Holocaust survivors will continue to receive additional one-time payments from German government until 2027
June 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) has announced approximately US$1.4 billion in direct compensation and social welfare services for survivors globally. Read more
Engaging the Victorian government on communal issues
June 15, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
A small group of Jewish community leaders has raised a broad range of opportunities and challenges with the Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Colin Brooks. Read more
Knesset drama ends as opposition MK secures key seat on Judicial Selection Committee
June 15, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A day of drama and uncertainty ended at the Knesset as lawmakers voted for an opposition lawmaker to take a seat on the Judicial Selection Committee. Read more
Israel army blames mix-up for fatal shooting of toddler
June 15, 2023 by AAP
An Israeli soldier who killed a Palestinian toddler in a car two weeks ago thought he was shooting at gunmen, the army says, blaming a mix-up caused by another soldier firing in the air in violation of regulations. Read more
Woman on Israeli beach finds 3,000-year-old figurine
June 14, 2023 by JNS
A woman strolling on Israel’s Palmachim Beach south of Tel Aviv found a 3,000-year-old figurine of an Egyptian goddess, which she turned over to archaeologists at the Israel Antiquities Authority. Read more
Arabs look to create earthquake in Jerusalem City Hall
June 14, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
An Israeli Arab candidate has emerged in the Jerusalem Municipality elections, vying to become mayor, shake up the city council’s balance of power, and flex Arab political muscle. Read more
A Guide to Caring for Jewish Patients
June 14, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
In an effort to ensure Jewish patients receive culturally sensitive care when they stay in hospital, the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, in partnership with Beit Rafael, has produced a brand-new booklet called A Guide to Caring for Jewish Patients. Read more
OBK signs an agreement with Morocco organisation
June 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Morocco‘s ambassador to Australia Wassane Zailachi visited the Chabad-run Charity ‘Our Big Kitchen’ was impressed by what she saw and strongly felt that charities in Morocco would benefit from a better understanding of the community work done in OBK. Read more
IINZ adds voice to call for independent review
June 14, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Israel Institute of New Zealand co-director Dr David Cumin is adding voice to the calls for an independent review of Radio NZ following revelations that dozens of articles were inappropriately edited from overseas sources before publication. Read more
Kol Ha’am – Voice of the People
June 14, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Kol Ha’am – Voice of the People conference initiated by President Isaac Herzog is set to take place this Sunday at Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Read more
Nazi symbols risk prison under proposed federal law
June 14, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australians are being sent a clear message that there is no excuse for displays of hate as a proposal to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols enters federal parliament. Read more
Trump’s granddaughter celebrates her bat mitzvah
June 14, 2023 by JNS
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s granddaughter celebrated her bat mitzvah over the weekend, her mother announced on Tuesday. Read more
UK leaders slam Roger Waters’s antisemitism
Roger Waters, the co-founder of the band Pink Floyd, has faced widespread criticism for Holocaust and anti-Israel imagery at his concerts. Read more
Israel to build thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria
June 13, 2023 by JNS
Israel has notified the Biden administration that later this month it will announce plans for thousands of new homes in Judea and Samaria. Read more
Israeli opposition leader testifies in Netanyahu corruption trial
June 13, 2023 by TPS-IL
Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid testified at the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Read more
Students sing, wave PLO flags at Hebrew University
June 12, 2023 by JNS
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem came under fire due to a pro-Palestinian event held on campus that featured singing and waving flags of the PLO terrorist organisation. Read more
The King’s Birthday Honours – those who got away and our statistics
June 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As usually happens, we missed one honoree. We are also publishing here the vital statistics. Read more
Israel tops Korea to secure 3rd place at Under-20 World Cup
June 12, 2023 by JNS
Israel capped a historic run at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina on Sunday by beating South Korea 3-1 to finish the tournament in third place. Read more
UN postpones antisemitism meeting amid stark disagreement
June 12, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The United Nations was supposed to convene a meeting with Jewish leaders and global antisemitism envoys next week in Cordoba, Spain to unveil its plan to combat antisemitism. It has postponed that meeting, amid stark disagreement over the contents of the draft plan. Read more
Archaeologists: 12,000-year-old flutes imitated bird call
June 12, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The world’s oldest flute, 12,000 years old, wasn’t created by Neanderthals for entertainment and amusement. Read more
King’s Birthday Honours 2023
June 11, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
We are just about to do the math, but this may be a record number of honorees. Join us in wishing each every one of the a hearty mazel tov!
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Atomic clock in Israel’s physics laboratory to safeguard critical infrastructure
June 11, 2023 by Pesach Benson
To enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, Israel’s national clock, located in the National Physics Laboratory, was connected to the “time distribution” system of the national digital system today. Read more
Jessica Fox claims second World Cup canoe victory
June 10, 2023 by AAP
Jessica Fox has claimed her second World Cup victory in less than a week at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague. Read more
Two new helicopters with advanced capabilities begin operations for MDA
June 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the past 16 years, Magen David Adom (MDA) has been at the forefront of operating an advanced medical Air Ambulance in Israel. Read more
Negotiations over Israeli judicial reform frozen until vote on selection panel
June 9, 2023 by TPS-IL
The Israeli opposition has brought negotiations over judicial reform to a standstill until a June 15 Knesset vote to choose two members of parliament to serve on the Judicial Selection Committee. Read more
Co-chairs appointed for the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel
June 8, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Marjorie O’Neill MP (Labor) and Natalie Ward MLC (Liberal) have been appointed co-chairs of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel. Read more
Israeli researchers develop tool to predict extreme rainfall
June 8, 2023 by TPS-IL
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have identified factors influencing the likelihood of extreme rain events and have developed a tool that can improve the forecasting of such events. Read more
Will a flawed UN report lead to a blacklisting of Israel?
June 8, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A draft United Nations report accuses the Israeli military of killing 32 Palestinian children and maiming others or using them as human shields. Israeli diplomats are blasting the report, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Read more
Displaying Nazi symbols and trading in them to be criminalised
June 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Albanese Government plans to introduce a new law aimed at criminalising the public display of Nazi symbols such as the Hakenkreuz and the Schutzstaffel (SS) insignia, as well as banning the trade of these items. Read more
UNRWA to cut services after fundraising falls short
June 7, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency raised just $107 million during a pledge conference on Friday, well below the $300 million mark it says it needs to continue its operations in Judea and Samaria and neighbouring countries. Read more
