Nazi flag seized near Brisbane synagogue
October 30, 2021 by AAP
Congregants at a Brisbane synagogue were confronted by the sight of a Nazi flag flying from a nearby apartment window, a local Jewish leader says. Read more
Israeli ambassador urges UN to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
October 29, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, Gilad Erdan, met on Wednesday with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)’s antisemitism envoy Miguel Moratinos to encourage the United Nations to adopt the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism. Read more
Sheikh Jarrah residents reject compromise that could prevent their evictions
October 29, 2021 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Earlier this month, the Jerusalem court proposed a solution to the issue of Arab families who are to be evicted from homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem. Read more
Israel and Australia discuss free trade agreement, boosting trade relations
October 29, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Orna Barbivai met virtually on Wednesday with the Australian Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan to examine the viability of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the countries, and to examine ways and tools to strengthen trade relations between Israel and Australia. Read more
Holocaust survivors return to Germany
October 29, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
A March of the Living delegation from Britain has embarked on its first educational journey since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Israel to host ‘Miss Universe’ competition for first time
The 70th “Miss Universe” competition is slated to take place in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat on Dec. 12, the first time the Jewish state has hosted the contest. Read more
Watchdog group asks UNRWA to reveal names of staffers suspended for incitement
October 28, 2021 by JNS
A watchdog group called on the U.N. agency that supports Palestinian refugees to reveal which employees were recently suspended for allegedly inciting antisemitism and violence. Read more
PA police, Fatah encourage military-style training camp for teenage girls
October 28, 2021 by JNS
The Palestinian Authority and Fatah continue to hold “summer-camp activities” for youth that present terrorists as role models. Read more
After heated debate, Knesset’s Finance Committee approves 2021-2022 budget laws for 2nd and 3rd readings
October 28, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
After a fiery session at the Knesset’s Finance Committee and after battles between the coalition and opposition, the Committee approved on Wednesday night the budget laws for 2021-2022 for second and third readings at the plenum. Read more
Against rabbis advice, Knesset committee approves Kashrut reform
October 28, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
After dozens of hours of debate, the Committee on Special National Infrastructure Projects and Jewish Religious Services voted on Wednesday to approve the “Increasing Efficiency of Kashrut System,” Chapter 20 of the Economic Plan Bill, for its second and third readings and final vote at the Knesset plenum. Read more
Jews, Muslim and Christian leaders urge common action on climate change
October 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 58th meeting of the Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims & Jews has concluded with a joint statement directed at Australian and global leaders titled “A Time to Act Together” “arguing we recognise that we must meet our responsibilities today if we, and future generations, are not to suffer the costs of our neglect in times to come”. Read more
Gandel Foundation continues support for Courage to Care
October 28, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne’s Gandel Foundation has recently recommitted its support to Courage to Care for the next three years. Read more
$70,000 in grants to NSW Jewish care providers
October 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Government has announced grants to selected social service providers in NSW including two Jewish organisations. Read more
A further tribute to Eddie Jaku and a meaningful memento
October 28, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
NSW State MP Gabrielle Upton has paid tribute to The Happiest Man on Earth Eddie Jaku who passed away recently at 101. Read more
Darius Degutis: first-ever Lithuanian Ambassador to Australia
October 28, 2021 by Eli Rabinowitz
Lithuania’s first-ever ambassador to Australia, Darius Degutis, leaves quarantine in Melbourne today, headed to the first Lithuanian Embassy in Canberra. Read more
Penny Wong special guest as NIF celebrates 10 years in Australia
October 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Israel Fund Australia celebrated ten years since its establishment last week with hundreds of supporters and donors coming together to hear from leading figures in Australia and Israel, including Labor shadow foreign affairs minister Senator Penny Wong. Read more
Alleged neo-Nazi leaders face Vic court
October 27, 2021 by AAP
A man has described his fear coming face to face with an alleged group of neo-Nazis on a Victorian mountain. Read more
EU calls on Israel to halt construction plans in Judea and Samaria
October 27, 2021 by JNS
The European Union on Monday called on Israel to cancel tenders, issued the day before, for the construction of some 1,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria. Read more
Biden administration protests Bennett’s approval of settlement housing units
October 27, 2021 by JNS
The Biden administration sent the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett a written protest over Jerusalem’s decision to authorize the construction of 3,000 new housing units in settlements in Judea and Samaria, Walla reported on Tuesday. Read more
Dave Sharma voices his support for a two state nation
October 27, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chris Hayes, the Labor member for the federal NSW seat of Fowler, has told Parliament “to reaffirm our commitment to the Palestinian people and stand united in their struggle for self-determination”. Read more
Scott Farlow: “The scourge of antisemitism”
October 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Member of New South Wales Legislative Council Scott Farlow addressed the state parliament on the definition of antisemitism according to The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Read more
JCCV Jewish Immersion Program redefined
October 26, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Twenty staff from the City of Glen Eira Council joined the virtual broadcast of the newly revamped Jewish Immersion Day Program, hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. Read more
PFLP demands that PA take action to save its six organisations designated as terror groups
October 25, 2021 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Representatives of the civic organizations of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which were declared by Israel as terrorist organizations over the weekend, announced at a press conference held on Saturday in Ramallah that they will continue to operate despite the Israeli government’s decision to shut down their activities. Read more
Undercover policeman takes down 50 drug dealers across Israel
October 25, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A police officer who acted as a secret agent was successful in penetrating influential and high levels of drug dealers across the country, leading to the indictment of about 50 suspects from all over the country. Read more
Israel grants another 9,000 work permits to PA Arabs
October 25, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel is to expand the quota of workers coming from the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the construction sector and starting this week, an additional 9,000 workers will be able to work in Israel. Read more
Weizmann Institute of Science joins Giant Magellan Telescope
October 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Recently, the GMTO Corporation welcomed the Weizmann Institute of Science into its international consortium of distinguished universities and research institutions building the Giant Magellan Telescope. Read more
Hezbollah chief threatens Israel offshore gas fields in North
October 25, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah warned Israel against developing the gas fields in its maritime border zone in the north before agreeing on the exact border demarcation with Lebanon. Read more
Israel’s government announces marketing of 1,300 housing units in Judea and Samaria, coalition upset
October 25, 2021 by Amy Jones
Israel’s government announced yesterday the marketing tenders for 1,355 housing units in Judea and Samaria through the Israel Land Authority and under the direction of Minister of Construction and Housing Zeev Elkin. Read more
Crusader to ban swastikas in NSW refused domestic security improvements by NSW government
October 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Walt Secord said he was disappointed by the Premier’s department’s rejection of his request for improved security at his home. Read more
Naftali Bennett, Environment Minister Zandberg and others headed to Glasgow
October 25, 2021 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Ahead of the UN Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the cabinet of Israel today approved a new plan to encourage climate innovation, to develop technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for the future problems caused by climate change. Read more
