Current Lord Balfour makes 1st public statement on historic Balfour Declaration
February 6, 2017 by Agencies
A century after the U.K. declared its support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Israel, the current Lord Balfour expressed pride in his great-grandfather’s “humanitarian act,” as Jewish leaders from around the world and some 700 Russian-speaking Jews from 18 European countries gathered in Windsor this weekend for the first-ever Limmud FSU (former Soviet Union) Europe regional conference in the U.K. Read more
Big Jewish community stake in outcome of parliamentary Inquiry
February 6, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The parliamentary Inquiry into freedom of speech in Australia, which is looking into section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, is set to continue its public hearings around Australia in the next fortnight. Read more
Jews for Refugees
February 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A rally has been held in Sydney to welcome refugees in Australia. Read more
JCCV appalled about actor’s vilification of the family and friends of Thalia Hakin
Actor Peter Kusznir has been reported of “repeatedly impersonated and vilified the friends” of 10-yr-old Thalia Hakin who was killed in Melbourne’s Bourke St tragedy in which a driver ploughed allegedly intentionally into pedestrians. Read more
Walt Secord’s study tour of Jewish Italy
February 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair and Labor frontbencher Walt Secord recently completed a personally-funded study tour of Jewish sites in Italy including the world’s oldest Jewish ghetto – during the parliamentary summer recess. Read more
WJC: Antisemitism rise in the UK “alarming and shocking”
Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, has reacted to the last report on antisemitism in Britain compiled by the Community Security Trust (CST), which registered a record level of antisemitism in the country. Read more
Amnesty International Australia apologises
February 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Amnesty International Australia has apologised for a post in Facebook writing about the “atrocities committed by the Israel Defence Force” plus other comments. Read more
Meet the new CEO at JCA
February 3, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s JCA has announced the appointment of Bruce Goldsmith as its new CEO. Read more
USA: WJC calls for a sensitive and responsible immigration policy
The World Jewish Congress has called on the government to support a “sensitive and responsible immigration policy that adheres to the noblest American tradition of helping those seeking peace and freedom” while “ensuring the safety and security” of all of its citizens against the threat of terror. Read more
NSW $15,000 grant for Our Big Kitchen
February 2, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has presented Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen a $15,000 cheque as a grant as part of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program to expand their services and fund important upgrades to their kitchen facilities. Read more
The ECAJ welcomes reform to the Australian Human Rights Act
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The executive director of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Peter Wertheim has spoken before the the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. Read more
Emunah leadership Mission and Convention in Israel
February 1, 2017 by Sophie Deutsch
An inspiring mission is currently taking place, led by one of Israel’s leading social justice organisations, World Emunah. In focusing on education, legislation and social welfare in Israel, Emunah aims to advance the status of women, strengthen the Jewish community, and encourage volunteerism. Read more
Yad Vashem Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, commemorated this year’s International Day for the Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust by hosting and participating in a wide range of international, regional, local and online activities. Read more
IDF gives residents of Amona outpost eviction orders
February 1, 2017 by Agencies
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered residents of the Amona outpost in Judea and Samaria to evacuate the area within two days. Read more
Melbourne Jewish community marks the 75th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference
February 1, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Danby, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports and the rabbis and members of the board of Melbourne’s Elwood Shule, have hosted a Holocaust Memorial event at Elwood Synagogue. Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres: ‘clear’ that Temple Mount was home to Jewish temple
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has said it is “completely clear” that Jerusalem’s Temple Mount was home to the ancient Jewish Temple. Read more
Indifference has not gone away
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has addressed an official Holocaust commemoration ceremony in the Greek capital Athens, and in recalling the tragedy that nearly destroyed the Jewish community in Greece, asked whether the world has really learnt the lessons of the Holocaust. Read more
AAJS 2017 Conference
The 29th Australian Association for Jewish Studies Conference is to be held on the 12-13 February at Sydney’s Jewish Museum. Read more
Indonesian Muslim leaders promote dialogue in Israel and Palestinian Authority
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Righteous among the Nations honoured
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
One-month old Jewish baby Alter Heimann was separated from his parents in 1943 Nazi-controlled Amsterdam never to see them again..and yesterday he attended a ceremony at Sydney’s Jewish Museum when a descendant of the Dutch family which ultimately rescued him bringing him later to start a new life in Australia received named as Righteous as the Gentiles on his grandparents’ behalf. Read more
Ambassador Jeremy Jones
January 30, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Jeremy Jones, Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC’s) Director of International and of Community Affairs, has completed his duties as a 2017 Australian Day Ambassador. Read more
Holocaust remembrance in Wellington
January 30, 2017 by David Zwartz
The serene rural surroundings at the Jewish Cemetery, Makara, gave a suitable backdrop for the observance of United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day in New Zealand’s capital Wellington on 27 January. Read more
WJC criticises ADL reaction to Trump statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress has responded to the Anti-Defamation League’s criticism of a statement made by US President Donald Trump on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Remembering is a tool for the future
January 29, 2017 by Miriam Bell
Messages about the importance of remembering the lessons of the Holocaust dominated UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration in Auckland. Read more
Oscar nomination for Emile Sherman
January 27, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
With “Lion” in contention for an Oscar for Best Picture, Sydney producer Emile Sherman has added another bio-pic to his roll call of fine movies. Read more
Kim Beazley to deliver 2017 AUJS Sir Zelman Cowen Memorial Oration
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has announced the launch of the 2017 Sir Zelman Cowen Memorial Oration, to be delivered by Australia’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley. Read more
ECAJ congratulates Australia Day honorees
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australia Jewry has extended its warmest congratulations to all of the recipients of Australia Day honours for their exemplary service to this country. Read more
Netanyahu: “We will never allow another Holocaust to take place”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Strength to Strength – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
‘Strength to Survive’, recounts the stories of Melbourne Holocaust survivors who did whatever they could to escape the atrocities surrounding them. Read more
ADC marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Anti-Defamation Commission has marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
