The Great alive with the sound of music
April 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s highest-profile piano quartet will perform together for the very first time, uniting SSO’s Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, ACO Principal Violist Stefanie Farrands, QSO Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici and international concert pianist Konstantin Shamray when Sydney’s The Great Synagogue presents its second concert of the year. Read more
JNF’s archives shows Holocaust memorials in Israel from 1948
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) selected some special visual moments from its archives to share with the public. Read more
May the memories of the victims of the terrible Holocaust, be preserved and bound in our nation’s heart, from generation to generation, forevermore
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog spoke last night at the State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2023 at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Julian Leeser congratulates senators’ promotion to the frontbench
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following his decision to leave the opposition front bench, former Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser has congratulated the new members announced by leader Peter Dutton this morning. Read more
Errol joins Jewish House
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based community service organisation Jewish House has welcomed Errol Jacobson to its team as a clinical consultant and active member of the Clinical Governance Committee. Read more
Netanyahu visits the Dee family during shiva
April 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paid a condolence visit to the Dee family in Efrat. Read more
NSW government funds for multicultural events
April 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Multicultural NSW has launched a new $550,000 program to allow community organisations to host grassroots festivals and events. Read more
A new post for Walt
April 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following his retirement from politics, Walt Secord has changed his position as a NSW Upper House State Labor to become the Director of Public Affairs at The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council. Read more
“You can’t be a Zionist and a pessimist”
April 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF NSW guest speaker Prof Gil Troy, award-winning American presidential historian and leading Zionist activist, has inspired audiences in VIC and NSW. Read more
Jerusalem Post columnist Gil Troy speaks to media in Sydney
April 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Historian and Jerusalem Post columnist Gil Troy addressed an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) media luncheon on March 31 about the protests in Israel resulting from the current Government’s attempts to pass extremely controversial judicial reforms and now the apparent firing of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for expressing his concerns. Read more
Pesach greeting from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
April 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It is with great pleasure that I offer you the greeting that has resounded through the ages: Chag Pesach Sameach. Read more
Konrad Kwiet tells Wollongong meeting how he discovered a Nazi collaborator in their community
April 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum’s Resident Historian Emeritus Professor Konrad Kwiet has delivered a lecture about how he used documentation to dig into the background of Wollongong Art Gallery benefactor Bob Sredersas, an uneasy quiet settled over the room. Read more
UIA Women’s Division unites in support of life-changing program
April 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 1000 women came together for UIA Women’s Division 2023 headline events across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to hear from inspirational guest speakers Ayelet Shaked and Liat Shaked. Read more
Pesach greetings from Peter Dutton
April 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, has sent a Pesach message to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more
Leifer: community reacts
April 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Community leaders have spoken out following the guilty verdict pronounced on Malka Leifer in sexually abusing two Melbourne sisters when she was the principal of the ultra-orthodox Adass Israel School. Read more
NSW Premier Chris Minns sends a Pesach message
April 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It is an honour and a pleasure to wish the Jewish community of NSW a Chag Pesach Sameach. Read more
Former Sydney rabbi evades Iranian planned terror attack in Athens
April 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
QLD criminalisation of Nazi hate symbols: Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies comments
March 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ability for antisemites to spread, disseminate and inflict hate in Queensland is one step closer to being criminalised, thanks to the landmark introduction of hate crime legislation into the Queensland Parliament today. Read more
Australian leaders welcome suspension of judicial reform to allow for negotitions
March 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the Zionist Federation of Australia have welcomed the announcement by Israeli opposition leaders that they will engage in negotiations with the government following the suspension of judicial reforms. Read more
Survey is measuring antisemitism on campus
March 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A national survey of current and recent university students is currently underway. Read more
An appeal from the president – wake up now!
March 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has appealed to Israel’s political leaders to “halt the legislative process immediately.” Read more
Attention all book collectors, advanced Jewish learning academies and libraries
March 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Velvel Lederman is seeking a good home for religious books to avoid their burial. Read more
Welcome Chris Minns and thank you Dominic Perrottet
March 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has warmly congratulated Chris Minns and NSW Labor on its success in yesterday’s state election. Read more
Citizens of Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu “enters the arena”
March 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broadcast a lengthy message to Israelis, outlining the current reforms situation and an analysis of a possible outcome. Read more
UIA NSW Women’s Divison award for outstanding commitment by an emerging leader
March 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW Women’s Division has launched the inaugural Shirley Lowy Award for Outstanding Commitment by an Emerging Leader. Read more
A last minute message from the NSW Liberals
March 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A NSW Liberals and Nationals spokesperson has pushed their case in a bid to be reelected in Saturday’s NSW State election. Read more
A first look at the new Sydney Jewish Museum
March 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum has released an artist’s impression of the extended museum scheduled to be opened in 2027. Read more
Nazi symbols and gestures: Julian Leeser has his say
March 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Julian Leeser on Nazi symbols and gestures. An address in Federal Parliament. Read more
Nazi symbols and gestures: Peter Dutton has his say
March 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told Parliament why the Coalition wants Nazi symbols criminalised nationally as MP Julian Leeser moves a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Criminal Code of 1995. Read more
Leeser’s Private Bill makes display of Nazi symbols and gestures a criminal offence
March 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal MP and Shadow Attorney Julian Leeser has moved a Private Member’s Bill, which will make public display of Nazi symbols and gestures a criminal offence. Read more
