President Rivlin visits Tel Aviv injured
January 4, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has visited injured victims of the terrorist attack which took place in Tel Aviv on Friday afternoon. Read more
Portrait presentation sparks a myriad of memories
January 4, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
In a moving and memorable ceremony Sydney-based Johnny and Thea Weiss have presented a print portrait of Lotte Weiss to the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem. Read more
AUJS receives world-wide recognition
January 1, 2016 by Dean Sherr
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has been recognised as Union of the Year at the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) Congress Awards Ceremony in Jerusalem. Read more
A New Year message from Shimon Peres
January 1, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s ninth and former president Shimon Peres sends the world a New Year’s video message. Read more
IDF preparing for Islamic State attack in Golan Heights
January 1, 2016 by Agencies
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for possible attacks and infiltration by the Islamic State terror group on its northern border in the Golan Heights. Read more
The Angel of Kaunas
December 31, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Electronics giant Philips is behind a book being written by Dutch author Jan Brokken on the story of Jan Zwartendijk, also known as the “Angel of Kaunas” and wants to hear from anyone whose family may have survived the Holocaust because of his help. Read more
2015 as seen by Newt’s News : a video presentation
December 30, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Newton Gatoff looks back on 2015 through the eyes of Newt’s News…from Henry Greener’s The Shtick. Read more
Israeli Supreme Court sends former Prime Minister Olmert to jail
December 30, 2015 by Agencies
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who was convicted of bribery in 2014 over the Holyland corruption scandal, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction. Olmert, who will be the first Israeli prime minister ever to be jailed, is expected to begin serving his prison sentence on Feb. 15. Read more
World Sailing to investigate Malaysia’s denial of Israeli visas
December 30, 2015 by Agencies
The Malaysian Organising Authority of the Youth Sailing World Championship is under investigation after two Israeli windsurfers and their coach did not receive visas in time to compete at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Langkawi, Malaysia. Read more
The Christian new year in Jerusalem
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has hosted the traditional annual reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian community to mark the civil New Year. Read more
The third industrial revolution
December 29, 2015 by Dov Smith
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched The 3D and Functional Printing Center, Israel’s first centre with a focus on research in 3D and functional printing. Read more
New Israeli unit to counter ISIS threat
December 29, 2015 by Agencies
The Israel Defense Forces have officially inducted its new Commando Brigade, which brings together four elite military units: Maglan, Duvdevan, Egoz and Rimon. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot said the move was necessary to properly counter the threat to Israel by the Islamic State group.
The Lowys honoured by the IPO
December 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Thousands of subscribers to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra crowded Tel Aviv’s Charles Bronfman Auditorium (Heichal Hatarbut) for its gala series concert dedicated to Sydney-based supporters Shirley and Frank Lowy. Read more
Malaysian demands too much for Israelis
December 25, 2015 by Agencies
Two Israelis, Yoav Omer and Noy Drihan, will not be able to defend their titles at the Youth Sailing World Championship in Malaysia after the Israel Sailing Association (ISA) announced they will not send a delegation because of anti-Israel demands made by organisers. Read more
Christmas greetings from the State of Israel
December 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to Christians throughout the world. Read more
Jesus a Palestinian?
December 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has exchanged letters with the Uniting Church in Australia following an online article in which Christ’s birthplace is described as being in Palestine. Read more
A Jewish Santa
December 24, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Why is this Santa different from all other Santas?….because he’s Jewish! Read more
Israeli plan to use agricultural technology for sustainable development welcomed by U.N.
December 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
World Jewish Congress CEO and Executive Vice President Robert Singer has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to adopt an Israeli resolution to utilise agricultural technology for sustainable development, despite the Arab bloc’s attempts to prevent its passage because it was submitted by Israel. Read more
B’nai B’rith calls for removal of youth “ambassador”
December 22, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
B’nai Brith International and Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) are demanding that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)—a highly politicized arm of the world body that affords Palestinian refugees special treatment denied to all the world’s other refugees—remove Mohammed Assaf as its regional youth ambassador for “Palestine.” Read more
UNRWA unmasked
December 22, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
The Knesset (Israel’s Parliament) was the venue for an important forum held this week devoted to learning exactly what goes on behind the scenes at the UN agency tasked with looking after Palestinian Arab refugees. Read more
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for victims of terrorist attacks
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has hosted a festive event at the President’s Residence celebrating the Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s of 58 children, victims of terrorist attacks. Read more
Zionism presence in Canberra
December 21, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The first meeting of an interim ACT Zionist Council has been held in Canberra expressing very strong support to establish a local, Canberra-based Zionist organisation. Read more
Fiddler comes to town
December 20, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The village of Anatevka returns to Australia as Fiddler on the Roof prepares for seasons in Melbourne and Sydney…the Shtick’s Henry Greener attended a media call for the show in Melbourne. Read more
Israeli inspirationinto revitalising Maori language
December 20, 2015 by Keren Cook
Emanuel School continues to shine
December 19, 2015 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s HSC results for the class of 2015 reflect a diversity of student interest and strong achievement. Read more
First youth program group this summer heads to Israel
December 19, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
40 young adults from all over Australia and New Zealand have travelled to Israel on the first organised program during the Australian summer season. Read more
Turnbull at Central: The Video
December 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
A video presentation of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit to Sydney’s Central Synagogue on the last day of Chanukah. Read more
Australia establishes landing pad in Israel
December 15, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The establishment of a ‘landing pad’ in Tel Aviv, Israel, will provide emerging Australian companies with access to new opportunities to reach global markets. Read more
Hakoah moves forward
December 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Development Application lodged by Sydney’s Hakoah Club for the redevelopment of White City has been unanimously approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. Read more
First in Course 2015
December 15, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The First in Course students who were examined in this year’s NSW HSC have been named…and J-Wire proffers its congratulations. Read more
