Malka Leifer a flight risk
March 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malka Leifer want in Victoria to face 74 charges of chid sexual abuse will remain in prison in Israel where the authorities are pleading for her extradition to Australia. Read more
World-leading HIV researcher Professor David Cooper passes away
March 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor David Cooper who was dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV and other infectious diseases has passed away in Sydney after a short illness. Read more
Buzz Birthright reunited – film premieres in Sydney and Melbourne
March 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The first ever Buzz Taglit Birthright Israel trip for young adults with a disability returned from Israel in December 2017, but the excitement of the participants and their buddies continues. Read more
Australia represented at WJC conference dealing with diaspora relations
March 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s Julie Nathan will attend the World Jewish Congress’s special mission of more than 80 Jewish leaders from 40 different countries around the world in Jerusalem next week aimed at strengthening Diaspora-Israel relations. Read more
Poll shows only 13% of Australians believe in a Palestine state established with out without a peace deal
March 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new poll reveals that a majority of Australian Labor voters are not in favour of the party recognising a Palestinian state without a peace deal being struck between the Palestine Authority and Israel. Read more
No home for Malka
March 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The rabbi who was approved by the Petah Tikvah court to provide his home for home detention for alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer has withdrawn his offer. Read more
Tourism continues to boom in Israel
March 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The upward trend continues in February 28% increase in incoming tourism to Israel on last year. Read more
Malka Leifer case updated in Victorian parliament
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian Labor MP Philip Dalidakis calls for justice for Dassi Ehrlich and other survivors who were allegedly abused by the former principal of Melbourne’s Adass Yisroel schools Malka Leifer. Australia is seeking her extradition from Israel to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
NSW rabbis ready to sign up the National Redress Scheme
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was joined by the Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian and the Premier of Victoria Dan Andrews at Kirribilli House to announce a scheme to redress the crimes of sexual abuse which were historically covered up and brought to the light through the Royal Commission. Read more
A memorable event to mark Israel’s 70th at the 2018 UIA Women’s Division Brunch
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Before a record crowd of 615 people at the 2018 UIA Women’s Division Brunch in Melbourne, Hayley Southwick who has been at the helm of the Women’s Division of Victoria for the past 10 years officially to embark on her role as the UIA Victoria President. Read more
New Polish legislation discussed in Australia
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leifer stays put…for now
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Bibi meets Nikki
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley in New York. Read more
Leifer may be released to home detention
March 8, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Netanyahu addresses AIPAC
March 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed The American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington. Read more
Greens protest NSW company doing business with Israel
March 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward has moved a Notice of Motion in Parliament condemning the Greens Party for its protest against Illawarra based business Bisalloy in relation to a contract with an Israeli company. Read more
MP joins rabbis in sharing the joy of Purim
March 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Member for Heffron Ron Hoenig joined with Jewish community leaders Rabbi Mendel Kastel, CEO of Jewish House and Rabbi Mendel Grossbaum to spread the cheer of Purim at Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. Read more
Rabbi Milecki back in Australia…and facing three defamation actions
March 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Defamation actions have been launched at Sydney’s Supreme Court against the former spiritual leader of the now defunct South Head Synagogue Rabbi Benzion Milecki. Read more
LGBT Jews on parade
March 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ashdod city delegation researches Australian surflife saving techniques
March 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation from the City of Ashdod has spent a week observing and examining Australian surf life saving procedures with a view of returning to Israel with techniques, procedures and protocols that could possibly transform surf life saving operations in Israel. Read more
Robert Richter addresses Purim lunch in Melbourne
March 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prominent Queen’s Counsel Mr Robert Richter QC, one of the highest profile lawyers in Australia has addressed the Chabad of Melbourne CBD Purim event. Read more
History stoush turns nasty
March 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It was an Estimates hearing and two senators were drawing history to make their points on research. Read more
Nazi group’s poster declaring “Jewish Poison” defaces MP’s office
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The window of the Bega office of Federal Labor MP Mike Kelly has been the target of unknown people who are circulating poster printed by Nazi group Antipodean Resistance. Read more
Photos from the UIA NSW Major Donors function
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Did you attend UIA NSW Major Donors function? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Back to school
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor Alan Dershowitz spoke to students from Jewish Day schools at a Moriah College. Read more
Purim
February 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Purim, one of Judaism’s more colorful and popular holidays, is celebrated this year between sunset on today, 28 February, and sunset on Thursday, 1 March. Read more
WJC calls for dialogue and reconciliation with Poland
February 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder published an open letter in The New York Times on Monday urging Polish leaders to resume dialogue with Jewish representatives aimed at reconciliation amid the “firestorm of ill-will” that has erupted in recent weeks over a proposed new Polish law to criminalise holding the Polish nation responsible for, or complicit in, the Holocaust. Read more
#NeverAgain
February 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel Synagogue had a special lesson for Barmitzvah boy N following the Parkland killings. Read more
The story of the Tattooist of Auschwitz
February 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
1 out of every 11 people on earth reached in World Jewish Congress’ We Remember campaign
February 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 650 million people from 155 countries, or 1 out every 11 people on Earth, were reached in the World Jewish Congress’ 2018 We Remember campaign launched ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to data compiled in three independent evaluations. Read more
