Israelis in Kyiv asked to contact Foreign Ministry amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
January 28, 2022 by JNS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in Kyiv have asked Israelis in the country to provide them with contact information, apparently in preparation for a possible military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. Some 3,000 people have answered the call thus far. Read more
Ice-age remains near Sea of Galilee show ancient residents thrived as ice melted
January 28, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
A new article published today in PLOS ONE by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Institute of Archaeology team and colleagues focused on the remains of a previously submerged fisher-hunter-gatherer camp on the shores of the Sea of Galilee from around 23,000 years ago. Read more
Canberra’s Holocaust Museum and Education Centre to start construction later this year
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Morrison Government will provide an additional $1.3 million to establish the Canberra Holocaust Museum and Education Centre as part of an ongoing commitment to support Holocaust awareness in Australia. Read more
Israel, NASA set to cooperate on space programs centered around Mars, moon
January 27, 2022 by JNS
Israel and NASA are set to cooperate on the joint study of space, the moon and Mars, according to a report in recent days by EurAsian Times. Read more
Joint Jewish-Hindu submission to NSW Parliamentary inquiry into Nazi symbol legislation “landmark” and “ground-breaking”
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW politician Walt Secord has described the joint submission from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Hindu Council of Australia as “landmark” and “ground-breaking” – saying it was a model on how two community groups could work together in partnership to fight racism and discrimination. Read more
Community reaction to Gandel Foundation’s survey
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia has welcomed the publication of the Gandel Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness in Australia Survey 2021 Project Report, and its important findings.
Israel and Germany’s First Ladies hosts Holocaust survivor
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire News Service
In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog and First Lady of Germany Elke Büdenbender have hosted Holocaust survivor Charles Siegman. Read more
165,800 Holocaust survivors live in Israel
January 27, 2022 by TPS-IL
Some 165,800 Holocaust Survivors live in Israel, 90% of whom are over 80, according to data published Wednesday by Israel’s Holocaust Survivors’ Rights Authority ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Bedouin residents of Khan al-Ahmar say they know nothing about reported evacuation agreement
January 27, 2022 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Reports on Tuesday evening that the government of Israel has decided to move the Bedouin outpost of Khan al-Ahmar to a new location nearby have come as a surprise to the people who live there. Read more
How Israel perceives antisemitism in Europe
January 27, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
On the eve of today’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s European Forum conducted a survey of Israelis’ perceptions of the rate of antisemitism in Europe and whether they view antisemitism as the motivating force behind EU policies and criticism of Israel. Read more
Arafat cartoon exhibit angers PA street
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire
An exhibition of cartoons opened by Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh at the Arafat Museum in Ramallah is stirring the Palestinian street. Read more
Survey finds quarter of Australians unaware of the Holocaust
January 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As countries around the world commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January, Australia’s first national survey of Holocaust knowledge and awareness has found that: Read more
Israel mulls 4th COVID jab for all adults
January 26, 2022 by AAP
An Israeli government advisory panel has recommended offering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to all adults, on condition that at least five months have passed since they received the third or recovered from the illness, the health ministry says. Read more
FM Lapid: pushing for renewed diplomatic process
January 26, 2022 by TPS-IL
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will “continue to make an effort” to restart the defunct diplomatic process with the Palestinian Authority (PA), he stated, a day after meeting a possible successor to PA head Mahmoud Abbas.
Netanyahu announces: no plea bargain, staying in politics
January 26, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Opposition leader Member of Knesset (MK)Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will continue to lead the Likud party and stay in politics, amid reports of contacts for a plea deal in his trial. Read more
Claims Conference launches new innovative social media campaign: #DONTBEABYSTANDER
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gideon Taylor, President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), announced today a new social media campaign in partnership with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, called #DontBeABystander: Those Who Risked It All To Save A Life. Read more
Pages come from the only existing copy of a ca. 1492 edition of “Arba’ah Turim”, one of history’s most important works of Jewish law
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The National Library of Israel (NLI) has acquired 90 singular pages from the earliest period of Hebrew printing. The pages come from the only known copy of a late 15th century edition of Rabbi Yaakov ben Asher’s “Arba’ah Turim”, a seminal codification of Jewish law. Read more
Jewish International Film Festival 2022
January 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From hotly anticipated world premieres to captivating true tales and enthralling features from award-winning filmmakers, the Jewish International Film Festival makes its triumphant return to the silver screens of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra from 25 February – 4 April. Read more
2022 Australia Day Awards
January 25, 2022 by J-Wire Staff
The 2022 awards see work with climate change being acknowledged and a wife and husband team making the list.
Kesser Torah’s principal salutes students and staff
January 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Kesser Torah College;’s principal Roy Steinman has recognised the efforts of both students and staff in the HSC. Read more
Moriah proud of the achievements of Class of 2021
January 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With 68% of the HSC cohort achieving a place on the honour roll, 17 students on the All-Rounders List, four state rankings, and more than 56% of the group receiving an ATAR over 90 (top 10% of the state), Sydney’s Moriah College has ranked 18th in the State, and one of only two non-selective co-educational schools in the top 20. Read more
Israeli ministries meet to plan possible airlift of Ukrainian Jews if Russia attacks
January 25, 2022 by JNS
Top Israeli government officials and leaders of Jewish organisations held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the possibility of evacuating Jews from Ukraine if Russia invades. Read more
Israeli medical discovery could help stop spread of pancreatic cancer cells in liver
January 25, 2022 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
A team of researchers from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre has discovered how pancreatic cancer cells spread in the liver, which could be the key to developing treatments to slow it down and prolong patients’ lives.
Read more
China overtakes US as Israel’s largest source of imports
China became Israel’s largest source of imports in 2021 with $10.7 billion, overcoming the previous top spot held by the United States, revealed Israel’s National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. Read more
Shas Chairman MK Aryeh Deri resigns from Knesset ahead of plea bargain
January 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, submitted his letter of resignation to Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy on Sunday, after he signed a plea agreement last month according to which he will confess to tax offences, pay NIS 180,000, and leave the Knesset. Read more
Online Hate Prevention Institute reaches the 10-year mark
January 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli Cabinet approves $9.2 million increase to Yad Vashem budget
January 24, 2022 by JNS
Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal to increase the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum’s budget by 29 million shekels ($9.2 million), according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. Read more
Fund head criticises Anne Frank case probe
The head of a foundation set up by Anne Frank’s father has criticised an investigation into her betrayal to the Nazis that named a Jewish notary as a leading suspect, saying it’s “full of errors” and offers no proof, a Swiss newspaper reports. Read more
Government approves commission of inquiry into submarine purchase affair
January 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s government voted on Sunday in favour of the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the purchase of submarines for the Navy, which was allegedly entangled with corruption. Read more
The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 24, 2022 by Simmy Allen
Yad Vashem will mark the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust through a range of events both in-person and online. Read more
