Jewish leaders, FA slam fan behaviour
October 2, 2022 by AAP
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has condemned the “reprehensible” behaviour of a section of Sydney United 58 fans who chanted songs with fascist links and appeared to display Nazi salutes during the Australia Cup final. Read more
Ultra-Orthodox hold Israel army draft demo
September 30, 2022 by AAP
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men have blocked a major Jerusalem intersection to protest attempts to force them to register for Israel’s military draft. Read more
‘Support for Terrorism’: EU upset by IDF’s counterterrorism operations
September 30, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The European Union’s Delegation to the Palestinian Authority had harsh words for the IDF following its recent counterterrorism operations in Samaria, which ended in the death of several terrorists. Read more
Israeli lawmaker welcomes Italy’s New Prime Minister Meloni
September 30, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Member of Knesset Gila Gamliel, a former Israeli minister, congratulated her “dear friend” Giorgia Meloni on becoming the new prime minister of Italy, possibly the only Israeli politician to do so. Read more
Antisemitic daubing on Melbourne synagogue’s billboard
September 29, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Vandals have daubed an antisemitic message on a billboard advertising Shul services in front of a Chabad synagogue and religious centre in Melbourne Read more
Israel will not recognise results of Russian ‘referendums’ in Ukrainian provinces
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Israel will not recognise the results of Russian “referendums” being held in Ukrainian provinces occupied by Russian forces. Read more
First flight: Israeli-designed electric plane takes off in US
September 29, 2022 by JNS
An all-electric prototype aircraft, dubbed Alice, took off from the city of Moses Lake in Washington state on Tuesday. Read more
Over 5,400 Russians arrive in Israel since Putin announces conscription
September 28, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
At least 5,400 Russians have arrived in Israel in the past days since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week the conscription of 300,000 civilians into military service to fight in Ukraine. Read more
Australia doubles its contribution to UNRWA
September 28, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong has announced the doubling of Australia’s funding to UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees, from A$10m to A$20 million. Read more
South Korea ratifies free trade agreement with Israel
September 28, 2022 by TPS-IL
South Korea’s National Assembly ratified on Tuesday a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Israel, the final domestic procedure needed for its implementation and the first-ever FTA between Israel and a country in Asia. Read more
Being Jewish in a non-Jewish school
September 28, 2022 by Ori Golan
For someone still at school, Year 11 student David Loven is striking in his eloquence and the passion with which he speaks. Read more
Israel’s leaders wish Jewish communities worldwide a Happy Rosh HaShanah 5783
September 25, 2022 by J-Wire
Global Rosh Hashanah messages to worldwide Jewry. VIDEO Read more
Hakoah construction underway
September 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Construction of a new Hakoah Club – a sports and cultural precinct on the site of the old White City tennis centre in Sydney’s Paddington – was officially launched on Friday by the Premier of NSW Dominic Perrottet. Read more
Abbas denounces Israel at UN, ignores Lapid’s concessionary speech
September 25, 2022 by JNS
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel in the strongest terms before the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Friday, dismissing a concessionary speech made by Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid the day before. Read more
Preserving the children’s shoes found at Auschwitz
The International March of the Living announced on Thursday a global campaign with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial to preserve thousands of shoes belonging to children, most of them Jews, who were murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp. Read more
Israelis lead international hunt for innovative cancer treatments
September 25, 2022 by JNS
Professors from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Hadassah Cancer Research Institute at the Hadassah-University Medical Centre are leading a European consortium working to develop novel immunotherapy treatments for cancer. Read more
A message from Dominic Perrottet and Mark Coure
September 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottett and Minister for Multiculurism Mark Coure offer their warm wishes to the New South Wales Jewish community for the High Holy Days. Read more
Yevgeny heading to Israel: “I’m not going to be a murderer. I’m not going to kill people”
September 25, 2022 by AAP
Military-aged men are fleeing Russia in droves, filling planes and causing traffic jams at border crossings to avoid being rounded up to fight in Ukraine following the Kremlin’s partial military mobilisation. Read more
The OBK bakes cupcakes using the Queen’s recipe
September 25, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Our Big Kitchen’s Laya & Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin obtained the late Queen’s cupcake recipe and used it as an opportunity to do something that would really honour her life and legacy including her personal touch. Read more
Former Sydneysiders representing Israel in Lifesaving World Championships
September 23, 2022 by J-Wire
Israeli are competing for the first time in the ILS Lifesaving World Championships currently being held in Riccione in Italy. Read more
Yair Lapid to UN on Iran and Hamas: ‘Put down your weapons and there will be peace’
September 23, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid addressed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Thursday afternoon. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
September 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shanah Tovah u’metukah—a sweet and happy new year—to our Australian Jewish community as you mark your precious season of High Holy Days. Read more
UK ambassador ‘optimistic’ King Charles will visit Israel
September 22, 2022 by JNS
British Ambassador to Israel Neil Wigan expressed hope this week that King Charles would visit Israel during his reign. Read more
Israel’s UN envoy walks out on Iranian president at UNGA: ‘This is a Disgrace’
September 22, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, walked out of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) hall in protest as the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi began his address to the Assembly Monday. Erdan did so because of Holocaust-denying comments that Raisi made during an interview that he gave to the news program “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday night. Read more
Shabbat Nitzavim: Free will and choice
September 22, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
“When someone hears this covenant that God is making with you today, he may feel blessed that he can choose to do whatever his heart desires.” Deuteronomy.29.18 Read more
Life-changing community genetic screening
September 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For over 25 years, Wolper Jewish Hospital has been at the forefront of genetic screening for the Jewish community. In fact, its preconception screening program was the first community genetics program to operate in Australia. Read more
NSW Government offers guidelines for children’s safety during the chagim
September 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Office of the Children’s Guardian in the NSW government has been working with Rabbi Mendel Kastel at Jewish House to highlight the importance of child safe practices in the lead-up to Jewish high holidays. Read more
First ever election needed for Holocaust Centre of New Zealand board
September 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the first time in its history, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand has had to hold an election following the nomination of more candidates than places on the Centre’s board. Read more
UK PM Truss considering moving British embassy in Israel to Jerusalem – Report
September 22, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Yair Lapid met on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York with UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who reportedly said that she is considering moving the British embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
Andre Oboler reports on the summit on online antisemitism
September 22, 2022 by Andre Oboler
Last week, members of parliament from around the world and a select group of experts gathered at the Capitol in Washington DC for a summit on online antisemitism. Read more
