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”.
L’Shana Tova from Peter Dutton
September 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of the Opposition sends a Rosh Hashanah message to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more
Tributes to Jeremy Jones AM in the NSW Parliament
September 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A pillar of the Australian Jewish community Jeremy Jones passed away last week at the age of 64 following a futile battle with cancer. Read more
Off-Broadway Review: Anne Being Frank (28th Street Theatre)
September 13, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former student at Sydney’s Moriah College Alexis Fishman has received plaudits from New York theatre critics for her performance of Anne Frank in the off-Broadway production of Ron Elisha’s play Anne Being Frank. Read more
Ian Waller appointed to the Victorian Supreme Court
September 13, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Judicial College of Victoria has congratulated Ian Waller KC on his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Read more
Dr Colin Rubenstein addresses a minyan for the late Jeremy Jones AM
September 13, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Colin Rubenstein, Executive Director at the Australia /Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has addressed a minyan for the late Jeremy Jones held at Sydney’s Mizrachi Synagogue. Read more
Veterans of the Yom Kippur War join UIA webinars
September 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA is honoured to be hosting two veterans of the Yom Kippur War in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of this remarkable battle – Brig. Gen. Ret. Avigdor Kahalani and Major General (res.) Uzi Dayan-on two webinars on 19 September. Read more
120 years on, a plaque indicates Herzl’s house
September 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As part of events marking 120 years since the passing of Theodor Herzl, a plaque has been unveiled on the house in Vienna where he lived at the time of the First Zionist Congress in 1897. Read more
Labor official slammed by NSWJBD president
September 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A NSW Labor official, Amanda Fazio, has faced widespread condemnation for engaging in an anti-Semitic tirade on social media. Read more
Jeremy Jones: Australia has lost a giant, and the Australian Jewish community is poorer for his passing
September 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Community leaders have made tributes to the late Jeremy Jones, who has passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. Read more
NSW Police Commissioner visits OBK
September 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s OBK has welcomed a visit from the New South Wales Police Commissioner. Read more
A word on The Voice from Julian Leeser
August 30, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal MP Julian Leeser is a strong advocate of voting “Yes” for The Voice. Here’s why. Read more
A true friend of Israel is a friend of the Palestinian people
August 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
ALP luminary Michael Easson addressed the Australian Labor Party National Conference on Friday on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Read more
