Board to Board
May 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
THE president and CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jews will be guest speakers at an unprecedented plenum of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies this month. Read more
Israel announces breakthrough in development of Coronavirus antibody
May 5, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the fight on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and have developed a potent antibody that attacks the virus. Read more
Share your gratitude
May 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Eight years ago Lauren Brender found a brain tumour by complete accident. Last year, that brain tumour joined the party uninvited again – and helped her to realise the profound effect it has had on her life. Read more
Share your morning coffee time with Shalom & Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph
May 5, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Shalom and JCA will broadcast an exclusive LIVE interview with Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix and first CEO, on Friday 8 May at 8 am AEST. Read more
UK Labour general secretary resigns after tenure tainted with antisemitism
May 5, 2020 by JNS
U.K. Labour General Secretary Jennie Formby, who once said it’s “impossible to eradicate antisemitism,” has resigned from the position. Read more
RCNSW says “download the app”
May 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of the Rabbinical Council of NSW Rabbi Nochum Schapiro and his executive has appealed to community members to download the COVIDSafe app. Read more
MDA has been at the forefront of the fight against Coronavirus
May 5, 2020 by Zaki Heler
Since the Coronavirus arrived in Israel, Magen David Adom, as Israel’s national emergency medical and blood services organization has been at the forefront of the national effort to prevent the spread of the virus and maintain public health. Read more
After prolonged battle, Israel approves work to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to disabled
May 4, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
After months of battling, Defence Minister Naphtali Bennett has approved construction work on the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron which will make it accessible to people with disabilities. Read more
Despite coronavirus, Jews’ bodies still being flown to Israel for burial
Despite the coronavirus outbreak and almost the complete shutdown of international travel to Israel, deceased Jews from around the world continue to be flown to Israel for burial. Read more
Israel’s High Court hears petitions against Netanyahu’s continued rule
May 4, 2020 by JNS
Israel’s High Court of Justice began hearing petitions on Sunday seeking to bar incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a government, including a national-unity coalition with Blue and White leader Benny Gantz while facing criminal indictments. Read more
After weeks of COVID-19 shutdown, Israeli school system opens partially
May 3, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Israeli school system opened its doors on Sunday for grades 1-3 and 11- 12 after weeks of closure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more
Former Labour MPs expelled over antisemitism invited to speak in online meeting
A number of former Labour Party members who were involved in the party’s widely covered antisemitism crisis participated with Labour MPs on Wednesday evening in an online meeting hosted by the newly formed “Don’t Leave, Organize” group, reported The Jewish Chronicle.
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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher donate cargo of PPE to health-care workers in UK
May 3, 2020 by JNS
British Jewish comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife, Australian actress Isla Fisher, helped donate a cargo of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that was airlifted to healthcare workers in the United Kingdom last week. Read more
Israeli film ‘Asia’ wins awards at Tribeca Film Festival
May 3, 2020 by JNS
The Israeli movie “Asia” won three awards at the Tribeca Film Festival, including one for Israeli actress Shira Haas and the Nora Ephron Award. Read more
Israeli biotech company starts clinical trials of CBD-steroid treatment for virus
May 3, 2020 by JNS
The Israel-based biotech company Stero Biotechs has started a small-scale clinical trial at Rabin Medical Centre’s Golda Hasharon Campus in Petach Tikvah on the effects of a steroid-Cannabidiol (CBD) treatment on hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Read more
Mike Kelly: a special friend, a special tribute
May 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal MP Julian Lesser sat across the benches in parliament from Labor MP Mike Kelly who announced his resignation from the government yesterday. He pays tribute to his special, close friend. Read more
Israel acquires 61m surgical masks, 811 respirators it prepares for next wave of Coronavirus
May 1, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel was successful in securing the purchase of some 61 million surgical masks, about 930,000 N95 masks, about a million Coronavirus testing kits and 811 respirators in the past month and a half, the Ministry of Defense revealed yesterday. Read more
JNF challenges students with recycled art competition
May 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As Covid-19 forced Australia and the world to stay at home, JNF Australia launched JNF Educate, an online platform to educate, entertain and engage students at home. Read more
Professor Walter Mead on the post-pandemic world
May 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the latest of its webinar series, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) hosted distinguished academic Professor Walter Russell Mead, who is also the Wall Street Journal’s Global View columnist, on the topic “Who will lead the post-pandemic world?”. Read more
AIJAC asks government to reconsider its position on Hezbollah
May 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed the German government’s decision to join a growing list of countries that proscribe the entirety of Hezbollah as a terrorist group and again urges the Australian government to seriously reconsider its stance on the organisation. Read more
World leaders wish Israel a happy 72nd Independence Day
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin have received greetings from world leaders in honour of Israel’s 72nd Independence Day, lauding the ties between the Jewish State and countries around the world. Read more
‘Significant step in global fight against terrorism’: Israel welcomes Germany’s ban on Hezbollah
April 30, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel has applauded the German Federal Government’s “important decision” to ban the Hezbollah terrorist organization in its entirety and take action against the group’s activity in Germany. Read more
Biden affirms he won’t move embassy back to Tel Aviv
April 30, 2020 by JNS
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, reiterated yesterday that if elected in November, he would keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem. Read more
Yom Ha’atzmaut road show
April 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College hit the road yesterday attempting to visit as many homes possible which are temporary “classrooms’ for students in isolation with their family. Read more
Dr Mike Kelly: tributes to a stellar career
April 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Labor MP Dr Mike Kelly has resigned from parliament and tributes have been received from colleagues within parliament and from the community. Read more
Poor health forces Dr Mike Kelly to resign
April 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Mike Kelly has resigned from parliament citing health issues dating back to the time he served in the Australian Defence Force. Read more
Yom Ha’atzmaut flyover
April 29, 2020 by TPS-IL
The Independence Day IAF flyover photographed at Tel Aviv’s Tel Hashomer Hospital. Read more
Alarmed by global spike in antisemitism, Yad Vashem calls for action
April 29, 2020 by TPS-IL
Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Holocaust Memorial, has expressed “deep concern and dismay” following a recent global spike in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric, especially in the US. Read more
A premier Yom Ha’atzmaut
April 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Premiers of Victoria and New South Wales have sent messages to their res[ective Jewish communities for Yom Ha’atzmaut as Israel’s celebrates its 72nd birthday since independence. Read more
An invitation to join a world Yom Ha’atzmaut party
April 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi World Union is partnering with JCC Global, JAFI & JCC Association to bring to you, wherever you are in the world, a grand Facebook LIVE CELEBRATE ISRAEL event. Read more
