1,500 to attend ‘We Will Dance Again’: a Nova tribute
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tomorrow night, Zionism Victoria will memorialise those who lost their lives at a dance event in Israel with a dance event in Melbourne. Read more
Invited Israeli trauma expert uninvited by Gold Coast conference
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Moshe Farchi travelled from Israel to attend the Frontline Mental Health Conference at the Gold Coast only to learn that he had been uninvited and his hotel room cancelled. Read more
ECAJ-UCA dialogue – reflections and new beginnings
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The biannual dialogue meeting between the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) and the Uniting Church of Australia (UCA) took on new impetus last week. Read more
Hear their voices – Israeli women: Powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division events
March 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Women across Australia will join together for the UIA Women’s Division 2024 Campaign events on 17 March in Sydney, 19 March in Melbourne and 20 March in Perth – for an in-person event that promises to be a memorable gathering featuring inspirational speakers, all in solidarity with and support for the People of Israel. Read more
New Zealand says no to Hamas and extremist Israeli settlers
February 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In one day, New Zealand has banned entry to Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks and have proscribed Hamas as a terrorist entity in its entirety. Read more
Mike Pompeo visits the Gandel Rehabilitation Centre at Hadassah
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former head of the CIA Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan recently visited wounded soldiers and donated blood at Hadassah’s newly opened Gandel Rehabilitation Centre on Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus. Read more
ECAJ asks the government to block Leila Khaled’s appearance in Australia
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the three government ministers to prevent a known terrorist from attending a conference in Australia, either in person or virtually. Read more
Alexis Fishman wins prestigious Broadway award
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A tribute memorial service for Rabbi Apple
February 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue paid tribute to its Emeritus Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple AO RFD at a memorial service last week. Read more
Dadon quits Malthouse Theatre board
February 23, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Philanthropist Debbie Dadon has quit the board of Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre following the theatre’s decision to allow the activist Clementine Ford to appear on the same night as a performance of Yentl.
The Superbowl ads you missed
February 12, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate, via the Government Advertising Agency, ahead of the Super Bowl, launched a combined campaign in US, including smart television ads, billboards in major cities and radio broadcasts, to raise awareness for releasing the hostages. Read more
ECAJ calls for doxxing to be made illegal
February 12, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has reacted to last week’s making public members of a WhatsApp group of 600 Jewish people in the creative and artistic fields. Read more
Believe Hamas
February 11, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal MP Julian Lesser addresses federal parliament, Tentacles, Greens, Nova Peris, support for the Jewish community and antisemitism. VIDEO. Read more
A promotion for Jenny Leong?
February 7, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A NSW MP says that Greens MP Jenny Leong might get promoted following her vicious anti-semitic remarks. Read more
Hitler’s Jewish Soldier: Part 1 on SBS Thursday
February 6, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dubbed “The Mascot,” Hitler’s youngest soldier was, remarkably, a Jewish boy who hid his secret in Australia for almost fifty years before embarking on a rollercoaster ride to uncover his true identity. Read more
UIA 2024 Campaign Gala Events: rebuilding the dream – uniting hearts, rehabilitating Israel
January 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia will host Maj Gen (ret) Doron Almog and Michal Uziyahu as the guests of honour for its 2024 Campaign Gala Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in March. Read more
NZ turns off the UNRWA money tap
January 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told the media that there will be no more money for UNRWA until Foreign Minister Winston Peters gives it the green light. Read more
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 28, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A message from the Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton. Read more
The two who got away – almost
January 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Thanks to the readers who let us know the names of yet another two members of the community who were awarded AMs in today’s Honours List. Read more
Farewell messages for Scott Morrison
January 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Liberal Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his retirement from politics. Read more
Joseph Brender: more tributes
January 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two tributes from two Israelis in Australia, Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon and the NSW JNF’s emissary, Yossi Eshed, to Joseph Brender, who passed away on Shabbat. Read more
Joseph Brender – a pillar of Sydney’s Jewish community
January 23, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Philanthropist Joseph Brender was not only a major donor to charities in Australia but was also a serious worker for causes in which he believed. Read more
The last question for Rabbi Apple – and a tribute from the Great Synagogue
January 22, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Q. Is there a Jewish view about women using make-up? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Maccabi shines in Buenos Aries
January 19, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Maccabi team has brought home 26 medals from the Pan-American Games in Buenos Aries, including six golds. Read more
Rabbi Genende joins AIJAC
January 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Ralph Genende has been appointed as The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Interfaith and Community Liaison. Read more
A global cycle
January 14, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Today marks the 100th day the remaining hostages have been held by Hamas in Gaza following the horrific incursion into Israel on October 7. Read more
Beth Weizmann targeted again
January 14, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Community Centre Beth Weitzmann has been once again the target of antisemitism. Read more
The Australian Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein International Music Society
January 11, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Juan Pérez Floristán, gold medallist at the 16th Arthur Rubinstein Piano Master Competition in 2021 in Tel Aviv performed in a recital at the launch of the Australian Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein International Music Society in Sydney. Read more
“We are coming for you” – message to ECAJ
January 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Nour Mohamed is alleged to have sent an image of the moment before IS beheaded US journalist James Foley to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, followed by a message stating, “We are coming for you.” Read more
Police act on the stolen Woollahra Council’s Israeli flag
January 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three people have been charged as investigations continue into the theft of an Israeli flag outside Woollahra Council in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Read more
