Australia’s Jews should participate in Indigenous referendum
November 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish people should accept an open invitation from Australia’s First Nations people to participate in the upcoming referendum on a voice for Indigenous people in Australia. Read more
Plans to increase Sydney Jewish Museum floor space
November 13, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney Jewish Museum President Greg Shand has announced plans to expand the floor space to accommodate 100,000 visitors annually by 2032. Read more
JNF announces nationwide plan for fire protection
November 13, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the Climate Conference held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, KKL – JNF announced two new projects: a nationwide plan for buffer zones for fire protection and a plan for the restoration plan of the burned forest in the Jerusalem mountains. Read more
Interfaith dialogue
November 11, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Secord praises Sydney Jewish Museum in parliament
November 10, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the eve of 30th-anniversary celebrations, former NSW Labor frontbencher and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord told NSW State Parliament that the Sydney Jewish Museum “ranked among the best Holocaust museums in the world”. Read more
Ethiopia: extreme medicine yields extreme rewards
November 10, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An upcoming medical lecture scheduled later this month will shed light on the transformative practice of medicine, treatment and healing in assisting vulnerable communities in Ethiopia. Read more
#ItStartedWithWords: in commemoration of Kristallnacht
November 9, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) in commemoration of Kristallnacht, has relaunched its Holocaust survivor-led, digital campaign, #ItStartedWithWords. Read more
NSW opposition leader pledges increased security support for all faiths
November 9, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has pledged his bipartisan support for increased security measures at all faith-based institutions. Read more
Leaders object to sales of Nazi memorabilia
November 9, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An auctioneer specialising in military memorabilia has been criticised by Jewish organisations ahead of a sale of Nazi artefacts. Read more
President Herzog meets British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at COP27
November 8, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog met for the first time today with newly-elected British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during COP27. Read more
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
