New Vic report to shed light on far-right
August 29, 2022 by AAP
The growth of far-right extremism in Victoria and how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced it will be explored in a new report. Read more
Israel eyes ‘every scenario’ on Iran deal
Eyeing a potential revival of an international deal to set controls on Iran’s nuclear program, Israeli officials say they are preparing for “every scenario”. Read more
For the first time since 1967, Israelis enter Temple Mount through Gate of the Tribes
August 29, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A group of Jewish worshipers entreated the Temple Mount on Sunday through the Gate of the Tribes in the northern part of the Mount for the first time since 1967, when liberating IDF paratroopers entered the holy site during the Six Day War. Read more
Religious bullying ‘rampant’ in Australian schools – a call for UN to intervene
August 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new, ground-breaking report will be published dealing with the importance of Special Religious Education/Instruction, known colloquially as scripture classes.
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The Moriah Foundation launches Trusted Advisors Network
August 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation has launched The Moriah Foundation Trusted Advisors Network in the presence of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Andrew Scott Bell.
Gal Gadot visits children in Gaza border town
August 28, 2022 by JNS
Israeli actress Gal Gadot paid a visit to the southern Israeli town of Netiv HaAsara on Wednesday, surprising a group of youngsters there. Read more
Ben-Gurion Airport goes digital
August 28, 2022 by JNS
Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport will launch digital check-in procedures for departure flights next year in an effort to cut down wait times for travelers, reported Ynet. Read more
German official urged to resign after calling British officer Israeli ‘war criminal’
August 28, 2022 by JNS
A German official has been pressed to resign or be fired immediately for making accusations about a decorated World War II British Army hero and icon in Israel, reported Fox News. Read more
Fancy an 11 hour swim? Sam Abeshouse takes the challenge
August 26, 2022 by Henry Benjamin
For the most enthusiastic Jewish sportsperson, you can rarely go past a triathlon. Chickenfeed for Sydney’s Sam Abeshouse who has just swum the channel separating Northern Ireland and Scotland in a gruelling 11 hours and 16 mins. Read more
Netanyahu: New nuclear deal with Iran ‘paves with gold’ path to bomb
August 26, 2022 by JNS
Israeli opposition leader and head of the Likud Party Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that the nuclear deal currently being negotiated with Tehran would “pave with gold” Iran’s path to nuclear weapons. Read more
US rebuffs Palestinian Authority push for full UN membership
The Palestinian Authority is intent on pursuing full membership of the United Nations, even as the White House urges Ramallah to step back. Read more
Maccabi Haifa reaches Champions League group stage for first time since 2009
August 26, 2022 by JNS
Maccabi Haifa FC has reached the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2009. Read more
Israel is not against an Iran nuclear agreement
August 25, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Israel’s National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the latest Israeli attempt to influence the signing of a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. Read more
Palestinian Authority warned not to interfere in Israeli elections
August 25, 2022 by JNS
The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) has issued a “severe” warning to the Palestinian Authority not to interfere in Israel’s upcoming general elections. Read more
Gantz heading to US to resist emerging Iran nuclear deal
August 25, 2022 by JNS
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has announced that he will travel to the United States today for meetings with senior American defence officials, against the backdrop of the emerging deal to revive the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran. Read more
For the first time, IAF Air Defence appoints female battalion commander
August 24, 2022 by TPS-IL
Lt. Col. Revital Barzani made history on Tuesday when she became the first-ever female battalion commander in the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) Aerial Defence Corps. Read more
12 Aussie riders to compete at Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Tel Aviv
August 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 47th Junior Track Cycling World Championships began yesterday at the Sylvan Adams National Velodrome in Tel Aviv, the first time that the championships are being held in Israel. Read more
1,200-old rural estate discovered in the Negev
August 24, 2022 by TPS-IL
A 1,200-year-old luxurious rural estate, the first of its kind in the Negev, was exposed in the archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) prior to the expansion of the Bedouin town of Rahat. Read more
Israel warns of regional catastrophe in last-ditch effort to thwart new Iran nuclear deal
August 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met on Tuesday in Washington with Israeli National Security Advisor Dr Eyal Hulata to “consult on a broad range of global issues and issues of mutual concern,” and chiefly the emerging nuclear deal with Iran that the Biden administration appears to be ready to adopt. Read more
Tel Aviv mayor slammed for cutting Judea and Samaria off Israel’s map
August 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Several leaders from Judea and Samaria expressed rage following reports that Tel Aviv’s Mayor Ron Huldai had given schools in his municipality maps of Israel that did not include Judea and Samaria and showed the Green Line as Israel’s border. Read more
Holocaust survivor Phillip Maisel passes away a week after his 100th birthday
August 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On July 31, Phillip Maisel celebrated his 100th birthday with his twin sister Bella Hirshhorn in Melbourne. Read more
ECAJ president discusses Judaism understanding in Catholic school system
August 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
ECAJ President Jillian Segal recently met with the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP. Read more
Doron Almog visits 180 new ‘olim’ on first day at Jewish Agency
August 23, 2022 by JNS
Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog began his new position on Sunday as chairman of the executive at the Jewish Agency for Israel. chose to commence his first day in office by meeting with 180 young olim (new immigrants) at Ulpan Etzion in Jerusalem. Read more
Argentina’s president blasted for comparing COVID-19 pandemic to Holocaust
August 23, 2022 by JNS
Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez came under fire for drawing similarities between the coronavirus pandemic and the Holocaust. Read more
US close to sealing nuclear deal with Iran?
August 23, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A nuclear deal with Iran “is closer now than it was two weeks ago,” US State Department Spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Monday, “but the outcome of these ongoing discussions still remains uncertain as gaps do remain.” Read more
Court rules against Ben & Jerry’s, ice cream will be sold in all of Israel
August 23, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A New York court ruled against Ben & Jerry’s and rejected the company’s attempt to prevent the parent company, Unilever, from selling its ice cream in Judea and Samaria, seemingly the final phase in the company’s attempt to boycott Israel. Read more
Masa careers have no limits for this Australian artist
August 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Avraham Vofsi, originally from Australia, is currently a Masa Career Fellow on Maslool living in Tel Aviv. Read more
Russian court delays verdict on closing down Jewish Agency for 30 days
August 22, 2022 by JNS
Moscow’s Basmanny District Court, during a hearing over the weekend, postponed by 30 days its verdict on whether to close down the Jewish Agency for Israel’s operations in Russia, according to Russian media. Read more
Israeli researchers develop program to find cancer-related genes using AI
August 21, 2022 by JNS
Researchers at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem have created a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence program to recognise cancer-causing mutations. Read more
Liberal leaders meet with peak Jewish organisations
August 21, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shadow Attorney General Julian Lesser and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Sussan Ley, have met with Jewish peak-body Jewish organisations ahead of their trip to Israel and the UAE later in the year. Read more
