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
JNF Australia Educators Study Tour to Israel
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
75 educators from across Australia will participate in JNF Australia’s Educators Study Tour in Israel from 31st December 2019 – 9 January 2020. Read more
Remembering Remembrance Day
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal member for Vaucluse has told the NSW Parliament of three Remembrance events she attended last month and their connection to the Jewish community within her electorate. Read more
Chanukah greetings from David Southwick
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It is with great pleasure that I wish J-Wire readers a very happy Chanukah and my best wishes for the year ahead. Read more
Sugihara did not do it alone
December 16, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Dutch reader questions the working title of Linda Royal’s planned movie about Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese consul in Lithuania responsible for 6,000 Jews escaping Nazi Europe. The reader argues The Saviour should be The Saviours. Read more
The new CEO for Magen David Adom NSW
December 16, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former NSW Labor politician Eric Roozendaal is the new CEO for Magen David NSW. Read more
My friend Boris Johnson
December 15, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The UK Prime Boris Johnson has received congratulatory messages from Israel’s president and prime minister. Read more
Jew-hatred in the Crown carpark
December 13, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC), has condemned as outrageous the defacing of a car with antisemitic vandalism in the parking area in Crown Casino. Read more
Christian Porter discusses Leifer case with Manny Waks in Tel Aviv
December 13, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Attorney-General Christian Porter has met with child sexual abuse advocate Manny Waks in Tel Aviv to discuss the interminable Malka Leifer the former Adass Yisroel principal facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Melbourne. Read more
