The King David School proud of it inclusiveness
November 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s The King David School has tendered its submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s enquiry into allowing faith-based educational institutions to discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected attributes. Read more
Robert Goot addresses the WJC governing board
November 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Immediate Past President of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Robert Goot highlighted the Constitutional mission of the World Jewish Congress“ to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. Read more
Jeremy Spinak: a personal tribute from an old friend and colleague
November 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The federal Liberal member for Berowra in NSW Julian Leeser pays tribute to Jeremy Spinak. Read more
Lesli Berger pays tribute to Jeremy Spinak
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Only a few months ago, Lesli Berger succeded the presidency of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies from Jeremy Spinak. Last night he delivered a eulogy at a memorial service for Jeremy who passed away last week at the age of 36. Read more
NSW Labor Caucus holds a tribute for Jeremy Spinak
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a rare tribute, NSW Labor parliamentarians stood in a minute’s silence to mark the passing of NSW Jewish community leader, Mr Jeremy Spinak at State Parliament. Read more
ECAJ president Anton Block joins 150 other presidents at unprecedented meeting
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Anton Block, the president of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry, has attended the Governing Board of the World Jewish Congress at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris. Read more
Shalom produces Voices of Israel – a documentary featuring four prominent Israelis
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
To celebrate Israel’s 70th year, Sydney’s Shalom has produced and directed a documentary film featuring four icons of Israel who convey the emotion and passion that colour Israel’s stories. Read more
New medal for Rabbi Dovid Slavin
November 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin has been awarded a 2nd Clasp Medal in recognition of his work with the ambulance service. Read more
Bialik against sexual discrimination
November 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Bialik College has told the Senate and Constitution Affairs Committee that sexual preferences should not preclude students, teachers or staff being employed or taught in their institution. Read more
Jeremy Spinak: 1982-2018
November 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Family, friends, business associates and political and community identities some coming from interstate filled Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue to attend the funeral of Jeremy Spinak who passed away last week at the age of 36 following a long battle with a rare, aggressive cancer. Read more
Simon Feldman found
November 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
50-yr-old Simon Feldman reported by missing by NSW police has been found by his ex-wife Camilla near his car in the Sydney suburb of St Ives. Read more
Children’s Holocaust Memorial launched in New Zealand
November 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
150 invited guests have attended the launch at The Children’s Holocaust Memorial in Wellington. Read more
Embassy move to Jerusalem: Howard has his say
November 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard has told The Weekend Australian newspaper that he backs current prime minister Scott Morrison’s consideration of moving Australia’s embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
President Rivlin meets Italian PM Conte, continues Vatican and Rome visit
November 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Guiseppe Conte. Read more
Israel Institute condemns hate speech at Vodafone Music Awards
November 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel Institute of New Zealand director, Dr David Cumin, has condemned a speech given at the recent Vodafone Music Awards by the lead of New Zealand hip-hop music group Upper Hutt Posse calling it ‘blatant incitement to violence’. Read more
A tribute to Danny Lamm
November 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Ron Weiser has paid tribute to fellow dentist Dr Danny Lamm who recently retired from the presidency of the Zionist Federation of Australia saying Danny will continue to be such an integral part of Jewish life both here in Australia and overseas. Read more
Simon Feldman is missing
November 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney man Simon Feldman is missing and has been listed by the NSW Police as a missing person. Read more
Premier Berejiklian pays tribute to Jeremy Spinak
November 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has made a special tribute to Jeremy Spinak, the former president of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies who passed away this week at the age of 36. Read more
The President and The Pope
November 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin began his visit to the Vatican and Rome with an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis. Read more
Tribute for Jeremy Spinak in NSW Parliament
November 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has given notice to the NSW Parliament she will put a motion tomorrow recognising the passing away of Jeremy Spinak, the Immediate Past President of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Jeremy Spinak passes away at 36
November 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The former president of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies Jeremy Spinak has died from cancer following a brave battle lasting several months. Read more
New head at NSW CSG
November 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Matt Meyerson has been appointed to the important communal role as Head of Security for CSG in NSW. Read more
Honouring Victoria’s Jewish senior citizens
November 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced today that a re-elected Labor Government will invest $3.4 million in a historic boost to multicultural senior citizen organisations. Read more
Holocaust Memorial Exhibition launches in New Zealand
November 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Children’s Holocaust Memorial will be officially launched at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington on Thursday. Read more
The new Labor leader in Macquarie Street
November 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor frontbencher and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord has welcomed the election of Maroubra MP Michael Daley and Upper House MLC Penny Sharpe as leader and deputy leader of the NSW Labor Party – respectively – saying they will be concentrating on NSW domestic affairs rather than foreign affairs. Read more
Cairns remembers Pittsburgh
November 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad Cairns is to hold a public conversation after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Read more
Netanyahu in Paris for armistice commemoration
November 12, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a host of world leaders in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice which heralded the end of World War I. Read more
Madiba: double pass to give away in Canberra
November 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-Wire has a double pass for Madiba the Musical in Canberra for Thursday 22 November… Read more
Pictures tell the story
November 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Magen Davids were scattered amongst the field of crosses and the Auckland domain in front of the War Memorial Museum to commemorate New Zealand’s dead from WW1 ahead of today’s ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice silencing the guns. Read more
Canada apologises for turning back the “St Louis”
November 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has praised the Canadian government for issuing a formal apology over its 1939 decision to turn away the M.S. St. Louis ship carrying Jewish refugees fleeing from Europe. Read more
