Getting to know you
February 9, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The Australian Ambassador-Designate to Israel has had her first meeting in her new role with a Jewish organisation. Read more
Westfield welcomes J.P. Morgan to Sydney project
February 9, 2010 by Agencies
The Westfield Group today announced that J.P. Morgan will anchor the new 25-storey 32,800 square metre office tower to be constructed at 85 Castlereagh Street as part of the Westfield Sydney City project that is currently under development. Read more
Naomi Chazan, the NIF and the ZCV
February 8, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Nathan Cherny is a Melbourne-born oncologist who lives in Jerusalem. He has responded to Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Council of Victoria which withdrew from a public meeting at which Naomi Chazan, president of the NIF, was due to speak on the weekend. Read more
Journos to report on Israel visit
February 8, 2010 by Community Editor
Senior journalists who recently visited Israel will report on their trip next week in Sydney. Read more
Sacha Baron-Cohen may marry Australian actress this month
February 8, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Friends of English actor Sacha Baron-Cohen have been told to keep February 26 clear according to an Irish news service. Read more
Dancers wanted
February 6, 2010 by Community Editor
Waitangi Day celebrations in Israel – Sugihara to be remembered
February 6, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A Waitangi Day celebration in Israel will include tributes to Sempo Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis. Read more
Aussie and Kiwi Kosher wines on show in New York
February 5, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Australian and New Zealand Kosher wines were featured at the 2010 Kosher Restaurant and Wine Experience in New York. Read more
Al-Manar to be further investigated
February 4, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Al-Manar, the reported Hezbollah-backed TV station fed into Australia via satellite, is the subject of a new investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authroity. Read more
New Australian ambassador to Israel
February 4, 2010 by Agencies
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has announced the appointment of Andrea Faulkner as Australia’s new ambassador to Israel. Read more
Over 50 and looking for love?
February 3, 2010 by Agencies
j-junction, the only Australian Jewish matchmaking service is bringing back matchmaker assisted introductions for the over 50’s. Read more
Goldstone report scandal causes cancellation of UIA speaker
February 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Professor Naomi Chazan has cancelled her speaking tour of Australia on behalf of the United Israel Appeal Progressive Trust following assertations that the New Israel Fund had provided funds to organisations which had provided the vast majority of content for the Goldstone Report. Read more
Strong reaction to Arab League’s consideration of Australia’s pro-Israel stance
February 3, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Jewish leaders have reacted strongly to reports in “The Australian” that the Arab League “would take Australia’s pro-Israel position into account” in exercising their 22 votes for the election of a seat on the UN Security Council. Read more
Lowy wrote foreword for healer’s book – now a web site
February 3, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Westfield chairman and soccer supremo Frank Lowy wrote a foreword in 2004 to “The Dragon’s Journey”, the story of a teenage refugee from the Vietnam War who became a healer to some of the world’s most influential people. Now the book is the subject of a new web site. Read more
Australia, Israel and the UN – the ECAJ says ‘thank you’
February 2, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has shown its gratitude to the Federal Government for the role Australia played in securing Israel’s admission to JUSCANZ. Read more
Cry from the heart
February 2, 2010 by J-Wire
Shula Endrey-Walder is once again searching within the community to help save a life. Read more
Australia helps facilitate new Israel UN role
February 1, 2010 by Agencies
With Australia’s support, Israel has moved closer to receiving fairer treatment within the United Nations. Read more
UIA shaliach’s daughter reports from Haiti
February 1, 2010 by J-Wire
Ronny Bar-Tur was a popular UIA shaliach in Sydney…his daughter Yael was with the Israeli army hospital in Haiti. J-Wire does not usually publish blogs, but in this case…… Read more
