ECAJ-UCA dialogue – reflections and new beginnings
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The biannual dialogue meeting between the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) and the Uniting Church of Australia (UCA) took on new impetus last week. Read more
Hugs for Sderot kids returning to school five months after Hamas attack
March 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The city of Sderot reopened its schools on Sunday for the first time since Hamas’s October 7 attacks as life in the Israeli communities near Gaza took another step towards returning to normalcy. Read more
Israel to revise lyrics amid Eurovision controversy over references to October 7 attacks
March 4, 2024 by TPS-IL
Amid a controversy with the organisers of the Eurovision song competition, Israel agreed to modify the lyrics of two possible songs that referred to Hamas’s October 7 massacre. Read more
JCCV suspends relations with Muslim counterpart
March 3, 2024 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has announced that it has suspended relations with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), as a result of malicious public statements made by the ICV President Adel Salman and Vice President Mohamed Mohideen. Read more
Full Monday planned at UN with focus on US vetoes of ceasefire, UNRWA
March 3, 2024 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The hyperfocus of the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas war will be on full display on Monday. Read more
Gaza truce in balance as Hamas seeks plan to end war
Mediators are expected to reconvene in Cairo soon and search for a formula acceptable to Israel and Hamas for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounts for a pause in fighting by Ramadan. Read more
Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US
Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a day before talks to reach an agreement were to resume in Egypt. Read more
‘Antisemitism has no place in society,’ says Prince William
March 1, 2024 by JNS
Prince William, the heir to the British throne, said Thursday that antisemitism has no place in society and that he and his wife, Catherine, are worried about its rise in the United Kingdom. Read more
IDF: Most casualties from Gaza stampede were from trampling
March 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An initial military probe of a deadly stampede in Gaza City on Thursday morning has concluded that the majority of Palestinian casualties were the result of trampling and trucks running over rioters. Read more
NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned
The NSW premier has backed his judgment of sentiment in the Muslim community after becoming the second state leader to cancel an official iftar event. Read more
Burgertory accused took orders from ‘somebody above’
Two men were told to set fire to a Melbourne burger store through a middleman who took orders from “somebody above”, police have alleged in court. Read more
‘I waved him hello’: Israeli army reservist foils terror attack, saves lives
March 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli army reservist on leave killed a Palestinian terrorist who opened fire at the entrance to the community of Eli on Thursday. Read more
Hear their voices – Israeli women: Powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division events
March 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Women across Australia will join together for the UIA Women’s Division 2024 Campaign events on 17 March in Sydney, 19 March in Melbourne and 20 March in Perth – for an in-person event that promises to be a memorable gathering featuring inspirational speakers, all in solidarity with and support for the People of Israel. Read more
Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas
February 29, 2024 by AAP
North Melbourne has locked away prized asset Harry Sheezel until the end of 2030 after the young gun signed a contract extension that takes him through to free agency. Read more
Hamas’s Haniyeh calls for terror attacks during Ramadan
February 29, 2024 by JNS
Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based leader of Hamas’s “political” wing, on Wednesday, urged the Iran-led “Axis of Resistance” to step up attacks on Israel during Ramadan, calling for a “broad and international movement to break the siege on Al-Aqsa mosque” in Jerusalem. Read more
Captives’ loved ones begin four-day protest march
February 29, 2024 by Amelie Botbol - JNS
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza embarked on a four-day march on Wednesday from Kibbutz Re’im near the Strip to Jerusalem’s Paris Square. Read more
Victorian Iftar dinner cancelled over Gaza war tensions
February 29, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Victorian premier has cancelled an upcoming Iftar dinner following growing calls for a boycott over Australia’s response to the Gaza war and tensions over controversial comments by an Islamic leader. Read more
New Zealand says no to Hamas and extremist Israeli settlers
February 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In one day, New Zealand has banned entry to Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks and have proscribed Hamas as a terrorist entity in its entirety. Read more
Richard Lewis, comic who ‘redefined how to make neuroses funny,’ dies at 76
February 29, 2024 by JNS
Following years of health problems, actor and comedian Richard Lewis died from a heart attack on Feb. 27. He was 76 years old. Read more
October 7 attack ‘legitimate’: Islamic Council rep
February 28, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A spokesman for a leading Islamic group in Victoria has described Hamas’ attack on Israel in October as legitimate resistance, as he called on the premier to cancel an annual Iftar dinner. Read more
Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan: Biden
February 27, 2024 by AAP
Israel is ready to halt its Gaza attacks for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a ceasefire that could be signed as soon as next week, Joe Biden says, though Hamas officials say the US president’s remarks are premature as it studies a truce offer. Read more
Mike Pompeo visits the Gandel Rehabilitation Centre at Hadassah
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former head of the CIA Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan recently visited wounded soldiers and donated blood at Hadassah’s newly opened Gandel Rehabilitation Centre on Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus. Read more
ECAJ asks the government to block Leila Khaled’s appearance in Australia
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the three government ministers to prevent a known terrorist from attending a conference in Australia, either in person or virtually. Read more
Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal by March 4
February 27, 2024 by AAP
US President Joe Biden says he hopes a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that will pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effect by March 4. Read more
UK financier Jacob Rothschild dies
British financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at the age of 87. Read more
Alexis Fishman wins prestigious Broadway award
February 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
We Will Dance Again
February 27, 2024 by Zeddy Lawrence
Over the past two weeks, I’ve found my mind drifting back to 1984 and the Odeon Cinema in Hendon. Read more
Palestinian PM resigns amid pressure over post-war Gaza
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has announced his resignation as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an expanded role following Israel’s war against the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza. Read more
30 years on, Spielberg calls ‘Schindler’s List’ his best film
February 27, 2024 by JNS
Robin Williams knew how hard it was for Steven Spielberg to shoot “Schindler’s List”; the comedian would call the director every Friday. “He’d call me on the phone and do comedy for me,” Spielberg told the Hollywood Reporter. “Whether it was after 10 minutes or 20 minutes, when he heard me give the biggest laugh, he’d hang up on me.” Read more
A tribute memorial service for Rabbi Apple
February 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue paid tribute to its Emeritus Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple AO RFD at a memorial service last week. Read more
