Moriah Foundation flying high

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Melbourne students shine in VCE

The results are in and in spite of the added obstacle of COVID, Melbourne’s Jewish schools have produced remarkable achievements. Read more

A prayer for Israel to be sent to space

President Isaac Herzog has met with Eytan Stibbe, the Israeli who will fly to the International Space Station in two months’ time with the Rakia Mission. Read more

Project Rozana recognised for its peace building activities despite opposition

Project Rozana has been granted interim full membership of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). Read more

The U.S. is not reopening its Jerusalem consulate

Israeli officials have celebrated the news that the US will not be reopening its Jerusalem consulate for the purpose of strengthening its relations with the Palestinian Authority (PA). Read more

One killed in Homesh terrorist shooting attack – the victim a 20-year-old student

Magen David Adom has confirmed that a 20-year-old victim of a terrorist attack earlier this evening died from his wounds while en route to the hospital. Read more

US messages to Ramallah: ‘Economic Dialogue – Yes, Diplomatic Contacts – No’

The Biden administration has postponed the move to open a US consulate in Jerusalem, the newspaper Al-Quds reported, stating that this development is a result of pressure exerted by Israeli elements and the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC on the Biden administration. Read more

After five years, US and PA renew economic dialogue

US and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials met virtually on Tuesday to renew the US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue (USPED), the first such meeting in five years. Read more

Ancient items seized from Arab bandits believed to be loot taken by Bar Kochba rebels from Romans

Ancient decorated bronze firepans for incense and vessels for pouring wine that were probably taken from a hiding tunnel system from the days of the Bar Kochba in the Judean lowlands were found in the possession of Arab bandits. Read more

Member of Defence Minister’s team tested positive for Omicron variant

One of Defence Minister Benny Gantz’s staff members was diagnosed on Wednesday with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), after three days of quarantine and two negative tests. Read more

Extensive use of smartphones by parents might damage toddler’s development

A new study from Tel Aviv University found that interaction between mothers and their toddlers is reduced by a factor of four when the mothers use their smartphones which might damage the toddler’s development and have even greater and far-reaching consequences. Read more

NSW embraces the IHRA definition of antisemitism

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has applauded NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet for announcing today that the NSW Government will embrace the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of antisemitism. Read more

Poll shows 93% of Jerusalem Arabs prefer Israeli rule

According to a poll conducted by SHFA, an Arabic language news outlet from the Palestinian Authority, 93% of the Arab residents of Jerusalem would prefer that their neighbourhoods in the city remain under Israeli rule. Read more

A Tree of Peace planted in Canberra

The Embassies of Israel and  Morocco have celebrated one year since the resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco by planting a ‘Tree of Peace’, a symbol of the great friendship between our two countries. Read more

Prominent Iranian daily publishes map of targets in Israel

Tehran Times, a prominent Iranian daily, printed on its front page a map of Israel with multiple targets together with the threat “Just one wrong move!” Read more

Righteous Among the Nations ceremony held at St Kilda Shule

Yad Vashem and The Embassy of Israel in Australia have honoured Rena Skowronska-Skovell and Wilhelm Alois Spisky as Righteous Among the Nations at a ceremony held at Melbourne’s St Kilda Shule. Read more

Hebrew U. physicist Shlomi Kotler wins Physics World’s 2021 Breakthrough of the Year Award

Physics World, the leading physics magazine published by the UK-based Institute of Physics, has awarded the 2021 Breakthrough of the Year prize to two research teams who advanced our understanding of quantum systems. Read more

Former MK begins serving 10-year sentence for elaborate scam

Former Deputy Interior Minister and Member of Knesset Faina Kirschenbaum arrived at the Neve Tirza women’s prison in Ramla this morning to begin serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of bribery, money laundering and tax offences. Read more

‘Happiest man’ Eddie Jaku farewelled

Eddie Jaku, a Holocaust survivor who declared he was the “happiest man on earth”, has been farewelled at a state memorial service in Sydney. Read more

CEO wins NSW Meals on Wheels award

Sydney’s COA has won an Innovation Award from NSW Meals on Wheels for its COA Fresh initiative. Read more

Miss India wins ‘Miss Universe’ title in Eilat

Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned the 70th “Miss Universe” in the resort town of Eilat on Sunday. Read more

Israeli double amputee, 19, wins world para Taekwondo gold

Israel notched its first para taekwondo gold medal after Asaf Yasur beat all competitors in the under-58 kilogram (121 pounds) category of the World Para Taekwondo Championships in Istanbul on Dec. 11. Read more

Britain considers placing new sanctions on Iran as nuclear talks falter

Britain could impose new sanctions on Iran if talks in Vienna do not advance over the state its nuclear program. Read more

Hundreds rally against anti-Jewish coverage by BBC following bus incident

As many as 250 Britons stood outside of the headquarters of the publicly funded British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London on Monday night to demand that it take accountability for anti-Jewish coverage on the network. Read more

Gaza boy, 11, becomes 6,000th child saved by Israeli humanitarian group

Mazen, an 11-year-old boy from the Gaza Strip, this month became the 6,000th child saved by the Israeli humanitarian organization Save a Child’s Heart (SACH), with support from the German foundation Ein Herz für Kinder. Read more

Olmert goes in to bat for Netanyahu

Former Israeli PM Olmert defended Netanyahu following former US President Donald Trump’s explicit remarks critiquing him: “Trump is pathetic, it’s crazy”. Read more

Prime Minister Bennett heads home from historic UAE visit

Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett has left Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after concluding a historic visit to the country. Read more

Second synagogue from Second Temple Period found in Migdal in North

A 2000-year-old synagogue from the Second Temple period was recently discovered in Migdal, a large Jewish settlement from this period, the first time that two synagogues from the Second Temple period have been found in the same locale. Read more

Israel researchers find that increased oxygen helps patients suffering from depression

Depressed patients who received oxygen-enriched air treatment for a month found their symptoms improved, according to a new proof-of-concept study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. Read more

Netanyahu family’s security detail discontinued

The security details of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife and sons will not be extended and will end on Monday, Israeli media reported. Read more

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