Victorian MDA donates a new ambulance
December 6, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria’s Magen David Adom chairman Glynis Lipson has returned from Israel where she attended the dedication of a new sponsored 4 x 4 ambulance. Read more
Ambassador Mark Sofer visits Sydney
December 5, 2017 by Henry Benjamin
Israel’s new ambassador Mark Sofer has visited Sydney to meet members of the Jewish community’s leadership, welcoming discussion on situations impacting on Israel and diaspora. Read more
Antisemitism is un-Australian
December 5, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Greens Leader Richard Di Natale has spoken out against racial hatred in the wake of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry report of the rise of antisemitic incidents in Australia. Read more
Moriah College new Queens Park Early Learning Centre – DA Approved
December 5, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Waverley Council has approved the Development Application for a new Early Learning and Early Childhood facility to be situated at the Moriah College Queens Park Campus. Read more
Palestinians call for emergency meeting of Arab League over Jerusalem recognition
Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki has called on the heads of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency meeting over President Donald Trump’s potential recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital this week. Read more
PM Netanyahu addresses the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee
December 5, 2017 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks at the start of his appearance before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee yesterday. Read more
The forgotten Jews from Arab lands and Iran
December 4, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Around 400 people recognised the plight of the approximately 850,000 Jews who were expelled or had to flee from Arab lands and Iran in the 20th century at the third annual event hosted by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the Sephardi Synagogue and the Sydney Jewish Museum, to tell the forgotten story of the ethnic cleansing of Middle Eastern Jews. Read more
Israel silent on alleged strike, but vows to prevent Iranian entrenchment in Syria
December 4, 2017 by Adam Abrams - JNS.org
Israel, Iran and Syria have remained silent following reports in Arab media of an alleged Israeli strike Friday night on an Iranian military base in Syria that reportedly killed 12 Iranian military personnel. Read more
The Prime Minister’s Chanukah greeting
A greeting for Chanukah from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Read more
A Chanukah message from Luke Foley
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The leader of the Opposition in the NSW parliament Luke Foley sends a Chanukah message… Read more
A Chanukah message from the Victorian Premier
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Premier Daniel Andrews sends his Chanukah message… Read more
World Jewish Congress joins US concern over disproportionate and biased UN focus on Israel
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has joined the United States and Israel in voicing concern over the United Nations’ disproportionate focus and repeated moves to target and isolate Israel, following the General Assembly’s adoption this past week of six anti-Israel resolutions. Read more
UN passes wave of anti-Israel resolutions, disavows Israeli ties to Jerusalem
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire
The United Nations General Assembly passed six anti-Israel resolutions on Thursday, including a measure disavowing Israeli ties to Jerusalem and its holy sites….Australia abstained, New Zealand voted for the motions. Read more
A picture from Israel
December 3, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
IHRA upgrades Australia
December 1, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an inter-governmental body with 31 member countries, unanimously agreed to upgrade Australia’s status in the organisation from Observer to Liaison status. Read more
Diplomatic freeze between New Zealand and Israel seen as a “blemish” on World Stage
December 1, 2017 by Keren Cook
The diplomatic freeze between New Zealand and Israel is being labeled a “blemish” on New Zealand’s reputation internationally. Read more
Jewish House breaks its record
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish House has shattered its attendance record for its annual gala dinner with the number of guests breaking the 1,000 barrier for the first time. Read more
Celebrating Israel in Parliament House
November 30, 2017 by Yvette Goode
Marking 70 years since the UN Partition Resolution 181 was passed on 29 November 1947, a cocktail reception was held in the Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, on November 29, 2017. Read more
Elbit shares a $1.4 billion Australian army deal
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd has hosted at its facility in Canberra the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Senator for the Australia Capital Territory, Zed Seselja and the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell marking the award of Tranche 2 of the Australian Army’s Land 75/125 program. Read more
Technion: first worldwide in digital education
November 29, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Technion is the world’s leading academic institution in preparing students to take top positions in the digital revolution. Read more
70th anniversary of the UN vote calling for the establishment of a Jewish state
November 29, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has marked the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 UN vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reenactment of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more
Rivlin invites Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle to honeymoon in Israel
November 29, 2017 by Agencies
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Monday congratulated the U.K.’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle on their engagement, and invited the couple to visit Israel for their honeymoon. Read more
Jessica Fox Athlete of the Year
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two-time Olympian Jessica Fox has been named Athlete of the Year at the Inaugural NSW Champions of Sport awards ceremony. Read more
Coming up: The Trans-Israel Trail
November 28, 2017 by Lydia Weitzman
The Israeli government has approved a decision to build a tourist trail along the length and breadth of Israel exposing the landscapes and cultural diversity of the country. Read more
World Jewish Congress and Israeli Mission to reconstruct 1947 Partition Plan vote at former UN headquarters in New York
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Mission to the United Nations will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 United Nations vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reconstruction of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more
Baby milk bank
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In April of 2018, the first national Breast Milk Bank is set to open in Israel. Read more
Adam Goodes in conversation at Wolper
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Adam Goodes, AFL legend and former Australian of the Year, was the guest speaker at the recent Friends of Wolper Jewish Hospital event in Sydney. Read more
Uber banned from operating in Israel
The Tel Aviv District Court has ruled that Uber must end its rideshare services in Israel as of Nov. 29, following an appeal brought by the app’s competitor, Gett, and the Israel Taxi Drivers Association. Read more
German TV cancels Roger Waters concert over rocker’s antisemitism
November 28, 2017 by Agencies
A German public broadcaster on Saturday cancelled a scheduled concert by former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters following a campaign highlighting the rocker’s antisemitism. Read more
Jewish Care’s 2017 AGM: Transforming for Future Generations
November 28, 2017 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care’s 2017 Annual General Meeting was held on 22 November at Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium, where the organisation’s achievements from the past financial year were highlighted. Read more
