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Bondi cliffs bloom with memory for Yom HaZikaron

Rob Klein — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:40 +0000

A field of 750 handmade red poppies overlooking Bondi Beach became a striking symbol of remembrance, as Sydney’s Jewish community marked Yom HaZikaron with a project shaped by both Israeli and local tragedy. Installed before dawn on the cliffs at Marks Park in Bondi, each poppy was folded by hand and placed with care, representing […]

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KKL-JNF board approves millions in emergency aid

Tal Kamir — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:48:17 +0000

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has approved special emergency assistance for local authorities that were affected during Operation “Roaring Lion.” As part of the decision, special budgets will be allocated to assist the residents of Beit Shemesh and Be’er Sheva in coping with the repercussions of the ongoing conflict, strengthen protective infrastructure, provide respite […]

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Australian Jewish community inspired by captivity survivor Eli Sharabi as the JNF Australia’s 2025 campaign concludes

Dionne Taylor — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:24:12 +0000

Gaza captivity survivor, Eli Sharabi, marked his inaugural visit to Australia since his release as part of the JNF Australia 2025 annual campaign, Together, We Rise With Israel, leaving audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth inspired by his resilience and positivity for the future of Israel. In addition to 52-year-old Eli’s personal story, two young […]

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‘I chose life’ – Sharabi’s story of survival grips JNF event

Rob Klein — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:28:07 +0000

“My name is Eli Sharabi. I’ve come back from hell.” With those words, Eli Sharabi, who survived 491 days in Hamas captivity, addressed an extraordinary sold-out JNF Annual Event in Sydney on Tuesday evening, where he shared his story in conversation with leading Israeli journalist and commentator, Nadav Eyal. “A moment before that, I was […]

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Hostage survivor to tell his story at JNF events

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:54:07 +0000

In an exclusive Australian first, award-winning journalist Nadav Eyal will sit down with Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi for a powerful on-stage interview that promises to be the centrepiece of the JNF Australia 2025 annual campaign, “Together, We Rise With Israel.” The event, which will see Sharabi share details of his 491 days in captivity […]

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JNF Australia launches 2025 campaign to rebuild and heal Israel’s North and South

J-Wire News Service — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:41:34 +0000

JNF Australia has launched its 2025 annual campaign, Together, We Rise With Israel, inspired by the resilience shown by Israelis since the October 7 terror attacks and recent Iranian missile strikes. Headlining this year’s campaign is former hostage Eli Sharabi, 52, who will visit Australia to share his harrowing story of survival. Sharabi was held […]

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Pam Krail heading JNF Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:49:00 +0000

JNF Australia has announced the appointment of Pam Krail as its new National President, following over a decade of dedicated service to the organisation. A long-serving board member and former President of JNF NSW (2016–2023), Pam Krail has played a pivotal role in shaping JNF’s direction and impact across the state. Her involvement began in […]

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Honouring those who rescued fellow Jews in the Holocaust

Henry Benjamin — Fri, 23 May 2025 04:57:40 +0000

A symbolic cornerstone was laid on Wednesday for the Jewish Rescuers Grove, a first-of-its-kind memorial honouring Jews who risked everything to save fellow Jews during the Holocaust. The grove, a joint initiative of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) and the B’nai B’rith World Centre–Jerusalem, will take root in the Jerusalem Forest near Yad Vashem. […]

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JNF Australia mobilise emergency campaign to help save what has taken generations to grow

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 02 May 2025 06:31:00 +0000

Within hours of the outbreak of the wildfires in Israel, JNF Australia has mobilised and launched an emergency wildfire appeal, which will directly support the firefighting efforts, replace and upgrade critical equipment, rehabilitate forests, and provide long-term ecological restoration to damaged areas. Sarah Vanunu, Israel’s Emissary for JNF, told J-Wire: “As Israel faces one […]

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Rare clay jug found in israel highlights camels’ role in Abbasid trade

Pesach Benson — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:24:13 +0000

Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron Hills region, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. “The fact that the creators chose to paint two camels on the reverse indicates their great importance during the Abbasid period – in the 9th-10th […]

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