Julian Leeser reports to federal parliament
November 7, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser has told the federal government of his recent trip to the Middle East with Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Sussan Ley. Read more
ECAJ and UPJ comment on Israel’s election
November 6, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry says that with the news that Prime Minister Yair Lapid has conceded defeat in the Israeli elections and the results clearly showing that Binyamin Netanyahu will lead the new coalition government, we congratulate Mr Netanyahu on his return to office. Read more
Wollongong undergraduates condemns antisemitism
November 6, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Wollongong University Undergraduate Association has unanimously passed the motion: ‘WUSA Condemns the Rise of Antisemitism’. Read more
Review called on religious exemptions in federal anti-discrimination law
November 4, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is to review religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law. Read more
ZFA and AIJAC congratulate Netanyahu
November 3, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Both the Zionist Federation of Australia and the Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council have congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his expected victory in the recent Israeli election. Read more
Moving commemorations held for old soldiers
November 3, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Commemorations for the centenary of the death of Captain Norman Packer and the consecration of Boer War veteran Tpr Benjamin Braun’s headstone, 94 years after his death, have been held at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery. Read more
Thanks to the men and women in blue
November 2, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney Central Synagogue has said thank you to the men and women of the NSW police force for its ongoing protection meted out to the community. Read more
New principal for Kesser Torah
November 1, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Kesser Torah College has appointed Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton as its new College Principal. Read more
Josh Burns and Anthony Albanese visit Balaclava
November 1, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Labor federal MP Josh Burns has accompanied Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a visit to an early childcare centre in Burns’ electorate. Read more
Assistant Foreign Minister addresses Zionist Federation of Australia conference
October 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts MP spoke at the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Biennial Conference today. Read more
Parliamentary Friends of IHRA
October 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Parliamentary Friends of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) was officially launched yesterday in Parliament House. Read more
Leifer trial swansong for Manny Waks
October 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
VoiCSA (voice against child sexual abuse) founder and CEO, Manny Waks, has announced that he plans to step down from his role as a public advocate in the context of child sexual abuse, including as CEO of VoiCSA. Read more
Ryvchin to represent Australia at Global Coalition
October 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has been invited to represent the Australian Jewish community at the Global Coalition for Israel in Jerusalem early next year. Read more
Presidents meet in the White House
October 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has completed his meeting with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office in Washington. Read more
US sanctions, designates 14 Iranian entities and officials for role in cracking down on protests
October 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The U.S. on Wednesday announced sanctions and other designations on 14 Iranian entities and officials, in an effort to hold Iran accountable for its crackdown on the ongoing protests against the regime nationwide. Read more
UNHRC report condemned
October 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and the Zionist Federation of Australia have condemned the latest biased report by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) unprecedented permanent “Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel.” Read more
Shadow Attorney General slams Jerusalem reversal
October 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Shadow Treasurer Julian Leeser has addressed the federal parliament on the government’s reversal of the 2018 Liberal decision recognising West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Read more
Assistant Foreign Minister to headline ZFA Biennial conference
October 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts will headline the 2022 Zionist Federation of Australia Biennial Conference, to be held on Sunday. Read more
Chris Minns visits Our Big Kitchen
October 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW opposition leader Chris Minns has visited OBK, the Bondi community kitchen providing humanitarian support for the needy and emergency services. Read more
Parliamentary praise for The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies
October 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal Scott Farlow moved a motion in the NSW parliament supported by all parties praising The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies and acknowledging recently retired president Lesli Berger. Read more
Vic Alhadeff elected director for Australian Republic Movement campaign
October 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, Vic Alhadeff, has been elected one of nine new directors of the national committee of the Australian Republic Movement. Read more
Using facial profiling
October 21, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish House, JNF and The Central Synagogue have hosted a youth engagement event with Alan Stevens, a facial profiler who specialises in the art of persuasion and influence. Read more
What is a capital, anyway?
October 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Liberal Senator Scott Farlow had to answer this question asked by one of his daughters. Read more
UIA to host top Israel educator
October 20, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA will host the formidable Charlotte Korchak – Senior Educator at StandWithUs, at a variety of events in November in Sydney and Melbourne. Read more
NSW Labor to consider membership application from extremist
October 19, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor will reconsider an application for membership by former academic Jay Tharappel reported by The Australian as having worn clothing carrying slogans calling for “Death to Israel” and “Curse on the Jews”.
UIA to launch 2023 campaign in person
October 19, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
United Israel Appeal (UIA) will launch its 2023 Campaign at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in November with guest speaker Sam Grundwerg – World Chairman Keren Hayesod-UIA. Read more
JNF joint project: Security afforestation near Gaza Strip
October 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With a shared vision of greening Israel for future generations, both Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL – JNF) and The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will be marking the long-term partnership between them during Sukkot. Read more
Walt Secord pays tribute to Ilona Lee
October 16, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and Labor MP Walt Secord has paid tribute in NSW State Parliament to outgoing Shalom Gamarada board of trustees chair Ilona Lee for her commitment and dedication to supporting the education of Indigenous doctors in Australia. Read more
Second antisemitic attack on Brisbane Israeli restaurant
October 16, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An online antisemitic post targeting Brisbane restaurant Yababi has seen the owners getting a flood of support on its Facebook page, with many showing keen willingness to make a booking to the popular eating place. Read more
Nazi swastika daubed at child care centre
October 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A swastika drawn on the gate post of a childcare centre in Sydney has raised the ire of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
