Police Remembrance Service at Sydney’s Central Synagogue
October 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Mendel Kastel and the Jewish Community have dedicated a remembrance service in thanks to the NSW policemen and policewomen who devote themselves daily to keeping Sydney and the wider community safe. Read more
JCA honours 2019 Volunteer Awards winners
October 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
At a special event at the JIFF film festival in Sydney JCA announced the recipients of its 2019 Volunteer Awards. Read more
Historic copy of Hebrew Bible returns to Spain to go on display in 2020
One of the oldest and most expensive copies of the Hebrew Bible was returned to Spain, where it was created in 1476, and will go on display next year. Read more
Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh announces plans to reopen post-shooting
October 27, 2019 by JNS
The Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh announced on Facebook plans to reopen its building following the deadly shooting almost one year ago on Oct. 27, 2018, when 11 Jewish worshippers were shot and killed during Shabbat-morning services by a lone gunman. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg wins $1 million prize for social-justice work
October 27, 2019 by JNS
Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was awarded $1 million to give to charitable organizations of her choice for her contributions to social justice and gender equality. Read more
Israel’s second attempt to land aircraft on moon just years away, says engineer
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A representative from the Israel Aerospace Industries has spoken about Israel’s continued hopes of becoming the fourth country to land softly on the moon, following a failed attempt in April. Read more
Jewish museum in Portugal’s oldest synagogue reopens
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A museum inside Portugal’s oldest synagogue has been reopened following a two-year renovation. Read more
District court rejects boycott of Israelis by Spanish city
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A district court in Barcelona recently issued a temporary injunction that rejects a boycott of Israeli individuals and businesses by the city of Molins de Rei. Read more
IDF chief warns of looming war threats on multiple fronts
October 25, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi yesterday warned that Israel is facing multiple security threats that could deteriorate into an active conflict on both the northern and southern fronts, even though Israel’s enemies are not currently interested in escalation. Read more
Zion meets Yuval
October 25, 2019 by Zaki Heler
About 6 months ago, 3½ Zion Amit from Lod was diagnosed with leukemia and has now met Yuval HaMebulbal the star of the children’s TV show who put a smile on her face. Read more
U.S.lawmakers accuse Twitter of allowing content from Hamas and Hezbollah, violating law
October 25, 2019 by Jackson Richman - JNS
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has accused Twitter of violating U.S. law in allowing content from U.S.-designated terrorist groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to appear on its site. Read more
To ride like an ANZAC – on TV in Australia and on bike in Israel
October 25, 2019 by J-Wire
15 Australian and Fijian Soldiers serving in Sinai will join Israeli cyclists and members of the Australian Embassy to relive one of modern history’s last great cavalry charges. Read more
The Other Four Questions – A Census Update
October 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 9th of August 2016. Why was this night different from all other nights? You knew it was coming. You may have even tried your best to avoid it. Read more
Australian film award for Anna Kaplan
October 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Natalie Miller Fellowship (NMF) is thrilled has announced on the gala eve of the 2019 Australian International Movie Convention that Australian producer, Anna Kaplan, has received this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship. Read more
Theodor Herzl Award for Nikki Haley
October 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder will honour former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Nikki Haley, on November 6 with the WJC’s annual Theodor Herzl Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who work to promote Herzl’s ideals for a safer, more tolerant world for the Jewish people. Read more
President Reuven Rivlin formally tasks Gantz
October 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin this evening last night tasked head of Kachol Lavan MK Benny Gantz, with forming a government. Read more
Israel Police realizes dream of special needs child, makes him cop for a day
October 24, 2019 by TPS-IL
Jamal Da’abas, nine-years-old from Kfar Nahaf in northern Israel who has a childhood disability and requires the help of a wheelchair, has always dreamt of becoming a police officer. Read more
Dassi and Nicole turn to the PM for assistance
October 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dassi Erlich and her sister Nicole Meyer have met with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison to seek assistance in expediting the extradition of their former school principal Malka Leifer who is facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
The grave of Australia’s first detective was consecrated in Sydney 151 years after burial
October 23, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
Israel Chapman, known to all those who knew him as Izzy, was Australia’s first detective and after a painstaking search, his unmarked grave was located in Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery where his brand-new headstone was consecrated today. Read more
Victorian Department of Education should protect children in its care
October 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ECAJ has called on the Victorian Department of Education to protect children in its care following a 16-yr-old being charged with stalking offences after allegedly verbally abusing a Jewish mother whose 12-yr-old son was forced to kiss the foot of a fellow student. Read more
Human Rights Award final berth for Philip
October 22, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
Philip Feinstein is a musician and long-time advocate founded Music for Refugees, a self-funded music and literature program designed to ease the burden of life in Australian detention centres and is one of five candidates to be awarded the individual gong for his work. Read more
Netanyahu gives up – Gantz to attempt to form government
October 22, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is returning the mandate to form the government to the president because he was unable to do. Read more
Israel to send biggest delegation ever to 2020 Olympics
October 20, 2019 by JNS
Israel is set to send to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo its largest delegation of athletes ever. Read more
Walt Secord backs posthumous promotion of Sir John Monash to Field Marshal
October 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Shadow Treasurer and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord has thrown his support behind a plan to posthumously elevate Sir John Monash to Field Marshal. Read more
Anti-Semitic graffiti spray-painted on project commemorating Jewish life in Lithuania
October 20, 2019 by JNS
Anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered in Vilnius, Lithuania, last week on a project depicting Jewish life before World War II. Read more
Still no Kosher food for David Cyprys
October 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dave Sharma tells federal parliament the frustration in extraditing Malka Leifer
October 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal member for Wentworth Dave Sharma has told the federal parliament the story of Malka Leifer and the long, long battle to have her extradited from Israel to Melbourne. Read more
Israeli journalists recite ‘Kaddish’ for end of Netanyahu’s Rule on live television
October 18, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Oded Ben-Ami and Amnon Abramovich, two of Israel’s top journalists, on Wednesday prayed for the end of the Netanyahu era while broadcasting live on Israel’s Channel 12, reciting part of the Jewish prayer “Kaddish,” which is traditionally recited while mourning. Read more
Friedman: Trump plan will not evict Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria
October 18, 2019 by JNS
The U.S. administration will not call for the evacuation of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria under the much-anticipated Mideast peace plan, according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Wednesday. Read more
Former concentration-camp guard stands trial in Germany
A former concentration-camp guard is facing trial in Germany in what may be one of the country’s last trials of Nazi war criminals. Read more
