The Bridge: a way to collaboration and success
November 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Leading Israeli start-ups and venture firms joined their Australian counterparts in Sydney today for “The Bridge” – a first-of-its-kind Israel Australia Investment Summit. Read more
Rabbi deals with attacker
November 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
A man screaming rants at a rabbi at the Adass synagogue in Melbourne got more than he bargained for when his ranting turned physical. Read more
We are on the map!
November 27, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
“We are on the map! And we are staying on the map – not only in sports, but in everything”…the iconic words of Israeli basketball legend Tal Brody, guest speaker at Maccabi Australia’s 90th anniversary gala dinner in Sydney. Read more
Israeli Paralympics sailing teams in Melbourne
November 27, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Two Israeli Paralympics sailing teams have been training in Melbourne for the chance to compete in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Rivlin visits bereaved family
November 27, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin has visited the family of IDF soldier Ziv Mizrachi…murdered in a terrorist knife attack on the country’s Route 443 on Monday. Read more
Police Jewish community dinner
November 27, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton joined members of the Jewish community, and faith communities across the state, by hosting a Victoria Police and Jewish community dinner. Read more
Gandel philanthropy to help the disadvantaged
November 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Through Gandel Philanthropy, Melbourne’s Gandel family has committed A$1 million to the establishment of a transformational scholarship fund to support high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to study a degree of their choice at Monash University. Read more
The JIFF: Henry Greener talks with Paul Green
November 26, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
As the Jewish International Film Festival moves into this year’s final screenings, the film maker of “Pockets of Hope” Paul Green speaks to Henry Greener about the origins, people and meaning of the film project, involving the Jews and non-Jews of Poland. Read more
SodaStream on New Zealand shelves angers Palestine Human Rights group
November 26, 2015 by Keren Cook
The internationally known Israeli product SodaStream has become the target of the Palestine Human Rights Group in New Zealand. Read more
Zionism Victoria’s AGM
November 26, 2015 by Eileen Freed
Over 200 Zionism Victoria delegates and community members have attended Zionism Victoria’s 77th Annual Assembly. Read more
Senator thanks colleagues for supporting Israel initiative
November 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Family First Senator Bob Day has thanked his Senate colleagues today for supporting his push to open a free trade dialogue with Israel. Read more
Supporting Jewry in southern Africa
November 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The leaders of Jewish communities from several countries in southern Africa and members of the African Jewish Congress (AJC), earlier this week met with the leadership of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) in Johannesburg to discuss the challenges ahead. Read more
White Ribbon Day Men’s Breakfast at JewishCare
November 25, 2015 by Warren Hurst
Over 120 members have attended Sydney’s JewishCare’s annual White Ribbon Day Mens Breakfast. Read more
Carnival support
November 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Polish-Jewish Dialogue Leader visits Sydney
November 25, 2015 by Glen Falkenstein
Polish political leader and trailblazer in Polish-Jewish dialogue Andrzej Folwarczny visited Australia this week to share his experiences in raising awareness of the Jewish heritage of Polish towns, cities, and communities. Read more
Award for Julie Bishop
November 25, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has been presented with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s highest award…the Torch of Learning.
Aussies join American Friends of the IDF mission
November 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Supporters from Australia joined more than 100 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) from all walks of life, representing communities from across the U.S., for the FIDF National Leadership Mission to Israel last week. Read more
Former Premier launches Australia Israel Labor Dialogue
November 25, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has launched the inaugural Queensland chapter of the Australia Israel Labor Dialogue at the Parliamentary House Annexe. Read more
Trade Unionists report on Israel visit
November 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Australian trade union leaders who recently returned from an intensive visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority organised by the Australia Israel Labor Dialogue (AILD) and AIJAC’s Rambam program have explained the unparalleled value of seeing the country, discussing challenges with experts and meeting the people. Read more
Five days of activism
November 24, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s Jewish Care is embarking on five days of activism in an endeavor to increase knowledge and awareness of family violence and its impact on women, children and families. Read more
Sharri Markson detained by Israeli security
November 24, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Well-known Australian journalist Sharri Markson was detained by Israeli security for breaching protocol when visiting an Israeli hospital treating injured Syrians. Read more
CBA taps in to Israeli start-ups
November 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has signed an agreement with Israel’s Chief Scientist granting it access to Israeli start-ups wanting to test their ideas globally. Read more
Jonathan Pollard released after 30 years in prison
November 21, 2015 by Agencies
After spending 30 years in a U.S. federal prison, American-Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard was freed on parole Friday, one day ahead of schedule to allow him to observe Shabbat. Read more
Top Israeli analyst in Australia for UIA
November 20, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The United Israel Appeal (UIA) is hosting Dr Yoaz Hendel a popular policy analyst with a weekly radio show and newspaper column in Israel. Read more
The Plight of Jews from Arab Lands and Iran
November 20, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
An inaugural event in Sydney designed to inform the Jewish and wider community about the history of Jewish refugees of the Middle East is planned for November 30. Read more
The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference
November 20, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
The conference was held this week and attended by the diplomatic corps as well as foreign and local media. J-Wire’s Michael Kuttner was there and has filed this report: Read more
Israel’s Chief Scientist to visit Australia
November 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Chief Scientist Avi Hasson will visit Australia for a week of events and meetings designed to deepen and strengthen bilateral economic, technological and scientific ties. Read more
American volunteer among five killed by Palestinian terror attacks in Gush Etzion, Tel Aviv
November 20, 2015 by Agencies
Three people were killed and others were wounded in a Palestinian shooting and car-ramming terror attack on Thursday in Gush Etzion, just a few hours after a stabbing attack killed two Israelis in Tel Aviv during a Jewish prayer service. Read more
Mitzvah Day…a mitzvah in itself
November 19, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Mitzvah Day organisers have said thank you to Melbourne, Shepparton, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide for their wonderful contribution to Mitzvah Day 2015. Read more
New Australian partnerships for The Technion
November 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Technion in Haifa has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Macquarie University in Sydney and the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth as part of its ongoing program to become a global university. Read more
