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
NIF Australia asks Australia to oppose Israel’s planned annexation
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Israel Fund Australia has written to Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne urging opposition to the Israeli plans to annexe part of the West Bank. Read more
Israeli intel expert spotlights Israel’s northern border security issues
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia needs to follow Germany’s lead and ban all branches of Hezbollah – not just its military wing, Israeli military intelligence expert Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi told participants in an Online Live event hosted by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) this week Read more
NAJEX fights for swastika ban
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Service Men & Women (NAJEX) has welcomed the initiative of the NSW Government in considering the enactment of legislation to ban public displays of the Nazi swastika and it has written to the State Attorney General Mark Speakman urging that such a law be passed. Read more
Chag Sameach
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-Wire wishes its Jewish readers Chag Sameach for Shavuot. Read more
Mother gives evidence on antisemitic behaviour outside a Melbourne school
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Melbourne mother of the 12-yr-old boy who was forced to kiss the shoe of a Muslim student has given evidence to the Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protections in the Victorian Parliament. Read more
Victoria’s Governor’s Shavuot message
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Governor of Victoria Linda Dassau has videoed her message for Shavuot. Read more
Project Rozana delivers ventilators to Palestine Authority
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian headquartered, international not-for-profit, Project Rozana has responded to an urgent call from the Palestinian Authority (PA) with a delivery of much-needed life-support, invasive ventilators as COVID-19 continues to threaten the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Read more
President Rivlin calls Scott Morrison on the Leifer affair
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has spoken with Prime Minister Scott Morrison following the court decision that Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial. Read more
Extending Shul closure following COVID-19 cases within Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yesterday, positive findings of Coronavirus took place at two schools in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs including Moriah College. Read more
Back in business
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue closed its doors in March for the first time in 142 years. Read more
MPs praise the sisters’ fight to extradite Malka Leifer
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The three sisters who are alleged victims of Malka Leifer fronted up this morning to address media. Read more
ECAJ supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On 27 May 2020, Australia marks the third anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, a statement made by Indigenous Australians directly to the Australian people as a whole. Read more
Australia welcomes Leifer decision
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government has welcomed the decision in Israel that Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial and be extradited to Australia. Read more
Moriah College shut down
May 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College has sent all students home following a confirmation that a student had tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
Two weekends in June
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Limmud-Oz + NZ will be online this year with two weekends filled to the brim with diverse content for the Australian and New Zealand communities. The program has been released. Read more
JCA 2020 campaign changes its direction
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the danger of COVID-19 precluding the fundraising functions hosted by Sydney’s JCA, a new approach has been necessitated. Read more
Will Tuesday be Decision Day?
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday, Judge Chana Lomp is scheduled to hand down her ruling on Malka Leifer’s mental fitness to face the hearing seeking her extradition from Israel to Australia to face 74 charges of alleged child sexual abuse. Read more
Aleph concerns on homophobic slogans
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Antisemitic vandals who sprayed swastikas on the fourth green of Melbourne’s Cranbourne Golf Club also drew a homophobic slogan at the same time. Read more
Remembering this who fell during the Six-Day War
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin attended the official memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Six-Day War and the War of Attrition at the Hall of Remembrance at Har Herzl. Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Binyamin (Benny) Gantz also participated in the ceremony. Read more
Jerusalem Day
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has delivered an address to commemorate Jerusalem Day. Read more
Back to Shul – update
May 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Beth Din has updated its guidelines for synagogues opening their doors on Shavuot and the following Shabbats. Read more
