Alcohol, chocolate and porn consumption rising during pandemic
September 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As your basic intuition would tell you, consumption of alcohol, chocolate and pornography have all risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research conducted by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. Read more
Gary Smorgon House tests negative
September 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Jewish Care reports that the results from the second round of testing at Gary Smorgon House were all returned as negative, the lockdown has now been lifted and they move into what is known as the active surveillance stage. Read more
This knife will sever your heads from your bodies, just like you severed East Jerusalem from West Jerusalem
September 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A speech made by the spiritual leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Sydney has been referred by The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies to the NSW Attorney-General for possible prosecution. Read more
Custom prayer book developed for abridged Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services amidst Corona challenge
September 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As communities around the world prepare for a High Holidays that will be defined by social distancing and in many cases limited prayer services, Ohr Torah Stone (OTS), an Israel-based network of educators and community leaders, has released customized prayer books intended to respond to those challenges. Read more
Poland awards Rick Sahar
September 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rick Sahar, a son of Polish-Jewish parents born in Poland has received the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland at the country’s embassy in Wellington, New Zealand. Read more
First Australian Nippers program completed at Herzeliya
September 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
120 Israeli youth and children have completed the first Australian Nippers beach program on Zvulun Beach, Herzeliya. Read more
High Court rules alleged sex offender Malka Leifer fit to stand trial, can be extradited to Australia
September 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The High Court of Justice unanimously rejected an appeal filed by alleged sex offender Malka Leifer in the extradition proceedings pending in her case, paving her way for extradition back to Australia where she will stand trial. Read more
Arnold Zable to discuss his latest book The Watermill at the online Shalom Sydney Jewish Writers Festival
September 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Acclaimed Australian author, Arnold Zable, will be interviewed by book reviewer and podcast host, Nicole Abadee, on Thursday 3 September at 8pm about his latest work, The Watermill. Read more
Get paid to learn Torah
September 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a unique scheme, a New York philanthropist is offering A$500 to any Australian university student willing to complete an eight-week online course in Torah learning starting on September 7. Read more
WIZO makes a level playing field
September 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a dramatic achievement for WIZO in promoting the rights of Israeli women in the workplace, WIZO’s Equal Pay for Women and Men Bill has been passed into law by the Knesset. Read more
Elena Kats-Chernin composes new work to celebrate 100th anniversary of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
September 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has collaborated with acclaimed multi-award-winning content creators TEN ALPHAS, to produce a special digital concert, Time and Place – Celebrating 100 years. Read more
Inaugural induction for four Honorary Life Memberships for the Holocaust Centre of NZ
September 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is to launch the inaugural induction of four Honorary Life Memberships. Read more
Israel-USA-UAE meet
September 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Head of the Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi, National Security Adviser and head of the National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat, has met with his counterpart, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, US Senior Presidential Advisor Jared Kushner and US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, in the UAE National Security Advisor’s palace in Abu Dhabi. Read more
A new synagogue hall for Brisbane within a seven-storey development
August 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
One of the most significant steps in the 134-year history of Brisbane’s Margaret Street Synagogue was taken recently when the Management Committee of the Congregation approved the Transaction Documents between the Brisbane Hebrew Congregation and the developer of a new commercial tower proposed behind the synagogue. Read more
New CEO for the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Vic
August 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NCJWA Vic has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Ms Alexandra P. Silver effective from tomorrow. Read more
Kosher chicken wurst recalled
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Solomon Kosher Butcher Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of 200g Vacuum Packaged Godel’s Chicken Wurst. Read more
UNRWA War Curriculum
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Check the UNRWA War Curriculum at IsraelBehindTheNews. Read more
Palestinian Affairs Expert: Arab countries saying to Palestinians “we want to move on”
August 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) hosted a webinar with Khaled Abu Toameh, the award-winning Israeli-Arab journalist and Palestinian Affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, to better understand the ramifications of the UAE-Israel normalisation announcement for the Palestinians and the broader Middle East. Read more
Former PM Kevin Rudd joins NIF for exclusive event discussing Israel & the Middle East
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s 26th prime minister, Kevin Rudd, will join NIF Australia for an exclusive event to talk about Israel, the United Arab Emirates normalisation deal and the future of the Middle East. Read more
Webinar: Boosting your immune system – never more important than now
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The purpose of this Wolper seminar is to assist our audience in learning how they can “boost one’s immunity”, especially important during this time of the COVID19 pandemic. Read more
Eli Rabinowitz elected to International Jewish Genealogy Board
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth-based Eli Rabinowitz has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) at its International Jewish Genealogy Conference. Read more
Dan Martin to lead Israel Start-Up Nation in historic first Tour de France appearance
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dan Martin will lead team Israel Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France – the first time an Israeli team will participate in the hardest race in the world. The strong line-up supporting him also includes Guy Niv, the first Israeli rider ever to compete in the Tour. Read more
Nation COVID-19 update
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After an interval of several months and with the approach of the chaggim, The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has issued a new national bulletin to provide an update of how Jewish communities and communal institutions across Australia are managing with the pandemic. Read more
The Triguboff Institute expands its activities
August 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Triguboff Institute, operator of the Maslul Project and Nativ (Liaison Bureau) of the Prime Minister’s Office recently reached a strategic cooperation agreement concerning activities in the post-Soviet states. Read more
Uber passenger refuses ride with Jewish Uber driver
August 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has condemned a shocking antisemitic incident in Melbourne
during which a passenger told an uber driver to stop the car after finding out he was Jewish. Read more
Former JCA CEO appointed president
August 24, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following JCA’s Board of Governors meeting last week, the organisation announced that Ian Sandler, former JCA CEO will succeed Stephen Chipkin as President. Read more
The difficulties of fighting Hezbollah
August 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Trying to fight Hezbollah when only part of the group is designated as a terror organisation is like “trying to play cricket without a bat,” according to Dr Matthew Levitt, a former senior intelligence and counterterrorism official in the US government and now Director of the Washington Institute’s program on counterterrorism and intelligence. Read more
Senior Israeli diplomat Yuval Rotem explains UAE triumph to AIJAC webinar
August 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The latest guest for the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) in its Live Online series of webinars was Yuval Rotem, the recently retired Director-General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a former Ambassador to Australia, among many other senior roles. Read more
Windsor update: Jewish Care calls on urgent help for care homes
August 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish Care Victoria is continuing to do everything possible under the very difficult circumstances to manage the situation at our Residential Home in Windsor, where we have a significant number of diagnosed elders and staff. Read more
120 Jewish groups write to Facebook on antisemitism
August 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A worldwide group of organisations have written to Facebook calling on the company to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Read more
