Albert Einstein handwritten letter auctioned in Jerusalem
March 8, 2018 by JNS
A handwritten letter by legendary physicist Albert Einstein about one of his groundbreaking theories sold in Jerusalem on Tuesday for more than $100,000 as part of an auction of valuable documents. Read more
Fatah prepares to replace Mahmoud Abbas
March 8, 2018 by Yoni Ben Menachem
Senior Fatah Party official Mahmoud al-Aloul has been appointed as a temporary stand-in for Mahmoud Abbas in case the head of Fatah and the Palestinian Authority becomes unfit to continue in his positions before elections take place…writes Yoni Ben Menachem/JNS.. Read more
Coming full circle: Orit Zuaretz to lead Triguboff’s Jewish Identity Program in St. Petersburg
March 8, 2018 by Asher Gold
Former MK Orit Zuaretz, herself a convert to Judaism and immigrant to Israel, has been appointed Director of the new Maslul program in St. Petersburg.
Leifer may be released to home detention
March 8, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JewishCare hosts citizenship ceremony
March 7, 2018 by Warren Hurst
Mayor of Woollahra Peter Cavanagh and JewishCare president Alan Vidor welcomed new Australians who received their citizenship at JewishCare in Sydney. Read more
Netanyahu addresses AIPAC
March 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed The American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington. Read more
Klinger to quit first-class cricket
March 7, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Michael Klinger has made a decision to take a step back from first class cricket after more than 11,000 runs and focus more on family matters. Read more
Greens protest NSW company doing business with Israel
March 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward has moved a Notice of Motion in Parliament condemning the Greens Party for its protest against Illawarra based business Bisalloy in relation to a contract with an Israeli company. Read more
At AIPAC, Haley and Pence tout Trump administration’s triumphs on Israel
March 6, 2018 by JNS
In their marquee addresses to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual policy conference on Monday night, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley and Vice President Mike Pence used the friendly platform to tout many of the Trump administration’s triumphs on Israel. Read more
First lawsuit filed under new Polish ‘Holocaust law’
A Polish campaign group has filed the first legal action under the new Polish “Holocaust Law” that criminalises any suggestion that Poland took part in crimes against the Jewish people during World War II Read more
At White House, Netanyahu heaps praise on Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move
March 6, 2018 by JNS
In their first meeting since President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavished praise on the American leader, saying that his decision will be one to remember “through the ages.” Read more
Purim across Australia’s small communities
March 6, 2018 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW Women’s Division welcomes partners to Gala Event
March 6, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Due to popular demand and Israel’s special milestone, UIA is inviting partners of women attending the Women’s Division Gala Event to also join in the festivities on Sunday 11 March. Read more
New community partnership provides Shabbat meals to those in need
March 6, 2018 by Ayal Tusia
A recently launched partnership between Jewish Care Victoria and Our Village Kitchen is enabling families experiencing tough times to enjoy cooked Shabbat meals while providing adults living with a disability with meaningful opportunities to give back to their community. Read more
Guatemala embassy to move to Jerusalem in May
March 6, 2018 by JNS
Guatemala has announced that it will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May, the country’s president announced on Sunday. Read more
Local Woman of the Year
March 6, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Laya Slavin, co-founder of Our Big Kitchen (OBK), has been selected as ‘Vaucluse Local Woman of the Year’ by the NSW Parliament. Read more
Two Israeli leaders visited New Zealand sharing lessons from the start-up nation.
March 6, 2018 by IINZ
Two Israeli leaders have recently been in New Zealand sharing lessons from the start-up nation. Read more
Rabbi Milecki back in Australia…and facing three defamation actions
March 5, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Defamation actions have been launched at Sydney’s Supreme Court against the former spiritual leader of the now defunct South Head Synagogue Rabbi Benzion Milecki. Read more
LGBT Jews on parade
March 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ashdod city delegation researches Australian surflife saving techniques
March 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation from the City of Ashdod has spent a week observing and examining Australian surf life saving procedures with a view of returning to Israel with techniques, procedures and protocols that could possibly transform surf life saving operations in Israel. Read more
Police question Netanyahus under caution in graft case
March 4, 2018 by JNS
Police investigators arrived at the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem on Friday to question Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu under caution on suspicion that he bribed a telecom chief in exchange for positive media coverage. Read more
1946 State Department report suggests Poles persecuted Jews ‘vigorously’ during the Holocaust
March 4, 2018 by JNS
In a bid to end the contentious debate surrounding Poland’s controversial Holocaust law, the Simon Wiesenthal Center released a declassified report on Thursday highlighting Polish complicity in persecuting Jews during the Holocaust. Read more
Hamas official: Jews used blood of non-Jews in Europe to make Purim pastries
March 4, 2018 by JNS
Former Hamas official Mustafa al-Lidawi accused Jews of making large pastries for the holiday of Purim, infused with the blood of non-Jews.
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Jewish group outraged by BDS founder’s address to E.U. Parliament
March 4, 2018 by Agencies
The American Jewish Committee has condemned the European Parliament for hosting Omar Barghouti, the founder of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Read more
Permits requested to expand egalitarian prayer section at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
March 2, 2018 by JNS
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has recently requested permits to expand the egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Read more
Melbourne’s Jewish Care 2018 campaign is off and running
March 2, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish community in Victoria has a population of approximately 50,000 people. Each year Jewish Care supports and assists 6000 people in need. Read more
Robert Richter addresses Purim lunch in Melbourne
March 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prominent Queen’s Counsel Mr Robert Richter QC, one of the highest profile lawyers in Australia has addressed the Chabad of Melbourne CBD Purim event. Read more
Prince William to make first-ever official royal visit to Israel this summer
March 2, 2018 by JNS
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, will make an official trip to Israel, the first-ever by a member of the royal family, as part of a tour of the region this summer. Read more
History stoush turns nasty
March 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
It was an Estimates hearing and two senators were drawing history to make their points on research. Read more
European Jewish leader: ‘Anti-Semitism will not be eradicated, but it can be opposed, it can be resisted, it can be fought’
March 1, 2018 by JNS
This must be the beginning of the end of antisemitism. Because talking about antisemitism is not enough. We must be ambitious and pragmatic in order to find enduring solutions to this problem,” stated Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress, as he addressed a five-day conference titled “An End to Anti-Semitism” at the University of Vienna. Read more
