100th anniversary of Armistice Day
November 4, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
The Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley and one of her predecessors Dame Marie Bashir were two of the special guests at the NAJEX Remembrance Day Service in Sydney who heard Indigenous military man Colin Watego say that it is not only a member of a family who goes to war but the entire family itself. Read more
Israeli court stops auction of letter written by 11-year-old Jewish Holocaust victim
The Tel Aviv District Court blocked the sale of a letter written by an 11-year-old Jewish-Polish girl who was killed in the Holocaust following protest by her family members. Read more
Walt Secord visits the Succah by the Sea
November 3, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Shadow Treasurer Walt Secord has congratulated Shalom, the Sydney Jewish cultural organisation for its “marvellous” decision to sponsor the Succah by the Sea project –as part of the annual Sculpture by the Sea at Tamarama in Sydney’s east. Read more
‘I Was Told UNRWA Was ‘Out to Get Me. They have’ – Israeli YouTube channel taken down over criticism of UNRWA
November 1, 2019 by Benjamin Brown - TPS
The Director of the Centre for Near East Policy (CFNEPR) has made serious accusations against US tech giant YouTube following the removal of the Center’s YouTube channel in mid-October. Read more
Senior rabbi takes unprecedented step of writing to urge congregants to vote tactically against Labour
British Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain has taken the unprecedented step of writing to his congregation urging them to vote for whatever political party stands the best chance of beating Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour candidates in the forthcoming general election. Read more
In a first, Jewish Labour Movement withdraws party support due to antisemitism
For the first time in its 100-year history, the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) in the United Kingdom will not be campaigning for members of the Labour Party outside of “exceptional circumstances and for exceptional candidates,” announced the group amid criticism over the party’s handling of antisemitism complaints. Read more
Australian delegation visits Ben-Gurion University
November 1, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard was impressed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev during a visit on Thursday. Read more
IDF soldiers save Arab woman injured in car accident
November 1, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
IDF soldiers have given emergency medical treatment to a young Arab woman who was injured in a car accident in the Jordan Valley. Read more
Sunshine State attracts impressive line-up of speakers
Brisbane recently hosted two internationally respected visitors – both highly revered in their respective fields. Read more
Did Israel breach its own policy when it returned a terrorist’s body to Gaza?
November 1, 2019 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Israeli government has apparently breached its own policy of not returning the bodies of terrorists to the Gaza Strip for burial and has lost a bargaining chip in the negotiations for the return of the bodies of IDF soldiers held by the Hamas terror organization, TPS has learned. Read more
Project Rozana gives comfort to the family of slain Israeli
October 31, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gary Samowitz is the project manager for Project Rozana which has awarded a medical fellowship to a Palestinian doctor in the name of Aiia Maasarwe who was brutally murdered in Melbourne earlier this year. Read more
St Kilda Shule to host multi-faith social music initiative
October 31, 2019 by Community newsdesk
St Kilda Shule CEO Rabbi Ronnie Figdor and his wife have been following the progress of an Israeli social music initiative, Koolulam, for the last 18 months which has brought Israelis together to sing for a one-off event. Read more
Police on a Jewish beat
October 31, 2019 by Community Editor
Members of the NSW Police band visited Sydney’s Central Synagogue ahead of last week’s Friday night Police Remembrance Shabbat. Read more
Israel lauds new US sanctions on Iran, Hezbollah as ‘proper way to fight Iranian aggression’
October 31, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel welcomed the US’ announcement that it was levelling new sanctions against Hezbollah and Iranian entities linked to terrorism, saying it was “the proper way to fight Iranian aggression.”
IDF soldier convicted of illegally firing at rioter on Gaza border
October 31, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
An IDF soldier was convicted earlier this week of illegally shooting at and killing a Gazan rioter during the weekly violent riots on the border with Israel. Read more
Strike closes Israeli missions including embassies worldwide
October 31, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have posted on their Facebook that all missions worldwide have closed their doors due to a dispute with the Ministry of Finance. Read more
If Israeli prime minister, Gantz promises to ‘embrace all streams of Judaism’
October 31, 2019 by JNS
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz has said that if he succeeds in becoming Israeli’s next premier, he will “embrace all streams of Judaism.” Read more
Nikki Haley ridicules Sanders’ Idea to transfer funds from Israel to Gaza as ‘unreal’
October 30, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Nikki Haley criticized Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for suggesting that the US redirect funds from Israel to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, saying he “outdid himself” with his radical ideas. Read more
Belgium’s first female PM is married to an Australian
Belgium’s first female prime minister, Sophie Wilmès, is Jewish.
Eddie Jaku nominated for the NSW Senior of the Year award.
October 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After enduring years of unimaginable horror, 99-year-old Holocaust survivor, public speaker and self-proclaimed ‘happiest man on earth’, Eddie Jaku, vowed to smile every day. Read more
Cocktail reception for former Australian political leaders in Israel
October 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The highest calibre delegation of Australian political alumni ever to visit Israel was honoured on Tuesday evening at a cocktail reception hosted by the Zionist Federation of Australia and the Israel-Australia Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Former politicians meet Israel’s president ahead of his visit to Australia
October 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin has welcomed a delegation of leading Australian political figures, past and present and headed by former prime minister John Howard, to the president’s home, Beit HaNasi. Read more
They shattered the glass ceiling
October 29, 2019 by Community Editor
Three outstanding women sat on a panel at the Sydney Jewish Museum quizzed by another woman who has reached the top of the tree in her field of endeavor. Read more
Sanders says portion of Israel’s military aid should go ‘right now’ to Gaza
October 29, 2019 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who is running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, has stated on Monday that a portion of the U.S. military assistance to Israel should go towards humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Theodor Herzl Award for Angela Merkel
October 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has honoured Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel with the 2019 WJC Theodor Herzl Award, which recognises outstanding individuals who work to promote Herzl’s ideals for a safer, more tolerant world for the Jewish people. Read more
Australian former ministers meet Netanyahu and Gantz
October 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation of former ministers has met up with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Netanyahu and Gantz end meeting on unity govt with no breakthrough
October 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz met in Tel Aviv on Sunday to discuss the prospects of establishing a unity government led by them but showed no breakthrough in the negotiations. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘If War is Forced On Us – We Will Win a Very Decisive Victory’
October 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister and Defence Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and GOC Air Force Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin held a tour of the Palmachim Air Force base on Sunday during which Netanyahu said Israel would win a “decisive victory” on the battlefield if faced with war. Read more
Jewish Agency to rebrand as a global hub for the Jewish world
October 28, 2019 by JNS
At the board of governors meeting that began on Sunday in Jerusalem and runs until Oct. 29, the Jewish Agency announced its new strategic plan, which includes rebranding the 90-year-old organization as a hub for the Jewish world. Read more
Jeremy will restore your faith in millennials
October 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
If anyone out there despairs about the priorities of millennials, Jeremy Grunfeld will restore faith in the next generation of leaders. Read more
