Jewish year of 5782 sets two decade record in aliyah to Israel

Israel’s Ministry of Immigration and Absorption recorded nearly 60,000 Olim (new immigrants) who made Aliyah to Israel in the passing Jewish year of 5782, setting a two-decade record. Read more

Qatari envoy loses bid for UN Human Rights post

Qatar’s ambassador Hend Al-Muftah lost her bid to become chair of the upcoming United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, in wake of an outcry over her tweets calling Jews “our enemies” and gays “disgusting.” Read more

UIA supporting young Ukrainian refugees with no family in Israel this Kol Nidre

The Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted millions of people to flee eastern Europe, not only Ukraine. Over 30,000 olim have already arrived in Israel from Ukraine, Russia and other former Soviet Union countries. In many cases, children have arrived alone without any family support. Read more

Israel’s UN envoy calls to ban Iranian president from assembly over Holocaust denial

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Gilad Erdan, called on the international body to deny Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi the right to address the assembly after he questioned the historical truth of the Holocaust. Read more

President Herzog expresses his condolences

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has signed the book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today at Lancaster House and expressed his condolences to the Royal Family and the British people in a recorded tribute. Read more

Russia: Among the thugs

In the long list of the most hellish places on earth, Russia’s penal colonies come close to the top. Read more

Burial cave from time of Pharaohs discovered on Israel’s coast

A burial cave from the time of Pharaoh Ramses II, containing dozens of intact objects and which has been untouched for some 3,300 years, was recently unexpectedly discovered in the Palmachim National Park on Israel’s coast. Read more

Aussie youngster stars in The Book Thief – the musical

When the curtain was raised on the world premiere musical production of the international bestseller The Book Thief by acclaimed Australian author Markus Zusak in UK, there will be a fellow Aussie playing a lead role. Read more

IAF bombs Damascus Airport, five soldiers killed – report

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted an airstrike against Damascus international airport and some other points in the country on Friday night, Syria’s state media reported the third Israeli attack in Syria in the past two weeks. Read more

Chile apologizes for snubbing Israeli envoy

Chile apologised to Israel after Israel’s ambassador to Chile was snubbed by the country’s ruler during an official ceremony. Read more

70th anniversary of the Luxembourg Agreements – Holocaust reparations

At the invitation of the German Federal Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (the Claims Conference) joined the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz and Israel’s minister for Social Equality, Meirav Cohen in Berlin to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the signing of the Luxembourg Agreements. Read more

Former Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard to remarry

Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy analyst who served 30 years in prison in the United States on charges of spying for Israel, is engaged to be married, local media reported on Wednesday. Read more

Israeli startup develops world’s first non-invasive treatment for the enlarged prostate

Israeli startup company NINA Medical has developed the first technology of its kind in the world for the non-invasive treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Read more

Herzog hosts celebration of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’s legacy

Stepping down in 2013 after 22 years as chief rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks did not retire to Israel. Read more

Ukraine’s embassy in Israel slams Russia for meeting Hamas delegation

Ukraine’s embassy in Israel had harsh words for Russia after a senior Hamas delegation led by Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’ political bureau, visited Moscow and met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss their ties. Read more

Southwick pledges help for the disabled

David Southwick and the Liberals will invest $150,000 to purchase, fit and launch a food truck with All Things Equal if he is elected at the upcoming election. Read more

PM Lapid confirms PA security involved in death of Major Falah

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and the IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi have spoken on the IDF officer who was killed on Tuesday by terrorists affiliated with the Fatah group. Read more

Mount Scopus moves to improve students’ safety and wellbeing

Mount Scopus Memorial College principal Rabbi James Kennard and president Amy Hershan have written to the school’s parents, advising them that steps have been taken to improve students’ safety and wellbeing. Read more

Israeli officer killed in clash

An IDF officer was killed Tuesday in a clash with terrorists near the Gilboa crossing, in the Jenin area in Samaria.
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Adelaide University editor sacked

Habibah Jaghoori, the editor of Adelaide University’s On Dit magazine and the author of an article published in the magazine in August which called for “Death to Israel”, has been removed as the magazine’s editor by YouX, the  University’s elected Student Union. Read more

Iran TV: Queen Elizabeth on same level as Hitler, her death is ‘good news’

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a special on Iranian Channel 1 was broadcast on Friday. Read more

Blinken: No nuke deal with Iran in near future

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed pessimism over the prospects of signing a renewed nuclear deal with Iran, saying that “what we’ve seen in the last week is a step backward away from the likelihood of any kind of near-term agreement.” Read more

Israeli actress Shira Haas lands role in ‘Captain America’

First, there was “Wonder Woman” Gal Gadot. Read more

President Herzog slams WHO

“The biased and politicised resolutions almost on an annual basis singling out Israel at the World Health Assembly must end,” Israel’s President Isaac Herzog demanded, saying that they “damage the work and reputation of this distinguished body.” Read more

Iranian general: New suicide drone designed to attack Haifa, Tel Aviv

The new Iranian “Arash 2” suicide drone has unique capabilities that were developed specifically for targeting Haifa and Tel Aviv, Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said on Iranian national TV. Read more

Prime Minister Lapid visits Wannsee with Holocaust survivors

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and a delegation of Holocaust survivors yesterday met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Wannsee Villa. Read more

Melbourne shules back together

Members of the Jewish community who visit any number of Melbourne’s beautiful shules will notice an inviting billboard in front, welcoming the community to engage meaningfully in this year’s High Holydays celebrations with the theme of “Back Together.” Read more

Media reports on NSW antisemitic school incidents impact on the JBOD reporting

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has tweaked its online portal for Jewish students and their families across NSW to report incidents of antisemitic bullying in schools. Read more

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New trial date set for Malka Leifer

A new trial date has been set for former Jewish school principal Malka Leifer. Read more

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