William Cooper painting presented to Sydney Jewish Museum
December 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In recognition of Aboriginal leader and humanitarian William Cooper’s march to the German Consulate in Melbourne on December 6, 1938, to present a petition protesting the German treatment of Jews, December 2019 has seen a myriad of activities in Melbourne and Sydney honouring his memory and brave deeds. Read more
German parliament passes resolution aimed to outlaw Hezbollah activities
December 20, 2019 by JNS
The German parliament passed a resolution on Thursday calling on the federal government to outlaw activities by the terrorist organization Hezbollah. Read more
Terrorists fire rocket at Israel, IAF retaliates
December 19, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Gaza-based terrorists fired a rocket at the southern town of Sderot last night. Read more
Tel Aviv makes Forbes’ list of ‘Top 20 Destinations For 2020’
December 19, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Tel Aviv’s numerous tourist attractions have received global recognition after Forbes listed it on the ‘Top 20 Destinations For 2020’. Read more
Former Mayor of Jerusalem targeted by Hamas for assassination in Turkey
December 19, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Likud Member of Knesset (MK) and former mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat has asked US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman to promote US sanctions on Turkey, after a report by the British Daily Telegraph revealed that Hamas terrorists in Turkey planned attacks on Israel, including plans to assassinate Barkat as well as other prominent Israeli figures. Read more
Israeli auction house to sell Chagall painting in Israel, a first in more than 20 years
December 19, 2019 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
Israel’s largest auction house, the Tiroche Auction House, will put “Jacob’s Ladder”—a painting by the world-renowned Jewish artist Marc Chagall—up for sale on Jan. 25. Read more
Carmel is a proud school
December 19, 2019 by Susana Wills-Johnson
Perth’s Carmel School has performed strongly and the school is delighted with the results, and also with the scope of engagement of this cohort, both in and outside of the classroom. Read more
A Chanukah message from Walt Secord
December 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and Shadow Treasurer Walt Secord writes: “I wish all Jewish community members a happy and light-filled Chanukah.” Read more
Prince Charles to attend the World Holocaust Forum in Israel
December 19, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Prince Charles will attend the World Holocaust Forum at the invitation of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in January, Clarence House stated yesterday. Read more
Israeli film about terrorist-defending lawyer put on Oscar shortlist sparks rage
December 18, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
An Israeli film about Lea Tsemel, a lawyer who has defended terrorists, has made the shortlist for an Academy Award nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category, sparking rage in Israel. Read more
Israeli cyber experts discover vulnerability threatening WhatsApp groups
December 18, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
The Israeli cyber-security company Check Point Software Technologies announced on Tuesday that it had revealed a security flaw enabling hackers to insert messages and crash group chats on the popular messaging app WhatsApp Messenger. Read more
Windy Chanukah celebration in Wellington
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It wasn’t an equal contest today on the stage at Wellington’s Botanic Garden Sound Shell – Wellington’s wind v. a large Hannukiah. The wind toppled the candelabra, split it in half, smashed the glass candle-holders, and scattered the candles. Read more
Jewish refugees left roughly $150 billion worth of goods, property in Arab nations
Jews who fled Arab countries in the years following the establishment of the State of Israel left behind approximately $150 billion worth of property, according to an Israeli government analysis obtained by Israel Hayom. Read more
Chanukah message from the New Zealand Nationals
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A message for New Zealand readers…. Read more
Emanuel School’s HSC success
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s impressive HSC results are a testament to its students’ academic strength, their abilities as deep thinkers and their teachers’ commitment to their success. Read more
Chanukah message from Josh Burns
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Josh Burns is the Federal Labor for the Melbourne seat of Macnamara – he sends a Chanukah greeting. Read more
Chanukah greetings from Anthony Albanese
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Chanukah message to J-Wire readers from the Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese. Read more
Chanukah greetings from Jodi McKay
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of the Opposition in the NSW Parliament sends a Chanukah message… Read more
60 headstones desecrated in Jewish cemetery in Slovakia
December 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has condemned the desecration of 60 tombstones in a Jewish cemetery in the northern town of Namestovo, on the border with Poland. Read more
$6 million grant for the Perth community
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Perth community has received a government grant which will enable it to create a Perth Holocaust Museum and a William Cooper Memorial. Read more
A Chanukah message from Daniel Andrews
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews sends a Chanukah message…. Read more
Get ready for a new Periodic Table
December 17, 2019 by Tali Aronsky
Are you ready for the future? Back in 1869, Russia’s Dmitri Mendeleev began to classify the elements according to their chemical properties, giving rise to the Periodical Table of Elements. “I saw in a dream a table where all elements fell into place as required. Awakening, I immediately wrote it down on a piece of paper,” Mendeleev recalled. Read more
Rabbi sends a Chanukah message to firemen
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Four firemen from the Bondi station drove their fire engine to Bondi’s Central Synagogue is Sydney where they were greeted by Rabbi Levi Wolff. Read more
JNF Australia Educators Study Tour to Israel
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
75 educators from across Australia will participate in JNF Australia’s Educators Study Tour in Israel from 31st December 2019 – 9 January 2020. Read more
Perth’s Jewish War Memorial turns 100
A service has been held to commemorate the centenary of the Jewish War Memorial in Kings Park, Perth on Sunday. Read more
Boris Johnson’s government will pass anti-BDS law, says British official
December 17, 2019 by JNS
Boris Johnson’s new Conservative government aims to pass a law making it illegal for public bodies to take part in the anti-Israel BDS movement, a senior British official said on Sunday. Read more
Remembering Remembrance Day
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal member for Vaucluse has told the NSW Parliament of three Remembrance events she attended last month and their connection to the Jewish community within her electorate. Read more
Chanukah greetings from David Southwick
December 17, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It is with great pleasure that I wish J-Wire readers a very happy Chanukah and my best wishes for the year ahead. Read more
Wine and Fish Sauce: Romans’ 2000-Year Old culinary preferences revealed in Ashkelon
December 17, 2019 by TPS-IL
Recent archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) south of the coastal city of Ashkelon uncovered an ancient industrial area revealing that the Roman menu made its way to the tables of ancient Israel. Read more
Sugihara did not do it alone
December 16, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Dutch reader questions the working title of Linda Royal’s planned movie about Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese consul in Lithuania responsible for 6,000 Jews escaping Nazi Europe. The reader argues The Saviour should be The Saviours. Read more
