Jerusalem Prize for Danby
Michael Danby MP, Federal Labor Member for Melbourne Ports, has been awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize at the Zionist Council of Victoria’s Annual General Assembly for his contribution to the Australian Jewish Community and Israel. Read more
Condolences for Turkey
The president of the ACT Jewish community has sent condolences to the Turkish Ambassador following the massive earthquake in the easter region of Turkey, commenting on Israel’s offer of help. Read more
No Israel Guidelines for NSW Trade office in the Emirates
The NSW State Government has been forced to admit that it has no guidelines in place on the Arab boycott of Israel for its newly opened United Arab Emirates trade and investment office. Read more
Dr Mike Kelly speaks to the ZCV Assembly
Keynote speaker at tonight’s Zionist Council of Victoria annual Assembly is long-standing supporter of Israel, Dr Mike Kelly MP, federal member for Eden-Monaro in NSW since 2007 and currently the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Read more
Federal Labor Members Visit Israel
Five Labor members of Federal Parliament have reported on their recent participation in an AIJAC Rambam Israel Fellowship Program visit to Israel. Read more
6,000 say “Yes We Can”
Jewish House teamed up with Coles over the Jewish holidays, donating over 6,000 cans and non- perishable foods to those in need as part of the Yes We Can initiative. Read more
The Grand Mufti, the Archbishop, the Lulav and the Etrog
During Sukkot, the Australian Islamic Cultural Centre, invited Jeremy Jones, Director of International and Community Affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, to a function at which he welcomed the newly elected Grand Mufti of Australia and to farewelled the Archbishop of the Melkite Church finishing his term before returning to Lebanon. Read more
Union defeats pro BDS motion
A motion presented to the annual conference of the National Tertiary Education Union endorsing a call for boycotts against Israel was defeated. Read more
20% of Sydney Jewish community below poverty line
Ahead of Anti-Poverty Week, the leader of Sydney’s Jewish Community says that 20% live below the poverty line. Read more
Rosh Hashana in the Country
The Zionist Council of Victoria shared the unique customs of Rosh Hashanah and other Jewish Chagim (high holidays) with primary and secondary students in regional Victoria recently, when staffers Keren Smolarski and Emily Gian were guest speakers at Victory Lutheran College, a co-educational Christian school in the border town of Wodonga. Read more
Rudd on Contemporary Inter-faith
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd addressed Melbourne’s Deakin University today focusing on the relationship between Western democracy and Islam. Read more
Not happy, Israel
The Australian Government has expressed disappointment at Israel’s announcement that it would build approximately 1,100 new housing units in East Jerusalem…but the ECAJ says the government has got it wrong. Read more
L’Shana Tova from NSW State Parliament
NSW State Liberal members Gabrielle Upton and Victor Dominello send special greetings to the community for Rosh Hashanah… Read more
Sir John Monash – 80th Yahrzeit
VAJEX, the Victorian Association of Ex- Servicemen and Servicewomen, will remember one of Australia’s greatest military icons, General Sir John Monash GCMG KCB VD at a service at Brighton Cemetery commemorating the 80th Yahrzeit of General Sir John Monash. Read more
Rudd Addresses United Nations
Australian Foreign Minister has addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Here is what he had to say on the Israel-Palestine situation…. Read more
Walking for Needy Kids
Sydney laid on a fabulous, fun and meaningful day for all who participated in Friendship Circle’s Friendship Walk. Read more
NSW Jewish History online
The State Library of New South Wales will launch a new web site tomorrow making available a new online collection of celebrated and little-known stories of Jewish life in Australia since 1788. Read more
Danby not happy with Ley’s speech to Parliament
Sussan Ley, the Liberal Member for Farrer, has continued the one-sided tradition of criticism of Israel expressed by her predecessor, former member for Farrer, former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer. Read more
NIF president-elect responds to Isi Leibler
Isi Leibler has been a dedicated Zionist for his entire career. I know that he loves Israel and is dedicated to its future. So am I. Which is why, next June, after a career that has included stints running the national UJA and a major Federation, I will become the next chair of the New Israel Fund.
Chubb declares Israel safe
The Zionist Council of Victoria through principal sponsor Scott Winton Insurance Brokers recently affected change in the terms of an international travel insurance policy when Israel was found to be inaccurately identified on a standard travel insurance policy issued by Chubb Australia.
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North Shore Monash Premier League Awards
The lack of facilities was always going to play a major part in the build up and preparation for Sydney soccer team North Shore Monash, now in the top flight of soccer, as well as the sustainability throughout the season…reports Steve Edelmuth Read more
Fracturing Relations in the Middle East
Two important events have taken place regarding Israel in the past week with implications for regional peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa…writes Julie Bishop. Read more
Abetz on the ACCC
Senator Eric Abetz, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, has addressed the Senate on the respone of the ACCC to the Senate’s motion against the anti-Israel BDS campaign directed at the Max Brenner Chocolate shops. Read more
9/11: Rebuilding Faith – a Program by Rachael Kohn
The 9/11 attacks prompted a major critique against Islamism in particular and against ‘fundamentalist’ religion in general, and kick-started an international atheist movement….Listen to ABC Radio National this evening at 6:05 p.m. Read more
ACT and the Gay Community
The ACT Jewish Community’s (ACTJC) Board of Management has passed a motion unanimously in relation to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community. Read more
Danby Dines at Ronald Lauder’s
Last night at dinner in New York at the home of the late Estee Lauder, the President of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald Lauder hosted a dinner of leading UN Permanent representatives including Russia, the EU, Germany, Italy, France and Poland with 10 MPs from Canada, US, Australia, Britain, Hungary, Italy, Belgium, Israel and Brazil. Read more
9/11 Brings Religions Together
APRO is an umbrella group representing most religions throughout Australia. APRO has issued a statement on the 10th anniversary of 9/11…the day the twin towers in New York were attacked by terrorists.
Federal Judge Lunches at Chabad
It was a legal lunchtime for Federal Justice Mordy Bromberg when he visited the Chabad of Melbourne CBD for lunch this week… Read more
Read Weiser then Read Margo
Knowing you cannot keep a good debater down, J-Wire asked NIFAu President Robin Margo if he had a response to the article by Ron Weiser published below. He did…. Read more
“Courage of Strangers” a Hit
The world premiere screening of the documentary The Courage of Strangers took place in Sydney on the weekend…and was declared a hit by the first night audience. Read more
