Ronald S. Lauder voices concern following the adoption of anti-Israel UN resolutions
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder voices a growing concern over the continued politicization of United Nations bodies in the aftermath of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of six anti-Israel resolutions on Friday. Read more
Australian Story – Dr Kerryn Phelps
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
She is the first Jewish woman to become a federal MP. She is the first politician to wrest the blue ribbon seat of Wentworth from the Liberals held since 1944. She became the first woman to celebrate a same-sex marriage in Australia. Read more
Jewish world mourns George H.W. Bush
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s leadership have extended condolences to the Bush family following the death of former US president George H.W. Bush. Read more
Nazi memorabilia on sale creates stir
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The sale of over a dozen pieces of World War II Nazi memorabilia including a portrait of Hitler at a regional NSW auction has drawn criticism from the country’s Jewish community. Read more
Activist refused visa
December 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Far right activist Gavin McInnes has been denied entry to Australia ahead of a planned tour by The Proud Boys, the nationalist group he co-founded. Read more
Students march for climate action
November 30, 2018 by Michelle Favero
Over 35 students from Sydney’s Emanuel School marched at the Big School Walkout for Climate Action in Martin Place today. Read more
Ultra-Orthodox IDF enlistment at all time high
November 30, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Zohar Rabbinical Organization issues call for immediate extradition of Malka Leifer
November 30, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a meeting with Dassi Ehrlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper, three sisters who have accused Malka Leifer of sexual abuse while the three were her students, Rabbi David Stav, Chairman and founder of Tzohar, expressed the organization’s full support for the sisters’ campaign to have Leifer extradited to Australia to stand trial for her alleged crimes. Read more
Joint Jewish-Christian delegation visits Parliament House in Canberra
November 30, 2018 by Emily Gian
The Zionist Federation of Australia has co-hosted a delegation of Jewish and Christian groups for a visit to Canberra and Parliament House.
New assistance for the disabled and elderly
November 30, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Bar-Ilan University is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday by introducing a new technology that facilitates access to buildings, classrooms and restrooms for the physically disabled and the elderly by automatically opening doors for them. Read more
A Chanukah greeting from Walt Secord
November 30, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Walt Secord is the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel Deputy Chair and sends this Chanukah message. Read more
$90,000 grants for Jewish institutions in the seat of Vaucluse
November 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton has announced that the Vaucluse Electorate has secured $330,000 for a total of 16 projects through the NSW Government’s 2018 Community Building Partnership Program with $90,000 earmarked for Jewish projects. Read more
Rabbi Roberts now senior rabbi at NSTE
November 29, 2018 by Leanne Shelton
Rabbi Nicole Roberts has been installed as Senior Rabbi of Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel (NSTE), becoming the first female Senior Rabbi in Australia. Read more
Jewish Care: enriching lives for 170 years
November 29, 2018 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria celebrated its 170-year anniversary by previewing a new hardcover book paying tribute to the history of the organisation. Read more
Rare 9,000 year old stone mask discovered in Hebron hills
November 29, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
The decline of the memory of the Holocaust
November 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress is deeply disturbed by the findings of a European-wide CNN poll detailing public sentiment toward Jews. Read more
Leifer still not cleared to face extradition proceedings
November 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Chanukah message from Bill Shorten
November 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten sends his Chanukah message to the Jewish community on Chanukah… Read more
A Chanukah message from the Prime Minister
November 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison sends a Chanukah greeting… Read more
A Chassidic New Year
November 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor reshuffle means more responsibilities for Walt Secord
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor Leader Michael Daley has today announced changes to the Labor Shadow Cabinet that he will take to the March election – including two extra portfolios added to the responsibility of Walt Secord. Read more
ECAJ annual conference
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s annual conference was held in Melbourne and was attended by Israel’s ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer. Read more
Leibler Yavneh College adds their name to no discrimination
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Leibler Yavneh College has added its name to the list of Jewish Day Schools which have openly expressed their position of being against discrimination against students and staff over their sexual preferences. Read more
Josie Lacey book launch: an inevitable path
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
More than 140 people attended the official launch on the weekend at the Sydney Jewish Museum of “An Inevitable Path – a Memoir”, telling the life of Jewish communal leader Josie Lacey, a prominent inter-faith and inter-community activist. Read more
Strengthening the bonds between the Maoris and Israel
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Media personalities report on a visit to Israel
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prominent journalists Michael Bachelard and Robert Harris recently returned from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Rambam study program to Israel and addressed an AIJAC function in Melbourne recently to discuss their impressions from the trip. Read more
30 years of pastoral care
November 27, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital has acknowledged Rabbi Mendel Kastel on 30 years of visiting patients and providing pastoral care at the hospital. Read more
Leifer not expected to appear in closed court today
November 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ongoing saga in the legal stoush to extradite Malka Leifer from Israel to Melbourne where she faces 74 charges of child sexual abuse continues in a Jerusalem court without the accused and in a closed court. Read more
ABC only looks at one side of Lebanese border wall
November 27, 2018 by Simon Plosker
Australia’s national broadcaster ABC News has reported from the Lebanese border where Israel is constructing a security wall. Read more
Antisemitic occurrences in Australia: record 59% increase
November 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 12 month period ending 30 September 2018 has seen a 59% increase over the previous year in total antisemitic incidents in Australia involving threats or acts of violence, according to the annual report on Antisemitism in Australia released by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
