Jewish community welcomes Kellie Sloane appointment, pays tribute to Speakman

Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party after Mark Speakman stepped down on Thursday.

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Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in France

Alfred Dreyfus, the French Jewish military officer who was falsely accused of treason in 1894 in France, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general, AFP reported on Tuesday. Read more

Sotheby’s sells Klimt painting, stolen by Nazis and depicting a Jew, for US$236.36 million

A painting, which depicts a Jewish woman and which the Nazis stole after annexing Austria, sold for $236.36 million—reportedly a record for Viennese decorative artist Gustav Klimt—at a Sotheby’s auction on Tuesday. Read more

Oxford Union: Israel is a greater threat than Iran

The Oxford Union on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion declaring Israel a greater “threat to regional stability” than Iran following a debate between Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, and Mohammad Shtayyeh, a former Palestinian Authority prime minister, The Jewish Chronicle reported. Read more

For the Rabbi’s a jolly good Fellow

Melbourne community leader Rabbi Yaakov Glasman has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by Monash University. Read more

Antisemitic vandal jailed but set for release soon

A man who led an antisemitic night of destruction has been jailed for his crimes but will walk on parole within weeks. Read more

Nazi chants banned in push to stop ‘vile hatred’

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament. Read more

60-year-old identified as victim of terror attack

A 60-year-old man killed in a Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack on Tuesday was identified as Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba. Read more

After UN vote, Netanyahu says Trump plan can ‘end Hamas rule’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued his first public comments Tuesday on the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a U.S.-sponsored resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, praising the initiative as a historic step toward regional stability. Read more

Netanyahu condemns ‘handful of extremists’ who raided Arab village

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement criticising Israelis who, on Monday night, raided an Arab village near Bethlehem, setting fires and committing acts of vandalism. Read more

Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined

Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to fully recognise a Palestinian state earlier this year. Read more

JCCV recognises community contributors

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. Read more

Anti-protest laws on places of worship to be bolstered

Despite being deemed unconstitutional, powers to move on protesters at places of worship will be reinforced in the aftermath of a shocking neo-Nazi protest. Read more

Berlin-Israel arms sales to continue if ceasefire holds

Germany suspended arms exports to Israel in August amid mounting pressure of the war, but will recommence if the ceasefire holds, it says. Read more

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan

The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone, but Hamas insists it won’t disarm. Read more

Melbourne synagogue arsonist released after 134 days in solitary confinement

A homeless man who spent 134 days in solitary confinement after setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue has been released on bail by a magistrate who labelled his detention conditions “disgraceful”.

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‘Go home’: neo-Nazi’s visa torn up after shock protest

One of the 60 demonstrators who took part in a fascist protest touting Hitler slogans outside a state parliament has had his visa cancelled. Read more

Dunera Boy Georg Hans Fröhlich’s grave dedicated

Dunera boy Georg Hans Fröhlich died in 1942 and was the first Jewish person to be buried in Canberra. Read more

Remembering Jack Meister, Sydney Jewish Museum’s last Auschwitz survivor speaker

Jack Meister OAM passed away last week aged 97. For 30 years, until just two weeks ago, Jack was a much-loved weekly speaker at the Sydney Jewish Museum.

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Federal Court refuses to dismiss racial vilification case against Sydney University lecturer

A Federal Court judge has refused to throw out a racial discrimination lawsuit against the University of Sydney in connection with lecturer Nick Riemer in a pre-trial ruling, with the court finding that key questions about how Jewish and Israeli Australians interpret criticism of Zionism must be decided at trial.

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NSW Senior Australian of the Year

The passing of his father at the age of 59 steered Professor Henry Brodaty onto a new path, directing him on the road to becoming the NSW Senior of the Year. Read more

No Palestinian state, Netanyahu says, as Gaza demilitarisation takes centre stage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply rejected renewed international discussion of Palestinian statehood. Read more

Netanyahu discusses regional issues in call with Putin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Saturday night. Read more

Trump presses Riyadh to normalise ties with Israel: report

U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he expects the kingdom to normalise ties with Jerusalem now that Washington brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday. Read more

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. Read more

C Care launches $500,000 campaign to double its capacity to help people in need

C Care has launched a major community fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 to help complete the fit-out of its new home in Pakington Street, St Kilda. Read more

The end of a golden era as Helen Gold retires from UIA

UIA NSW President Gary Perlstein delivered a heartfelt tribute to office manager Helen Gold at Wednesday night’s AGM at Central Synagogue, marking her retirement after 25 years of service and her upcoming aliyah.

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Abbas no ‘prince of peace,’ Netanyahu tells Erin Molan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for embracing Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas as a “prince of peace” following their meeting in Paris. Read more

Deborah Conway awarded Civic Choice Award after two turbulent years

Deborah Conway has won the Civic Choice Award on Thursday evening at the Melbourne Prize for Music, securing the public vote in a year where support from audiences carries extra meaning.

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‘Micropenis’: new documentary to detail Hitler’s DNA

A new documentary aims to provide clarity on Adolf Hitler with an analysis of his DNA, although there are doubts about the method and conclusions. Read more

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