ZFA calls on Australian government to pull UNRWA funding
August 2, 2019 by Emily Gian
The Zionist Federation of Australia has called on the Australian government to reconsider funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following the revelation of rampant corruption at the highest levels of the scandal-riddled organisation. Read more
Nothing compares with seeing Israel firsthand
August 1, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three of Australia’s leading journalists delivered informative and insightful presentations in Sydney on their recent return from Israel and the Palestinian Authority as part of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s Rambam study visit program. Read more
Israel welcomes Jennifer Lopez ahead of Tel Aviv show
August 1, 2019 by JNS
American singer, actress and celebrity Jennifer Lopez landed at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Wednesday ahead of her Thursday night concert in Tel Aviv as part of her “It’s My Party” 50th birthday tour. Read more
High Court challenge for Frydenberg
August 1, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
Australia’s Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has had his eligibility to sit in parliament formally challenged in the court of disputed returns according to a report in The Guardian Australia.
Florida synagogue receives package with antisemitic and threatening content
July 31, 2019 by JNS
A package containing antisemitic and threatening content was received at the Young Israel of Bal Harbour in Southeast Florida on Monday. Read more
UIA NSW launches ‘My Israel’ short film competition
July 31, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW has launched its inaugural Israel short film competition, ‘My Israel’ with various schools in August. Read more
Museums Together: Students build bridges between Melbourne’s Jewish and Islamic communities
July 31, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Students from King David School and Sirius College participated in the inaugural session of Museums Together at the Immigration Museum yesterday. Read more
Israeli researchers create MRI technique to predict diseases, start treatment sooner
July 31, 2019 by JNS
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a way to transform a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine into a device that can record changes in the biological makeup of brain tissue and help doctors determine earlier onset of diseases such as Alzheimer’s in order to begin treatment. Read more
Finals beckoning for Maccabi women
July 31, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It has been a huge season for Sydney’s Maccabi Seniors Women’s AAW5 team, as the finals draw near. Read more
Switzerland suspends funding to UNRWA amid reports of misconduct
July 31, 2019 by JNS
Switzerland announced on Tuesday that it has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the U.N. agency geared to assist Palestinians, amid an internal report of sexual misconduct, discrimination and ethics violations. Read more
Israeli startup Monday.com achieves US$1.9 billion in worth
July 31, 2019 by JNS
Tel Aviv-based company Monday.com has hit a $1.9 billion valuation, making it the highest-worth startup in its category of work software and the most prized startup based in Israel. Read more
CBDChabad expands to Surry Hills
July 31, 2019 by Community newsdesk
CBDChabad has launched its newest inner-city hub to serve the Jewish professionals and residents of Surry Hills in Sydney. Read more
Google honours Japanese diplomat who saved Jews during Holocaust
July 30, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Google has honoured the late Japanese diplomat Chiune Sempo Sugihara, who worked to save Jews fleeing the Nazis in the Holocaust, by dedicating Monday’s Doodle to him. Read more
UNRWA leaders accused of sexual misconduct, ethics’ violations
July 30, 2019 by JNS
An internal ethics report sent to the U.N. secretary-general in December alleges that the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and other officials at the highest levels of the U.N. agency have committed a series of serious ethics violations, the AFP has reported. Read more
Roman Abramovich donates to combat climate-change effects in Negev Desert
July 30, 2019 by JNS
Israel’s largest environmental organization, Keren Kayemet LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), received a significant donation this week from businessman, philanthropist and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to combat the effects of climate change in the Middle East, including afforestation, forest rehabilitation and fighting desertification in the Negev in southern Israel. Read more
Ayelet Shaked to lead Union of Right Wing Parties following last-minute deal
July 30, 2019 by JNS
Jewish Home Party leader Rabbi Rafi Peretz agreed on Sunday to cede the top slot in a united electoral list to New Right Party leader Ayelet Shaked, sealing a deal that will join the two parties in Israel’s upcoming September national elections. Read more
ABC apologises for content
July 30, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
Following a complaint from Peter Wertheim, Co-CEO, Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the ABC has issued an apology concerning the content of an interview which was broadcast on Radio National on July 8.
Australian Muslim paper recognises Jewish writer
July 30, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At their Gala Dinner and Awards Night recently, the Australasian Muslim Times AMUST presented Philip Feinstein with an award for his long-term association with the newspaper. Read more
Sydney Athlete to Serve Commonwealth Games
July 29, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
Sydneysider Matt Levy has been confirmed as a co-chair of the Athlete Advisory Group (AAG).
Miami: Jewish man shot and wounded while waiting outside synagogue
July 29, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A Jewish man waiting outside the Young Israel of Greater Miami synagogue for afternoon prayers on Sunday evening was wounded in a drive-by shooting, apparently an antisemitic attack. Read more
Maccabi dances to its own beat
July 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Maccabi All Abilities dance workshop in Sydney gave kids the opportunity to enjoy dance. Read more
Long-range Arrow-3 missile-defence system successfully tested in Alaska
July 29, 2019 by JNS
Israel and the United States have completed a series of successful tests of the new long-range Arrow-3 ballistic missile-defence system in Alaska, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced at the start of Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. Read more
French city official celebrates birthday with swastika cake
Djamel Boumaaz, an official in the southern French city of Montpellier, celebrated his birthday with a swastika-decorated cake. Read more
Photo editor who resigned from CNN over antisemitic tweets apologizes
July 29, 2019 by JNS
A CNN photo editor who resigned on Thursday evening after antisemitic tweets of his resurfaced, with one calling Jews “pigs” in the aftermath of a 2011 Palestinian bombing at a crowded Jerusalem bus station, has apologized. Read more
Sanders says he would ‘absolutely’ consider cutting US military aid to Israel
July 29, 2019 by JNS
Vermont senator and leading 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders would “absolutely” weigh withholding U.S. military aid to Israel to pressure the Jewish state into making policy changes. Read more
Muzzle Tov to Maddie
July 28, 2019 by Elana Bowman
In a first for Sydney, the importance of giving back was celebrated recently with a ‘Bark Mitzvah’ for Maddie, a corgi dog.
16-yr-old brutally stabbed by his own brother
July 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish LGBTIQ+ community in Australia has responded with “shock and revulsion” to news of a brutal attack against a 16-year-old youth at a LGBTIQ+ youth hostel in Tel Aviv on Friday. Read more
Israel-invented hand-held allergen detector will save lives
July 28, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
A new portable device invented by SensoGenic, an Israeli-based startup company, can detect food allergens and potentially save lives. Read more
CNN photo editor resigns after antisemitic tweets come to light
July 26, 2019 by JNS
A CNN photo editor resigned on Thursday evening after antisemitic tweets of his resurfaced, with one calling Jews “pigs” in the aftermath of a 2011 Palestinian bombing at a crowded Jerusalem bus station (two, not four, people were killed, along with 39 others injured). Read more
Dave Sharma makes his maiden speech
July 26, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
In his maiden speech to Federal Parliament, Dave Sharma, Member for Wentworth paid tribute to the ideals which make Australia a place where diligence and hard work can be recognized, with a person’s background no impediment to success…and expressed his admiration for Israel where he served as Australia’s ambassador.
