Jewish community in support of Christian community
September 19, 2014 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish community has voiced support to the Maronite community in the city’s west whose church was targeted with death threats from a passing car flying the Islamic State flag. Read more
Pope gets honey cake ahead of Rosh Hashanah
September 19, 2014 by J-Wire
Pope Francis has received a delegation of 40 international Jewish leaders at his residence in Rome ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins next week. Read more
5774: The year in review
September 19, 2014 by Alina Dain Sharon-JNS.org
As Rosh Hashanah approaches and the Jewish calendar turns to 5775, JNS.org takes a look at the biggest Jewish news stories from the past year. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten
September 18, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Leader of the Australian Opposition Bill Shorten has sent a Rosh Hashanah message to J-Wire readers… Read more
Online hate to be countered
September 18, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A New Year’s message from Ambassador Livne
September 18, 2014 by Yosef Livne
Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand sends his message for Rosh Hashanah. Read more
Shabbat project update
September 18, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Rabbi Moshe Kahn, Executive Member of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria , has presented an update of the Shabbat Project to its members. Read more
Gas chambers found at Sobibor
September 18, 2014 by Estee Yaari
Archeologists have discovered the gas chambers at the Sobibor extermination camp in Poland. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Prime Minister
September 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australian Prime Minister has sent Rosh Hashanah greetings to the country’s Jewish community. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah Message
September 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A Rosh Hashanah message from Rabbi Mordechai Gutnick, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
Two-tiered graves an option for Sydney’s Jewish community
September 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish married couples in Sydney are to be given the option to be buried one above the other in the same grave. Read more
Human Rights awards nominations extended
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs has extended the closing date for nominations for the 2014 Australian Human Rights Awards until Friday 26 September.
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Allan Bermeister passes away
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Magen David Adom has lost one of its most stalwart supporters in the passing of former NSW president Allan Bermeister. Read more
AUJS needs you
September 15, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Socialist Alternative is appealing a decision by Melbourne’s Monash University to deregister them…AUJS needs your name on a petition. Read more
NZ Jewry and Government superannuation
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
New Zealand’s Jewish community has lashed out at political identities seeking to have NZ divest from investing superannuation funds in Israeli companies. Read more
Australia moves against ISIL
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government is preparing to contribute to an international coalition to counter the ISIL terrorist threat. Read more
Blessing for Victoria
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive have blessed the State of Victoria ahead of Rosh Hashana. Read more
Fijian soldiers safe in Israel
September 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
45 Fijian soldiers seized by Syrian rebels two weeks ago have been released and are now in Israel following their ordeal. Read more
Plibersek tells Israel to change its mind
September 12, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Shadow Foreign Minister has told Israel to scrap its latest claim of West Bank Land. Read more
Israeli company launches Australian subsidiary
September 12, 2014 by J-Wire
Top Image Systems, Ltd, a leading Israeli ECM (Enterprise Content Management) and BPM (Business Process Management) solution and MIP (Mobile Imaging Platform) provider has announced the launch of TIS Australia. Read more
Disrupting terrorism
September 11, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government is determined to detect and disrupt terrorism financing within its borders and to take action against people who provide support to terrorist organisations. Read more
A response to The New Zealand Herald
September 11, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
An editorial published on Wednesday 5 September by The New Zealand Herald entitled “New Zealand must resist Israel’s push to control our foreign policy”, encapsulates everything that is wrong with much of the media today. Read more
Knoll on the CRC
September 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Government has announced the name of the Chair of the Community Relations Commission. Read more
Hakoah settles heritage issues
September 10, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Hakoah Club is progressing with its development application for sporting, social, cultural and community facilities at White City, following agreement on heritage issues. Read more
Israel’s campaign to restore tourism figures
With figures of inbound tourists dropping over 30%, Israel’s Tourism Minister has announced marketing strategies to help reverse the trend. Read more
The threat of ISIS
September 9, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Members of NSW State parliament and local government have heard former US Ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey, discuss the threat of ISIS and what the US and its allies, including those in the region, can do to halt its progress. Read more
Peace in a time of terrorism
September 9, 2014 by Brenda Segal
Hilik Bar, General Secretary of the Israel Labor Party and Deputy Speaker of the Knesset has presented of a public lecture on: “Peace in a time of terrorism.” Read more
Burke bashes Israel
September 8, 2014 by J-Wire
Labor MP and Shadow Minister for Finance Tony Burke has spoken strongly against Israel at an Australia Palestine Advocacy Network Fundraising Dinner. Read more
New Zealand ambassador rejected by Israel
September 8, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Ha’aretz has reported that New Zealand’s recently appointed ambassador to Israel has been refused permission to present his credentials as he is also ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Read more
Youth in Philanthropy
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College students have learnt about community needs and making decisions about granting money when there are competing priorities, when they took part in the Youth in Philanthropy program of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. Read more
