Sydney HSC results
December 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite a tumultuous and challenging year, Emanuel School’s Year 12 students’ focus and determination have converged to deliver outstanding results. Read more
Morocco, Israel mark end of Chanukah in joint UN event
December 20, 2020 by JNS
Jewish foundation to send more than US$300,000 to Righteous Gentiles in Poland
December 20, 2020 by JNS
Amid the holiday season, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) is sending more than US$300,000 to Christian rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust living in Poland. Read more
Netanyahu vaccinated
December 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein are the first people in Israel to have received the anti-coronavirus vaccine. Read more
Israeli org accuses European Court of picking fight with Jews after okaying ban on Shechita
December 18, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is targeting the Jewish population in Europe and is waging a religious war against them, an Israeli human rights organization charged after the CJEU ruled that banning Kosher slaughtering on the basis of animal rights is legal. Read more
Ammunition Hill and the last night of Chanukah
December 18, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Tears glistened in the eyes of the soldiers and visitors to Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem as the site of one of the fiercest battles of the Six-Day War provided a background for the flames of the Menorah. Read more
New CEO for Sydney’s JewishCare
December 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Gary Groves is to take over from Claire Vernon as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney’s JewishCare.
Israel’s leaders to receive COVID-19 vaccine
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Both President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive vaccinations against COVID-19 this weekend. Read more
Israeli tech that helps the sight-impaired to read receives top innovation award
December 17, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Jerusalem-based OrCam Technologies, a leader in personal, Artificial Intelligence-driven innovations, has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree, in the Accessibility category, for its small OrCam Read digital reader. Read more
Premier visits Pillars of Light
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Premier Daniel Andrews visited the Pillar of Light Chanukah eight-day Chanukah event at Melbourne’s Federation Square. Read more
Australian government welcomes Leifer extradition order
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government has welcomed the latest, significant developments in Israel overnight in the extradition proceedings against Malka Leifer. Read more
Sydney’s CBD Menorah
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad Youth NSW hosted the Giant-Menorah lighting ceremony joining the Sydney community in celebrating Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Read more
Here it is – Malka Leifer’s ticket to Melbourne
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Justice Avi Nisserkorn has signed the extradition order to allow authorities to bring Malka Leifer to Australia to face the 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
JCA initiative to address falling figures in Jewish day schools in Sydney
December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JCA has announced an unprecedented community-wide initiative to secure the future of Jewish Day School Education in NSW. Read more
Shirley Lowy: lehadlik ner shel Shabbat
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
So many knew her, so many others were touched by her generosity and so many knew her by reputation. But so few could say goodbye to her and personally wish a long life to the members of her family. Read more
The women’s Chanukiah
December 16, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Women of the Wall gathered together at the Kotel on Monday night to light a Chanukiah. Read more
Kushner to lead diplomatic delegation to Israel, Morocco
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire
Senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump Jared Kushner reportedly will lead an American delegation to Israel and Morocco next week for talks in the aftermath of the North African nation agreeing to normalize ties with the Jewish state. Read more
MASA Israel hosts global Chanukah event online
December 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Masa Israel Journey fellows, alumni and community members from around the world came together to celebrate Masa’s Global Chanukah Event. Read more
Malka Leifer’s extradition appeal fails
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The High Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that alleged sex offender Malka Leifer will be extradited to Australia to stand trial. Read more
Ancient oil lamp workshops discovered in Israeli neighbourhood under construction
December 15, 2020 by TPS-IL
Excavations during the construction of a new neighbourhood in Ramat Beit Shemesh unearthed dozens of pottery oil lamps, two bearing the symbol of the Temple menorah. Read more
2020 Cohort graduates from UIA Philanthropy Fellowship
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW has concluded its inaugural Philanthropy Fellowship with the Australian Jewish Funders recently with an inspiring ‘Night of Giving’. Read more
Australia takes big step on road to Maccabiah 21 with team managers and coaches inductions
December 15, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
Thousands celebrate Chanukah at the Zoo
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney community organisations Jewish House and JNF NSW united to host around 2,000 families and individuals at a family day out at Taronga Zoo. Read more
Hasmonean-era oil lamp found in Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a candle-holder from the Hasmonean period in the City of David in Jerusalem. Read more
Israeli airlines plan daily flights to Morocco
December 14, 2020 by JNS
Israeli airline El Al is planning to operate at least one daily flight to Morocco, Israeli business daily Globes reported on Friday. Read more
Morocco to become first Arab nation to teach Jewish history, culture in schools
Trailblazing change, Morocco on Sunday announced that its schools will soon begin teaching Jewish history and culture as part of the official curriculum—a first in the region and in the North African country, where Islam is the state religion. Read more
Boomerang menorah
December 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chabad North Queensland has lit up a giant boomerang menorah on the Cairns Esplanade. Read more
Building at M by Montefiore dedicated to Lionel Green
December 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Family and friends of the late Lionel Green gathered to honour the memory of the staunch Montefiore supporter at a dedication of a building in his name at the new M by Montefiore development in Randwick this week. Read more
Morocco and Bhutan: The 4th and 5th countries to announce full relations with Israel in five months
December 13, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel celebrated another two significant diplomatic achievements over the weekend when the Kingdoms of Morocco and Bhutan became the fourth and fifth countries to announce the full normalization of relations with the Jewish state in just five months, as more countries are expected to come. Read more
Shirley Lowy passes away
December 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lady Shirley Lowy passed away in Israel last Wednesday at the age of 86. Read more
