AFL rabbi
June 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Earlier this year Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann was selected to be an AFL multicultural community ambassador and as part of this role, he works with other community and faith leaders to strengthen community cohesion and togetherness through the AFL. Read more
A cuddly robot to reduce pain
June 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
B&H says thank you
June 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
B&H is a huge world famous photographic/video/audio store in Manhattan run by ultra-orthodox Jews. Not only do they close on Shabbat and Yom Tovim, but they also suspend their website which sells its wares around the world. Read more
An unwelcome sight in Maroubra
June 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Jewish mother strolling with her newly-born baby in the centre of the Sydney suburb of Maroubra was shocked by the sight of a woman sitting on a bench sporting a swastika painted on her face. Read more
A Menorah for the PM
June 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Peter Wertheim travelled to Canberra today to present a Menorah to Prime Minister Scott Morrison as a gesture of support for him and the Government in leading Australia through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Dr Ruth shares her Holocaust and Haganah experiences on Zoom
June 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
David Harris talk to AIJAC
June 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The guest speaker at the latest webinar by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) was David Harris, who has been the Executive Director of AIJAC’s US partner, leading US Jewish organisation the American Jewish Committee (AJC), since 1990. During the webinar, titled, “A conversation on defending Israel and fighting racism”, Harris emphasised that “antisemitism is antisemitism is antisemitism, and those who want to weaponise it for particular political purposes are not doing the struggle any benefit.” Read more
Department of Communication representative added to discussion of commitment to International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
June 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A representative from Australia’s Department of Communications will be included in discussions about Australia’s commitment to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) after concerns were raised in Senate Estimates about an article published by the ABC. Read more
New CEO for UIA Victoria
June 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jeff Feldman has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of UIA Victoria. Read more
US community council to address NSWJBD plenum
June 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With America in turmoil, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY)’s will address the NSW Board of Deputies plenum by Zoom next week. Read more
Muslim World League’s General Secretary honoured for fighting antisemitism, calls for unity against hatred
June 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At a special online event, General Secretary of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa was honoured with an inaugural award for his contribution towards fighting antisemitism. Read more
The three who got away
June 9, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Without fail, J-Wire misses omits on our original list members of the Jewish community honoured by Australia. In this year’s Queen’s Birthday Awards we missed three praiseworthy honourees and list them today. Read more
The AFR publishes apology for Frydenberg cartoon
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Financial Review’s David Rowe has adjusted a cartoon after complaints that it depicted the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in an antisemitic trope. Read more
Kingdoms – a look at Hassidim in Israel
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following the extraordinary success of Shtiesel and Unorthodox comes Kingdoms, a three-part documentary on the lives of Hassidic Jews in Israel. Read more
Zoom: Mental health for young people in Israel
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Youth Mental Health Matters. Read more
A webinar with AB Yehoshua
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Israel Fund Australia is to host a webinar with one of Israel’s best-known authors and a veteran voice for peace AB Yehoshua. Read more
Israeli whisky to be launched in Australia this week
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s first single malt whisky will be launched in Australia this week with a virtual tour of the M&H distillery in Tel Aviv. Read more
Take conversion therapies off the agenda
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Association for LGBTQ Equality [Aguda] in Israel has presented Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin an index which lists responses and services in 30 municipal authorities in Israel in 2019 for the LGBTQ community. Read more
Cartoon sparks claims of antisemitism
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
David Rowe’s cartoon based on E. Phillips Fox painting of Captain Cook’s landing at Botany Bay portrays Scott Morrison as Cook and Treasurer Josh Frydenburg as a sailor, complete with what appears to be a yarmulke, dollar sign and a hook nose. Read more
The Robert and Ruth Magid Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based Robert and Ruth Magid funded the Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory in the Technion in Haifa which has made a dramatic breakthrough in the field of quantum science. Read more
How Australia can prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
June 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the latest webinar held by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Israeli expert on foreign relations and the Middle East, Col. (res.) Dr Eran Lerman, the Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explained how Australia can help prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. Read more
WJC president calls George Floyd “a horrific racist act”
June 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and has condemned the killing of George Floyd as a “horrific racist act,” and calls on protesters to remain nonviolent in expressing their legitimate anger. Read more
UIA ‘My Israel’ School Video Competition Goes Federal in 2020
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA’s video competition, ‘My Israel’ is returning for a second year in Jewish Day schools Melbourne and Perth and Sydney. Read more
Bushfires and Coronavirus: a couple at the coalface
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two sides of the coin
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne received a letter last month from the New Israel Fund Australia requesting government support to block Israel’s planned extension to annex parts of Judea and Samaria…and now the Australian Jewish Association has sent the minister a letter of its own. Read more
Australian slate for the World Zionist Congress agreed
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Congress takes place every 5 years with The Zionist Federation of Australia is charged with managing the process by which the thirteen mandates allocated to Australia are distributed among established Zionist factions, which are all affiliates of the ZFA. Read more
Former Indonesian Vice-President dismisses claims Jerusalem recognition harmed Australia-Indonesia relations
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Speaking on an AIJAC webinar, former Indonesian Vice President, and current Chair of the Indonesian Red Crescent, Jusuf Kalla, was dismissive of suggestions Australia’s support for Israel and recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has had any impact on Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Read more
Thursday: back to shule
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Government has relaxed restrictions on Synagogues allowing up to 50 people plus clergy per service. Read more
Australian banks to use Israeli model in supporting victims of domestic violence
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
AUSTRAC has changed its rules allowing victims of domestic violence more flexibility with their banking requirements following an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce women’s trade mission. Read more
It’s not funny, Matty…but he apologises
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rugby League identity Matty Johns thought it was OK to have an image of Adolf Hitler photoshopped on a shot of fake fans watching a game without spectators. Read more
