Mount Scopus excels in VCE results
December 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite the tremendous challenges of 2020, the graduating class of Mount Scopus has achieved truly excellent VCE results. Read more
Bialik tops the state in the VCE
December 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Bialik students have achieved First in the State in the Victorian Certificate of Education, the third time over the last five years. Read more
The Pollards arrive in Israel
December 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, early this morning welcomed Jonathan and Esther Pollard on their arrival in Israel. Read more
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Edelstein Meet the 500,000th person in Israel to be vaccinated
December 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein yesterday visited the Clalit Health Services anti-coronavirus vaccination facility at the Pais Arena in Jerusalem and met the 500,000th person in Israel to be vaccinated. Read more
JCCV now under new management
December 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The short-lived presidency of Dr Andre Oboler of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria is now over, a month before its planned date at end of January. Read more
Israeli security forces arrest suspect in Esther Horgen murder
December 25, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli security forces have apprehended a suspect in the murder on Sunday of Esther Horgen, 52, in a forest near her home in Tal Menashe. Read more
Israel’s Genesis Prize awarded to Sharansky
December 25, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin hosted the 2020 Genesis Prize ceremony, awarded to Natan Sharansky. Sharansky, a former Prisoner of Zion, human rights activist and politician was chosen to receive the prize for his service over many years to the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Read more
Dr Andre Oboler’s short-lived presidency
December 24, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
One month after being elected president of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Dr Andre Oboler has announced his resignation from the role, effective 29 January 2021. Read more
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
