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
Registration open for the Jerusalem Marathon
January 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tens of thousands of runners from all over Israel and around the world are expected to participate in the 12th International Jerusalem “Winner” Marathon. Read more
Bibi visits the Kotel
January 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, have visited the Western Wall. Read more
Honest Reporting names dishonest reporting stars for 2022
December 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As we get ready to wave goodbye to 2022, it is a good opportunity for us to look back and reflect on what was an eventful year for Israel in the international media. Read more
Netanyahu at first Cabinet meeting: It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work
December 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the first Cabinet meeting following the swearing-in of Israel’s new government Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the day. Read more
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus major presence is Israel
December 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In what is expected to be the largest gathering of Australians ever to take place in Israel, more than 1100 will gather next week at a celebration hosted by Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College Foundation. Read more
La Boheme reaches its 200th performance
December 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gale Edwards’ enduring and much-loved production of La Bohème will celebrate its 200th performance when it returns to the Sydney Opera House this summer. Read more
Sydney Aboriginal and Jewish communities come together in solidarity
December 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It was quite fitting in the lead-up to the 2022 UN Day Against Genocide and the UN Day of Human Rights that members of the Jewish community joined in appropriate events of solidarity with our First Nations Peoples to commemorate the brave action of Aboriginal leader, William Cooper. Read more
Michael Marx: a pillar of the Sydney Jewish community
December 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Michael Marx, a former president of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies and a pillar of the Sydney Jewish community until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2002, has passed away at the age of 67. Read more
Tel Aviv University study reveals 100,000 new viruses
December 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types of previously unknown viruses – a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science until now. Read more
Chanukah in Sydney CBD
December 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Double passes for The Fabelmans to be won
December 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. Read more
Vale Nathan Jacobson
December 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chanukah youth activity for new arrivals from Ukraine and Russia
December 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The National Library of Israel hosted 50 young persons who recently arrived from Ukraine and Russia for a “Winter Art Lab”. Read more
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies CEO on new council
December 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, Darren Bark, has been appointed to NSW Government’s new Religious Communities Advisory Council. Read more
KKL-JNF distributes diplomatic Xmas trees
December 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), in cooperation with the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has celebrated the holiday season by distributing Arizona Cypress trees to diplomatic and consular missions in Israel for Christmas. Read more
Ambassador and Governor at menorah lighting in Hobart
December 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Hobart Hebrew Congregation has hosted the Governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker, and Amir Maimon, Ambassador of Israel, for a menorah lighting ceremony at the historic Hobart Synagogue. Read more
Defence Minister Benny Gantz addresses the Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem
December 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Minister Benny Gantz has spoken about Israel’s ties to the diaspora as well as on the recent elections in Israel at the opening of the Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem. Read more
New Australian ambassador to Israel
December 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Dr Ralph King as Australia’s next Ambassador to Israel. Read more
Holocaust education: an award for Lauren
December 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From next week, jail, fines await neo-Nazis in Victoria
December 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From December 29, Victorians who display the Nazi swastika – could face a year in prison and a $22,000 fine. Read more
Celebrating Israel: Photogallery
December 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Photos from the NCJWA NSW recent Celebrating Israel 2022 event in Sydney. Read more
A message from Peter Dutton
December 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of the Opposition writes: “On behalf of the Coalition, I wish Australia’s 100,000-strong Jewish community a very Happy Chanukah. Read more
First in course
December 15, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Congratulations to those younger members of the NSW Jewish community who received recognition by the Premier Domenic Perrottet as being First in Course in this year’s HSC examinations. Read more
Chanukah message from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
December 15, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The festival of Chanukah is a powerful story about the strength of the Jewish faith and the heroism of the few over the many. Read more
Hindu and Jewish communities celebrate festivals together
December 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 100 members of the Jewish and Hindu communities gathered in Sydney for a joint interfaith Chanukah/Diwali event organised by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBD) and the Hindu Council of Australia. Read more
Israel for Youth Foundation and United Jewish Education Board farewell their largest Year 10 group to Israel
December 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The United Jewish Education Board (UJEB), together with the support of the Israel for Youth Foundation, Inc. (I4Y), are delighted to farewell today 40 students on UJEB’s 5-week Year 10 Israel trip – their largest group of students on this trip. Read more
