New Zealand Jewish community concerned
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand Jewish Council is gravely concerned about increasing inflammatory language and misinformation from political and civil society leaders, commentators and media in relation to the current Israel/Hamas conflict. Read more
AIJAC commends reimposed Iran sanctions
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia has reimposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 19 Iranian individuals and 57 entities for their role in Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Read more
Heart to Heart: Three ways to show your love and support for the People of Israel
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA offers the community meaningful ways in which they can show love and support for the People of Israel in these devastating times. Read more
Do you have a vacant home in Israel?
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Organization has appealed to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora to request Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for the benefit of the residents of the south and the surrounding area, especially those who lost their homes. Read more
More security for religious locations
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government is providing $50 million in 177 grants to keep Australians practising their religion safe across the country. Read more
United Nations: Australia and New Zealand agree
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The J7 heartened by solidarity
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As leaders of seven of the largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora, the J7 are heartened by the outpouring of solidarity with Israel from our governments in the aftermath of the barbarous Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Read more
Anti-Israel protestors black out Auckland Museum blue and white illuminated support
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Auckland Museum has apologised to pro-Palestinian supporters for lighting up its building blue and white as a token of support to Israel. Read more
Mount Scopus to welcome Australians fleeing Israel
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus community is ready to welcome families returning to Australia from Israel. Read more
Zieg Heil salutes outside Sydney Jewish Museum
October 13, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three men have been apprehended by police for giving Zieg Heil salutes outside of the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst. Read more
Israel’s flag is flying at Woollahra Council
October 10, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Woollahra Council Council in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is home to a large section of the city’s Jewish community and will fly the Israeli flag for at least a week. Read more
Support from Allegra Spender
October 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Allegra Spender, the Independent member of parliament for Wentwort, has voiced her support. Read more
Victorian Jewish community to show solidarity with Israel
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Victorian Jewish community will come together as one tonight (Monday) to mourn those who were lost, to pray for those who were injured and kidnapped, and to unite behind their family, friends and all those Israeli citizens living through this terrible chapter in the country’s history. Read more
Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian landmarks will be lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after Islamist group Hamas launched the bloodiest attack on the country in decades.
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Brisbane’s Story Bridge to be lit blue and white
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced the city’s iconic Story Bridge will be awash with blue and white lighting tonight. Read more
Magen David Adom ambulance driver fatally shot
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
MDA ambulance driver Aharon Chaimov was murdered, shot while driving his MDA ambulance on his way to treat the wounded in his city, Ofakim, during the Hamas attack on Israel. Read more
Israel’s embassy in Canberra releases statement
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra says the residents of Gaza are not Israel’s enemies, and their battle is with Hamas. Read more
New Zealand condemns Hamas attacks
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has expressed grave concern at the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza. Read more
Israel: Latest news
October 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Voice: Albanese addresses faith leaders
October 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the Faith Leaders Roundtable in Glebe on the upcoming The Voice referendum. Read more
Ben Franklin tours the Sydney Jewish Museum
October 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Making selichot easy for the disabled
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yad Sarah has facilitated an accessible tour of Jerusalem and the Old City, enabling wheelchair users to experience selichot ahead of Yom Kippur. Read more
UEFA chief in Jerusalem
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog hosted the President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Aleksander Čeferin, in his office in Jerusalem. Read more
Prestigious award for Jon
September 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jon Pillemer has been awarded the coveted Charles Valentine Medal by Football NSW, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the development of the sport in the region. Read more
Heil Hitler coded on a NSW number plate
September 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Transport for NSW will face calls to enhance its hate speech filters following the discovery of a neo-Nazi phrase on a Sydney number plate this week. Read more
50 years since the Yom Kippur War: KKL – JNF unveils rare photos from the battlefield for the first time
September 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Yom Kippur War broke out on Yom Kippur, October 6, 1973, with an attack by Arab armies against Israel, led by Syria and Egypt, with support from Arab states, primarily Iraq and Jordan. Read more
A first in Israel: advanced pacemaker implanted through the neck in 18-year-old from Gaza
September 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shahad, an 18-year-old from Gaza, was born with a hole in her heart and an abnormal configuration of blood vessels connecting to her heart from the left side of her chest, but without the major vein from her lower body connecting to her heart. Read more
Netanyahu meets Biden
September 21, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A video of the start of the meeting of Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden in the Intercontinental Hotel in New York. Read more
Sydney jazz pianist to perform in Brooklyn – and online
September 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian musician-composer Leonie Cohen and her quintet are set to perform in Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery next Thursday. Read more
NSW MP calls on expulsion of Labor party member
September 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Natalie Ward has called on Labor NSW Labor to condemn and expel Amanda Fazio who called Jewish people a “race of whingers”.
