Jerusalem is one of the safest cities in the world due to ‘zero misuse’ of guns
February 21, 2018 by JNS
Despite the constant threat of terror in Israel’s capital city, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has announced that “Jerusalem is one of the safest cities in the world.” Read more
Abbas calls for multilateral peace conference on behalf of Palestinians; Netanyahu calls it more of the same
February 21, 2018 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas took to the international stage on Tuesday to call for a conference to advance peace efforts amid a falling out between the Palestinians and the Trump administration. Read more
New head for the Rabbinical Council of Victoria
February 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Philip Heilbrunn is the new president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and heads a new executive for 2018. Read more
Israel’s attitude toward the far-right in Europe
February 21, 2018 by Avi Mayer
Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky has told the “End to Antisemitism” conference in Vienna than Israel’s attitude toward the far-right in Europe must be coordinated with Local Jewish communities. Read more
UK’s Labour Party expels antisemitic activist
February 20, 2018 by Agencies
The United Kingdom’s Labour Party has expelled antisemitic and anti-Israel activist after a disciplinary hearing found that he had violated several party rules on behavior and rhetoric. Read more
$15 billion of Israeli natural gas to be sold to Egypt in landmark deal
February 20, 2018 by Agencies
The operators of Israel’s Tamar and Leviathan offshore natural gas fields have announced a landmark $15 billion, 10-year deal to sell the gas to Egypt. Read more
Human rights exhibition
February 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum’s new Holocaust and Human Rights Exhibition has been opened by Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner. Read more
Four IDF soldiers wounded along Gaza border in explosion, Israel targets 18 terror sites in retaliation
February 19, 2018 by JNS
Four Israel Defence Force soldiers were wounded Sunday when an explosive device detonated along the Israel-Gaza border. Read more
Netanyahu shows a piece of the shot down Iranian drone
February 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Munich Security Conference where he showed a piece of the wreckage of the Iranian UAV that was shot down by Israel on 10 February. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif was present. Read more
Anti-fluoride advocates Nazi references in public debate
February 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord has expressed his disappointment that fluoride debate has descended into the use of offensive Nazi references rather than a discussion of sensible health policy. Read more
WJC President Lauder condemns Polish PM’s ‘absurd and unconscionable’ claim of Jewish responsibility for Holocaust
February 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has strongly condemned Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s “absurd and unconscionable” allegation at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday that Jews could be counted among the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and demanded an immediate retraction and apology from the Polish government. Read more
The remnants of war
February 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD), the message about migration in The Gift: Art, Artefacts and Arrivals exhibition is as simple as a suitcase full of nappies and as poignant as a sacred candlestick rescued from the ashes of war. Read more
Holocaust denial and antisemitism on social media up 30 percent in January 2018
February 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The use of antisemitic symbols and posts denying the Holocaust increased dramatically in January 2018 compared to the same period in 2016, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) found in a recent study commissioned ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Five members of the Jewish community killed in Florida massacre
February 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Four Jewish students and a teacher are among the 17 massacred in the shooting attack on a Florida school. Read more
Michael Danby’s speaks in Parliament on the arrest of Malka Leifer
February 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In an adjournment speech in the House of Representatives, Michael Danby said he is pleased about the progress in the in case seeking extradition of alleged child sexual abuse Malka Leifer to Australia. Read more
Video report: The induction of Rabbi Daniel Raben
February 16, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The Induction of Rabbi Daniel Rabin at Melbourne’s South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation by Rabbi Philip Heilbrunn. Read more
Israeli public supports Netanyahu, Likud activists see him retaining power
February 15, 2018 by Ariel Ben Solomon - JNS.org
Just as President Donald Trump overcame the media and left-wing establishment to win the election despite his bluster and personal baggage, so, too, is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defying the odds in Israel. Read more
30 years at SBS
February 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Radio personality Nitza Lowenstein, journalist, producer and broadcaster is celebrating her 30th on SBS Radio as the executive producer of the Hebrew program, one of 68 languages on SBS. Read more
Twenty-six years at the helm of the AFHU
February 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Robert Simons has handed over the baton as president of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University to Michael Dunkel who spoke highly of his predecessor at a special event in Sydney. Read more
World Jewish Congress decries anti-Israel protest at London’s King’s College
February 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress voiced concern after a screaming throng of student protesters disrupted an Israel Society meeting at King’s College in London and attempted to torpedo an address by Dan Meridor, former deputy prime minister of Israel. Read more
NSW Greens member questions Christian Friends of Israel function being held in parliament
February 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A notice of motion at the NSW parliament will call on the president of Legislative Council to investigate a function being held within the building by Free Fred Nile “which includes a donation to the organisation to continue in its work in illegal Israeli settlements in violation of international law”. Read more
Two Israelis nearly lynched in Jenin, saved by Palestinian Authority forces
Two Israeli soldiers who accidentally entered the Palestinian city of Jenin on Monday were attacked by a mob of dozens of young Palestinians who also stole one of their weapons. Read more
Israeli police push Netanyahu bribery indictment; he decries ‘slander’
February 14, 2018 by Agencies
Israeli police investigators have recommended that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted in two corruption cases, increasing the pressure to step down on one of the longest-serving Israeli leaders in the country’s history. Read more
Australian Children’s Laureate Morris Gleitzman has message for parents
February 13, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Today, a child needs uplifting, positive messages more than anything in order to brave the constantly changing, unpredictable world we live in according to newly appointed Australian Children’s Laureate, Morris Gleitzman. Read more
Green Sunday: Melbourne
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
Over a hundred volunteers from organisations including BJE Emet, Habonim, Tzofim, Betar, Tora Metzion, Sherut, B’nei Akiva and students from The King David School and Leibler Yavnah College participated in JNF’s Green Sunday campaign in Melbourne on the weekend. Read more
Green Sunday: Perth
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
JNF WA had a record year of youth volunteers for the Green Sunday campaign. Read more
Green Sunday: Sydney
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
Over 300 young volunteers so generously gave up their time to man the phones at JNF’s Green Sunday Telethon. Read more
Yom Hashoah Melbourne project
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The team which created a memorable image for 2017’s Yom Hashoah has turned its sights to Melbourne where it will produce another eye-catching project to commemorate this special day. Read more
Sir Paul McCartney awarded coveted prize in Israel
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The laureates of the 2018 Wolf Prize were announced at a special event hosted for the first time by the President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, at his residence in Jerusalem. Read more
Malka Leifer arrested
February 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malka Leifer, wanted to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Melbourne, has been arrested in Israel following a police undercover operation. Read more
