AIJAC welcomes release of academic
November 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the release of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert a British-Australian who had been detained by Iran since 2018. Read more
COVID fails to cancel Chanukah in Parliament
November 25, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
COVID-19 thinned the numbers for the annual Chanukah function at the NSW Parliament this week but among the few guests invited were Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Leader of the Opposition Jodi Mackay. Read more
ECAJ adds its voice to oppose Netanyahu’s choice to lead Yad Vashem
November 24, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin’s Netanyahu’s choice to become chairman of Yad Vashem has disappointed The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and caused an outcry in Israel. Read more
UAE ambassador and Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong address ZFA
November 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi Junior Carnival heading for Melbourne
November 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over the last thirty-five years, Maccabi Junior Carnivals have grown to become an integral part of the Jewish sporting calendar. Read more
A morning soiree with Sarah
November 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
One of Sarah Grunstein’s favourite things in pre-pandemic times was to perform soirée recitals in her apartment. Read more
Lawyers ditch Malka
November 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With a date set in court to stave off her extradition, alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will not have her long-standing lawyers to represent her following their resignation from the case. Read more
The new Jewish Holocaust Centre is on its way
November 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Centre redevelopment has begun with the traditional ground-breaking ceremony of turning the first sod at the site of the new museum. Read more
Shana receives the NSWJBD President’s Award
November 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has awarded the annual President’s Award, this year named in honour of the late past President Professor Graham de Vahl Davis AM, to Shana Kerlander – CEO of Mandelbaum House. Read more
Jose Mourinho, Dikembe Mutombo at Peres Centre event promoting peacebuilding through sport
November 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo were among the global figures who joined a unique forum exploring the role of sport in peacebuilding and social justice. Read more
Graham and Elana receive top Victorian community awards
November 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has presented the General Sir John Monash Award for Outstanding Service to the Jewish Community to Grahame Leonard and the Sylvia Gelman Young Leader Award to Elana Forbes. Read more
Yossi Goldfarb takes over Zionism Victoria’s presidency
November 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 150 delegates attended the online Zionism Victoria’s Annual Assembly which marked the end of Sharene Hambur’s successful five years at the organisation’s helm.
Gandel Philanthropy wins award in the 2020 Philanthropy Australia Awards
November 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Philanthropy Australia has announced the Australian Philanthropy Awards for 2020 with Gandel Philanthropy and the Australian Foundation for Yad Vashem winning the Bolder Philanthropy category, for the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators. Read more
New team at the JCCV
November 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new Executive team has been elected to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, following elections at their online AGM committed team of professionals has been elected to steer the JCCV and build on the work of the outgoing committee. Read more
New Maccabi club off and running
November 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney weather improved from torrential rain to stunning sunshine marking the inaugural NSW Mac Running Club event on Sunday. Read more
Israeli fighter pilot heading for space
November 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Eytan Stibbe, a former IAF fighter pilot, is expected to blast off at the end of 2021 on a historic scientific mission to the International Space Station. Read more
WA Jewish Community and Holocaust Education Centre update
November 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A special meeting of the Jewish Community Council of WA was held at Perth’s Jewish Centre to inform communal organisations about the new Jewish Community and Holocaust Education Centre (JCHEC). Read more
Jackie Mason wants to see you on zoom
November 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Legendary American comedian, Jackie Mason has a message for Australia – don’t bother with the dress and the makeup, skip the routine and join him for A Night in with Jewish House. Read more
Join UIA’s 2020 Victoria AGM with guest speaker Isaac ‘Bougie’ Herzog
November 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA VIC is hosting its AGM on Zoom on Thursday 19 November at 7.30pm with guest speaker Isaac ‘Bougie’ Herzog – Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel. Read more
The new wave of Diller Teen Fellows
November 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The latest cohort of the ZFA Diller Teen Fellows has hit the ground running. Read more
The US elections: views from the Middle East
November 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s leading television journalist and public affairs commentator Ehud Yaari addressed the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) webinar, discussing “The US elections: views from the Middle East”. Read more
Now a Liberal tribute to Vic Alhadeff
November 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a glowing tribute from Labor leader Jodi McKay, Liberal member Natalie Ward has told the NSW parliament the community will lose a valued member when retiring CEO Vic Alhadeff leaves The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Sydney University Students’ Representative Council backs Jeremy Corbyn
November 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The University of Sydney Students’ Representative Council has passed a motion opposing the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn from the UK Labour Party, claiming he is “a victim of a monstrous campaign of slander”. Read more
Kristallnacht remembered in Brisbane
November 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 100 southeast Queensland residents attended a special Kristallnacht service at the Brisbane Synagogue.
Jewish Care awards staff and volunteers by zoom
November 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish Care Victoria held its 10th Annual Staff and Volunteer Service & Excellence Awards by Zoom..another first in many this year as it managed through the unprecedented disruption created by COVID-19. Read more
A mezuzah for The Sydney Clinic
November 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In recognition of ‘Mental Health Month’, Federal Liberal MP for Wentworth Dave Sharma and Mental Health Commissioner Rabbi Mendel Kastel, recently toured The Sydney Clinic in Bronte. Read more
Prince Charles makes a donation to the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation
November 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has placed a private donation to the Israeli Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation. Read more
Save a Child’s Heart conducts its 5,555-lifesaving procedure on a 2-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza
November 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
To date, Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) has treated 5,554 children, 50 per cent of whom are Palestinian. This week, the Israeli-based international humanitarian organization will perform it’s 5,555 lifesaving procedure on little Mahmad from Gaza. Read more
Paul Griffiths presents his credentials
November 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Australian ambassador to Israel Paul Griffiths has presented his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin. Read more
International task force discuss online antisemitism
November 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Inter-Parliamentary Task Force on Online Antisemitism met on Wednesday morning for its first virtual briefing with community organisations. Read more
