Only 24% of tourists visiting Israel are Jewish
July 25, 2013 by J-Wire
Income from tourism in Israel has grown from $4bn in 2009 to $5.1bn in 2012 with 56% of inbound tourists being Christian and only 24% Jewish. Read more
AIJAC and the Boat People
July 25, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has voiced its views on how Australia is dealing with asylum seekers. Read more
Josh Small finishes the job
Josh Small’s father Greg died in the Maccabi Bridge disaster in 1997…on his way to the opening ceremony and a member of the ten tin bowling team. This week, his son Josh won the medal his late father sought. Read more
Collectively protecting children
July 25, 2013 by Jo Silver
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), in conjunction with the Australian Zionist Youth Council, Chabad Youth and Jewish Care, have joined forces to provide a free information session for community organisations to prevent and respond effectively to allegations of child abuse. Read more
Silver for Solomon
July 25, 2013 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Steven Solomon and Donald Sanford have produced a level of sport tonight beyond the wildest dreams of the organisers with a thrilling 400m mens final on the first night of the track and field competition at this year’s 19th Maccabiah. Read more
Helping Israel’s Children
July 25, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
High on Mount Carmel above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, WIZO Ahuzat Yeladim offers a last chance for troubled teenagers. Read more
Kramer free in three months
July 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
53-yr-old convicted paedophile David Kramer has been sentenced to a maximum of three years and four months for sexually abusing students at Melbourne’s Yeshiva Centre but will possibly be a free man in three months’ time given the time he has spent in detention…and one of his victims has made a statement. Read more
Asylum-seekers: NSW rabbis have their say
July 24, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Rabbinical Council of NSW has issued a statement saying that Papua New Guinea is an acceptable destination for asylum seekers. Read more
Shorten goes to school
July 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
New Minister for Education Bill Shorten recently joined Michael Danby in a meeting with the Australian Council for Jewish Schools. Read more
Israel strengthening Diaspora ties
July 23, 2013 by Benjamin Rutland
The “Lobby for Strengthening the Jewish People” has been launched in the Knesset by the co-Chairmen Dr Nachman Shai and Tzachi Hanegbi with the participation of over 40 Knesset members from across the Israeli political spectrum. Read more
Adam Kellerman and his Maccabi Gold medal
July 22, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Watch the filmed interview of Paralympian at the Maccabiah in Israel shortly after he was presented with his gold medal…. Read more
Mapping a visit to Israel
July 22, 2013 by Lauren Hockley
JNF Education Director, Erez Feinberg, has initiated a project at Mount Scopus College working with students to build a papier mache model showing the landscape of Israel. Read more
RCV critical of asylum seekers policy
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has expressed its dismay at the federal government’s new policy on boat people redirecting those who may well be seeking asylum to Papua New Guinea. Read more
UNRWA Summer Camp
July 22, 2013 by David Bedein
UNRWA is partially funded by AusAID which receives its money from Australian taxpayers to assist Palestinian refugees. Visit one of their summer children’s camps on J-Wire… Read more
Double gold for Kellerman…and greetings from the ECAJ
July 22, 2013 by Josh Givoni
Wheelchair tennis ace Adam Kellerman brought joy to the Australian delegation in Israel today claiming Australia’s first two gold medals of the 19th Maccabiah Games. Read more
Message for the Polish Government
July 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The president of the The Executive Council of Australian Jewry Dr Danny Lamm, has sent a message to the Polish Government following its rejection of legislating in favour of shechita. Read more
Peace initiative welcomed
July 21, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that agreement has been reached on a basis for direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Read more
Aboriginal flag at the Maccabiah
The flag of Aboriginal Australia has been proudly displayed at the Maccabiah opening ceremony in Jerusalem…. Read more
Maccabiah Opening Ceremony – Join the Aussie Contingent
Steve Yarrow has produced a wonderful video of the Australian contingent at the 2013 Maccabiah opening ceremony at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Watch it on J-Wire… Read more
Solomon carries the flag
July 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The 420 strong Australian contingent marched into the packed Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem to a tumultuous welcome…lead by Olympic 400m star Steve Solomon. Read more
Passion8 in voluntary administration
July 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Key Sydney communal service provider Passion8 Catering has been placed into voluntary administration with the view of restructuring the business. Read more
Help for Holocaust Hungarians
July 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) today announced that the government of Hungary, after protracted and difficult talks over the course of several years, has agreed to release $5.6 million in previously committed funds for social welfare services for needy Holocaust survivors of Hungarian origin living outside of Hungary. Read more
Claims Conference says compensation to Kurzem to continue
July 19, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The facts behind The Mascot, Unravelling the Mystery of my Jewish Father’s Nazi Boyhood, a best-selling book about Alex Kurzem who survived WWII having been adopted by a Latvian police battalion were challenged and the Claims Conference has made public its ombudsman’s report which recommends that “payment of compensation should continue”. Read more
Yeshiva paid for teacher to flee from child abuse allegations
July 18, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The County Court in Melbourne has heard that a teacher at the Yeshiva in Melbourne’s St Kilda had been paid by his employer to flee Australia following allegations of sexual abuse. Read more
“We can’t stop someone from making a living”…Maccabi
July 18, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
Maccabi Australia has responded to an article on the Israeli newspaper Haaretz’s web site in which Australian communal leaders and family members of the four athletes who lost their lives in the 1997 bridge collapse described the continuing employment of a man found guilty for the part he played in the tragedy as being “disgraceful”, “astounding” and “inconceivable”. Read more
Making living at home easier
July 18, 2013 by Ayal Tusia
Elderly members of our community who choose to live independently at home will benefit from Jewish Care’s announcement that it has secured 61 new government-funded Home Care packages – over a 30% boost to the existing numbers of Home Care packages. Read more
Israeli MK to visit Australia
July 18, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
The Zionist Federation of Australia will host influential Knesset member of KnessetDr Ruth Calderon when she visits Australia next month. Read more
Pix from the Maccabiah
Peter Haskin sends J-Wire photos from the Maccabiah…maybe there’s someone you know Read more
Lucas Neill Salutes Maccabi Australia
July 17, 2013 by David Weiner-Maccabi NSW
Socceroo captain Lucas Neill has sent personal good luck wishes to the Australian soccer squad competing at the Maccabiah. Read more
Help for Australian Olim
July 16, 2013 by Lana Lachyani
The official launch of the agreement between the Zionist Federation of Australia and Telfed has been held in Ra’anana, Israel. Read more
