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
Israeli flag displayed at AFL game raises questions
March 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following articles in the media this morning stating the Australian Football League has reportedly determined that an Israeli flag should not have been permitted at Saturday’s North Melbourne-West Coast game, Zionism Victoria has written to the CEO of the AFL to express its concern and to seek clarification. Read more
Nazi salutes in Melbourne causes stoush in federal parliament
March 21, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has told federal parliament that the Nazi salutes seen in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday were “abhorrent”. Read more
Randwick Council to raise Israel’s flag on Independence Day
March 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal Councillor Daniel Rosenfeld has successfully raised a motion that will see Sydney’s Randwick Council fly the Israeli flag on Israel’s Independence Day as part of the worldwide celebrations. Read more
New principal for Moriah College
March 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Moriah College has announced the appointment of Mrs Mira (Miriam) Hasofer as College Principal, commencing January 2024. Read more
General Amidror and Professor Inbar survey the strategic landscape
March 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Labor to tackle antisemitism and to improve Holocaust education in NSW schools
March 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
If Labor wins next week’s NSW Government election, it will instigate new measures to tackle the concerning rise in religious bullying across NSW schools, including a proposed landmark partnership agreement with faith communities. Read more
Kyev’s chief rabbi visits Julian Leeser
March 10, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Chief Rabbi of Kyiv, Rabbi Yonatan Markovich, has affixed a mezuzah to the Parliament House doorway of Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser’s office. Read more
UIA campaign events draw 5000 attendees
March 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia has hosted almost 5000 attendees across its 2023 Campaign events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in support of the People of Israel. Read more
A presidential get-together
March 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the first time in recent years, leaders from across the Victorian community gathered for the Jewish Community Council of Victoria’s Council of Presidents. Read more
Monash University adopts IHRA definition
March 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Monash University has become the latest Australian university to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. Read more
Ehud Ya’ari: Israel in “one of the most serious crises that I can remember”
March 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Pre-eminent Israeli political commentator and Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Fellow Ehud Ya’ari has addressed AIJAC supporters in Sydney, covering the current internal disputes raging within Israel over proposed judicial reforms. Read more
NSW Liberals have plans to safer schools
March 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Action to make schools in NSW a safer space for all students and staff will be at the heart of a landmark 10-year partnership between a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government and the State’s religious communities. Read more
