Israel’s 2014 tourism figures
January 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Despite Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, the number of tourists in 2014 remains similar to that in 2013, thanks to the significant increase in the first half of 2013. Read more
Tagging a Jihadist’s tweets
January 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Mark John Taylor, the New Zealand jihadist who burned his NZ passport last year, suspended his Twitter account this week when he realised he had been broadcasting his Syrian location to every intelligence agency – and anyone else – who was keeping tabs on him. Read more
Aliyah hits a ten year high
January 1, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
According to end-of-year figures released by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, Aliyah hit a ten-year high in 2014, with the arrival of some 26,500 new immigrants. Read more
Anti-Defamation Commission slams publisher
January 1, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission has lashed out at publisher Harper Collins for producing a special edition of its Collins Bartholomew Atlas for sale in the Arabian Gulf…the atlas omits Israel. Read more
Happy New Year from the Prime Minister
January 1, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott sends a message on New Year’s Day… Read more
Liberman on the UN Vote
January 1, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on the failure of the UN Security Council vote to establish a Palestinian state. Read more
Israel and the UN Vote
December 31, 2014 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on the defeated UN vote on a draft resolution for the establishment of a Palestinian state. Read more
Australia votes against Palestinian state resolution
December 31, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
In one of its last acts before vacating its seat on the United Nations Security Council, Australia has voted against a draft resolution calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state. Read more
Child victims of terrorism celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
December 30, 2014 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s President Reuven and First Lady Nechama Rivlin, have held a Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebration, at the President’s residence for 50 children… victims of terrorist attacks. Read more
Perth woman talks of her Gaza experience
December 25, 2014 by Eli Rabinowitz
Elle Shmuel spoke to members of the Perth community of her experiences in Gaza during Operation Cast Lead. Read more
Israeli-Palestinian peace hopes – the latest poll
December 25, 2014 by J-Wire News Service
58% of Palestinians believe that Israel wants to extend its borders – 37% of Israelis believe the Palestinians want to conquer Israel. Read more
ALP on an Israeli study mission
December 24, 2014 by J-Wire News Service
In the first mission of its kind, the Australia Israel Labor Dialogue has hosted a group of eleven members and officials of the Australian Labor Party on a Study Mission to Israel. Read more
Bialik students interview the ambassador
December 24, 2014 by Danielle Weinberg
Australian Ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma has visited the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) campus in Hod HaSharon to speak to students from Melbourne’s Bialik College Read more
ADC slams EU decision re remove Hamas from its terror list
December 23, 2014 by J-Wire News Service
B’nai B’rith International and The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission have condemned the decision by the EU Court of Justice to remove Hamas from the EU terror list. Read more
New president for the AICC [NSW]
December 23, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
Jillian Segal is the new president of the NSW branch of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Read more
A face of the Holocaust is no more
December 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Marika Weinberger, a Holocaust survivor who spent her life in Australia telling the story of its history so that the world would never forget what happened in Nazi Europe, has passed away. Read more
Twelve Acts of Kindness
December 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A new Batmitzvah program will change the face of the simcha. Read more
Holocaust survivors and the President
President Reuven Rivlin lit Chanukah candles at the President’s Residence, together with survivors of the Holocaust. Read more
Promotion for Josh
December 22, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg has been appointed Assistant Treasurer in the latest Federal cabinet shuffle. Read more
Moriah rates 6th independent school in NSW
December 22, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Moriah principal says that the its students’ success in the HSC is the culmination of their own effort, diligence and perseverance, combined with many years of outstanding teaching, care and individual attention from their parents and staff at the College. Read more
Chanukah tales
December 22, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Young Adult Chabad have distributed hundreds of latkes and doughnuts in Martin Place.
Scopus Shines
2014 has been an outstanding year for Melbourne’s Year 12 Mount Scopus students. Read more
Calling all game-changers
December 21, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
B’nai B’rith Alfred Dreyfus Anti Defamation Unit and JNF Australia are calling for nominations for their annual National “Game Changers” Awards. Read more
Treasures of the Venice Ghetto
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is exhibiting Judaica dating back as far as the 1600s hidden in Venice from the Nazis and discovered only a few years ago. Read more
Menorah at the Opera House
December 21, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s CBD will light the Menorah outside Sydney Opera House on Monday. Read more
Seasons of Peace
December 21, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Over 100 people came together as religious leaders celebrated Chanukah and Christmas at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
A Canberra Chanukah
December 21, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
For the first time ever, a menorah was lit in the ACT Parliament this week to celebrate the eight-day festival of Chanukah. Read more
Emanuel on the ascent
December 21, 2014 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School ranked 18th in the State based on 2014 HSC top band results, is continuing its upward trajectory. Read more
Menorah in Martin Place
December 19, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
The Chanukah celebration organised in Sydney’s Martin Place , the scene of this week;s siege, was cancelled in respect to this who lost their lives…but the giant menorah has been erected and carries a message to all Australians. Read more
Chanukah on air
December 19, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne Jewish radio station J-AIR will broadcast Chanukah festivities directly from Glen Eira Park on Sunday. Read more
