Be careful whom you type to
December 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Online users are more likely to reveal private information based on how website forms are structured to elicit data, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have determined. Read more
Brian Sherman made Governor Emeritus of The Australian Museum
December 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
State Liberal MP for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton addressed the Brian Sherman Dedication Dinner held at The Australian Museum. Read more
LeDor VaDor: The Great Synagogue launches CD
December 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue is known for its beautiful choral services, sung by its cantor and choir and now has produced a CD. Read more
President Rivlin vaccinated
December 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin has visited Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center and was vaccinated against coronavirus. Read more
Sydney HSC results
December 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite a tumultuous and challenging year, Emanuel School’s Year 12 students’ focus and determination have converged to deliver outstanding results. Read more
Remembering Louise Rosenberg
December 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The AGM of the AJHS [NSW] brought together “face to face” the Melbourne grandchildren of the late Louise Rosenberg OAM to honour their grandmother with the dedication of the Louise Rosenberg Communal Archives in the NSW Jewish War Memorial building. Read more
Netanyahu vaccinated
December 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein are the first people in Israel to have received the anti-coronavirus vaccine. Read more
New CEO for Sydney’s JewishCare
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Gary Groves is to take over from Claire Vernon as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney’s JewishCare.
Why Antisemitism is Rising in America
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The last edition of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) Live Online webinar series for 2020 featured Holly Huffnagle, the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC’s) US Director for Combating Antisemitism. Read more
Israel’s leaders to receive COVID-19 vaccine
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Both President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive vaccinations against COVID-19 this weekend. Read more
Premier visits Pillars of Light
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Premier Daniel Andrews visited the Pillar of Light Chanukah eight-day Chanukah event at Melbourne’s Federation Square. Read more
Shehecheyanu starts Wellington council meeting
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand capital city’s council meeting started off differently this week. Read more
Australian government welcomes Leifer extradition order
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government has welcomed the latest, significant developments in Israel overnight in the extradition proceedings against Malka Leifer. Read more
Sydney’s CBD Menorah
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad Youth NSW hosted the Giant-Menorah lighting ceremony joining the Sydney community in celebrating Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Read more
Here it is – Malka Leifer’s ticket to Melbourne
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Justice Avi Nisserkorn has signed the extradition order to allow authorities to bring Malka Leifer to Australia to face the 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
JCA initiative to address falling figures in Jewish day schools in Sydney
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JCA has announced an unprecedented community-wide initiative to secure the future of Jewish Day School Education in NSW. Read more
Shirley Lowy: lehadlik ner shel Shabbat
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
So many knew her, so many others were touched by her generosity and so many knew her by reputation. But so few could say goodbye to her and personally wish a long life to the members of her family. Read more
MASA Israel hosts global Chanukah event online
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Masa Israel Journey fellows, alumni and community members from around the world came together to celebrate Masa’s Global Chanukah Event. Read more
Malka Leifer’s extradition appeal fails
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The High Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that alleged sex offender Malka Leifer will be extradited to Australia to stand trial. Read more
2020 Cohort graduates from UIA Philanthropy Fellowship
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW has concluded its inaugural Philanthropy Fellowship with the Australian Jewish Funders recently with an inspiring ‘Night of Giving’. Read more
Thousands celebrate Chanukah at the Zoo
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney community organisations Jewish House and JNF NSW united to host around 2,000 families and individuals at a family day out at Taronga Zoo. Read more
Boomerang menorah
December 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad North Queensland has lit up a giant boomerang menorah on the Cairns Esplanade. Read more
Building at M by Montefiore dedicated to Lionel Green
December 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Family and friends of the late Lionel Green gathered to honour the memory of the staunch Montefiore supporter at a dedication of a building in his name at the new M by Montefiore development in Randwick this week. Read more
Shirley Lowy passes away
December 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lady Shirley Lowy passed away in Israel last Wednesday at the age of 86. Read more
A very special night in with Jewish House
December 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish House brought together more than 1,000 community members online with an evening of entertainment and insight. Read more
Beautiful spot, ugly message
December 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The pop-up Sukkah on Melbourne’s Birrarung Marr has been defaced with the slogan, “Is this where they practised blood libel on kidnapped children.” Read more
Shuli does it again
December 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Sydneysider Shuli Briggs will make history when she boards El Al’s inaugural commercial Israel-Dubai flight today with husband Ari and three of her five sons. Read more
Funds needed to combat prejudice
December 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The multi-faith educational organisation Together For Humanity (TFH), has launched its inaugural Giving Together Day in a bid to raise funds to combat prejudice and increase interfaith and intercultural understanding in schools. Read more
Parliament ends and Chanukah starts
December 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the last sitting day of the Australian Parliament for 2020, Chabad ACT hosted the traditional “Chanukah on the Hill” ceremony in the Great Hall of Parliament House attended by Members of Parliament and Senators including Government Ministers and Shadow Ministers. Read more
Fourth candle for survivors
December 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) Gideon Taylor has announced International Holocaust Survivors Night, to be held globally on Sunday, December 13. Read more
