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
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
