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
Sir Frank Lowy donates US$18-Million to Tel Aviv University’s International School
December 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sir Frank Lowy is donating US$18 million to Tel Aviv University (TAU) to expand the activities of its International School, which will be renamed ‘THE LOWY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dedicated to the Memory of Shirley Lowy’ (the School honours Shirley Lowy, the late wife of Sir Frank). Read more
10% of Mount Scopus VCE students attained an ATAR of at least 99
December 13, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mount Scopus College has congratulated the 2022 graduating class who have achieved excellent VCE results. Read more
Judge Richard Weinstein appointed to the NSW Supreme Court
December 13, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Judge Richard Weinstein SC’s legal career spans academia, alternative dispute resolution, wills and probate law, inquests and commissions of inquiry, personal injury and medical and professional negligence. Read more
Australia imposes sanctions on Iran
December 12, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government is imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 13 individuals and two entities involved in egregious human rights violations and abuses. Read more
Men will donate to women in need, provided that it is not a violation of male hegemony
December 12, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new study by Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities reveals a phenomenon of “chivalrous sexism” towards women in need. Read more
Big plans for Sydney’s north shore community
December 8, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Masada College, Kehillat Masada and Montefiore are jointly exploring an opportunity to create a long-term partnership that would see significant reinvestment into the Masada College site in St Ives. Read more
Walt Secord revisits historic Broken Hill Synagogue
December 5, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and State Labor MP Walt Secord last week paid a visit to the historic Broken Hill Synagogue and its museum in far western NSW. Read more
“He’s a great young man”
November 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The celebration of 18-year-old Harry Sheezel’s drafting by North Melbourne continued at the family home. Read more
Helping flood victims
November 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer Noel Kessel has spent five days in the NSW town of Deniliquin to assist with the devastating ongoing flood emergency. Read more
Zionism Victoria on the weekend’s state election result
November 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria congratulates the Labor Government on its historic win at last weekend’s state election. Read more
Major moment for Harry and the community tarnished by antisemitic rants
November 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
18-yr-old Harry Sheezel is on track to be the first Jewish AFL player to be selected in this century at The Australian Football League’s draft tonight. Read more
Bible Quiz winner off to Israel
November 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ZFA’s annual national Bible Quiz took place on Tuesday 15 November and was a fantastic display of the commitment of the contestants to their learning and to the Tanach. Read more
$2m promise from Victoria Labor
November 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Arts Quarter has welcomed a generous $2 million pre-election commitment from the Victorian Labor Government should the Victorian Labor Party be successful on Saturday’s election day. Read more
Naftali Bennett headlines UIA’s celebrations for Israel’s 75th
November 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia has announced that former Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett, will be the guest of honour in Australia for its 2023 campaign gala events across the country. Read more
“Nazi” a no-no in Victorian politics
November 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leaders of the Liberal opposition in Victoria have slammed the usage of the word “Nazis” in the incumbent Labor party pre-election political bantering. Read more
Religious leaders are “disagreeing well”
November 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
