Victorian MDA donates a new ambulance
December 6, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria’s Magen David Adom chairman Glynis Lipson has returned from Israel where she attended the dedication of a new sponsored 4 x 4 ambulance. Read more
Antisemitism is un-Australian
December 5, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Greens Leader Richard Di Natale has spoken out against racial hatred in the wake of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry report of the rise of antisemitic incidents in Australia. Read more
Moriah College new Queens Park Early Learning Centre – DA Approved
December 5, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Waverley Council has approved the Development Application for a new Early Learning and Early Childhood facility to be situated at the Moriah College Queens Park Campus. Read more
A Chanukah message from Luke Foley
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The leader of the Opposition in the NSW parliament Luke Foley sends a Chanukah message… Read more
A Chanukah message from the Victorian Premier
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Premier Daniel Andrews sends his Chanukah message… Read more
World Jewish Congress joins US concern over disproportionate and biased UN focus on Israel
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has joined the United States and Israel in voicing concern over the United Nations’ disproportionate focus and repeated moves to target and isolate Israel, following the General Assembly’s adoption this past week of six anti-Israel resolutions. Read more
A picture from Israel
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
IHRA upgrades Australia
December 1, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an inter-governmental body with 31 member countries, unanimously agreed to upgrade Australia’s status in the organisation from Observer to Liaison status. Read more
Elbit shares a $1.4 billion Australian army deal
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd has hosted at its facility in Canberra the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Senator for the Australia Capital Territory, Zed Seselja and the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell marking the award of Tranche 2 of the Australian Army’s Land 75/125 program. Read more
Technion: first worldwide in digital education
November 29, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Technion is the world’s leading academic institution in preparing students to take top positions in the digital revolution. Read more
Jessica Fox Athlete of the Year
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two-time Olympian Jessica Fox has been named Athlete of the Year at the Inaugural NSW Champions of Sport awards ceremony. Read more
World Jewish Congress and Israeli Mission to reconstruct 1947 Partition Plan vote at former UN headquarters in New York
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Mission to the United Nations will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 United Nations vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reconstruction of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more
Baby milk bank
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In April of 2018, the first national Breast Milk Bank is set to open in Israel. Read more
Adam Goodes in conversation at Wolper
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Adam Goodes, AFL legend and former Australian of the Year, was the guest speaker at the recent Friends of Wolper Jewish Hospital event in Sydney. Read more
Federal Liberal MPs visit Israel
June 15, 2014 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Liberal MPs have shared their experiences gained on an AIJAC sponsored visit to Israel. Read more
NSWJBD Plenum Farewells Rabbi Lawrence
May 21, 2014 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence has addressed NSW Jewish Board of Deputies plenum ahead of his move to England where he has been appointed spiritual leader of London’s Finchley United Synagogue.
