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
Nomination for Geoff
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne Maccabi stalwart Associate Professor Geoff Sussman has been nominated for the Senior Australian of the Year. Read more
Help for parents financially impacted by COVID
October 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation is launching The Moriah Response 2020 – No family left behind campaign to support families whose ability to afford school fee payments has been impacted by COVID-19. Read more
Catholics and Jews get together
October 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and The Executive Council of Australian Jewry held their 22nd Annual Conversation this week, on the subject of “How Does Our Faith Tradition Speak into the Current Pandemic and How Do We Draw on the Richness of our Respective Traditions”. Read more
NIF Australia to launch TV short course to better understand Israeli society
October 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In addition to their successful hard-hitting political digital events, NIF Australia is to launch a five-part TV course to help Australians better connect with the dreams and fears of Israelis. Read more
Let there be light
October 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Holocaust education in WA
October 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
$15,000 for Moriah Early Learning Centre
October 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
State Liberal Member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton has announced that Moriah College Early Learning Centre, Saunders Family Campus will get $15,000 from the NSW Government toward a new play space and play equipment. Read more
Secord reiterates call to NSW to ban swastikas and Nazi flags
October 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Documents obtained under freedom of information (FOI) laws reveal that between June 2018 and April 2020, there were at least 31 separate incidents reported to NSW Police where swastikas and Nazi flags were displayed in public places aimed at intimidating and vilifying Jews. Read more
Female politicians agree much work remains in gender equality fight
October 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian federal Labor shadow minister for education and training Tanya Plibersek agreed with former Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon that despite both Israel and Australia having had female prime ministers the political glass ceiling remains firmly in place in both countries. Read more
$2.5 million federal government grant to boost Adelaide Holocaust Museum education programs
October 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre have welcomed the Australian Government’s contribution of $2.5m to continue developing the existing site, which will open to the public in November. Read more
Israeli spokesperson Mark Regev underscores Israel’s diplomatic potential in AIJAC webinar
October 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Peace deals between Israel and the Arab world, Israel’s relations with the UK, the US and the Iranian threat – these were amongst the wide variety of topics discussed by Israel Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s international media spokesman Mark Regev in an online webinar hosted by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) this week. Read more
Court throws out Parke defamation claim
October 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Federal Court in Adelaide has dismissed a defamation action by former Federal Labor Member for Fremantle Melissa Parke against the federal MP for Wentworth Dave Sharma. Read more
German government releases further payments to eligible Holocaust survivors
October 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), has announced the results of the organization’s most recent negotiations with the German Government on behalf of Holocaust survivors. Read more
Jewish Care receives funding to help small business embrace inclusivity
October 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish Care Victoria’s Employment Centre has received funding from the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Linkages and Capacity Building program to embark on an exciting new project called ‘The Campaign’. Read more
180 years of Australian Jewish papers set to go online
October 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A collaborative initiative between the National Library of Australia (NLA), the National Library of Israel (NLI) and the Australian Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) will digitise and open free digital access to 180 years of Australian Jewish newspapers. Read more
Israel Aerospace Industries briefs the president on its activity in fighting the coronavirus pandemic
October 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin has visited Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Yehud where he was briefed on its activity in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
