Pedal to the metal: In Israel, Giro d’Italia to bust out bikes big time
May 4, 2018 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
The biggest biking event in the history of the Jewish state is about to arrive, placing Israel in the center of the sporting map. The Giro d’Italia is second only to the Tour de France as professional cycling’s most important race. Read more
An evening of harmony at The North Shore Synagogue.
May 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The “Nations Bless Israel” Service held the North Shore Synagogue in Lindfield was an historical and memorable event for over 400 Christians and Jews. Read more
Boys Town Jerusalem launched in Australia
May 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Steven Wine’s son was looking for a project to support for his barmitzvah found Boys Town Jerusalem on the web and was very impressed with what he saw. Read more
JNF AGM: a photo gallery
May 3, 2018 by Community Editor
250 people attended JNF’s AGM in Sydney with guest speaker Heather Morris. Read more
Israel can be ” Superpower of Goodnes”
May 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Reactions to Abbas’s speech
May 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
There was expected outrage throughout the Jewish world following Mahmoud Abbas’s speech saying the Jewish people brought the Holocaust on themselves. Read more
In speech, Abbas advances blood libels, says Israel ‘has nothing to do with Judaism’
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas utilised a rare meeting of the Palestinian National Council to give a long speech arguing against Jewish history in the Land of Israel and blaming Jewish “social behavior” for the Holocaust. Read more
A night to remember for Bram
May 2, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
$3.5million support for Victoria’s Jewish community
May 2, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has welcomed the Government announcement of support for Jewish community security infrastructure of $3 million plus an additional $500,000 for security infrastructure at Beth Weizmann. Read more
New section consecrated at Rookwood cemetery
May 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Yehoram Ulman lead a group around Lot 27 at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery sanctifying a new area ensuring a further eight to ten years of Jewish burials. Read more
Limmud Oz tickets on sale
May 2, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Tickets are now on sale for Limmud Oz, Australia’s festival of Jewish learning and culture back in Melbourne this year and returns to its traditional date over the Queen’s birthday weekend, June 9-11. Read more
KH-UIA International Women’s Division Independence Day 2018 celebrations
UIA NSW Women’s Division Co-Chair Bev Michaelis shares her impressions of a special week in Israel. Read more
Australian Jewish War Memorial to be unveiled in Canberra
May 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Secretary of the ACT Jewish Community Dr Merrilyn Sernack has announced that the dedication of the new Australian Jewish War Memorialwill coincide with the commemoration of the Centenary of General Sir John Monash’s knighthood on Sunday 12thAugust 2018. Read more
Massive explosions on Syrian military bases registered as seismic activity
May 1, 2018 by JNS
A massive anonymous attack on Syrian military installations overnight on Sunday rocked the country so severely that the explosions registered on seismic charts. Read more
Technion Australia has a new executive director
May 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Technion Australia (TA) represents Israel’s leading scientific university and has announced the appointment of Ori Danieli as its national Executive Director. Read more
NAJEX Anzac Day in Sydney
April 30, 2018 by Hila Tsor
The NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-Service Men and Women (NAJEX) hosted the communal wreath laying and Anzac Day service at the Sydney Jewish museum. Read more
Shofars to blow in 100 NZ locations to bless Israel
April 30, 2018 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Christians joined together to Bless Israel across the nation and around the world. Read more
Israeli Olympic Swimmer visits New Zealand to swim in Cook Strait open sea event for Parkinson’s research
April 30, 2018 by Keren Cook
Alon Mandel is an Israeli Olympic butterfly swimmer who represented Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics and is the national record holder (2014) in 50 and 100 metre butterfly. Read more
Fifth week of rioting along Gaza-Israel border: Hamas vows more protests in May
April 29, 2018 by JNS
(JNS) Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip once again took to the border with Israel on Friday to riot and protest as part of the “March of Return” demonstrations for the fifth week in a row. Read more
The 10 teenage victims of flash-flood hiking tragedy
April 29, 2018 by JNS
The mood throughout Israel was somber on Friday as the name of the last of 10 missing youths killed in a flash flood near the Dead Sea was released, following the recovery of her body in the early morning hours. Read more
A Barmitzvah inspires Joel’s Mars rover
April 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
What do a vegetarian cattle farmer, a Jewish Barmitzvah DJ, a smart country boy from Kilmore and a quiet Chinese migrant have in common? Read more
Nine students killed by flash floods during hike through riverbed near Dead Sea
April 27, 2018 by JNS
At least nine students were killed during a field trip on Thursday during flash floods that pummeled Israel. Read more
Anzac Day in Jerusalem
April 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Jerusalem was the site of the annual Anzac Day commemoration. Read more
Painkillers and autism
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. Read more
Malcolm Turnbull opens Sir John Monash Centre
April 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the eve of Anzac Day, Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull officially opened the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux France. Read more
ANZAC Day: the New Zealand link to Israel
April 25, 2018 by David Cumin
Today is ANZAC Day – a time to reflect and remember our brave soldiers, their families, and all those who sacrificed for our safety and freedom. Read more
Trump calls Iran nuclear deal ‘insane,’ warning Tehran not to restart program
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at the Iranian nuclear deal on Tuesday during a press conference at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron, calling the agreement “insane” and a “terrible deal,” while warning Iran against restarting its nuclear program if the U.S. pulls out. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut celebration in Sydney
April 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 750 attended a Yom Ha’azmaut celebration in Sydney which was addressed by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Israel’s ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer. Read more
The Partisan Song links South African students with schools in Lithuania and Russia
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth-based Eli Rabinowitz has told his story on his resurgence of the Partisans’ Song many times, but now he has returned to his native South Africa to introduce his campaign to the country’s Jewish Day Schools. A video report. Read more
The Rona Tranby Trust to be hosted by Governor
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Governor of NSW General David Hurley will host an afternoon tea at Government House on Friday for participants and supporters of the Rona Tranby Trust Australian Light Horse Project. Read more
