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
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
