More congratulations for the Biden-Harris camp
November 9, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and the Zionist Federation of Australia have congratulated Joe Biden on his election as the President of the United States, and his running mate Kamala Harris, who becomes America’s first female vice-President. Read more
Josh Frydenberg in virtual meeting with Moriah Foundation
November 9, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah Foundation recently hosted the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg MP who delivered his Pathway to economic recovery address to over 150 Moriah Foundation and Foundation Circle members. Read more
More tributes to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
November 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Further tributes to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks have been made by the New Zealand Jewish community and Israeli leaders. Read more
ECAJ has hopes for Biden’s administration
November 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has issued a statement following the successful campaign which will see Democrat U.S. President-elect Joe Biden taking up residence in the White House on January 20. Read more
US expert Robert Satloff says a Biden administration will be different from Obama and Kerry on the Middle East
November 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Dr Robert Satloff, spoke on an AIJAC webinar on “The Aftermath of the US Elections: the Implications for the Middle East and More.” Read more
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks passes away
November 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks passed away yesterday (Saturday) at the age of 72. Read more
Join UIA’s 2020 AGM with Isaac ‘Bougie’ Herzog and Omer Yankelevich
November 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW is hosting its AGM on Zoom on Tuesday 10 November with guest speakers Isaac ‘Bougie’ Herzog – Chairman of The Jewish Agency of Israel and Omer Yankelevich – Minister of Diaspora Affairs. Read more
Opera Australia to return to the Sydney Opera House in January
November 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Opera Australia will return to the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage for the first time since the coronavirus shut down its 2020 season in March, today announcing a three-month COVID-safe season that includes two productions never before performed by the Company. Read more
Reinvented Shabbat Project to ‘bring Shabbat home’ in more than 1,600 cities worldwide
November 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a world transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, the seventh annual international Shabbat Project is organizing virtual pre-Shabbat events and providing educational materials for an intimate home-based Shabbat experience in more than 1,600 cities and 106 countries from Nov. 6-7. Read more
An Emirati message of love and peace to the Jewish community in the State of Victoria
November 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The United Arab Emirates’ Consulate General in Melbourne has planted an olive tree in the grounds of one of the largest synagogues in Melbourne. Read more
A Walk of Jewish Sydney app launched
November 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 80 guests attended the delayed and COVID-19 restricted launch by the Australian Jewish Historical Society of the Walk of Jewish Sydney App at The Great Synagogue. Read more
The Shlichim Project
November 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For decades, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) together with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) have been bringing Shlichim and Shlichot (Israeli emissaries) to Australia. Read more
A new camp site for Melbourne’s Chabad Youth
November 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Chabad Youth is to establish a new campsite at Shoreham which will provide overnight camp stay accommodation for Victorian youth activities. Read more
The Partisans’ Song now in Maori
November 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth’s We Are Here! Foundation has published The Partisans’ Song in Maori, the 30th translation of the famous Holocaust melody. Read more
A reunion on Zoom for Gandel Holocaust Program alumni
November 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 230 alumni of the Gandel Holocaust Program alumni, representatives from Yad Vashem and special friends and dignitaries from around the world, gathered together on zoom, to share their Holocaust learnings, exchange ideas and initiatives, and re-commit to continue working to ensure the world ‘never forgets’. Read more
Remembering Yitzhak Rabin
October 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin spoke at the Ner Yitzhak memorial ceremony in memory of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Yitzhak Rabin ז”ל, marking 25 years since his murder. Read more
Eight exceptional fund managers to debate on the future of investing
October 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A charitable managed investment fund-of-funds has announced it will host a professional investors panel series for keen investors to attend in November. Read more
A parliamentary tribute to Vic Alhadeff
October 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal MP Julian Leeser has told federal parliament the CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies Vic Alhadeff is “one of the great men of multiculturalism in Australia and one of our most recognisable and respected community leaders”. Read more
Hebrew University appoints two new Australian Governors
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 83rd Meeting of the Hebrew University’s Board of Governors took place this week via zoom. Read more
$10,000 award for Laya
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rebbetzin Laya Slavin has been named a Local Hero by Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney. Read more
President Rivlin started the last kilometre run of a race to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin was the starter of the last kilometre of the “Gam Ani Ratza/I’m Running Too” race to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read more
UIA Australia to launch first-ever crowdfunding campaign
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia is to launch its inaugural crowdfunding Giving Day on Thursday 5 November using Charidy’s online platform. Read more
NSW Labor Israel Action Committee zoom session quizzes JTA Washington correspondent
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 40 people participated in a question and answer session with Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) Washington correspondent Ron Kampeas as part of NSW Labor Israel Action Committee (LIAC)’s “Lox and Loaded” zoom online speaker series. Read more
New Chairman for WZO
October 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia congratulates the newly appointed officials of the World Zionist Organisation, following their elections at the World Zionist Congress last week. Read more
Working to a dignified Jewish divorce process
October 25, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Melbourne Beth Din invites confidential Victorian community feedback about its Gittin (Halachic divorce) process through Project-Gett Dignity. Read more
Righteous Among the Nations
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israeli Embassy, in conjunction with Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre) and the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, has awarded the late Jacob and Klaasje van der Haar Righteous Among the Nations, the highest honour the State of Israel can bestow upon non-Jews. Read more
Masa Israel Journey 2021
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
We can all agree that 2020 has been difficult for us all but among young adults we are undoubtedly seeing an increase in unemployment, mental health issues, difficult remote learning for university students and just a general decline in social well-being. Read more
Israel’s president visits a shelter for women victims of domestic violence
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In light of the recent cases of murdered women, President of Israel Reuven Rivlin visited a Naamat shelter for women victims of domestic violence and a Naamat family centre, accompanied by Minister for Labor, Social Affairs and Social Welfare MK Itzik Shmuely and Chair of Naamat Hagit Pe’er. Read more
The 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce attracts a world-wide audience
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison opened the virtual Australia-Israel Innovation Summit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Vic Alhadeff bows out from CEO spot
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After 16 years of service to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, CEO Vic Alhadeff has notified the Board of his intention to step down. Read more
