Five of the best
December 14, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The following five Jewish students were attained First in Course in the 2017 HSC examinations in NSW. Read more
Giant Menorah touring North Queensland
December 14, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lithuanian students experience Chanukah in Perth by Skype
December 14, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the second year in a row, students from Atzalynas High School in Kedainiai, Lithuania experienced first night Chanukah candle lighting in Perth by Skype. Read more
WJC Chanukah message
December 14, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress… Read more
Luke Foley says NSW racial vilification laws “weak and ineffective”
December 13, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor Leader Luke Foley has accused the Berejiklian Government of pandering to Pauline Hanson by breaking its promise to reform the state’s race vilification laws. Read more
Chanukah in the ACT parliament
December 13, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of the ACT government shared Chanukah celebrations with local Chabad Rabbi Shmueli Feldman and Rebbetzin Chasia. Read more
Change at the top for Maccabi Australia
December 13, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Barry Smorgon announced that after 11 years’ service to the MAI board as President for the last four years and prior to that as the Chairman he was not seeking re-election to the Board. Read more
An international Chanukah
December 13, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara participated in a video conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem in which they lit the first Chanukah candle together with Foreign Ministry personnel at the legations in the US (Miami), Brazil, Sweden (Stockholm),Turkey (Ankara), India (Mumbai), South Africa (Pretoria), Georgia (Tbilisi) and Ukraine (Kiev). Read more
NSW Government drop plans to reform racial vilification laws
December 12, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman has told media the Berejiklian Government has no plans to reform racial vilification laws. Read more
Chanukah message from Bill Shorten
December 12, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten sends a Chanukah greeting… Read more
Netanyahu to Macron in Paris
December 11, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken at a joint press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron. Read more
Israel tourism up 24% in November
December 11, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, 355,900 tourist entries were recorded in November 2017, about 24% more than November 2016. Read more
Jewish Care Celebrates Excellence at 2017 Staff & Volunteer Awards
December 11, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Care Victoria have presented their Staff and Volunteer Service & Excellence Awards. Read more
Maccabi Victoria welcomes marriage equality
December 11, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi Victoria president Brian Swersky has stressed that all members of all sexual persuasions are welcome at all the organisation’s clubs. Read more
Ambassador Nikki Haley tells United Nations why Trump named Jerusalem Israel’s capital
December 9, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The USA ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley tells the Security Council why President Trump declared Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. A video presentation.
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Sir Frank Lowy
December 9, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has knighted the Sydney-based co-founder of the Westfield Shopping Centre conglomerate Frank Lowy at Windsor Castle. Read more
Thank you Peter Dutton
December 8, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite the shocking situation on Manus Island, Peter Dutton, Minister for Immigration and Border Control, has given clearance for the Music for Refugees organisation to send three cartons of music instruments to the detainees at Nauru. Read more
Millie Phillips donates US$15 milllion to the Tel Aviv University
December 8, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a significant boost to its US$1 billion Global Capital Campaign, Tel Aviv University is naming its Student City student housing complex in honor of Sydney’s Millie Phillips. Read more
World Jewish Congress condemns vandalism of Amsterdam kosher restaurant
December 8, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress on Wednesday condemned the vandalism attack carried out against a kosher restaurant in Amsterdam and said it stood behind the Jewish community in the Netherlands in fighting all forms of antisemitism. Read more
The Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand applaud Donald Trump
December 8, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand have stated that Jerusalem is the eternal undivided capital of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Read more
Victoria opens office in Tel Aviv
December 8, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has officially opened a Victorian Government trade and investment office in Israel. Read more
Same Sex Marriage welcomed
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed the passing of Same Sex Legislation. Read more
A political Chanukah
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the last sitting day of Australia’s Parliament and Senate the Jewish festival of Chanukah was celebrated at the now yearly pre “ Chanukah on the Hill ” event. Read more
Israel’s leaders responds to the U.S. Jerusalem decision
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed Israel’s gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for declaring Jerusalem as the country’s capital. Read more
Australian leaders react to the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes President Trump’s recognition of Israel’s right to determine its own capital, a long-awaited affirmation of a historical reality. Read more
Israel Institute calls for NZ Government to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel Institute of New Zealand Director Dr David Cumin has welcomed today’s announcement of the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel and is calling on New Zealand’s Government to follow suit. Read more
WJC President: ‘We hope this will be a move toward peace and stability in the Middle East’
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement officially World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomes US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital: ‘We hope this will be a move toward peace and stability in the Middle East’ Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, his expressed commitment to reaching a mutually agreed upon two-solution, and respecting the importance of holy sites for all three religions. Read more
Hayley Southwick takes the reins at UIA Victoria
December 7, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Nathan Shafir has stepped down as the Victorian president of UIA with Hayley Southwick succeeding him as leader of the organisation. Read more
A Chanukah message from Malcolm Turnbull
December 6, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has sent a message to the Jewish community. Read more
A violin played 83 years after its owner died at Auschwitz
December 6, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 100 people attended the 5th commemoration of the World Kindertransport Day at Sydney’s NCJWA Council House. Read more
