The Choice Foundation launched at JewishCare
September 28, 2018 by Elana Bowman
The Choice Foundation was started by husband and wife team Taryn and Andrew Boyarsky and with board members in the Sydney community who see the need to provide support, assistance, and choices for those with disability. Read more
Corbyn gets no support from Secord
September 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Deputy chair of the NSW Parliamentary friends of Israel and Labor Israel Action Committee patron Walt Secord says he completely disagreed with UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his views on recognising Palestine. Read more
Netanyahu exposes secret sites in Teheran and Beirut
September 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the United Nations General Assembly inviting the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect nuclear warehouses in Teheran. Read more
Abbas praises terrorists as ‘hero martyrs,’ while claiming Jerusalem ‘not for sale’
September 28, 2018 by JNS
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas went on the offensive against U.S. President Donald Trump in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, harshly criticising the American leader for his actions to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and aid cuts while at the same time praising Palestinian terror prisoners as “hero martyrs.” Read more
Corbyn: UK will ‘recognise Palestine’ if Labour Party wins next election
Were the Labour Party to win the next election, the United Kingdom would “recognise Palestine,” the party’s leader said on Wednesday. Read more
Netanyahu declines UNESCO invitation to participate in UN Conference on Antisemitism
September 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an invitation from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to participate in a conference on antisemitism at the United Nations. Read more
Livni Defends Decision To Meet With Abu-Mazen, says it was to prevent violent escalation
September 27, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Israeli Opposition Leader MK Tzipi Livni’s meeting with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu-Mazen) on Tuesday evening was intended at preventing an escalation in the security situation in Judea and Samaria, Livni told Israel’s Channel 10 News on Wednesday. Read more
A Sukkot message from Dave Sharma
September 27, 2018 by J-Wire
The Liberal candidate for next month’s Wentworth by-election was joined by Liberals deputy leader Josh Frydenberg as he met members the electorate at Bondi Junction’s train/bus station…and he videoed a Sukkot message. Read more
A Rambam study program
September 27, 2018 by Ahron Shapiro
The recent US decision to stop funding the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) featured highly in the minds of members of parliament that discussed their experiences on Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s Rambam study program at a luncheon meeting with AIJAC supporters in Melbourne. Read more
‘World leaders must not remain silent in the face of antisemitism’
September 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder spoke Wednesday at a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, on the power of education in preventing racism and discrimination, with a focus on antisemitism. Read more
AUJS to increase the widespread community’s awareness of its Sephardi and Mizrahi members
September 27, 2018 by Hila Tsor
The Yallah committee, a committee comprised of young adults from Sephardi and Mizrahi heritage as part of a NSW Jewish Board of Deputies initiative, passed a motion including the recognition of the marginalisation of the Sephardi and Mizrahi population of Australian/New Zealand Jewry. Read more
Making hay for drought-stricken farmers
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Jerry Schwartz has pledged to support Australia’s embattled farmers by donating the profits from his first night as owner of the new Four Points by Sheraton at Sydney’s Central Park. Read more
Ground Breaking marks kick-off for M by Montefiore construction
September 26, 2018 by Community newsdesk
More than 150 dignitaries, communal figures and future occupants gathered at King St, Randwick to celebrate the ceremonial Ground Breaking for Sydney’s new M by Montefiore luxury retirement living development. Read more
Pope Francis takes part in ceremony commemorating the liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto
September 26, 2018 by Yossi Lempkowicz - JNS
Pope Francis has taken part in a commemoration ceremony marking 75 years since the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto. Read more
Christians around the world pray for abducted Israeli soldiers
September 26, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
Thousands of Christians around the world prayed on Sunday in congregations, churches, communities, and organisations for the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin and Sgt.Oron Shaul – the IDF soldiers killed and abducted by Hamas during a humanitarian ceasefire on August 1, 2014, in the midst of Operation Protective Edge. Read more
Netanyahu expresses regret over shot down Russians
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to media on Russia-Israel relations at Ben-Gurion International Airport before leaving for the UN General Assembly in New York. Read more
Adelaide man not guilty of encouraging others to kill Jews
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 52-year-old Adelaide man who posted videos on Facebook encouraging the killing of Jewish people has been found not guilty of advocating terrorism as he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time. Read more
A chat with Kerryn
September 25, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
Since 1948 the blue ribbon electorate of Wentworth in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has remained a Liberal stronghold, but the upcoming by-election to be held next month will be hotly contested by Dr Kerryn Phelps who is standing as an independent. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities sign MOU
September 25, 2018 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities have recently signed a new memorandum of understanding, extending a long history of collaboration. Read more
WJC and Lithuanian Jewish community mark 75 years since liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto: “We must continue to strengthen Jewish life in Lithuania”
September 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and its affiliated community in Lithuania marked the 75th anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto, alongside Pope Francis and other notable personalities. Read more
Volkwagen to cease doing business in Iran, boosting US economic sanctions
September 23, 2018 by JNS
The United States has convinced Volkswagen AG to comply with sanctions on Iran and cease conducting most business in the regime, a U.S. official told Bloomberg news. Read more
Thousands gather to wage peace in Jerusalem
September 23, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
Some 4,500 women, Jews and Arabs alike, religious and secular, all dressed in white and turquoise, slowly made their way from Jaffa gate in Jerusalem’s Old City towards Independence park on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Read more
Netanyahu travels first leg of Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high speed train’s maiden voyage
September 21, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz rode the maiden voyage of the high-speed train line from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion International Airport in Lod. Read more
A chat with Dave Sharma
September 20, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
The former Australian ambassador to Israel will contest the Sydney electorate of Wentworth for the Liberal party vacated by the resignation if Malcolm Turnbull. Read more
Netanyahu to Putin: ‘Syria responsible for shooting down Russian plane’
September 20, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the telephone on Tuesday, following Monday’s incident which saw Syrian missile defence systems shoot down a Russian military plane carrying 15 soldiers. Read more
Cut for a cause
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Tied into four loose plaits, the Great Chop inspired over 160 Beth Rivkah students to cut and donate their hair in the name of cancer treatment. Read more
Melbourne IVF clinic benefits from Holocaust stories
September 20, 2018 by Jenni Frazer
A survivor’s tragic story, retold in Auschwitz-Birkenau, the inspirational memory of doctor Gisella Perl and the work of a reproductive specialist have all come together to create a remarkable campaign launched this week — Life For A Life…writes Jenni Frazer. Read more
30 years after launch, Israel unveiled images of its first satellite
September 18, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
On a late Monday morning, exactly 30 years ago, Israel’s first satellite was secretly boosted into orbit around the Earth from the Palmachim Airbase, located south of Tel Aviv.
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Chelsea FC and WJC to convene international summit in Paris to fight racism in sports
September 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and its President Ronald S. Lauder, together with senior officials of the top English soccer team Chelsea Football Club have announced that they will convene an international summit in 2019 to battle discrimination, racism and antisemitism in sports. Read more
Turkey takes pragmatic steps towards repairing damaged relations with Israel
Amid shared concerns over Iran’s regional aggression among other interests, Israel and Turkey have been attempting to mend relations with one another despite their subtle differences, according to an Israeli media report on Monday. Read more
