A Rosh Hashanah Message
September 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A Rosh Hashanah message from Rabbi Mordechai Gutnick, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
Two-tiered graves an option for Sydney’s Jewish community
September 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish married couples in Sydney are to be given the option to be buried one above the other in the same grave. Read more
Human Rights awards nominations extended
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs has extended the closing date for nominations for the 2014 Australian Human Rights Awards until Friday 26 September.
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Allan Bermeister passes away
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Magen David Adom has lost one of its most stalwart supporters in the passing of former NSW president Allan Bermeister. Read more
AUJS needs you
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Socialist Alternative is appealing a decision by Melbourne’s Monash University to deregister them…AUJS needs your name on a petition. Read more
NZ Jewry and Government superannuation
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Jewish community has lashed out at political identities seeking to have NZ divest from investing superannuation funds in Israeli companies. Read more
Australia moves against ISIL
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government is preparing to contribute to an international coalition to counter the ISIL terrorist threat. Read more
Blessing for Victoria
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive have blessed the State of Victoria ahead of Rosh Hashana. Read more
Fijian soldiers safe in Israel
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
45 Fijian soldiers seized by Syrian rebels two weeks ago have been released and are now in Israel following their ordeal. Read more
Plibersek tells Israel to change its mind
September 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Shadow Foreign Minister has told Israel to scrap its latest claim of West Bank Land. Read more
Disrupting terrorism
September 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government is determined to detect and disrupt terrorism financing within its borders and to take action against people who provide support to terrorist organisations. Read more
Knoll on the CRC
September 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Government has announced the name of the Chair of the Community Relations Commission. Read more
Hakoah settles heritage issues
September 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Hakoah Club is progressing with its development application for sporting, social, cultural and community facilities at White City, following agreement on heritage issues. Read more
The threat of ISIS
September 9, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Members of NSW State parliament and local government have heard former US Ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey, discuss the threat of ISIS and what the US and its allies, including those in the region, can do to halt its progress. Read more
New Zealand ambassador rejected by Israel
September 8, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Ha’aretz has reported that New Zealand’s recently appointed ambassador to Israel has been refused permission to present his credentials as he is also ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Read more
Mitzvah Pledge Cards
September 5, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Netanyahu mourns Joan Rivers
September 5, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Iconic American comedian Joan Rivers passed away this week in New York at the age of 81. Among those mourning the loss is Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Uniting Church and antisemitism
September 5, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Rev. Dr Brian Brown, Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and the ACT has commented in response to recent incidents of racism towards the Sydney Jewish community. Read more
Tzedek welcomes extended Royal Commission
September 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has received a further two years to complete its work…a decision welcomed by Jewish advocacy group Tzedek. Read more
Danby welcomes Wallenberg stamp
September 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Closet philatelist Labor MP Michael Danby has welcomed Australia Post’s decision to produce a stamp featuring Australia’s first honorary citizen Raoul Wallenberg. Read more
New Settlement – Embassy Explains
September 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Israel’s embassy in New Zealand has released the details behind the recent declaration of the establishment of a new settlement. Read more
WJC praises the Pope
September 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The World Jewish Congress has praised Pope Francis for co-organizing an international soccer match whose aim is to promote peace around the world and to raise funds for children in need. Read more
New Israeli settlements a concern for New Zealand
September 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully says his country is deeply concerned at the announcement by Israel’s Civil Administration Authority that they will appropriate 400 hectares of privately owned Palestinian land near Bethlehem for Israeli settlements. Read more
Carr adds his voice
August 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Last weekend’s Queensland Australia Labor Party Conference joined that of NSW in supporting recognition of Palestine…a move welcomed by former Foreign Minister Bob Carr. Read more
Victorian government funds community safety improvements
August 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Victorian Minister for Crime Prevention Edward O’Donohue has announced that the Beth Weizmann Community Centre in Melbourne will receive $10,000 for a new crime prevention project that will support a safer community. Read more
Operation Protective Edge: Netanyahu’s analysis
August 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Operation Protective Edge “a major military achievement”. Read more
Labor welcomes ceasefire
August 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s opposition Labor party has warmly welcomed the long-term ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. Read more
Minding the media
August 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Arnold Roth’s daughter was killed in the suicide bombing attack on a Jerusalem restaurant in 2001. He has addressed a lunch in his native Melbourne. Read more
Waks quits Tzedek
August 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Manny Waks, the founder of child sexual abuse advocacy group Tzedek will leave the organisation in November. Read more
Billboard draws community attention
August 22, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission and The Jewish Community Council of Victoria have denounced a billboard in Melbourne equating Israel with the former apartheid regime in South Africa. Read more
