ECAJ president says “Vote No”graffiti shows antisemitic and homophobia bigotry
September 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Hate graffiti, including swastikas, has appeared on a Sydney train and Brisbane homes. Read more
Yom Kippur message from Ray Williams
September 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Ray Williams is the Minister of Disability Service and Minister for Multiculturalism in the NSW government. Read more
Three Australian rabbis sign a proclamation address abuse
September 26, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
ZAKA Mexico volunteers recover the body of missing Jewish man
September 25, 2017 by Agencies
ZAKA volunteers in Mexico, under the command of Marcus Cain, have recovered the body of Haim Ashkenazi z”l from the rubble of the office building in which he was working during the time of the earthquake. Read more
Lauder: Merkel is a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people
September 25, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on securing a fourth term in Sunday’s federal elections, calling her “a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people.” Read more
Building on ‘strong’ bond, U.S. opens first-ever permanent military base in Israel
September 25, 2017 by Yaakov Lappin
Amidst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that the U.S.-Israel alliance has “never been stronger,” the two countries recently made history by opening of the first permanent American military base on Israeli soil. Read more
Sugihara’s family members visit Sydney
September 25, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Chinue Sempo Sugihara, the Japanese Consul General in Lithuania who helped save tens of thousands of lives during the Holocaust have met with descendants of people Sugihara saved during the Holocaust. Read more
Hebrew programs continue to be broadcast by SBS following review
September 24, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
SBS has announced its new programming for its foreign language radio broadcasts and has flagged no change to Hebrew schedule. Read more
NSWJBD CEO invites nazi flag pranksters to visit the Sydney Jewish Museum
September 24, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A prank spawned by students at one of Sydney’s elite boys’ school involved the unfurling of a nazi flag and saluting it in the Nazi style, photographing the scene with the Deputy Principal. Read more
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies vote for “Yes” welcomed
September 23, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Equality Campaign has welcomed a motion of support for marriage equality passed by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) and a separate letter signed by 200 Jewish Australians. Read more
L’Shana Tova from J-Wire
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire wishes its Jewish readers around the world a wonderful year to come and thanks for your support for the year just finishing. Read more
Sydney Beth Din at odds with The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
At their monthly plenum in Sydney this week, The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies overwhelmingly passed a resolution last night in favour of same sex marriage, approximately 99-1. Read more
Teaching the younger generation to deal with hate speech
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams has launched the website, Remove Hate from the Debate, which hosts positive tools and techniques to help young people identify hate speech and understand how to best respond. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greeting from NSW leaders
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and other NSW politicians send Rosh Hashanah messages. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Australia’s ambassador to Israel
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Ambassador Chris Cannan is about to experience his first Rosh Hashanah in Israel. He sends a message to J-Wire readers. Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly…”our great allies Down Under”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the General Assembly at United Nations on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Read more
A video Rosh Hashanah message from President Reuven Rivlin
September 20, 2017 by Agencies
In his message, the President noted the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as a time for reflection and soul-searching, and of the obligation to consider others, and our relationships with other people. Read more
AIJAC hosts Israeli Labor MK Merav Michaeli
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) recently hosted Israeli Knesset Member Merav Michaeli at a Sydney luncheon attended by leading media, political and trade union figures. Read more
Polish nationalist leader denounces antisemitism, lauds Israel
September 20, 2017 by Agencies
The head of Poland’s right-wing nationalist Law and Justice Party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, denounced antisemitism Monday and lauded the “great state” of Israel during a ceremony commemorating Polish citizens who protected the country’s Jews during the Nazi Holocaust. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Richard Di Natale
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
On behalf of the Australian Greens, I would like to wish a warm Shanah Tovah to everyone welcoming in the Jewish New Year this week…writes Richard Di Natale. Read more
ZFA policial seminar in Parliament House
September 19, 2017 by Emily Gian
The Zionist Federation of Australia has held its inaugural Political Seminar in Canberra. Read more
Netanyahu ahead of his talks with Trump
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoke in New York ahead of his talks with US President Donald Trump. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the ZFA
September 19, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Zionist Federation of Australia president Dr Danny Lamm. Read more
President Rivlin hosts Rosh Hashanah reception for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
President Reuven & First Lady Nechama Rivlin has held a festive reception at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel, to honor the upcoming festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Read more
Facebook removes option to target ‘Jew haters’ with advertisements
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
Facebook has disabled the ability for advertisers to target antisemitic interests on its platform following media inquiries that created controversy over the feature. Read more
Bahrain’s king condemns Arab boycott of Israel
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa has condemned the Arab world’s boycott of Israel, saying its citizens are free to visit the Jewish state, in a declaration of worldwide religious tolerance facilitated by the Los-Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre. Read more
Nearing centennial, Balfour descendant shows pride in support for Jewish homeland
September 19, 2017 by Eliana Rudee
In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British and Israeli senior officials have convened in Jerusalem to discuss the past, present, and future of British-Israeli relations…writes Eliana Rudee Read more
Merav Michaeli at the NCJWA
September 18, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend the Habonim Dror at the NCJWA in Sydney featuring Israeli political Merav Michaeli? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Premier of Victoria
September 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
It gives me great pleasure to wish the staff and readers of J-Wire, and all of Victoria’s Jewish community, a happy new year. Read more
Sydney filmmakers paint a portrait of The Archibalds
September 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Mint Pictures has filmed The Archibald Prize, Australia’s most popular and coveted art prize. Being awarded to portraits of prominent Australians the iconic prize is no stranger to intrigue and controversy across its 96-year history. Read more
