Peter Dutton joins Friday night service at Central Synagogue
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Peter Dutton addressed the Sydney’s Central Synagogue congregation during Friday evening’s Shabbat service. Read more
Spruiking terror at tourist site
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations
May 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah on Friday. Read more
Australia proscribes Houtis as a terror organisation
May 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia has declared Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation. Read more
Victorian ALP state conference to deal with four anti-Israel motions
May 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian reports that four motions drafted by the Socialist Left will be debated at the Victorian ALP’s conference this weekend. Read more
Call for a judicial enquiry
May 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Senior members of the Coalition, including Peter Dutton and eleven cross-benchers, have sent a letter directly to the prime minister requesting a judicial inquiry into antisemitism in university campuses. Read more
FIFA to vote on banning Israel
May 16, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The world soccer body FIFA will vote tomorrow on a resolution calling on banning Israel from international matches. Read more
ECAJ writes to Penny Wong ahead of UN vote
May 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has reaffirmed its parallel position with the Australian government in a two-state solution to be reached by direct negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of the United Nations General Assembly vote on admitting Palestine as a full member. Read more
Do it yourself produce
May 8, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shalom’s Adamama has launched a new initiative in Sydney’s Bondi Junction for nature and fresh food lovers. Read more
ECAJ takes issue with Minister for Education’s take on “intifada” and “from the river to the sea”
May 7, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the Minister for Education Jason Clare about his response to a journalist who asked if “intifada” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” are antisemitic. Read more
Rally at Sydney University passes peacefully
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The “March for a Safe Campus” at the university of Sydney was a resounding success with more than 500 supporters defying the weather conditions and vocal opposition. Read more
Albanese meets Australian rabbis
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with orthodox rabbis from Sydney and Melbourne at Sydney’s Central Synagogue this morning. Read more
A message to world Jewry from Israel’s President Isaac Herzog
May 3, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Isaac Herzog yesterday issued an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic resurgence in antisemitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular. Read more
AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow
May 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. Read more
Allegra Spender calls for welcoming university campuses
April 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Independent MP Allegra Spender has asked Education Minister Jason Clare to make it clear he does not support pro-Palestinian encampments in universities. Read more
ECAJ calls for leadership from universities and government
April 28, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is monitoring the deteriorating situation on US campuses and events at Australian universities, particularly the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. Read more
Offended by fellow councillor wearing keffiyeh at dawn service
April 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Randwick Greens councillor Rafaela Pandolfini attended the council’s dawn service on ANZAC Day wearing a keffiyeh. Read more
The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany
April 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more
Chag Sameach from Peter Dutton
April 22, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Chag Sameach from Anthony Albanese
April 22, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
A 90th Barmitvah celebration
April 19, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tomorrow’s Shabbat HaGadol will be great for 103-year-old Lenny Lipman, who will celebrate his 90th Barmitzah anniversary by reciting the Haftarah in Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue.
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Bradley Antman joins his Excel Fellows in New York
April 18, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 400 Excel Fellows from North America and around the world have gathered in New York City for the Excelerate24 Summit. Read more
Monument honouring hostages defaced after two days
April 16, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The images of hostages being held in Gaza on a wall at a busy junction in a Jewish area in Melbourne have been defaced only two days after being displayed. Read more
Iran attack updated
April 16, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s embassy in New Zealand has provided updated information on Iran’s attack on Israel. Read more
Leadership calls for action against Iran
April 15, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council have reacted to the Iranian attack on Israel. Read more
NSWJBD appoints a new CEO
April 14, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Michele Goldman has been appointed CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Israeli woman conquers Everest and Mount Kosciusko
April 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
WE ARE HERE spreading its message
April 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
We are Here
April 5, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration in Victoria will follow the theme of ‘We Are Here’. Read more
Case delayed of a Melbourne man accused of driving into a Jewish group
April 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Erkan Kemal, accused of driving into a Jewish crowd during a Palestine-Israel protest in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield, has had his case delayed. Read more
