Yaari briefs AIJAC supporters
February 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Top Israeli political commentator and Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) guest-speaker Ehud Yaari briefed AIJAC supporters in Sydney on recent developments in the Middle East, focusing particularly on the recent demise of Qods Force chief Qassem Soleimani and the trendlines of Israeli-Gulf State rapprochement as well as the recently released Trump Peace Plan. Read more
The digital age we live in has brought new ways to harm and abuse
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin has participated in the launch of the #לא_עומדים_מהצד (DontStandBy) initiative at Beit HaNasi in Jerusalem. Read more
Three Israelis test positive for coronavirus on quarantined vessel
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three Israelis aboard a cruise ship quarantined off Japan’s coast tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, making them the first Israeli nationals confirmed to have been infected with the virus, according to Israel’s Health Ministry. Read more
ZFA welcomes Australian Government decision to comment on flawed ICC case
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to apply to make an observation on the International Criminal Court’s flawed case against Israel. Read more
$3.75 million grant to fight brain cancer in children
February 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Associate Professor David Ziegler of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick has received a $3.75 million grant from The Cancer Institute NSW. Read more
Melbourne raises funds to save 33 children’s hearts
February 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For Valentine’s Day, Save a Child’s Heart Australia and the Waislitz Family Foundation hosted 350 people on the rooftop of the Crown in Melbourne and welcomed back Dr. Yayu Mekonnen, a SACH trained pediatric cardiac surgeon from Ethiopia. Read more
$3 million for Anti-Defamation Commission
February 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Liberals and Nationals Government will fund the expansion of an innovative resilience program for school students to reduce religious, racial and cultural intolerance. Read more
Aussie teachers spend Summer in the Arava
February 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
During December 2019/January 2020 school holidays, Australian teachers Julia Tritsch, Amelia Kalifa and Marilyn Kelmann were sponsored by the Arava Australia Partnership to teach, volunteer and live in the Central Arava. Read more
ZFA and AIJAC calls on Australian Government to condemn UN blacklist
February 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following publication by the United Nations Human Rights Council of a “blacklist” of businesses operating in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) and the Zionist Federation of Australia is calling on the Australian Government to maintain its principled stance towards fairness at the UN and condemn the list. Read more
Antisemitic material posted to a Jewish organisation and an individual in Melbourne
February 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two envelopes containing antisemitic material have been received by post at two separate addresses in Melbourne with connections to the Jewish Community. Read more
Ramping up the battle against online hate
February 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Online Hate Prevention Institute has set up monthly programs for 2020 to combat online hate. Read more
Sharma, Burns call for the immediate extradition of Malka Leifer
February 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Strong protests about the unsuccessful and long struggle to extradite Malka Leifer to Australia where she faces 74 charges of child sexual abuse were heard in Federation Chamber in Federal Parliament last evening including the damage the delay is causing to Israel-Australia relations. Read more
Enough already
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Liberal Member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, and Federal Labor Member for Macnamara, Josh Burns, will today move a bipartisan Private Members’ Motion in the House of Representatives calling on Israel to immediately extradite Malka Leifer. Read more
Jewish community of Cairns celebrated the New Year for Trees by volunteering for the council
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Cairns Jewish Community has celebrated the ecological new year for trees by planting trees for the council to enhance the beauty of the city. Read more
Jewish Care rejects the Religious Discrimination Bill in its current format
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leaders from Victoria’s most prominent faith-based and religious community service organisations have come together to urge the Federal Government not to implement the Religious Discrimination Bill as proposed. Read more
You are invited to lunch with President Rivlin
February 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (NSW) in partnership with the Embassy of Israel, the Israel Trade Commission and the Israel Export Institute are hosting an exclusive Business Lunch with His Excellency Reuven (“Ruvi”) Rivlin, President of Israel,the Innovation Nation during his State Visit later this month. Read more
Israel mourns death of Kirk Douglas, ‘a proud Jew and great supporter of Israel’
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yisrael Katz joined stars and fans from around the world in mourning the passing of movie star Kirk Douglas at the age of 103. Read more
Woolworth shopper wearing a swastika armband
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A shopper in the Clarinda branch of Woolworths supermarket in Melbourne was wearing a swastika Nazi armband last weekend. Read more
An exhibition featuring diplomats who saved Jews
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
150 ambassadors, consuls-general, MPs and leaders of civil society turned out to honour the 34 diplomats who have been declared Righteous Among The Nations at the launch of a unique exhibition at NSW Parliament House this week. Read more
AZYC opening seminar in Israel
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 80 young Jewish Australians have departed Melbourne and Sydney to spend a year in Israel on various Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC) gap year programs. Read more
Celebrating centenary at UIA 2020 Campaign events
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA will host an outstanding line up of speakers for its 2020 Campaign when it celebrates the incredible milestone of Keren Hayesod-UIA’s 100 years of supporting the People of Israel. Read more
Josh Levi: tributes from friends and the world of politics
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Politicians and friends have sent personal tributes to the memory of Josh Levi who passed away in Melbourne on Sunday at the age of 36. The politicians would reason that they were his friends too. Read more
Josh Levi: tributes from the community
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tributes to Joshua Levi continue to pour in. The following are from the community. Josh was the CEO of The Australian Jewish News. He tragically passed away on Sunday evening at the of 36. Read more
Adding the personal touch
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ruth Alter, Ian Davis and David Smorgon travelled to Corryong on Friday to witness the destruction caused by bushfires. Read more
Jewish Holocaust Centre calls for ban on swastikas
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Welcome Chabad Sunshine Coast
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Known for its relaxed beach culture, the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia is experiencing a boom both economically, and in its tourism draw. And now it has its own Chabad community. Read more
The sun shines on Jewish pride
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Returning for the third year in a row, the award-winning Jews of Pride contingent brought song, dance and festivity to the streets of St Kilda, as part of the 25th annual Pride March, on Sunday. Read more
Netanyahu visits the Entebbe rescue site
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have laid a wreath near the memorial sign for Operation Entebbe posted on the control tower at Uganda’s Entebbe Airport. Read more
Julius Nadel passes away at 101
February 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Jewish community has lost one of its most valued sons when Julian Nadel passed away in Sydney on Thursday night at the age of 101. Read more
Melissa Parke to sue Sharma, Rubenstein and Herald Sun
January 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, former Federal Labor Member for Fremantle Melissa Parke has begun defamation proceedings against Liberal federal MP Dave Sharma and Dr Colin Rubenstein, executive director of The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council and Melbourne paper Herald Sun. Read more
