Netanyahu visits bereaved family
February 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have paid a condolence call on the Paley family at their home in the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ramot, where two members of the family – Yaakov, 6, and Asher, 8 – were murdered and another civilian, 20, were intentionally run over by a terrorist. Read more
Israeli delegation to Turkey heads home
February 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The first Israeli delegation to Turkey to assist in locating, rescuing and treating victims in the disaster area has completed its mission and is now making its way back to Israel. Read more
Melbourne’s Israel 75 Peace Garden
February 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At its council meeting this week, Glen Eira Council Councillors voted unanimously in favour of Zionism Victoria’s proposal for the establishment of an Israel 75 Peace Garden in recognition of the Jewish State’s 75th anniversary this year. Read more
MDA paramedic in Turkey participates in rescue
February 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israeli delegation to the disaster zone in Turkey was called tonight to rescue two trapped people from the ruins in the disaster zone in Kahramanmaras in the south of the country. Read more
A packed house at the Sydney Jewish Museum for IHRD
February 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Close to 300 members of the Sydney Jewish community commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day. A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
A helping hand for a Jewish education
February 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Education Foundation has been responsible for the enrolment of 28 pupils in Victorian Jewish day schools for whom the cost would have been prohibitive. Read more
Netanyahu’s new government, its agenda and challenges
February 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tel Aviv-based think tank fellow, columnist and editor Shmuel Rosner presented the latest Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) webinar, speaking on “Netanyahu’s New Government, its Agenda and Challenges”. Read more
Tickets for La Boheme at the Sydney Opera House for 200¢
February 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In celebration of Gale Edwards’ production of La Bohème staging its 200th performance, Opera Australia is offering 200 tickets for just 200 cents each in a bid to encourage people to experience a world-class opera production at the Sydney Opera House for the first time. Read more
Jeremy Leibler speaks at the Knesset
February 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
ZFA President Jeremy Leibler has participated in a global forum on antisemitism convened by the Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli at the Knesset. Read more
UIA, ZFA and Taglit give young Australians a trip to Israel like no other
January 30, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA in partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and Taglit, recently sent 30 young adults on a Birthright trip of a lifetime. Read more
Jerusalem terrorist attack: Australia stands with Israelis – MDA reports from the scene
January 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Antisemitism report of the Department for Combatting Antisemitism in 2022: World Zionist Organisation
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The report shows that the increase in the number of antisemitic incidents has been curbed after an increase in the last decade, but the situation still remains alarming. Read more
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese send a video message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
OPHI responsible for shutting down notorious hate site
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Online Hate Prevention Institute alerted the relevant authorities in India that the Daily Stormer, a hate site banned repeatedly all over the world, was now using a domain name registered in India, dailystormer.in. Read more
39 teachers visit Israel through the Gandel Holocaust program
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As the people of the world stop to reflect and commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27th of January, the day when the Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated, Australian secondary school teachers who completed the Gandel Holocaust Program are gearing up to spread the message and teach their students about the Holocaust and its implications. Read more
South African documentary on Holocaust survivor
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Ritz Cinemas, Sydney and Classic Cinemas, Melbourne, will present a Q&A screening of the deeply moving documentary I AM HERE. Read more
Antisemitism continues to rise
January 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The rate of antisemitic incidents in Australia appears to be slowing down, but the figures continue to rise, with 478 cases recorded by The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and its constituent and associated organisations. Read more
Zionism Victoria congratulates Tatarka and Michelson
January 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria board members Sam Tatarka and David Michelsonhave been recognised in the Australia Day Honours with Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs). Read more
University of Melbourne adopts the IHRA antisemitism definition
January 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The University of Melbourne Administration has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, including all the examples, as a part of their anti-racism commitment. Read more
Emanuel School major benefactor passes away
January 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney Jewish education benefactor Aron Kleinlehrer has passed away at the age of 100. Read more
Israel’s president to attend Mount Scopus 75th anniversary celebration
January 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accepted an invitation from Mount Scopus Foundation President David Gold to visit Melbourne. Read more
Raoul Wallenberg Day
January 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 100 members of the Melbourne Jewish community and friends gathered at the St. Kilda Town Hall on Sunday to institute the inaugural Wallenberg Day, in memory of the heroic deeds of Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest during World War II. Read more
Nazi salute performed at Elwood Beach in Melbourne
January 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of The Jewish Community Council of Victoria Daniel Aghion and federal Labor MP Josh Burns have spoken out against a group of neo-Nazis performing a Nazi salute at popular Elwood beach. Read more
Boys on a daubing spree
January 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two boys aged 13 and 14 have been issued with Cannabis Cautions by police after cars and buildings were vandalised in the Sydney suburb of Waverley. Read more
Perrottet: “I am deeply sorry”
January 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a meeting at the Sydney Jewish Museum with The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has written a letter of apology for wearing a Nazi uniform at his 21st party. Read more
Two Brisbane suburbs targeted with hate mail
January 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Homes in two affluent Brisbane suburbs have received mail drops inviting residents to “join your local Nazis”. Read more
New Australian ambassador to Israel presents his credentials
January 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog received the credentials today of the new ambassadors of Australia, the Philippines, El Salvador, South Korea, and Türkiye in a series of official ceremonies at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Read more
1938 “Jews Unwanted” sign fetches $550
January 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies says the sale of Nazi memorabilia “impacts the sense of safety and security of all Queenslanders.
Just under 29,000 Australasian visitors to Israel in 2022
January 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
26,700 Australians visited Israel in 2022, with another 2,200 travellers from New Zealand. Read more
Steven Lowy co-signs a letter of concern to Netanyahu
January 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In his capacity as Chair, Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod, Sydney-based Steven Lowy has co-signed a letter of concern to Israel’sPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from The Jewish Agency. Read more
