UN Issues ‘Unprecedented’ Report Warning of Perils of Mounting Global Anti-Semitism
September 25, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The United Nations has released a scathing report condemning the mounting global antisemitism which “poses risks not only to Jews, but also to members of other minority communities.” Read more
JIFF bookings open today and Eddie Tamir tells us what is in store
September 25, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The eighth Jewish International Film Festival had a soft opening on the weekend at its new Sydney home at the Randwick Ritz. Read more
Israeli rhythmic gymnast qualifies for 2020 Olympics, earns six medals in world championship
September 25, 2019 by JNS
Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram qualified for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo after being awarded a bronze medal in the all-around world championships on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more
British Labour Party adopts anti-Israel policies, including first formal one on BDS
September 25, 2019 by JNS
The British Labour Party voted in on Tuesday several anti-Israel policies, including what is believed to be its first formal policy regarding BDS. Read more
Erdoğan compares Israel to Nazi Germany; Netanyahu dismisses comments
September 25, 2019 by JNS
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan compared Israel to Nazi Germany on Tuesday, even comparing Jews in Europe during World War II to the situation in the Gaza Strip. Read more
This circus has gone on long enough
September 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Major Australian Jewish community leaders have reacted strongly about a further delay in alleged child sexual Malka Leifer extradition hearing in a Jerusalem court. Read more
Jessica Bram appointed CEO at the Jewish Museum of Australia
September 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the third time in its history, the Jewish Museum of Australia has a new Director and CEO with the appointment of Jessica Bram who has been welcomed back to the Museum after an absence of six years. Read more
Magen David Adom to the rescue…in India
September 24, 2019 by Zaki Heler
During a bus ride to a village on holiday in northern India, the driver abruptly stopped, and Magen David Adom EMT Daniela Yardeni immediately got off to see what was happening. Metres away, a truck had collided with a 50-year-old Australian motorcyclist. Daniela did not hesitate, and immediately took command of the incident. Read more
Blood tests and ultrasounds are now able to be performed in MDA’s new unique Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
September 24, 2019 by Zaki Heler
In addition to the MDA ambulances, MICUs, motorcycles, bicycles and MERVs in the Gush Dan area, another vehicle which will reinforce the teams providing a particularly advanced medical response in which a doctor can perform procedures that can only be performed today upon the patient’s arrival to the ER. Read more
Court postpones Malka Leifer’s extradition to Australia, appoints panel to rule on her mental health
September 23, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
The Jerusalem District Court on Monday decided to appoint an expert panel to rule on whether or not alleged sex offender Malka Leifer is fit to be extradited to Australia. Read more
After 11 Months in coma, rocket attack victim dies of wounds
September 23, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Nina Gnesdenova, who had been in a coma since November 2018 when she was wounded in a rocket attack, has died of her wounds. Read more
Gantz fails to gain support of majority to establish government
September 23, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
After the first day of consultations between President Reuven Rivlin and the political parties on who should receive the presidential mandate to form a government, it appears that Benny Gantz and his Blue and White party have failed to garner the support of the majority of the parties to receive the mandate. Read more
IDF releases recording of dramatic moments of rescue of Special Forces from Gaza
September 23, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The IDF on Sunday released the recording of the communications from the Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter during the rescue of a Special Forces unit from the Gaza Strip on the night of the failed operation in Khan Yunis on November 11th, 2018. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Anthony Albanese
September 23, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leader of Opposition in the Australian Parliament Anthony Albanese sends greeting to the Jewish community… Read more
World Jewish Congress welcomes UN special rapporteur’s unprecedented report on antisemitism
September 23, 2019 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress has welcomed the unprecedented report compiled by UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Ahmed Shaheed, which identifies antisemitic-motivated violence as “toxic to democracy and mutual respect” and urges states to adopt a “human-rights based approach” to combating the hatred of Jews. Read more
Source: The Joint List of Arab Paries will support Gantz
September 22, 2019 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Joint List of Arab Parties, with its 13 mandates, will be a key factor in Benny Gantz’s ability to form a coalition, and it appears they will lend him their support. Read more
‘Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft’, US Ambassador says at UN
September 22, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon welcomed the US’ new ambassador to the UN, Kelly Craft. Read more
President begins consultation on identity of next government
September 22, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
President Reuven Rivlin today began consulting with Members of Knesset from the various political parties on who should receive the presidential mandate to form a government. Read more
New Sefer Torahs for the Harry Triguboff Centre
September 22, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
It is a short walk from the Central Synagogue in Bondi to the Harry Triguboff Centre but a feeling of pageantry as two freshly completed Sefer Torahs were paraded down Bon Accord St to their new home in Flood St in the shul built by Harry. Read more
Israeli scientists develop 3D printed corals to combat habitat degradation
September 20, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Israel researchers at Ben-Gurion University (BGU) and the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa have developed 3D printed corals that can help save the habitats of sea creatures worldwide. The development may prove crucial to combat the abuse and degradation of the world’s coral reefs. Read more
Jewish group upset that UK Labour Party to discuss antisemitism issues on Shabbat
September 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Labour Movement is frustrated that the British Labour Party will discuss proposed changes to how it deals with antisemitism complaints at an event on Shabbat, as part of the annual Labour Party Conference. Read more
Gantz spurns Netanyahu meeting, says he will lead unity government
September 20, 2019 by JNS
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz rejected on Thursday afternoon Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s call to join a unity government under the Likud leader’s leadership, stating that he would be prime minister of a potential unity government. Read more
SodaStream closed down globally – but just for today
September 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
SodaStream has shut down of its global e-commerce and head office operations today in support of the Global Climate Strike. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the Prime Minister
September 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent a message to Australia’s Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah. Read more
ABC explains The Mystery of the Mikveh
September 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Documentary-makers Dan Goldberg and Adam Kay latest offering “The Pool” explores the variety of water activities which embrace Australian life…and they have included the mikveh. Read more
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to ‘meet today’ and establish a unity government
September 19, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publically called on Member of Knesset (MK) Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, to meet and discuss the terms for establishing a broad unity government. Read more
Israeli researchers discover evidence of biblical kingdom of Edom in south
September 19, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have uncovered evidence of the ancient Kingdom of Edom, giving credence to the Biblical narrative. Read more
International Judo Federation suspends Iran over its avoidance of competing with Israel
September 19, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The International Judo Federation (IJF) on Wednesday announced it had officially suspended Iran over its directive to its Judoka Saeid Mollaei to withdraw from a recent competition to avoid a contest against Israel’s Sagi Muki. Read more
David Southwick calls for neo-Nazi concert to be stopped, organisers banned
September 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian State Member for Caulfield David Southwick has raised the stakes on an upcoming neo-Nazi concert and its organisers by calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to intervene and stop the event from proceeding. Read more
Netanyahu calls for ‘strong Zionist government’ in post-election speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed supporters at Likud Party headquarters early Wednesday morning and urged for the formation of a “strong Zionist government.” Read more
