with celebrated actress and comedian Jean Kittson. Read more
A Pesach message from Alex Hawke
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Alex Hawke is the Australian Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. Read more
A Pesach message from Scott Morrison..and a video with Josh Frydenberg
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Passover is an old story –– a timeless story –– that has inspired generations of Jewish people around the world. Read more
Unforgettable Passover memories from prominent figures
March 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Passover begins tomorrow night and the National Library of Israel has launched the “Passover Memories” project to share personal memories from a number of prominent figures who celebrated the holiday under “normal” and not-so-normal circumstances. Read more
