WJC President calls Filipino leader’s Hitler praise ‘revolting’ and ‘unacceptable’
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder today condemned the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines praising Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler and saying that he would be happy to slaughter drug addicts in his country just as Hitler slaughtered the Jews. Read more
75 years after Babi Yar, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder praises ‘miracle of Jewish revival in Ukraine’
October 1, 2016 by Agencies
On the 75th anniversary of the murder more than 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar, leaders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) were in Ukraine to take part in events to remember the atrocity committed by Nazi Germany on 29/30 September 1941 near Kyiv. Read more
Worldwide Sukkah Directory enters 23rd year of operation
October 1, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A world-wide registry of Sukkahs has been set up, and is listed online at www.localsukkah.org. Read more
Montefiore Supports OzHarvest
September 30, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Surplus food from Sydney’s Montefiore Home’s Jazz in the Grounds event was collected by OzHarvest food rescue charity on Sunday to provide much needed assistance to vulnerable men, women and children across Sydney. Read more
Minister Parata to attend Peres funeral in Israel
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Education Minister Hekia Parata will represent the country at the state funeral of former President Shimon Peres in Israel today. Read more
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs sends Rosh Hashanah greeting
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Senator Zed Seselja sends a message for Rosh Hashanah to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more
Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten and Tony Burke
September 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition & Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia for Rosh Hashanah have sent a Rosh Hashanah message to the Jewish community. Read more
Manny Waks Sues Brother
September 30, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Manny Waks is suing his brother for defamation according to Melbourne’s “The Age”.
Jazz in the Grounds – a photo gallery
September 29, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Even the spring rain could not deter staunch supporters of Montefiore and lovers of jazz from attending this year’s Jazz in the Grounds event at Sydney’s Randwick last weekend. Read more
A joint Rosh Hashanah statement from a group of community organisations
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
A group of Australian Jewish organisations has released a Rosh Hashanah message highlighting their commitment to a tolerant Australia. Read more
NSW Premier Mike Baird sends Rosh Hashanah greetings
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Mike has sent the following greeting… Read more
Residents of Peres’ birthplace for a final farewell
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Residents of Shimon Peres’s hometown of Vishnyeva gathered on Wednesday outside his childhood home to pay their respects for the biggest international figure to ever emerge from their village. Read more
Shimon Peres: further tributes
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire
Tributes continue to published remembering Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the modern state of Israel who passed yesterday at 93. Read more
Danby gives testimony before the UN Human Rights Council
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has spoken at the UN Human Rights Council slamming its silence over the Syrian massacres…a video report. Read more
Hurst announced president of UIA International Women’s Division
September 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Penny Hurst was announced as the new President of UIA – Keren Hayesod International Women’s Division at the recent International Women’s Division Conference held in Paris. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from President Rivlin
September 29, 2016 by Agencies
In the run up the Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, President Reuven Rivlin issued his video traditional greeting to Jewish communities around the world. Read more
Australia’s Governor-General to attend the funeral of Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Australia’s Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will attend the funeral of the 9th Israel’s president Shimon Peres. Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s video tribute to Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks on the passing of former president Shimon Peres. Read more
Shimon Peres: Tributes from the world-wide community
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Leaders of Australia’s Jewish community join with Israeli leaders and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to remember the 9th President of Israel Shimon Peres who passed away today at the of 93. Read more
Shimon Peres: Born: August 23, 1923 Died September 28., 2016
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Shimon Peres, the ninth of president of Israel, has passed away at the age of 93. Read more
Shimon Peres: History in making
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the State of Israel, was instrumental in building and developing Israel’s defense and security industry, establishing the IDF, developing the nuclear reactor in Dimona and the nuclear research facility at Sorek, and heading the Israeli defense industry. Read more
The Pope meets the WJC
A delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) led by its president, Ronald S. Lauder, has been received by Pope Francis at the Vatican. Read more
Premier Mike Baird guest of Moriah Foundation
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Premier Mike Baird was the guest of honour at the annual Moriah Foundation Members’ Cocktail Party attended by 150 Foundation Members. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the Victorian Premier
September 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Daniel Andrews sends Rosh Hashanah greetings to the community. Read more
ECAJ and state roof bodies unite in support of 18C
September 27, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Plenary meetings of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria during the last week have unanimously passed identical resolutions in support of retaining the existing sections of the Racial Discrimination Act which prohibit the public promotion of racial hatred. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah from the NSW Leader of the Opposition
September 27, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Luke Foley is the Opposition of the Leader f the Opposition in NSW and sends Rosh Hashanah greetings… Read more
Melbourne Community Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Babi Yar
September 27, 2016 by David Marlow
The Victorian Jewish community has commemorated the 75th anniversary of the massacre of Jews at Babi Yar, a ravine near Kiev, where 33,771 Jews were shot over a two-day period starting on 29 September 1941. Read more
The President’s Twitter chat
September 26, 2016 by Agencies
Watch how Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin handles his open first Twitter chat….. Read more
Shir Madness…on video
September 25, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
At Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion, the Shir Madness Music Festival took over for a full day of top entertainment, with an Opening Drum Troupe, Junkyard Beats, The Bashevis Singers, Azadoota, Alexis Fishman, Josh Oshlack, Tree of Life with Orna Triguboff and Rick Melick’s Self Made Men. Henry Greener filmed the event….
WJC President Lauder honors Elie Wiesel at high-profile UNESCO-sponsored tribute to heroes fighting violent extremism
September 25, 2016 by Agencies
WJC President Lauder honours Elie Wiesel at high-profile UNESCO-sponsored tribute to heroes fighting violent extremism. Read more
