Chanukah celebrations
December 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of the Jewish and Hindu communities recently came together to celebrate Chanukah and Deepavali, a celebration of light after lockdown. Read more
Jewish Agency’s JReady network makes broad impact on world Jewry’s emergency preparedness
December 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A touch of Israel on the Gold Coast – a touch of Australia in Netanya
December 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following the naming of a beachside area ‘Netanya Park’ in Surfers Paradise, Israeli city Netanya is to name a soon-to-be-built suburb after the City of Gold Coast. Read more
Sydney’s Maccabi Rugby 50th reunion
December 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Talks of tries, scrums and lineouts were high on the agenda as members of Sydney’s Maccabi rugby 1971 team held their 50th-anniversary reunion. Read more
Australia’s first private, women’s-only mental health hospital opens
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Cabrini Health has formally opened the Lisa Thurin Women’s Health Centre in Melbourne’s Elsternwick. Read more
NSW Police data reveal ISIS and Hezbollah flags displayed in state
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Documents obtained this week by the NSW Labor Opposition through Police Budget Estimates reveal the ISIS flag – the black Jihadist flag – had been displayed in NSW on more than 300 occasions and the Hezbollah flag almost 50 times – since 2015 Read more
Remembering Jews from Arab lands
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Embassy of Israel in Australia has held an event at the ACT Jewish Community Centre to commemorate the heritage of Jews from Arab lands. Read more
Change at the top for UIA
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lance Rosenberg has retired as the Federal President of the United Israel Appeal following his three-year tenure, handing over the reins to Esther Frenkiel. Read more
Sydney commemorates Yud Tes Kislev
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Several Chabad communities joined together to commemorate and celebrate Yud Tes Kislev. Read more
Sydney commemorates Yud Tes Kislev
November 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Several Chabad communities joined together to commemorate and celebrate Yud Tes Kislev. Read more
Diverse Chanukah treasures revealed
November 29, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In honour of the eight nights of Chanukah, the National Library of Israel has produced eight clips featuring rare items from the Library’s collections, presented in eight different languages, all with English subtitles. Read more
Prime Minister Bennett and President Herzog light first Chanukah candles
November 29, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lit the first Chanukah candle at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and President Isaac Herzog visits the Cave of the Patriarchs where he also lit the first Chanukah candle. Read more
Walt Secord: Chanukah
November 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As deputy chair of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel and NSW patron of the Labor Israel Action Committee, it is a great pleasure to wish all my friends and family in the NSW Jewish community a very Happy Chanukah. Read more
AIJAC hosts Dr Jonathan Schanzer talking on this year’s Gaza conflict
November 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) most recent webinar featured Dr Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for the Defence of Democracies, author of – Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Read more
Chanukah: NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
November 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sends a video message for Chanukah. Read more
Scott Morrison – Chanukah
November 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chanukah is a promise. Read more
Secord welcomes Israeli move to recognise the Armenian genocide
November 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the NSW State Parliament, NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord has welcomed a preliminary move by six Israeli Knesset members, including former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to recognise the Armenian genocide and establish an annual memorial day on April 24. Read more
Disappointment in suspension of ABC inquiry
November 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Both The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council have expressed disappointment following the suspension of a Senate Inquiry on the complaints procedure implemented by ABC and SBS. Read more
Respect for women: we can all drink to that
November 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Care has planned a coffee cup campaign in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Read more
At last, Hezbollah in its entirety proscribed as a terrorist organisation
November 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Morrison Government continues has announced the listing of the entirety of Hizballah as a terrorist organisation. Read more
Vaccinations for Israeli children 5-11 -why not the PM’s son?
November 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accompanied his son David (9) as he received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine today at a Clalit Health Services clinic in Herzliya. Read more
Jewish House hosts its annual Gala with a star-studded line up
November 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish House is getting ready to host its annual gala fundraising event in December. Read more
NSW Education employee “no longer employed”
November 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord, NSW Education has confirmed that the employee who posted antisemitic comments alongside a photo of Adolf Hitler “is no longer employed by the department” – bringing the long-running matter to an end. Read more
Times of Israel editor talks to AIJAC
November 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
“The most implausible coalition, I’d say, in Israeli history” has managed to pass Israel’s first official budget in three years, founding editor of the Times of Israel David Horovitz told an AIJAC Live Online audience, saving Israel yet another election. Read more
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism
November 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) endorsed the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and called on the NSW government, opposition and community organisations across the state to adopt the IHRA Working Definition. Read more
A bonanza for Maccabi’s Junior Carnival
November 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi NSW is hosting a sensational sporting program to celebrate the 40th Maccabi Junior Carnival. Read more
Mordi and Natali Oknin released from prison in Turkey and are returning to Israel
November 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After joint efforts with Turkey, Mordi and Natali Oknin were released from prison and are on their way home to Israel. Read more
Standing against antisemitism and intolerance
November 18, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Victorian Liberal Nationals have announced a new commitment to combating antisemitism and intolerance across the state. Read more
Ahead of Chanukah: Hellenistic fortress destroyed by Hasmoneans uncovered in Judea
November 17, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Hellenistic fortified structure destroyed and burned by Hasmoneans during the Maccabean wars has been recently uncovered during excavations in the Judean Shephelah, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Tuesday. Read more
Adelaide educator receives Gandel Award
November 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Stacey Moros, Head of History at St Michael’s College in Adelaide, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Gandel Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education (Gandel Award). Read more
