Antisemitic material posted to a Jewish organisation and an individual in Melbourne
February 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two envelopes containing antisemitic material have been received by post at two separate addresses in Melbourne with connections to the Jewish Community. Read more
Ramping up the battle against online hate
February 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Online Hate Prevention Institute has set up monthly programs for 2020 to combat online hate. Read more
Parachute from trauma
February 12, 2020 by Elana Bowman
TikTok removes animated video depicting deadly attacks against Israelis
February 12, 2020 by JNS
The popular video-sharing app TikTok deleted from its platform an animated video that glorifies Palestinian terror and features four real-life deadly attacks against Israelis. Read more
Sharma, Burns call for the immediate extradition of Malka Leifer
February 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Strong protests about the unsuccessful and long struggle to extradite Malka Leifer to Australia where she faces 74 charges of child sexual abuse were heard in Federation Chamber in Federal Parliament last evening including the damage the delay is causing to Israel-Australia relations. Read more
Palestinians reportedly pull vote on UN resolution condemning Trump peace plan due to lack of support
February 11, 2020 by JNS
The Palestinians appear to have withdrawn their request for a vote on a U.N. resolution condemning the Trump Mideast peace plan released last month, according to AFP, which cited on Monday unnamed diplomats who said there’s a lack of support for the measure. Read more
Enough already
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Liberal Member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, and Federal Labor Member for Macnamara, Josh Burns, will today move a bipartisan Private Members’ Motion in the House of Representatives calling on Israel to immediately extradite Malka Leifer. Read more
Netanyahu: Israel is mapping lands for annexation
February 10, 2020 by JNS
Israel has begun to map the Judea and Samaria lands that Israel will annex, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an election campaign rally in Ma’ale Adumim on Saturday. Read more
Jewish community of Cairns celebrated the New Year for Trees by volunteering for the council
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Cairns Jewish Community has celebrated the ecological new year for trees by planting trees for the council to enhance the beauty of the city. Read more
Jewish Care rejects the Religious Discrimination Bill in its current format
February 10, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leaders from Victoria’s most prominent faith-based and religious community service organisations have come together to urge the Federal Government not to implement the Religious Discrimination Bill as proposed. Read more
Amazon pulls books by author who accuses Jews of ‘active role in promoting war’
February 10, 2020 by JNS
Following an outrage, Amazon has stopped selling two books by an author who praises Hitler and has accused Jews of “promoting and inciting war,” The Jewish Chronicle reported. Read more
JIFF to fund two Jewish short films
February 10, 2020 by Arts Editor
The Jewish International Film Festival has announced the return of its Short Film Fund in 2020. Read more
Josh Levi: a life too short
Josh Levi was a highly-respected father, husband, son, brother, colleague, friend and relative. He died last weekend at the age of 36. Rabbi Mendel Kastel delivered this eulogy at his funeral service on Friday morning at Sydney’s Central Synagogue. Read more
You are invited to lunch with President Rivlin
February 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (NSW) in partnership with the Embassy of Israel, the Israel Trade Commission and the Israel Export Institute are hosting an exclusive Business Lunch with His Excellency Reuven (“Ruvi”) Rivlin, President of Israel,the Innovation Nation during his State Visit later this month. Read more
Marching with Pride
February 8, 2020 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has participated in the 25th Annual Midsumma Pride March last week. Read more
Anti-Semitic incidents in UK reached record high in 2019, report reveals
February 8, 2020 by JNS
The number of antisemitic incidents reported in the United Kingdom hit a record high in 2019 and increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to figures released on Feb. 6 by the Community Security Trust. Read more
Passing of a Warrior of Life
February 7, 2020 by Roz Tarszisz
It has been an intense and sorrowful week for the Australian Jewish community with the passing of Joshua Daniel Levi.
Jiayou! Stay Strong, China 加油
February 7, 2020 by Tali Aronsky
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has condemned attacks against Asian students & researchers in wake of coronavirus and shares message of support. Read more
A deal you can’t refuse?
February 7, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The quote “beware of Greeks bearing gifts” came to mind as President Trump’s “deal of the century” was unveiled amidst much pomp and ceremony. Read more
Israel mourns death of Kirk Douglas, ‘a proud Jew and great supporter of Israel’
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yisrael Katz joined stars and fans from around the world in mourning the passing of movie star Kirk Douglas at the age of 103. Read more
12 IDF soldiers wounded in Jerusalem terrorist attack
An Arab terrorist rammed his car into a group of IDF soldiers in Jerusalem early Thursday morning, injuring 12 soldiers, one of whom is in serious condition. Read more
Trump speeds up race for PA’s top office
February 6, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Fatah and Palestinian Authority (PA) senior officials are gearing up for the race to the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) top office, sources in Ramallah have said in recent days. Read more
Woolworth shopper wearing a swastika armband
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A shopper in the Clarinda branch of Woolworths supermarket in Melbourne was wearing a swastika Nazi armband last weekend. Read more
An exhibition featuring diplomats who saved Jews
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
150 ambassadors, consuls-general, MPs and leaders of civil society turned out to honour the 34 diplomats who have been declared Righteous Among The Nations at the launch of a unique exhibition at NSW Parliament House this week. Read more
AZYC opening seminar in Israel
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 80 young Jewish Australians have departed Melbourne and Sydney to spend a year in Israel on various Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC) gap year programs. Read more
Celebrating centenary at UIA 2020 Campaign events
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA will host an outstanding line up of speakers for its 2020 Campaign when it celebrates the incredible milestone of Keren Hayesod-UIA’s 100 years of supporting the People of Israel. Read more
Your invitation to Montefiore Experience Week
February 6, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Navigating the world of residential aged care options isn’t easy, and the team at Sydney’s Montefiore understand that better than most. Read more
Urban Dictionary criticized for ‘hurtful, disrespectful’ definition of Auschwitz
February 6, 2020 by JNS
Urban Dictionary, a crowdsourced online dictionary for slang words and phrases, was condemned by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for publishing “hurtful and disrespectful” definitions of the word “Auschwitz.” Read more
Hebrew University professor calls for armed Palestinian militias against ‘terrorisettlers’
A senior Hebrew University professor sparked controversy this week when he called on Palestinians “to establish armed militias to protect their villages and towns from the terrorisettlers.” Read more
Josh Levi: high praise from high places
February 5, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and the Premiers of New South Wales and Victoria have added their tributes to Josh Levi, the CEO of The Australian Jewish News who died on Sunday evening at the age of 36. His wife Lia had presented him with their first child, baby Lara, only two weeks before. Read more
