UIA Australia to launch first-ever crowdfunding campaign
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia is to launch its inaugural crowdfunding Giving Day on Thursday 5 November using Charidy’s online platform. Read more
NSW Labor Israel Action Committee zoom session quizzes JTA Washington correspondent
October 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Around 40 people participated in a question and answer session with Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) Washington correspondent Ron Kampeas as part of NSW Labor Israel Action Committee (LIAC)’s “Lox and Loaded” zoom online speaker series. Read more
Israel announces entry into critical phase of COVID-19 vaccine development
October 26, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Ministry of Defence, the Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) and the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday the approval for the start of the clinical trials in humans with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, a critical phase towards the completion of the development of the serum. Read more
New Chairman for WZO
October 26, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia congratulates the newly appointed officials of the World Zionist Organisation, following their elections at the World Zionist Congress last week. Read more
Ivanka Trump prays at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave ahead of election
Ivanka Trump, daughter of and senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, made a late-night visit on Thursday to the Ohel in Queens, N.Y., to pray at the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Read more
NSWJBD at a public hearing
October 26, 2020 by J-Wire
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies attended the Joint Select Committee on the NSW Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020 began its public hearings at Parliament House in Macquarie Street on Friday. Read more
A flyover to honour Israel’s coronavirus fighters
October 26, 2020 by Zaki Heler
The unique civilian salute flyover took off last Friday from Rishon Lezion air pad, in tribute to and to as a gesture of gratitude to the Magen David Adom teams, IDF, and all medical teams who are working around the clock in the national fight against the coronavirus and to raise awareness for the Ministry of Health’s guidelines for social distancing, masks and hygiene to reduce the spread of the virus. Read more
History in IAF as it gets its first female F-35 pilot
October 25, 2020 by TPS-IL
Capt. S made history when she became the first female pilot to join an Israeli Air Force (IAF) Adir F-35I squadron and was appointed Deputy Commander of the 116th “Lions of the South” Squadron on Thursday. Read more
Working to a dignified Jewish divorce process
October 25, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Melbourne Beth Din invites confidential Victorian community feedback about its Gittin (Halachic divorce) process through Project-Gett Dignity. Read more
In call with Israel and Sudan, Trump announces next normalization agreement
October 25, 2020 by JNS
Sudan has agreed to normalize ties with Israel and “agreed to make peace,” announced U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. Read more
Righteous Among the Nations
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israeli Embassy, in conjunction with Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre) and the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, has awarded the late Jacob and Klaasje van der Haar Righteous Among the Nations, the highest honour the State of Israel can bestow upon non-Jews. Read more
More commitments for Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre
The establishment of the Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre took a massive step toward becoming a reality with the announcement by Queensland Minister for Multicultural Affairs Stirling Hinchliffe, that a re-elected Palaszczuk Government will commit $3.5m to the facility. Read more
Masa Israel Journey 2021
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
We can all agree that 2020 has been difficult for us all but among young adults we are undoubtedly seeing an increase in unemployment, mental health issues, difficult remote learning for university students and just a general decline in social well-being. Read more
Newly developed Jerusalem convention centre to be named after Shimon Peres
October 23, 2020 by JNS
Jerusalem’s International Convention Centre (Binyenei HaUma) at the entrance to the city will be renamed in memory of the late Israeli statesman Shimon Peres, who died four years ago at the age of 93. His last political position was as the ninth president of the Jewish state, serving from 2007-2014. Read more
Israel’s president visits a shelter for women victims of domestic violence
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In light of the recent cases of murdered women, President of Israel Reuven Rivlin visited a Naamat shelter for women victims of domestic violence and a Naamat family centre, accompanied by Minister for Labor, Social Affairs and Social Welfare MK Itzik Shmuely and Chair of Naamat Hagit Pe’er. Read more
The 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce attracts a world-wide audience
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison opened the virtual Australia-Israel Innovation Summit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Vic Alhadeff bows out from CEO spot
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After 16 years of service to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, CEO Vic Alhadeff has notified the Board of his intention to step down. Read more
Jewish cemetery for Byron Bay Shire
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
A new Byron Shire Jewish cemetery section will be consecrated next month within the Clunes Cemetery 10 minutes west of Bangalow. Read more
Watchdog: EU donates tens of millions to NGOs linked to Palestinian terror, antisemitism
October 22, 2020 by Josh Hasten - JNS
A new 30-page report released by NGO Monitor indicates that in 2019, the European Union authorized more than 40 grants, totalling as much as 33 million euros (about A$55 million), to NGOs in the Palestinian Authority and Israel that have terror-linked beneficiaries, glorify terror, promote antisemitism or are involved with politicized projects against the Jewish state. Read more
Hebrew University offers rapid Corona testing for all students
October 22, 2020 by Tali Aronsky
As part of its efforts to provide a safe school year, beginning with the start of classes on October 18, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), in partnership with HU’s Faculty of Medicine and Hadassah Medical Centre—Ein Kerem, will provide on-campus rapid corona-testing for all students—local and international—attending the University. Read more
Nomination for Geoff
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne Maccabi stalwart Associate Professor Geoff Sussman has been nominated for the Senior Australian of the Year. Read more
Help for parents financially impacted by COVID
October 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Moriah Foundation is launching The Moriah Response 2020 – No family left behind campaign to support families whose ability to afford school fee payments has been impacted by COVID-19. Read more
Catholics and Jews get together
October 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and The Executive Council of Australian Jewry held their 22nd Annual Conversation this week, on the subject of “How Does Our Faith Tradition Speak into the Current Pandemic and How Do We Draw on the Richness of our Respective Traditions”. Read more
IDF says it uncovered new terror tunnel from Gaza Strip into southern Israel
October 21, 2020 by JNS
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday that it has uncovered a terror tunnel from the Gaza Strip that ran dozens of meters into southern Israel. Read more
A virtual protest against funding fossil fuels
Students from Sydney’s Emanuel School participated in a virtual protest against the funding of fossil fuels to stimulate the Australian economy in COVID recovery efforts. Read more
‘Brilife:’ Israel unveils name of COVID-19 vaccine
October 20, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Minister of Defence Benny Gantz on Monday toured the Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) and was updated on the advancements in the development of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine ahead of the start of the expected human trials at the end of October. Read more
Let there be light
October 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Holocaust education in WA
October 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel and Bahrain Solidify Peace, Sign 8 MOUs on Diplomatic Relations
October 19, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli and Bahraini teams met in Manama on Sunday to formally establish diplomatic relations and sign eight Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) on a broad spectrum of mutual interests, a month after the two countries signed a peace accord on the lawns of the White House. Read more
$15,000 for Moriah Early Learning Centre
October 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
State Liberal Member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton has announced that Moriah College Early Learning Centre, Saunders Family Campus will get $15,000 from the NSW Government toward a new play space and play equipment. Read more
