British demand that UN Human Rights Council end its anti-Israel bias
June 19, 2018 by JNS
The United Kingdom called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to ends its long-standing bias against Israel and drop the controversial agenda item singling out the Jewish state. Read more
Israel’s hosting and participation in 2019 Eurovision faces uncertain future
June 19, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit, Culture Minister Miri Regev and Communications Minister Ayoub Kara on Monday, following reports that the European Broadcasting Union could move the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest from Israel to Austria. Read more
Disgraced former Israeli minister Gonen Segev charged with spying for Iran
Former Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and MK Gonen Segev was arrested last month by the Israel Security Agency and indicted on charges of aiding the enemy in time of war and espionage against the State of Israel, the Shin Bet revealed yesterday. Read more
An Australian-first for business-savvy students
June 18, 2018 by Amy Jones
Two Year 12 students from Sydney’s Moriah College have been selected to launch first entrepreneurship program of its kind in Australia. Read more
Beth Rivkah’s Spigler Family Wing officially opened
June 18, 2018 by Lisa Frenkel
The official opening of the new Beth Rivkah Primary building – The Spigler Family Wing – was an interactive delight of STEM demonstrations, coupled with a warm welcome to mark the occasion. Read more
NIF: ‘We can support Israel and work to end the occupation’
June 18, 2018 by Sharon Berger
The New Israel Fund (NIF) Australia hosted the successful Melbourne and Sydney book launches of Kingdom of Olives and Ash: Writers Confront the Occupation last week. Read more
ZFNZ critical of NZ’s stance on Israel
June 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of New Zealand has issued a statement saying New Zealand believes that Israel should allow Israelis be killed proportionately to satisfy the international community. Read more
Students politically incorrect party “indefensible”
June 17, 2018 by J-Wire
Jewish community leaders have slammed post-exam partygoers who used a politically incorrect theme to dress us members of Klu Klux clan, Holocaust victims, a black-face person and a moustached Nazi in uniform. Read more
US threatens to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council over anti-Israel bias
June 17, 2018 by JNS
The United States is close to withdrawing from the U.N. Human Rights Council after talks to reform the Council have failed to meet Washington’s demands. Read more
3 Australian innovators selected to attend prestigious global summit in Jerusalem
June 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne natives Dean Cohen, Eyal Halamish and Bradley Smorgon have been selected to join over 150 of the Jewish world’s leading young innovators from 29 countries who will convene in Jerusalem this month to connect with other change makers, gain new skills, and find renewed inspiration at the 2018 ROI Summit. Read more
JCCV introduces politicians to Jewish Melbourne
June 15, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has organised and hosted the seventh Politicians Jewish Immersion Day for politicians, candidates and political advisers. Read more
Top Israeli human rights lawyer heading Down Under for UIA events
June 15, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Israeli human rights lawyer, Gadi Ezra will be visiting Australia later this month as a guest of the United Israel Appeal in NSW and Victoria. Read more
Kids in embattled Israeli city of Sderot take time to show kites can elicit fun, not fear
June 15, 2018 by JNS
In a show of hope and defiance in the face of the hundreds of “terror kites” and flaming helium balloons launched into southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, the children of the southern town of Sderot gathered to make colorful kites and fly them for an afternoon of enjoyment. Read more
Israeli youngsters score another first
June 15, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The first ever Israeli school tag rugby championship organized by the Israel Rugby Union (IRU) was recently held at the Wingate Sports Institute…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
World Jewish Congress: Gaza resolution proves UN held hostage by anti-Israel elements
June 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has denounced the United Nations General Assembly’s approval of a disproportionate and biased resolution condemning Israel over alleged excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, which passed 120 countries in favor, 8 against, and 45 abstaining. Read more
Hamas threatens Israel with thousands of burning kites
June 15, 2018 by TPS-IL
Malka Leifer: bail refused
June 14, 2018 by Andrew Friedman - TPS
The Jerusalem District Court rejected a request by defence attorneys to release Malka Leifer, the former principal of an ultra-Orthodox high school for girls in Melbourne, Australia on bail. Read more
AIJAC thanks Australian government for principled stance at UN
June 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) National Chairman Mark Leibler and Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein have written to Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to express AIJAC’s “sincere appreciation for Australia’s principled stance at the UN General Assembly by voting in favour of the US amendment to the unbalanced motion on Israel, and then being one of only eight countries to vote against the motion when the amendment failed.” Read more
Israel’s Technion launches $1.8 billion campaign to meet 21st-century challenges
June 14, 2018 by JNS
Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology has launched a $1.8 billion global campaign to raise support for the university as it seeks to continue its focus on technological innovation well into the 21st century. Read more
In show of support, tens of thousands of Iranians tell Twitter: #WeStandWithIsrael
Following a video message to the Iranian people by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, thousands of Iranians took to Israel to express their support and love for the Jewish state. Read more
IDF arrests Palestinian who killed Israeli soldier with slab thrown from building
June 14, 2018 by JNS
Islam Yousef Abu Hamid, the man suspected of killing 20-year-old Israeli soldier Ronen Lubarsky when he dropped a stone on his head during a counter-terror operation near Ramallah, was arrested last week by the Israel Defence Forces. Read more
Australian ambassador visits Boys Town Jerusalem
June 14, 2018 by Melanie Rosenberg
Chris Cannan became the first Australian ambassador to Israel to visit the Boys Town Jerusalem school in its seven decades of existence. Read more
Dr Robert Simons OAM
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Robert Simons guided the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem through its last 26 years as its president, a role from which he retired recently has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the university in Jerusalem. Read more
Maccabi Australia (MAI) has announced the winners of the 2018 Nachum Buch Scholarships
June 13, 2018 by Kirsten Rappolt
In its inaugural year, the Maccabi Australia Nachum Buch Scholarship recognises swimmers with the aim of assisting them on the path to achieving at the elite level. Read more
2018 Maccabi Australia Rudi Roth Sports Scholarship
June 13, 2018 by Kirsten Rappolt
Cyclist Riley Hart has been declared the winner of the 2018 Maccabi Australia Rudi Roth Sports Scholarship. Read more
Alex Ryvchin talks in Auckland
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Demolition of 15 Jewish homes underway in Netiv Ha’avot
June 13, 2018 by JNS
Israeli security forces began destroying the homes of 15 Jewish families in the Netiv Ha’avot neighborhood of Elazar in the Gush Etzion region of Judea on Tuesday, expelling residents who were joined by as many as 3,500 supporters from around Israel who arrived to protest the action. Read more
Netanyahu commends Trump on North Korea summit, stance on Iranian nukes
June 13, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended U.S. President Donald Trump on his “historic” summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un on Tuesday. Read more
NZ Jews welcome shadow A-G’s condemnation of pro-Hezbollah demo
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NZ Jews have welcomed Shadow Attorney General Chris Finlayson’s statement condemning the pro-Hezbollah protest that took place last Friday in Auckland’s Aotea Square. Read more
The incredible Jayne Bernstam
June 13, 2018 by Warren Hurst
Jayne Bernstam sang an emotional version of Hallelujah with her own words… dedicated to Sydney’s JewishCare. Read more
