Peter Weiss
June 8, 2020 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Prominent businessman and benefactor to the arts, Peter Weiss, has died in Sydney aged 85. Read more
Israeli whisky to be launched in Australia this week
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s first single malt whisky will be launched in Australia this week with a virtual tour of the M&H distillery in Tel Aviv. Read more
Take conversion therapies off the agenda
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Association for LGBTQ Equality [Aguda] in Israel has presented Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin an index which lists responses and services in 30 municipal authorities in Israel in 2019 for the LGBTQ community. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2020
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards for their participation in the fields of the arts, philanthropy, medicine, sport and Holocaust education. Read more
Another four MKs sent into quarantine
June 7, 2020 by TPS-IL
Four Members of Knesset (MK) were sent into quarantine and the Knesset’s activities were scaled back after MK Sami Abu Shehade tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more
Cartoon sparks claims of antisemitism
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
David Rowe’s cartoon based on E. Phillips Fox painting of Captain Cook’s landing at Botany Bay portrays Scott Morrison as Cook and Treasurer Josh Frydenburg as a sailor, complete with what appears to be a yarmulke, dollar sign and a hook nose. Read more
Johnson reiterates his opposition to Netanyahu’s sovereignty plans
June 7, 2020 by JNS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to extend sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria, calling the potential moves “damaging” to peace efforts and “contrary to international law.” Read more
The Robert and Ruth Magid Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney-based Robert and Ruth Magid funded the Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory in the Technion in Haifa which has made a dramatic breakthrough in the field of quantum science. Read more
NZ Queen’s Birthday honours for Waititi and Zwartz
June 6, 2020 by Miriam Bell
How Australia can prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
June 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the latest webinar held by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Israeli expert on foreign relations and the Middle East, Col. (res.) Dr Eran Lerman, the Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explained how Australia can help prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. Read more
In protest over sovereignty, Palestinians refuse to accept $190 million in taxes collected by Israel
The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday refused to accept tax revenues for the month of May collected on its behalf by Israel, as part of what it says is its end of cooperation with the Jewish state over Jerusalem’s plan to extend Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria. Read more
Netanyahu criticises settlement leaders for anti-Trump comments
June 5, 2020 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized settlement leaders on Wednesday for their comments regarding what they see as problems with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” vision, which they claim will leave many settlements isolated. Read more
Member of Knesset Infected with Coronavirus
June 4, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Member of Knesset (MK) Sami Abu Shehadeh has been infected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the second Israeli lawmaker to contract the virus. Read more
Matty Johns says sorry on air
June 4, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Rugby League TV identity Matty John took the opportunity on Fox to apologise for the Hitler gaffe made on his Fox Sports show earlier this week. Read more
First Israeli nonprofit bank raises $30 million for coronavirus assistance in Israel
June 4, 2020 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
Israel’s first nonprofit bank, the Ogen Group, announced on Monday that it has raised $30 million from donors and impact lenders from Israel and abroad to provide emergency survival loans and financial mentoring to small businesses, nonprofits, and unemployed and furloughed workers in Israel. Read more
U.S.Supreme Court expected to rule on whether to hear case of Nazi-stolen art
June 4, 2020 by JNS
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on hearing a case about a German arts museum and whether or not a treasure trove, known as the “Guelph Treasure,” should be returned to the heirs of four Jewish art dealers in Germany. Read more
Senior Palestinian official: ‘Our only option is to sever ties with Israel and the US’
The Palestinians’ only option now is to “entirely reject” the U.S. peace plan and sever relations with the United States and Israel, according to PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat. Read more
Israel successfully tests state-of-the-art LORA missile system
June 4, 2020 by JNS
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on Tuesday that it had completed a successful test of its new, state-of-the-art ballistic missile system, which has a 400-kilometre range. Read more
Will the PA declare itself a State under occupation?
June 4, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Palestinian Authority (PA) head Mahmoud Abbas’ declaration on the ending all ties and the cutting of all coordination with Israel is generating internal criticism of the decision, which was adopted without consulting professional echelon. Read more
Thousands call on Israel’s Army Radio to drop pop star Dua Lipa
June 4, 2020 by JNS
WJC president calls George Floyd “a horrific racist act”
June 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and has condemned the killing of George Floyd as a “horrific racist act,” and calls on protesters to remain nonviolent in expressing their legitimate anger. Read more
UIA ‘My Israel’ School Video Competition Goes Federal in 2020
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA’s video competition, ‘My Israel’ is returning for a second year in Jewish Day schools Melbourne and Perth and Sydney. Read more
Jewish pharmacist gets shop opened after looting by Floyd protesters
On Saturday, Jonathan Friedman stood with police officers and watched as protesters looted his store, Syd’s Pharmacy, at 7111 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Read more
Two sides of the coin
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne received a letter last month from the New Israel Fund Australia requesting government support to block Israel’s planned extension to annex parts of Judea and Samaria…and now the Australian Jewish Association has sent the minister a letter of its own. Read more
PA exploits George Floyd’s death for anti-Israel incitement
June 2, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah were quick to exploit the recent tragic death of George Floyd in the US to demonize Israel by comparing Israeli soldiers’ actions to those of the policemen who killed Floyd. Read more
Holy smokes! Ancient Israelites burned cannabis, according to researchers
As part of getting spiritually high, ancient Israelites apparently burned cannabis on altars during rituals, the first proof of a mind-altering substance being used to attract worshippers, according to a study published on May 28 in the academic journal of Tel Aviv University’s Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv. Read more
UAE: Israel should not annex West Bank territory
June 2, 2020 by JNS
A senior United Arab Emirates official tweeted on Monday that Israel should not move to annex parts of West Bank since it would damage the future peace process. Read more
Australian slate for the World Zionist Congress agreed
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Congress takes place every 5 years with The Zionist Federation of Australia is charged with managing the process by which the thirteen mandates allocated to Australia are distributed among established Zionist factions, which are all affiliates of the ZFA. Read more
Former Indonesian Vice-President dismisses claims Jerusalem recognition harmed Australia-Indonesia relations
June 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Speaking on an AIJAC webinar, former Indonesian Vice President, and current Chair of the Indonesian Red Crescent, Jusuf Kalla, was dismissive of suggestions Australia’s support for Israel and recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has had any impact on Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Read more
Thursday: back to shule
June 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Government has relaxed restrictions on Synagogues allowing up to 50 people plus clergy per service. Read more
