On air with Jon Faine
The Prime Minister was questioned on the Israeli election by ABC’s Jon Faine. J-Wire publishes the transcript. Read more
Student leaders end world tour
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students’ premier Leadership Development Program to the United States, United Kingdom and Israel has ended after five weeks jam-packed with meeting inspiring speakers, lobbyists, academics, politicians, diplomats and leaders from all over the Jewish world. Read more
Law firm founder passes away
Rabbi Aviva Kipen officiated at the funeral service for the late Peter Redlich, founder of law firm Holding, Redlich who passed away in Melbourne earlier this month. The following is the eulogy she delivered. Read more
Technion fires back
The executive director of the Technion Society of Australia’s NSW division has responded to the petition calling for the University of Sydney to end its relationship with the the Technion in Israel. Read more
A message to those sending comments…
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On a lighter note…
From one of our readers and active commenters…. A GREAT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY….the “J” in Jwire be one of Joy, Jubilation, Jam and cream on top, Jocular disposition, Jollity, but mostly Judaic happiness and Just deserts to your tireless, sleepless Job of the highest almost dizzy Juggle with a thankless reality that keeps on going for the Jugular of the Just Jew………….
12-yr-old helps blind and deaf
12-yr-old Josh Jackson is running a personal fund-raising campaign to assist the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children…utilising his passion for skateboarding. Read more
Position Vacant – Race Discrimination Commissioner
The search for Australia’s next Race Discrimination Commissioner has begun with a call for applicants who can continue the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission in combating racism. Read more
Israeli aid for Fiji
Following Cyclone Evan the Embassy of Israel in Canberra has played a vital role in coordinating and sponsoring the provision of aid to the Pacific of urgent medical and emergency supplies. Read more
Rupert, meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Mason met mogul newsman Rupert Murdoch and walked away $30,000 richer. Read more
Meet the Swedish Ambassador
The Capital Jewish Forum recently hosted a meeting with Sven-Olof Petersson, Sweden’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
Aussie students arrive in Israel
The Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) has announced the arrival this week of two large groups of Australian high school students on 6-week Israel study and tour programs. Read more
Chanukah in Brisbane
Brisbane lit up on Sunday night as the Jewish community joined with friends and visitors to celebrate the the Jewish Festival of Lights – Chanukah. Read more
Jungle Bells
Anti-Israel demonstrators adorned in Christmas attire and parodying Christmas carols with anti-Israel lyrics took to the streets of Melbourne on Friday night. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 8
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Eight from George Foster. Read more
Monti replies to the AJN
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has taken out a paid advertisement on J-Wire to respond to an article published in Jewish media last week… Read more
Premier’s Chanukah greeting
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has extended Chanukah greetings to the Australian Jewish community… Read more
Tony Smith on the M-E
Federal Liberal MP for the Victorian seat of Casey Tony Smith has delivered a speech in the House of Representatives detailing his take on Israel and its neighbours… Read more
Israel’s future: join the debate
A J-Wire reader invites comments from a series of photographs graphically inviting a debate on Israel’s future… Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 6
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Six from Yvonne Selecki. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 5
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Five from Paul Mortley. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 4
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Four from Marilyn Immerman. Read more
Mitzvah Day in Sydney
“Something special took place, not just in the Emanuel Synagogue Hall, but Jews all over the world gathered in their different communities and synagogues to be part of Mitzvah Day. Read more
Tony Abbott talks with Andrew Bolt
Channel 10 hosted Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott was interviewed yesterday by Andrew Bolt who sought his views on the UN vote… Read more
The PM Meets the Press
Prime Minister Julia Gillard appeared on Channel 10’s “Meet the Press” yesterday. We publish what she had to say about the Middle East…. Read more
Rudd addresses the Change and Continuity in the Middle East and Central Asia Graduate Conference
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has addressed the Change and Continuity in the Middle East and Central Asia Graduate Conference at the ANU in Canberra. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 3
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Three from Hilary May Black. Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 2
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day Two from Mike and Myrna Machet. Read more
Carr/Frydenberg discuss the abstention vote
Foreign Minister Bob Carr and Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg discuss on ABC’s PM program the Federal Government’s decision to abstain in the UN vote to award observer status to Palestine . Read more
NSWJBD-Honest Reporting Advocacy Mission – Day 1
Twenty people – mostly members of Sydney’s Jewish community, plus a number of West Australians and Americans – are currently participating in the inaugural NSW Jewish Board of Deputies-HonestReporting Advocacy Mission in Israel – Day One from Michael Jaku. Read more
