Australia ADC voices support to Monsey
December 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the aftermath of the stabbing rampage at a Rabbi’s home in Monsey, NY, in which five people were injured with two in critical condition with one of them stabbed at least six times, Australia’s Anti-Defamation Commission has voiced its support to the local community in NY. Read more
Deconstructing Monash
December 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sir John Monash is acknowledged as having been one of Australia’s all-time soldiers and considered to have been one World War I’s finest commanders well-known to Australians for the part he played in Gallipoli. Read more
….and on the last day of Chanukah
December 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Messages from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin…and The Melbourne Cricket Ground. Read more
Timeline of an antisemitic attack – 5 Chassids hospitalised – 2 serious
December 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Five people have been rushed to hospital when an assailant crashed a Chanukah party and stabbed five people.
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Dear Prime Minister….”a slap in the face”
December 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be expected to announce United Torah’s Rabbi Yaakov Litzman appointment as Health Minister despite the police recommendations that he should be charged for the alleged role he played to prevent Malka Leifer being extradited to Australia…”a slap in the face to the Australian Jewish community”. Read more
Martin Place Giant Menorah features on Channel 7 news
December 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Highlights of Sydney’s largest and original Giant Menorah were aired on Channel Seven News as the lights glowed in Martin Place Sydney. Read more
Gandels donate $1million to the bushfire appeal
December 27, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne philanthropists John and Pauline Gandel have donated $1,000,000 to the emergency appeal for those impacted by the bushfires nationally. Read more
Canberra Chabad hosts the first two evenings of Chanukah
December 27, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The second Chanukah candle was lit in Canberra at the ACT’s Parliament’s Reception Room with 100 VIPs including ambassadors and local politicians. Read more
Merry Christmas from the Netanyahus
December 25, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara sends Christmas greetings and J-Wire joins them in wishing a wonderful Christmas to all its Christian readers. Read more
Australia echoes the United States in its reaction to ICC decision on Israel
December 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement that Unites States “firmly opposes” the decision of the International Criminal Court prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, to investigate alleged Israeli war crimes against the Palestinians, Australia has stated its position. Read more
Graham de Vahl Davis has passed away
December 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Graham de Vahl Davis, a former leader of the New South Wales Jewish community, passed away this morning at the age of 88. Read more
A special Chanukah message from Boris
December 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A must see Chanukah video message from U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more
President Rivlin lights the first candle
December 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin lit the first candle of Chanukah with the men and women of the David Sector of the Israel Police and Gimmel Company of the Border Police in the Old City of Jerusalem. Read more
Mango Menorah
December 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Cairns Jewish community have lit the first candle on the public Hanukkah menorah erected at the Cairns Esplanade. Read more
Professor Ron Penny AO
December 22, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor Ron Penny has passed away in Sydney following a long illness. Read more
Bialik student removed from Year 10 program in Israel
December 22, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Bialik College has released a statement following the removal of a male student in their Year 10 program currently visiting Israel. Read more
President hosts Bar and Batmitzah event for children injured in terrorist attacks
December 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has hosted an annual Bar and Batmitzvah event for children injured in terrorist attacks in a festive event at Beit HaNasi. Read more
Chanukah message from Alan Tudge.
December 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge sends Chanukah greetings. Read more
William Cooper painting presented to Sydney Jewish Museum
December 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In recognition of Aboriginal leader and humanitarian William Cooper’s march to the German Consulate in Melbourne on December 6, 1938, to present a petition protesting the German treatment of Jews, December 2019 has seen a myriad of activities in Melbourne and Sydney honouring his memory and brave deeds. Read more
A Chanukah message from Walt Secord
December 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and Shadow Treasurer Walt Secord writes: “I wish all Jewish community members a happy and light-filled Chanukah.” Read more
Forum discusses mental health services
December 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish House has hosted a public forum inviting the local community to share their experiences and insights into mental health services with National Mental Health Commissioners Christine Morgan, Lucy Brogden and Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Read more
Windy Chanukah celebration in Wellington
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It wasn’t an equal contest today on the stage at Wellington’s Botanic Garden Sound Shell – Wellington’s wind v. a large Hannukiah. The wind toppled the candelabra, split it in half, smashed the glass candle-holders, and scattered the candles. Read more
Chanukah message from the New Zealand Nationals
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A message for New Zealand readers…. Read more
Chanukah message from Josh Burns
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Josh Burns is the Federal Labor for the Melbourne seat of Macnamara – he sends a Chanukah greeting. Read more
Chanukah greetings from Anthony Albanese
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Chanukah message to J-Wire readers from the Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese. Read more
Chanukah greetings from Jodi McKay
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of the Opposition in the NSW Parliament sends a Chanukah message… Read more
60 headstones desecrated in Jewish cemetery in Slovakia
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has condemned the desecration of 60 tombstones in a Jewish cemetery in the northern town of Namestovo, on the border with Poland. Read more
$6 million grant for the Perth community
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Perth community has received a government grant which will enable it to create a Perth Holocaust Museum and a William Cooper Memorial. Read more
A Chanukah message from Daniel Andrews
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews sends a Chanukah message…. Read more
Rabbi sends a Chanukah message to firemen
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Four firemen from the Bondi station drove their fire engine to Bondi’s Central Synagogue is Sydney where they were greeted by Rabbi Levi Wolff. Read more
