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
Rabbi Genende receives General Sir John Monash Award
November 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Ralph Genende’s positive impact across the community has been recognised at the JCCV AGM this week. Read more
Redefining the The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
November 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Closer ties with community partners and aligning more strongly with affiliates has been a strategic focus this year for the JCCV. Read more
Maccabi Australia endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism
November 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Maccabi Australia board has unanimously endorsed the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism supported by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
Inquiry to ABC/SBS complaints procedure
November 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the Senate Inquiry set up to examine the way both the ABC and SBS deal with complaints from the public. Read more
Frydenberg lashes out at protestors portraying premier as a Nazi
November 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Hundreds of protestors descended on Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday condemning legislation before the Victorian gogernment to give Premier Dan Andrews to declare a pandemic and his health minister to order mandated vaccines and lockdowns. Read more
ZFA Plenary Conference
November 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia will hold its Plenary Conference on Sunday 21 November, online. The conference will gather Jewish leaders including student and Zionist youth movement leaders from around the country to discuss challenges facing the Australian Jewish community and the State of Israel. Read more
Brisbane commemorates Kristallnacht
November 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 100 southeast Queensland residents have attended a moving Kristallnacht service at the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation. Read more
What does Judaism say about assisted suicide?
November 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As the New South Wales Parliament begins to debate legalising assisted suicide, the Rabbinical Council of New South Wales is giving an opportunity for the community to hear the Jewish view. Read more
Jewish and Christian representatives renew focus on family and domestic violence
November 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Miriam and Bro – new friends for Melbourne’s Jewish student
November 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Chabad Youth has appointed two new directors and shluchim to its Chabad Campus. Read more
Celebration of Special Religious Education
November 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Darren Bark opened the 5th Celebration of Special Religious Education (SRE) – held online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, with over 800 participants logging in. Read more
NSW Government delays Secord bill to ban Nazi symbols and flags until next year
November 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the NSW State Parliament today, NSW Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism Walt Secord slammed the Perrottet Government for delaying the bill to ban Nazi flags and symbols – saying there was a “small pocket” opposed to the legislation. Read more
Herzog shows his appreciation to the Australian Jewish community
November 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has written to Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler, welcoming the announcement that Australia will adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, and congratulating the Jewish community for its role in securing its adoption. Read more
NSW Multiculturalism Minister supports ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir
November 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a wide-ranging three-hour NSW Parliamentary hearing on counter-terrorism and prisons on Friday, NSW Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Walt Secord tabled a letter from NSW Multiculturalism Minister Natalie Ward where said she stated that she supported investigating a ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir. Read more
NCJWA adopts IHRA definition
November 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Read more
