Malka Leifer appeal against extradition heard
December 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In Israel’s Supreme Court a panel of judges has heard the oral appeal by Malka Leifer’s defence regarding the Jerusalem’s District Court’s decision to extradite Leifer to Australia to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
Multicultural challah
December 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Recently, Kangarusski volunteers hosted a Challah bake event at Our Big Kitchen for members of the We Are All Sydney (WAAS) leadership course. Read more
Senate motion on the 25th anniversary of Rabin’s assassination marred by anti-Israel outburst
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed a Senate motion by Senator Eric Abetz on behalf of 23 other cross-party senators. Read more
Palestinian and Israeli songstresses perform together for Chanukah
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Israel Fund Australia is to host a special evening filled with beautiful music and conversation with two outstanding performers and activists to mark the first night of Chanukah. Read more
President Rivlin at reception ceremony for the Israel Navy’s new missile boat, INS Magen
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin has addressed the guests and crew at the reception ceremony for the Israel Navy’s new missile boat, INS Magen, at the Haifa Naval Base. Read more
Australia commended for UN vote
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia has commended the Australian Government for maintaining its principled voting record in the United Nations. Read more
Antisemitism focus of major global confab on Internet Hate
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Antisemitism in all its manifestations was the focus of the 2020 Annual Conference of the International Network Against Cyber Hate, an alliance of the major non-governmental organisations confronting this phenomenon since 2002. Read more
A building to create a brighter future
December 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Emanuel School has received approval to redevelop an existing, outdated 1970s building to create a state-of-the-art learning centre, doubling the existing floor space. Read more
Byron Shire’s Jewish cemetery consecrated
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Nir Gurevitch drove from the Gold Coast in Queensland to Byron Shire in Northern NSW to consecrate the community’s first cemetery. Read more
March of the Living Australia appoints a dynamic new board
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two Aussies and one Kiwi in Israel’s cycling 2021 team
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Start-Up Nation 2021 cycling team will consist of 32 riders from Israel and 16 other countries. Read more
Antisemitic incidents down 10%
November 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Antisemitic incidents in Australia have decreased by 10% according to the annual report from The Executive Council of Australian Jewry published today. Read more
Nazi salute and ‘Heil Hitler’ on a Melbourne street
November 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Jewish man in his 30s was left shocked after a horrific antisemitic incident in which he was affronted by a man yelling ‘Heil Hitler’.” Read more
US expert assesses Biden approach to Iran threat at an AIJAC webinar
November 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The latest Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) webinar featured Washington-based Foundation for Defence of Democracies Chief Executive and Iran expert Mark Dubowitz, who understands better than almost anyone the threat posed by the Iranian regime. Read more
Life-saving cardiac for Arab and African children
November 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation has visited the “Save a Child’s Heart” organization in the Wolfson Medical Centre in Holon. Read more
Milestone 50th Dialogue with Uniting Church
November 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The National Dialogue of The Uniting Church in Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry met for the 50th time this week. Read more
A saddened president
November 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has expressed his sorrow in the passing of soccer giant Diego Maradona. Read more
Australian Jewish Message to “Global Town Hall 2020”
November 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Global Town Hall, a series of moderated discussions on foreign and security policy matters organised by 12 prominent think tanks from around the world, took place last weekend, running for 15 hours with high-level experts and national leaders discussing “Rebuilding from the Covid-19 World”. Read more
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.
