Walt Secord sends Chanukah greetings
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Chanukah message from the Deputy Leader of Opposition in NSW Walt Secord… Read more
A Happy Chanukah from Ray Williams
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams sends a Chanukah greeting…. Read more
Entry forbidden to Jews
November 27, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress is deeply disturbed and disappointed by the Polish government’s apparent failure to intervene to remove a flagrantly antisemitic banner at the entrance to a guest house near the western city of Wroclaw, and to prosecute those responsible for posting it. Read more
UPJ condolences those bereaved by the Egyptian attack
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) in Australia, New Zealand and Asia is shocked by the terrorist attack on a mosque in Egypt that has resulted in 300 deaths and severe injury to many worshippers including several children. Read more
Rabbi Feldman encounters the face of antisemitism
November 27, 2017 by Henry Benjamin
In a quiet cul-de-sac in Australia’s capital Canberra Rabbi Shmueli Feldman dreads another attack on his home by a group of young white Australians. Read more
Antisemitic incidents in Australia up 9.5%
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
The annual report on antisemitism in Australia has shown a 9.5 % increase over the previous year in total antisemitic incidents in Australia involving threats or acts of violence. Read more
New ambassador addresses The Executive Council of Australian Jewry conference
November 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Late last week Ambassador Mark Sofer presented his credentials to Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove ahead of travelling to Melbourne to address the ECAJ. Read more
Paul Myers takes over in Queensland
November 26, 2017 by Community newsdesk
After eight years as president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, Jason Steinberg, has handed the reins to long-time communal member, Paul Myers, at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting in Brisbane. Read more
Israel’s new ambassador presents his credentials
Israel’s new Ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer has presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove. Read more
World Jewish Congress President Lauder condemns Egypt mosque attack
November 26, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has harshly condemned the “horrifying and barbaric” attack that killed at least 235 civilians in the al-Radwa Mosque in Egypt. Read more
No action in NSW against hate speech
NSW Labor has reintroduced a Private Member’s Bill to strengthen the laws against hate speech. Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2017 – Sydney
November 24, 2017 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare’s 10th White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast featured a chilling address by Kay Schubach, a victim of the ‘ playboy rapist’. Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2017 – Jerusalem
November 24, 2017 by Agencies
President Reuven and First Lady Nechama Rivlin in partnership with the Ministry of Social Equality, hosted an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Read more
Support for job-seekers living with cognitive disabilities
November 24, 2017 by Kirsten Young
A collaboration between Jewish Care and Access Inc. is streamlining job-seeking and employability training for people in the Melbourne Jewish community living with cognitive disabilities. Read more
Leadership change after 26 years
November 24, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Robert Simons has passed over the baton after 26 years leading the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as its president. Read more
Early start for Chanukah
November 23, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Chanukah season has begun in Sydney with the first major pre-Chanukah event of the year held yesterday at NSW Parliament. Read more
Play cards for Stella
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire
In September 2015 when Stella Pakula returned from her trip to New York, she felt unwell. Read more
Honour roll at The Jewish Community Council of Victoria AGM
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Johnny Baker who passed away recently was awarded the General Sir John Monash Award for excellence in community service at the JCCV’s AGM in a very moving ceremony. Read more
“Forgotten Jewish refugees” to be remembered
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Sylvia Hazan (nee Amar) was born in Marrakesh, Morocco, a place she says her family felt safe in from the 1920s, under the Alawite royal dynasty. Read more
Indigenous speakers touch plenum hearts
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Two indigenous descendants of World War I Battle of Beersheva fighters have addressed The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies’ plenum on their participation in the centenary re-enactment in Israel. Read more
Birthday greetings in parliament to the Sydney Jewish Museum
November 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Leader of the NSW Opposition has told the parliament of his participation at the Sydney Jewish Museum’s recent 25th anniversary. Read more
Abbas freezes ties with US over move to close Palestinians’ mission in Washington
November 22, 2017 by Agencies
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas announced that he has frozen all contact with the U.S. over the Trump administration’s move to shutter the Palestinians’ mission in Washington, D.C. Read more
Australian rock star Nick Cave to boycotters: ‘I love Israel’
November 22, 2017 by Agencies
Australian rock star Nick Cave is facing backlash from BDS supporters following a performance in Tel Aviv, where he accused the anti-Israel movement of trying to bully and censor him. Read more
VOICES – standing ovation at Moriah
November 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The musical extravaganza VOICES has closed its Australian tour at Sydney’s Moriah College. Read more
Golden jubilee for JCA
November 20, 2017 by Nicola Zeh-Katz
Sydneys JCA has reached its 50th anniversary. Read more
The first 25 years
November 20, 2017 by Community Editor
Holocaust survivors, donors, museum members and staff gathered at the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst to reflect and celebrate their 25th anniversary. Read more
Voices in Perth – now it is Sydney’s turn
November 19, 2017 by Eli Rabinowitz
UIA 2018 campaign launched in Perth
November 19, 2017 by Eli Rabinowitz
30 silver coins create a furore in Melbourne
November 19, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has slammed Greens’ supporters who were caught on CCTV placing a bag of 30 silver coins on the desk of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Council’s Jewish Deputy Mayor. Read more
Rob Schneider honoured in Israel
November 18, 2017 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
The Gushing Pond at the Rosh Tzippor Bird Park in Ramat Gan was dedicated in honor of Robert Schneider, former CEO of JNF Australia in the presence of many dignitaries, colleagues, family, and friends. Read more
