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ECAJ calls for leadership from universities and government
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 5:22 pm
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is monitoring the deteriorating situation on US campuses and events at Australian universities, particularly the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. Read more
Offended by fellow councillor wearing keffiyeh at dawn service
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:40 pm
Randwick Greens councillor Rafaela Pandolfini attended the council’s dawn service on ANZAC Day wearing a keffiyeh. Read more
Flotilla challenging Gaza blockade due to leave Turkey as Israel braces for confrontation
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:05 pm
A provocative flotilla of ships destined for Gaza received permission from Turkish authorities to depart from Istanbul today (Friday) under the leadership of an Islamist aid organization with ties to Hamas. Read more
Israel applauds EU decision to further sanction Iran
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:36 pm
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has applauded the vote of the European Parliament to condemn Iran and impose sanctions on the regime, calling the move a “milestone.”
The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:28 pm
The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more
Israeli aircraft strike more than 30 Hamas targets
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:21 pm
Israeli aircraft have struck more than 30 Hamas targets across Gaza over the last 24 hours, including terror squads, weapons storage facilities, military structures, and other terror infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday morning. Read more
99 million-year-old amber yields fossil surprise
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:02 pm
In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. Read more
Israeli minister calls on UN envoy to deliver matzah to hostages in Gaza
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:08 pm
Ahead of the Passover holiday, an Israeli cabinet minister formally asked the UN’s Middle East envoy to ensure the delivery of matzah and wine to hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Thursday. Read more
Idan Raichel hit song performed by 900 Emanuel voices
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:41 pm
Sydney’s Emanuel School has produced a special rendition of Idan Raichel’s hit song – Shevet Achim Ve’achayot, a Tribe of Brothers and Sisters. Read more
Smotrich aims to legalize 68 outposts in Judea and Samaria
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:17 pm
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich aims to legalize 68 outposts in Judea and Samaria and has instructed various ministries to prepare to provide them with public services. Read more
Chag Sameach from Peter Dutton
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:36 pm
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Jemima Montag to compete for two gold medals in Paris
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Australia’s best race walker Jemima Montag will challenge for two medals at the Paris Olympics after the national squad had a big day out at the world team championships in Turkey. Read more
Chag Sameach from Anthony Albanese
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
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The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:28 pm
The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more
Jemima Montag to compete for two gold medals in Paris
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Australia’s best race walker Jemima Montag will challenge for two medals at the Paris Olympics after the national squad had a big day out at the world team championships in Turkey. Read more
BDS threats to cancel Israeli cycling team an ‘obtuse moral inversion’
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Threats to disrupt the two biggest cycling races in the world over Israeli participation are an “obtuse moral inversion” by haters of the Jewish state, the Israel–Premier Tech team’s co-owner said on Wednesday. Read more
Friday, April 5, 2024 at 4:43 pm
19-year-old Jake Girdwood-Reich’s national duties have been extended, with Jake named in an updated Australian U23 national “Olyroos” squad to compete in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup April 15-23, 2024, in Qatar. Read more
Features and Articles
On Wednesday, hikers around the southern Israeli city of Arad discovered the remains of an Iranian ballistic missile from the April 13 overnight assault. Read more
Tony Abbott tells JNS: Talk of Palestinian state does not represent country
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong was not representing most of her country’s citizens when she said that recognizing a Palestinian state would not constitute a reward for Israel’s enemies, former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott told JNS. Read more
What time did you finish? Read more
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
UN lobbies to recognize fictitious State of Palestine
The United Nations has become actively involved in lobbying its member states to recognize a fictitious State of Palestine that does not meet the legal requirements for statehood laid down in the 1933 Montevideo Convention. Read more
‘Pro-Palestine’ campus mobs think Jew-hatred is progressive
Ideas that reduce complex problems into simple mantras are always popular. Read more
War assessment Read more
Our annual Seder commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt has concluded for another year. Read more
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JNF helps disabled and seriously ill Israeli kids
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:06 pm
KKL-JNF and JNF-KKL Germany have held a unique spring camp in Eilat in collaboration with Simcha Layeled, dedicated to improving the quality of life and social welfare of disabled and seriously ill children in Israel. Read more
PJ Library hits the road – first stop Canberra
Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:56 pm
PJ Library, renowned for its global reach in promoting Jewish literacy and culture, is embarking on an exciting journey across New South Wales. Read more
Need money to complete a short film project?
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Applications close for the JIFF Short Film Fund Monday 1 April. Read more
JNF takes Holocaust survivors to see Israel’s spring flowers
Monday, March 18, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Over 4,100 Holocaust survivors have embarked on blossom tours across Israel, organised by the KKL-JNF Foundation since the beginning of March. Read more
Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:27 pm
On a recent visit to Norfolk Island, Rabbi Chaim and Judith Ingram visited Vaughan Nicol, the only known Jew on the island. Read more
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Idan Raichel hit song performed by 900 Emanuel voices
Sydney’s Emanuel School has produced a special rendition of Idan Raichel’s hit song – Shevet Achim Ve’achayot, a Tribe of Brothers and Sisters. Read more
Emanuel’s strong performance in HSC
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s Class of 2023 students achieved strong results with many notable achievements. Read more
Mount Scopus College: “Wonderful VCE results”
The results of over 75% of Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College Year 12 were in the top 20% of the state. Read more
Sharni Briner, the Melbourne Coordinator for Diller Teen Fellows, attended a gathering in Chicago representing the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Israeli gaming team hosted in Riyadh ‘like kings’
A team of Israelis who participated in a recent global video game competition in Saudi Arabia said Monday that they were treated like royalty and blended right in with the other international players meeting in the Gulf kingdom. Read more