Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Australia asks Sydney Festival to refuse Israeli sponsorship
December 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Australia has called on the organisers of the Sydney Festival to boycott any support from the State of Israel. Read more
Medicinal cannabis oil found effective for treating autism
December 20, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have successfully treated autism in animal models with medical cannabis oil. Read more
A wife’s grief
December 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Four suspects have been detained on their involvement in the recent murder of 25-yr-old yeshiva student Yehuda Dimentman near Homesh in Samaria on Thursday night. Read more
447 antisemitic incidents reported by ECAJ
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has published its antisemitism report containing more up to date information as reported a few weeks ago. Read more
ABC and its complaints handling
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council and the Zionist Federation of Australia have sent their submissions for the Independent Review of the ABC’s editorial self-regulatory system and complaints handling. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria celebrates the leaders of tomorrow
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two bespoke and highly sought-after programs best exemplify Jewish Care’s passion for and investment in our community of tomorrow. Read more
Moriah Foundation flying high
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 110 members and guests attended the annual Moriah Foundation Members Cocktail Party at the home of Steven and Judy Lowy this week with special guest speaker, Qantas Managing Director and Group CEO Alan Joyce.
Melbourne students shine in VCE
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The results are in and in spite of the added obstacle of COVID, Melbourne’s Jewish schools have produced remarkable achievements. Read more
A prayer for Israel to be sent to space
December 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog has met with Eytan Stibbe, the Israeli who will fly to the International Space Station in two months’ time with the Rakia Mission. Read more
Extensive use of smartphones by parents might damage toddler’s development
December 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new study from Tel Aviv University found that interaction between mothers and their toddlers is reduced by a factor of four when the mothers use their smartphones which might damage the toddler’s development and have even greater and far-reaching consequences. Read more
NSW embraces the IHRA definition of antisemitism
December 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has applauded NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet for announcing today that the NSW Government will embrace the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of antisemitism. Read more
A Tree of Peace planted in Canberra
December 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Embassies of Israel and Morocco have celebrated one year since the resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco by planting a ‘Tree of Peace’, a symbol of the great friendship between our two countries. Read more
Righteous Among the Nations ceremony held at St Kilda Shule
December 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yad Vashem and The Embassy of Israel in Australia have honoured Rena Skowronska-Skovell and Wilhelm Alois Spisky as Righteous Among the Nations at a ceremony held at Melbourne’s St Kilda Shule. Read more
CEO wins NSW Meals on Wheels award
December 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s COA has won an Innovation Award from NSW Meals on Wheels for its COA Fresh initiative. Read more
Let’s NOT talk about Corona
December 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Imagine weekly conversations, with a broad range of fascinating speakers, attended by hundreds of people where only one topic is off-limits – the global pandemic. Read more
Olmert goes in to bat for Netanyahu
December 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Israeli PM Olmert defended Netanyahu following former US President Donald Trump’s explicit remarks critiquing him: “Trump is pathetic, it’s crazy”. Read more
Courage to Care volunteers win community award
December 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Kathy Sharp and Vicki Israel have received The Kingsford Smith Community Service Award from Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Kingsford Smith. Read more
Lisa Kennett – new president for Jewish Care
December 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lisa Kennett is the new president for Melbourne’s Jewish Care following the two years under the leadership of Susie Ivany. Read more
Two Aussies excel in Birthright Israel Excel
December 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the first time, Australia has been represented in Birthright Israel Excel is a fellowship that engages talented young Jewish adults interested in making a tangible impact in business, tech, entrepreneurship, the Jewish community and the State of Israel. Read more
Staff member leaves Mount Scopus under a dark cloud
December 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College principal Rabbi James Kennard has written to the students’ parents advising them a staff member “no longer works at the College” following complaints from former students about “inappropriate conduct”. Read more
Perth’s Rabbi Dr Shalom Coleman celebrates his 103rd birthday
December 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth’s Rabbi Dr Shalom Coleman has celebrated his 103rd birthday. Read more
Australian supported nurses honoured by Israel’s First Lady
December 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Inspired by the impact of the Hadassah-Achotenu Ethiopian Israeli Scholarships in Health Program, Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog, honoured students supported by Hadassah Australia at an event she hosted at the president’s residence, Beit HaNassi. Read more
AJA gifts UAE ambassador a book of the Rebbe’s writings
December 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of the Australian Jewish Association Dr David Adler has presented a book of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s writings to the UAE’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
2,800 take up membership of Hakoah
December 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 2,800 members of the Sydney Jewish community have joined Hakoah as pre-opening members two years before the club is set to open. Read more
Change of leadership at the Sydney Jewish Museum
December 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor Gus Lehrer has retired from the presidency of The Sydney Jewish Museum after 11 years at the helm. Read more
Thursday night in with Jewish House, online gala event ready to take over your screens
December 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House’s online gala event, Another night in with Jewish House, is set to air in just 24 hours. Read more
Eddie Jaku OAM: State Memorial Service
December 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Memorial will take place at the Sydney Town Hall at 10.00am on Wednesday 15 December 2021. Read more
NSW State Parliament to take public evidence on Nazi symbol ban bill
December 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A NSW Parliament inquiry into legislation to ban the display of Nazi and neo-Nazi symbols and flags – the first such bill in Australia – is underway. Read more
US ambassador meets Bennett
December 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with the new US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Richard Nides. Read more
Australians creating miracles for Israeli boys in need
December 4, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Although separated by 14,000 km, disadvantaged Israeli boys are being given a crucial boost from caring Australian friends they’ve never met. Read more
