The Goldene Medina: Celebrating 175 Years of Jewish Life in South Africa
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Kol Nidre night, September 2016, marked the 175th anniversary of Jewish religious and cultural life in South Africa. Read more
Trump asks Netanyahu if he really wants peace with the Palestinians
April 24, 2018 by JNS
In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the approval of building projects in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked the prime minister if he truly cared about making peace with Palestinians. Read more
Kiddish cup up for auction in Jerusalem not the Rebbe’s, according to Chabad
April 24, 2018 by JNS
An auction house in Jerusalem is preparing to put up for sale a Kiddush cup they say was used by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, despite the fact that Chabad-Lubavitch representatives have provided them with evidence that they say proves the cup to be inauthentic. Read more
World Jewish Congress and Chelsea F.C. on the same team
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Chelsea Football Club have kicked off a strategic global partnership under the banner “A Red Card for Hate”, aimed at combating the widespread phenomenon of antisemitism in sports. Read more
40 dignitaries to attend dedication of US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14
April 23, 2018 by JNS
A sizeable delegation of American dignitaries will arrive in Israel to attend the official dedication ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, according to Sunday report on Israel’s Channel 10 news. Read more
Police investigating Alex’s death
April 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
11-yr-old autistic boy Alex Raichman absconded from his carers’ respite home in Sydney’s suburb of Oatley and was found following a intense search dead at the local railway station. Read more
Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut in Australia: photo gallery
April 23, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Ha’Moadon Ha’Israeli celebrated Israels 70th Independence Day with a Memorial Beacon Lighting Ceremony, dinner and dancing with guest singer Vered Harel Read more
Natalie Portman refuses to receive Genesis Prize in Israel
April 22, 2018 by JNS
Hollywood Actress and director Natalie Portman, who once said that she would not “you know, s**t on Israel,” has announced that she did not “feel comfortable” accepting an esteemed award in the Jewish state due to “recent events.” Read more
Dassi’s story
April 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dassi Erlich, who has campaigned tirelessly for the extradition of Malka Leifer from Israel to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Melbourne, will tell her story on ABC-TV’s “Australia Story” over the next two weeks. Read more
Two Aussie students meet Bibi
April 21, 2018 by Emily Gian
Two Australian high school students have had the experience of a lifetime after competing in the International Bible Quiz live on Israeli TV on Yom Ha’atzmaut, and meeting Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Limmud Oz returns to Melbourne
April 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tickets are now on sale for Limmud Oz, Australia’s festival of Jewish learning and culture, which is back in Melbourne this year and returns to its traditional date over the Queen’s birthday weekend, June 9-11. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut in Canberra
April 21, 2018 by Yvette Goode
The ACT Zionist Council, together with the ACT Jewish Community, celebrated Israel’s 70th Anniversary with a wonderful exhibition entitled 70 SNAPSHOTS FOR 70 YEARS. Read more
Replica Zyklon B cans on sale
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has questioned Channel 9 why a TV host referred to a replica of Zyklon B canister marketed as giftgas being “cool”. Read more
Israel’s population tops 8.8 million on 70th anniversary
April 20, 2018 by JNS
The population of Israel now numbers 8.842 million people, a tenfold increase since the state’s establishment, according to a special report published by the Central Bureau of Statistics for the Jewish state’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
World leaders congratulate the Jewish state on 70 years
April 20, 2018 by JNS
Leaders from around the world sent letters of congratulations to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on the occasion of Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
Trump tweets Israel ‘Happy Birthday’ message, reiterates embassy move
April 20, 2018 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump issued effusive congratulations to Israel on the occasion of the country’s 70th anniversary, saying the United States has “no better friends anywhere,” and reiterating his pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
UIA award for Julian
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal (KH-UIA) Annual World Conference in Jerusalem was a particularly special event for UIA Victoria Treasurer Julian Black who received the Yakir Award for his decades of service to the UIA. Read more
Diplomats celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary
April 20, 2018 by Agencies
Australia’s ambassador Chris Cannan joined ambassadors diplomats from across the world at President Reuven Rivlin’s residence in Jerusalem to celebrate Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
Poland’s official state ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has spoken at Poland’s official state ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, following an address by Polish President Andrzej Duda. Read more
Bill Shorten: Israel a global leader in growth and research
April 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten has sent greetings on Yom Ha’azmaut. Read more
300 Intel drones to light skies over Jerusalem at Israel Independence celebration
April 19, 2018 by JNS
Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, joined Israel for Wednesday night’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, bringing along 300 Intel drones to help put on a massive light show in the skies over Jerusalem. Read more
Transitioning from mourning to celebration, Israelis kick off 70th-year joy in Jerusalem
April 19, 2018 by JNS
Following a solemn remembrance of Israel’s fallen on Wednesday as part of Memorial Day commemorations, Israelis kicked off celebration of its milestone 70th anniversary on Wednesday night in Independence Day festivities at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut greetings from Israel’s leadeship
April 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Video messages from President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Yom Ha’azmaut. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut greetings from community leadership
April 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian Jewish leadership has congratulated Israel in its 70th anniversary. Read more
New Zealand MP addresses Yom Hashoah commemoration event
April 19, 2018 by Keren Cook
New Zealand MP Michael Wood, Under Secretary to the Minister of Ethnic Communities addressed the audience at this year’s Yom Hashoah commemoration event. Read more
New Zealand Green MP supports anti-Israel rally
April 19, 2018 by Keren Cook
An Anti-Israel rally held in Auckland on Sunday heard Greens MP Gorliz Ghahraman falsely accuse Israel of genocide against the Palestinian Arabs. Read more
Israel honors its fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Yom Hazikaron
April 19, 2018 by JNS
Memorial sirens sounded at 11 a.m. in Israel to honor the memories of 23,646 Israeli soldiers, police and security officers, and 3,134 terror victims who have fallen since the beginning of Israel’s history. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut message from Malcolm Turnbull
April 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Thursday is the national day of Israel, Independence Day , commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. Read more
Meet Sir John Monash
April 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malcolm Turnbull has laid to rest notions to promote Sir John Monash posthumously to the rank of field marshal in spite of many requests including those from Labor leader Bill Shorten, Turnbull Government minister Josh Frydenberg and former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer. Read more
Israel’s embassy hosts Yom Hazikaron in Canberra
April 18, 2018 by Yvette Goode
The Israeli Embassy in Canberra hosted a beautiful, moving ceremony inviting the whole ACT Jewish community to commemorate Yom Hazikaron. Read more
