Berejiklian “weak” on One Nation: Secord
November 8, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord has labelled NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian as “weak”, due to her failure to refuse to rule out preference deals with One Nation. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria and JCCV stand against LGBT Conversion Therapy
November 8, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A unique piece of research from Melbourne’s La Trobe University, in conjunction with the Human Rights Law Centre and Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, has highlighted the impact and harms of LGBT conversion therapy. Read more
The ayes have it
November 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a motion without notice, National MP Alfred Ngaro called the House of Representatives in the New Zealand parliament to condemn the Pittsburgh synagogue attack in which 11 Jewish worshippers were murdered. Read more
Netanyahu welcomes new Iran sanctions
November 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement following Donald Trump’s announcement of further sanctions against Iran. Read more
A concert of hope
November 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand’s Kristallnacht concert in memory of the Nazi attack on the Jews of Germany on November 9, 1938 will have Hope as its underlying theme with young Israeli violinist, Tal First, Sinfonia for Hope and Inbal Megiddo of the NZ School of Music will perform ‘Violins of Hope’by Israeli composer, Ohad ben Ari. Read more
Family at the forefront of global pancreatic cancer fight
November 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On World Pancreatic Cancer Day on Thursday 15 November people around the world will rally together to Demand BetterSM in the fight against pancreatic cancer, starting with awareness of the symptoms and risks. Read more
The Shabbat after
November 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered at The Central Synagogue to hear addresses from the American Consul-General Sharon Hudson-Dean, Dr Kerryn Phelps and Rabbi Levi Wolff at the beginning of the Shabbat following the massacre of 11 members of the congregation at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Read more
Dr Kerryn Phelps AM MP
November 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Electoral Commission has officially announced that Dr Kerryn Phelps has been elected to Parliament as the independent member for the Sydney seat of Wentworth. Read more
Mayor Jamie Hyams
November 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s senior policy analyst Jamie Hyams has taken a year out to carry out his new civic duties as the mayor of Glen Eira in Melbourne. Read more
It Came From Within
November 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The infamous Kristallnacht pogrom on 9-10 November 1938 was a pivotal event in the lead up to the Holocaust. Read more
Walt Secord says NSW Nationals must release names of 22 neo-nazis banned for life
November 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor has accused the NSW National Party leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro of protecting the 22 members banned for life for their links to neo-Nazi movements by refusing to name them, saying he is trying to avoid embarrassing the Berejiklian Government as some have worked as campaign and government staffers for them. Read more
Election promises for two orthodox schools
November 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Victorian Liberal Nationals have pledged $1.3 million for two Orthodox Jewish day schools in Melbourne if elected at the polls later this month. Read more
101 years since Beersheva – the rabbi
November 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian and NZ 101st commemoration of the Battle of Beersheba was followed by a gathering including many young Australians who are in Israel on Shnat Sherut at the Pratt Foundation’s Park of the Australian Soldier. Read more
101 years since Beersheva – the ambassador
November 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Commemorating 101 years since the Anzac victory in Beersheva, Australian Ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan joined a group of Australian and Israeli mountain bikers at the annual Anzac ride. Read more
Sydney pays its respects to the Tree of Life victims
November 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 700 people came together at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue last night to pay their respects to the victims and survivors of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh. Read more
Daryl Robinson gets a mention in Parliament
November 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW State Member for Heffron Ron Hoenig has paid tribute to Daryl Robinson on his impending retirement as President of the Maroubra Synagogue Board of Management. Read more
Israeli experts address community
October 31, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Several distinguished Israeli experts addressed a function co-hosted by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), the Zionist Council of New South Wales and United Israel Appeal (UIA) at the Central Synagogue in Sydney this week. Read more
Abetz wants Shorten to voice his position on Palestinian recognition
October 31, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Senator Eric Abetz has expressed his concerns that Labor keeps its position “under wraps”. Read more
Victorian Labor pledges $625,000 to Jewish Care if elected
October 31, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Families in Victoria’s Jewish communities will have peace of mind that their elderly loved ones are getting the care they need, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. Read more
Naftali Bennett represents Israel in Pittsburgh
October 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne prayer services for Pittsburgh victories
October 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria together with the Council of Orthodox Synagogues Victoria join with Jewish communities around the world in mourning the tragic and horrific loss of life at the ‘Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation’ Synagogue in Pittsburgh this past Shabbat. Read more
“I feel your pain and with me is the entire Jewish people”
October 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin addresses the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. He recites Kaddish for the eleven victims. A video report. Read more
A vigil for Pittsburgh victims
October 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish community will host a vigil on Wednesday at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue to pay respects to the victims and survivors of the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Read more
Neo-Nazis numbers in the NSW National Party continues to grow
October 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord today called on NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Premier John Barilaro to act on “purge” the 35 members with links to neo-Nazis – from the ranks of the NSW Nationals – saying the infiltration is much wider than the Coalition originally claimed. Read more
Pittsburgh: the world reacts
October 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder is sounding the alarm on the very real threats facing Jewish communities worldwide and urging government authorities to ramp up security efforts to prevent such an attack from happening again. Read more
Pittsburgh: Australia and New Zealand reacts
October 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of the Australian and New Zealand communities have reacted to the horrific news from Pittsburgh where at least 11 worshippers were gunned down as they participated in Shabbat services at The Tree for Life synagogue. Read more
Training future leaders
October 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yeshiva College Bondi has come in first place in an international competition in which over 50 Chabad Schools measured Jewish Children’s ability to engage with the broader community during the High Holiday season. Read more
Media mission to Israel
October 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The eight editors, journalists and producers who participated on the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ 2018 Journalists Mission to Israel will report to the community at a public meeting in Sydney next Tuesday night. Read more
Israel’s 70th in Auckland – photo gallery
October 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Kiwis from all over New Zealand gathered at the Waipuna Lodge in Auckland to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel and Aliyah. Were you there? J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Tzedek: national apology meaningless without action
October 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Child sexual abuse advocacy group Tzedek said today’s national apology to survivors of institutional sexual abuse is meaningless without action. Read more
