BDS rears its ugly head at the City of Sydney Council
June 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The City of Sydney has voted to adopt a BDS against suppliers involved in “human rights abuses in Palestine”. Read more
Daniel Andrews and Nova Peris to become patrons of the national Labor Friends of Israel Australia
June 21, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Labor Friends of Israel Australia co-convenors Dr Mike Kelly, Eric Roozendaal and Dr Nick Dyrenfurth have announced that former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews ALP Senator Nova Peris have agreed to serve as the inaugural patrons of the national body. Read more
ZFA to call on Australian government to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir terrorist organisation
June 16, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The explosive investigation by the Nine Newspapers must be a wake-up call – Hizb ut-Tahrir is promoting terrorism, hatred and violence. Read more
An OAM for Jenny Morris
June 14, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Coming with family tradition, Sydney’s Jenny Morris was awarded an OAM on the King’s Birthday honours roll. We missed her. We found her. Read more
King’s Birthday Awards: add on an AO and two AMs to the Jewish list
June 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It is not unusual for readers to reach out when members of the community who are recipients of the King’s Birthday honours have been omitted from our list. Here three more: Read more
King’s Birthday Honours 2024
June 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A hearty mazeltov to all members of the Australian Jewish community who Australia has recognised, including two rabbis with very differents stories.
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Home! Video footage
June 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Video of the rescued hostages meeting their loved ones. Read more
Bialik College to run the In My Pocket Project
June 5, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Perth-based WE ARE HERE! Foundation has visited Melbourne’s Bialik College presenting the In My Pocket Project to Amanda Castelan-Starr, Karen Friede and Tanya Zohar. Read more
Queensland’s turn to make antisemitism unthinkable
June 5, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Thousands of Queenslanders are expected to rally in Brisbane on Sunday against the hate directed at Jewish people throughout Australia since October 7. Read more
Will the University of Sydney face legal proceedings?
June 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sky News has reported that feelers have been sent to students and academics at Sydney University ahead of a prospective legal action alleging antisemitism against the institution. Read more
MOTL gets a new CEO
May 31, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gary Samowitz has been appointed chief executive officer of March of the Living Australia. Read more
Hakoah terminates building contract
May 31, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Hakoah Club has terminated its contract with its current builder. Read more
Israel competes in road cycling for the first time in 64 years
May 31, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Itamar Einhorn, an Israel Premier-Tech professional cycling team member, has been officially selected by the Israeli Cycling Federation to represent Israel at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut celebrated in Melbourne and Sydney
May 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This week. the Victorian and NSW Jewish communities held cocktail functions to celebrate Israeli Independence Day. Read more
The University of Sydney updates its position
May 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The University of Sydney has responded to the Zionist Federation of Australia’s call for the resignation of Vice Chancellor Mark Scott. Read more
ZFA to Mark Scott: Resign
May 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia calls for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott to resign. Read more
Robert Goot to establish an antisemitism task force
May 28, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has asked Sydney-based Robert Goot to establish a WJC task force on responses to antisemitism. Read more
Peter Dutton joins Friday night service at Central Synagogue
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Peter Dutton addressed the Sydney’s Central Synagogue congregation during Friday evening’s Shabbat service. Read more
Spruiking terror at tourist site
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah on Friday. Read more
Australia proscribes Houtis as a terror organisation
May 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia has declared Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation. Read more
Victorian ALP state conference to deal with four anti-Israel motions
May 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian reports that four motions drafted by the Socialist Left will be debated at the Victorian ALP’s conference this weekend. Read more
Call for a judicial enquiry
May 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Senior members of the Coalition, including Peter Dutton and eleven cross-benchers, have sent a letter directly to the prime minister requesting a judicial inquiry into antisemitism in university campuses. Read more
FIFA to vote on banning Israel
May 16, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The world soccer body FIFA will vote tomorrow on a resolution calling on banning Israel from international matches. Read more
ECAJ writes to Penny Wong ahead of UN vote
May 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has reaffirmed its parallel position with the Australian government in a two-state solution to be reached by direct negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of the United Nations General Assembly vote on admitting Palestine as a full member. Read more
Do it yourself produce
May 8, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shalom’s Adamama has launched a new initiative in Sydney’s Bondi Junction for nature and fresh food lovers. Read more
ECAJ takes issue with Minister for Education’s take on “intifada” and “from the river to the sea”
May 7, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the Minister for Education Jason Clare about his response to a journalist who asked if “intifada” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” are antisemitic. Read more
Rally at Sydney University passes peacefully
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The “March for a Safe Campus” at the university of Sydney was a resounding success with more than 500 supporters defying the weather conditions and vocal opposition. Read more
Albanese meets Australian rabbis
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with orthodox rabbis from Sydney and Melbourne at Sydney’s Central Synagogue this morning. Read more
A message to world Jewry from Israel’s President Isaac Herzog
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog yesterday issued an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic resurgence in antisemitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular. Read more
