Leifer: another psychiatrist testifies to her being unable to be extradited
March 27, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The hearing to extradite accused child sexual abuser Malka Leifer has been told by yet another defence psychiatrist that the former Melbourne school principal is unfit to be extradited. Read more
American Jewish Committee partners the New Zealand Jewish Council to help Muslim impacted by Christchurch attack
March 26, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
American Jewish Committee has partnered with the New Zealand Jewish Council to provide financial support to the Muslim community devastated by racist, terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. Read more
Netanyahu meets Trump and the recognition of Golan is signed
March 26, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the start of the meeting, between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, the president signed the proclamation recognizing the Golan Heights as being in Israel. Read more
Words on Israel
March 26, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian and world Jewish major organisations have penned their feelings following injuries by Israelis sustained by a rocket from Gaza and Australia’s voting against UNHCR resolutions claiming Israel committed war crimes. Read more
Varraville proposed as new Jewish cemetery
March 26, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies has addressed Independent Planning Commission on the need to establish a cemetery at Varroville near Campbelltown. Read more
AIJAC welcomes Australia vote against UNHRC resolutions
March 25, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s principled decision to vote against all resolutions under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) biased Agenda Item 7, which each year is devoted exclusively to condemning Israel. Read more
Purim stories
March 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mastermind of Eichmann’s capture passes away at 92
March 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin are among those who are mourning the death of Rafi Eitan, the man who masterminded the capture of Adolf Eichmann. Read more
UNHRC adopts five anti-Israel resolutions
March 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress CEO and Executive Vice President Robert Singer blasted the United Nations Human Rights Council for its adoption of five anti-Israel resolutions, four of which fell under Item 7 targeting Israel, the only country-specific permanent item on the Council’s agenda, and one under Item 2. Read more
New Zealand Jewish invites donations to assist the families affected by the Christchurch massacre
March 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following Friday’s heinous terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques, the New Zealand Jewish community has been overwhelmed by enquiries and offers of financial support from its members, as well as overseas Jewish organisations and individuals. Read more
WJC praises the UK decision to vote against UNHRC anti-Israel resolutions
March 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has praised the United Kingdom’s decision to vote against Permanent Agenda Item 7 resolutions at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read more
$2 million bequest to teach modern and biblical Hebrew
March 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Liberals pledge $2 million for Jewish community if re-elected
March 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Addressing the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ Coogee Candidates Forum last night, Member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith MP announced that a re-elected Liberal State Government would grant $2 million to the Jewish community for security funding. Read more
Security grants welcomed
March 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Community leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Morrison’sannouncement of $55 million in grants to increase security, following the terrorist attacks in New Zealand. Read more
Community leaders in a service for remembrance for Christchurch victims
March 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish community representatives joined Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Baha’i leaders at a moving Interfaith Service of Remembrance for the victims of the terror attacks in Christchurch at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. Read more
The dignity of difference
March 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told an Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce event that “the Jewish people know what it’s like to be the victim of hate-speech, to be politically objectified”. Read more
New Zealand community cancels Shabbat services in wake of mosque shootings
March 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
All synagogues and other community centres in New Zeland remain closed including Kadimah, the Jewish day school which nopt open tomorrow. Read more
More organisations send condolences
March 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Government bans Yiannopoulos…again
March 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Modern composer, historic film
March 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Elana Kats-Chernin has composed music for the classic 1930 silent film “People on Sunday” to be presented at the NSW State Library in Sydney next month. Read more
Sydney Jewish community organisation donates $1800 to its Christchurch Muslim counterpart
March 16, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish community of NSW has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Muslim community of Christchurch with the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies launching the campaign with a donation of $1,800. Read more
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand strongly condemns Christchurch mosque attack
March 15, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand has strongly condemned the acts of violence that have taken place in Christchurch over the past few hours. Australian organisations have echoed its sentiments. Read more
“No more Jews”
March 14, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Anti-Defamation Commission chairman Dr Dvir Abramovich is outraged by graffiti appearing in the Melbourne suburbs of Oakleigh and Hughesdale. Read more
Hatzolah gets a new first responder vehicle
March 14, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Hatzolah has taken delivery of its new response vehicle which was generously donated by Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
Animal activist compares commercial animal slaughter to the Holocaust
March 13, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has slammed a vegan activist who compared the slaughter of animals to the Holocaust. Read more
Levi Eshkol 50 years since his death
March 13, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin have addressed the state memorial ceremony for former PM Levi Eshkol on the 50th anniversary of his death. Read more
Steven Lowy takes over the reins at Hakoah
March 13, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Steven Lowy has been elected as president of Sydney’s Hakoah Club 12 years since the former club which had been presided over by his father Sir Frank Lowy was sold to developers. Read more
Jewish Labor candidate for the NSW Legislative Council
March 12, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
South Coast community development adviser and former eastern suburbs resident Michelle Miran is running for the ALP in the NSW Legislative Council – the State’s Upper House. Read more
Two Israelis victims of Ethiopian Airlines tragic crash
March 11, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The official delegation from the State of Israel, with the personal approval of the Prime Minister, consisting of two teams of ZAKA volunteers from Israel and South Africa are on their way to the site of the Ethiopian Airlines crash to locate the remains of the two Israelis who perished in the tragedy and to ensure a full Jewish burial. Read more
Production of Merchant of Venice carries a warning of anti-semitic content
March 10, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
