Pyne Signs
Liberal MP Christopher Pyne, a longstanding friend of Israel and the Jewish community, has signed the London Agreement. Read more
Stamps of friendship
Stamps marking the heroic charge of the Australian Light Horse Brigade in Beersheba in 1917 were jointly issued by Israel and Australia. Read more
The end of the road
Richard Bowles, the Australian-English ultra-marathon runner, has completed the 1009-kilometre Israel Trail, described by National Geographic as one of the world’s most epic adventures. Read more
‘Til Death Don’t Us Part
In a sign of increasing inter-faith ties, Sydney’s Jews and Muslims will share the last available burial space at Rookwood Cemetery. Read more
Roozendaal quits Macquarie St
Eric Roozendaal, the former NSW treasurer, roads minister and ports minister in the former Labor government, quit politics on Thursday. Read more
Hezbollah sleeper cells in Australia?
May 10, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish leaders have renewed calls to ban Hezbollah’s political wing amid revelations that the Shi’ite organisation may have sleeper cells operating in Australia. Read more
BDS vote a non-event
An expected counter-motion to last month’s pro-BDS resolution at the University of Sydney did not go to the vote on Wednesday night because the Student Representative Council meeting did not reach a quorum. Read more
ABC says Zygier sabotaged mission
Ben Zygier, the Australian-born Mossad agent, unwittingly scuppered a top-sec ret operation to repatriate the bodies of three Israeli soldiers missing in Lebanon for three decades, according to an ABC report. Read more
Tzedek applies to appear at the Royal Commission
Tzedek, the Jewish organisation which has been established to end the silence on child sexual abuse within the Jewish community, has made an application to appear at the Royal Commission into child abuse. Read more
A private viewing of the Archibald
The Moriah Foundation has hosted its members and the Moriah College Grandparents Club at a private viewing of the Archibald Exhibition. Read more
Back on his feet
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An Australian ultra-marathon runner who was attempting to complete the 1000km Israel Trail is back in action after a foot infection forced him off the course for a week. Read more
Working with Muslims a laughing matter? Maybe….
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
An Australian Jewish community will hold a comedy debate with its Muslim counterpart. Read more
Carr celebrates Yom Ha’azmaut
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Foreign Minister Bob Carr joined with the Australian Jewish community this week in celebrating the Independence Day of the State of Israel. Read more
Friends of Israel v Friends of Palestine
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire
A second member of the NSW Parliament has joined Labor MP Shaoquet Moselmane in supporting a student move to disassociate the University of Sydney from the Technion in Haifa…and Sydney University itself has expressed its thoughts on the affair. Read more
Representing Australian Jewry globally
May 8, 2013 by J-Wire
Two members of the Australian Jewish community have been appointed vice-presidents of the World Jewish Congress Read more
Wallenberg: an honorary Australian
May 6, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Former Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, has been made Australia’s first honorary citizen. Read more
Israel gets Australia’s OK
May 6, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s Foreign Minister Bob Carr has said that Israel has a right to defend herself following the air attack on military targets in Syria which may have been involved in the transport of weapons to Hezbollah. Read more
VAJEX not happy with the AJN
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The Victorian Association for Jewish Ex and Servicemen and Women Australia (VAJEX Aust) has expressed its utter disappointment in the Australian Jewish News (AJN). Read more
Double treat for Sydney Yom Ha’azmaut function
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
More than 620 guests representing the whos’s who of NSW society’s including diplomats, MPs, government ministers, faith, civic and business leaders were treated to two outstanding addresses at the Yom Ha’azmaut function last night…one from Premier Barry O’Farrell and the other from Israel’s ambassador Yuval Rotem. Read more
Sir Nicolas Winton still aiding Jewish children
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Sir Nicholas Winton, the man who masterminded the Kindertransport which facilitated the escape from Europe for 669 Jewish children has given his name to a New Zealand Holocaust project…at the of 104. Read more
Attorney-General defies safety laws
May 3, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Federal police were called to meet a Qantas flight landing in Brisbane last week…requested to to do when a passenger continued reading his emails as the plane prepared for take-off from Sydney. Read more
Israel and Australia in joint stamp issue
Stamps bearing tribute to the heroic Australian Light Horse Brigade and the monumental battle fought by the ANZACs in Beersheba in 1917 will be jointly issued by Israel and Australia on 10 May. Read more
Koved zayer ondenk – Lest We Forget in Yiddish
Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts Michael Danby visited Germany for ANZAC day and to attend a ceremony at which indigenous remains were returned to Aboriginal leaders. Read more
University condemns antisemitic remarks about campus Max Brenner store
The University of New South Wales has issued a statement commenting on antisemitic remarks posted on social media following the announcement that a Max Brenner chocolate store will open on campus. Read more
Award for NSW community stalwart
April 30, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Parliament has hosted a ceremony to present the inaugural Premier’s Multicultural Awards…and one went to a member of the Jewish community. Read more
Technion students hit back…and the PM waves her anti-BDS flag
April 30, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
The BDS issues in play at both Sydney University and the UNSW are heating up with Technion students responding to their counterparts at Sydney University Prime Minister having her say on the BDS issue at the University of New South Wales. Read more
South African organisation facilitates Aliyah for Australians
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has signed an arrangement with Telfed, the South African Zionist Federation’s Israeli arm, to facilitate immigration for Australian olim. Read more
Jerusalem Prize for David Zwartz
Long time Wellington community stalwart David Zwartz has been awarded the Jerusalem Prize…the first New Zealand recipient. Read more
Kiwis Kosher Again
The New Zealand Government has cleared the direct transportation of pets from Israel following a two year ban. Read more
Runner is forced to quit
April 29, 2013 by J-Wire
