JCCV Condems AJDS
June 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A motion condemning the Australian Jewish Democratic Society’s decision to back BDS against Israel was passed with a huge majority at last night’s Jewish Community Council of Victoria’s monthly plenum. Read more
Nominations open for Human Rights Award
June 4, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Nominations have opened for the NSW Human Rights Award. Read more
Jewish Muslim Comedy Debate
June 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Muslim Comedy Debate held last night at the Melbourne Town Hall produced a hilarious evening’s entertainment. Read more
London Declaration: Bi-partisan signing in Melbourne
June 2, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Parliament was the scene of a bipartisan message against hatred and antisemitism today as party leaders united to jointly sign The London Declaration on Combating Antisemitism. Read more
Keshet in joint Australian/New Zeland Venture
June 2, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Israeli TV production company Keshet which brought “Prisoners of War” to TV screens throughout the world, has announced a joint venture with former Fox Networks chief David Haslingden. Read more
PM meets AUJS
May 28, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has hosted a short meeting with members of the Australian Union of Jewish Students in Canberra. Read more
First Jewish burial in Goulburn in 70 years…and a Barmitzvah at 63
May 28, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Shmueli Feldman officiated at a funeral in Goulburn on the weekend…the first the NSW country town has seen in 70 years. Read more
Slezak WILL present at Limmud Oz
May 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Media reports that Jewish philosopher Peter Slezak’s participation at this year’s Limmud-Oz in Sydney may be in doubt, the organisers have issued a statement that Slezak will be a presenter at the event. Read more
Moselmane tells Israeli ambassador to “butt out”
May 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Labor politician Shaoquett Moselmane has made a speech in the NSW Parliament in which he has told Israel’s Ambassador to Australia to “butt out and stay out” accusing him of bullying in the Middle East. Read more
No money for academic antisemitism
May 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A Liberal-led government may withdraw funds to an academic institution it believed was using taxpayer money for antisemitic campaigns, according to Julie Bishop. Read more
Familiar names top the annual BRW magazine’s Rich 200 list.
May 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Frank Lowy, Anthony Pratt, Ivan Glasenberg, Harry Triguboff and John Gandel all made the top 10 of the list, which was published on the magazine’s website on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Victoria links with Israel in science and technology
May 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced a new program to connect Victorian science and technology companies with their counterparts in Israel to develop innovative R&D projects. Read more
NSW political leaders sign London Declaration
May 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson and Premier Barry O’Farrell have today jointly signed the London Declaration on Combating Anti-Semitism at Parliament House. Read more
New Zealand coaching rugby in Ramallah and Jerusalem
May 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand Foreign Minister has met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. He also addressed the US/NZ Pacific Partnership Forum announcing an offer of help to get both parties involved in the Israel-Palestine dispute back to the table. Read more
NZ gets involved in the peace process
May 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully will meet U.S. Secretary for State John Kerry in Washington today…and offer his services to help broker a breakthrough in reestablishing peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Read more
Perth Rabbi’s abuse claim refuted
May 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Gandel inducted
May 20, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Shopping Centre developer John Gandel has been inducted into the Property Council of Australia’s Hall of Fame. Read more
Man who sexually assaulted Holocaust survivor sentenced
May 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A Sydney court has sentenced a 39-yr-old man to three to five years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a Holocaust survivor. Read more
London Declaration – NSW Labor ready to sign and Federal Coalition in 100%
May 17, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Opposition Leader’s Chief of Staff has announced more politicians will sign the London Declaration condemning antisemitism next week. Read more
Danby announces voting dates
May 16, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has announced dates for voting in his electorate for the upcoming General Election to be held on Yom Kippur. Read more
Swastika in Wellington
May 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
A swastika has been daubed on the wall of the Wellington Jewish Community Centre. Read more
Hezbollah sleeper cells in Australia?
May 10, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish leaders have renewed calls to ban Hezbollah’s political wing amid revelations that the Shi’ite organisation may have sleeper cells operating in Australia. Read more
Back on his feet
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An Australian ultra-marathon runner who was attempting to complete the 1000km Israel Trail is back in action after a foot infection forced him off the course for a week. Read more
Working with Muslims a laughing matter? Maybe….
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An Australian Jewish community will hold a comedy debate with its Muslim counterpart. Read more
Carr celebrates Yom Ha’azmaut
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Foreign Minister Bob Carr joined with the Australian Jewish community this week in celebrating the Independence Day of the State of Israel. Read more
Wallenberg: an honorary Australian
May 6, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Former Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, has been made Australia’s first honorary citizen. Read more
Israel gets Australia’s OK
May 6, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Foreign Minister Bob Carr has said that Israel has a right to defend herself following the air attack on military targets in Syria which may have been involved in the transport of weapons to Hezbollah. Read more
VAJEX not happy with the AJN
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Association for Jewish Ex and Servicemen and Women Australia (VAJEX Aust) has expressed its utter disappointment in the Australian Jewish News (AJN). Read more
Double treat for Sydney Yom Ha’azmaut function
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
More than 620 guests representing the whos’s who of NSW society’s including diplomats, MPs, government ministers, faith, civic and business leaders were treated to two outstanding addresses at the Yom Ha’azmaut function last night…one from Premier Barry O’Farrell and the other from Israel’s ambassador Yuval Rotem. Read more
Sir Nicolas Winton still aiding Jewish children
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Sir Nicholas Winton, the man who masterminded the Kindertransport which facilitated the escape from Europe for 669 Jewish children has given his name to a New Zealand Holocaust project…at the of 104. Read more
