The five secrets of Israeli resilience against terror
October 16, 2015 by Daniella Levy
So let me explain the news from Israel: we are experiencing a fresh wave of violence and terror…writes Daniella Levy. Read more
Middle East motion to be moved by Danby and Plibersek
October 16, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Labor Member for Melbourne Ports Michael Danby and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Tanya Plibersek will move a motion in Parliament on Monday questioning the Australian Government’s strategy and response to the crisis in Syria and Iraq. Read more
Shabbat Project rallies 5,000 partners across 500 cities
October 16, 2015 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
Hundreds of thousands of Jews. Hundreds of thousands of challahs, candlesticks, and zemirot (Jewish songs). Havdalah. Jews of all ages, levels of religious observance, and geographic locations will come together next week to celebrate the Jewish people’s oldest friend: Shabbat. Read more
Israel advocacy goes mobile
October 16, 2015 by Jacob Kamaras
Israel news is abound these days, and myriad sources from the mainstream to the niche are serving it up—particularly during times like the current wave of Palestinian terrorism. But which content should a pro-Israel advocate read, trust, and share with others to make an impact? Read more
Netanyahu’s media briefing
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a media conference that a Palestinian boy Israel is accused of executing is being treated in Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. Read more
War and Peace
October 16, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Since 1948 we have experienced precious little peace. Instead, the declaration of war which our Arab neighbors initiated continues unabated…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Harbouring a surprise
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Keynote speaker for this year’s JNF functions Judy Feld Carr was amazed when new Sydney’s new JNF shaliach showed her a photograph of his daughter in the IDF accompanied by her commander…none other that Feld Carr’s granddaughter. Read more
Amazing tales at JNF Gala dinner
October 15, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 800 guests gathered to hear tales of the rescue of Syrian Jews, the hardships of life on the front line in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Northern Negev and view a video link interview with Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem at the JNF Gala dinner in Sydney.
Candlelight vigil
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Vic Alhadeff, the chief executive of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, spoke at a candlelight vigil help to pay last respects to Curtis Cheng, the police employee gunned down in Sydney last week. Read more
Seeking care?
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
This week is National Carers Week and a recently-established service matching the right carer with those in need of one has been set up in Sydney. Read more
A brother delivers a eulogy
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Rabbi Eitam Henkin and his wife Naama were murdered recently by Palestinian Arab terrorists leaving behind four orphans. His brother Yigal delivered the eulogy.
Searching for Hannah’s family
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
In 1928, Hannah Hart sent a letter to the Jewish Standard from her home in Sydney birthing the concept of the Maccabi Carnival…now Maccabi Australia is seeking her descendants. Read more
Recognising Australia’s first people
October 15, 2015 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has hosted the first JCCV Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition Forum to help explain to the community the need for change in terms of Constitutional recognition for Australia’s first people. Read more
The Victorian police and the Jewish community
October 15, 2015 by David Marlow
In his first public address to the Victorian Jewish community as Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Graham Ashton outlined the challenges facing the force. Read more
Vision impaired club celebrates 30th anniversary
October 15, 2015 by Warren Hurst
The Lapid Friendship Club for vision impaired people recently met at B’Nai B’rith Parents Home in Sydney’s Rose Bay to celebrated its 30th birthday. Read more
Speakout4Israel
October 15, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
In response to the recent wave of terror attacks across Israel, the Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has launched a proactive campaign, Speak Out For Israel, to facilitate education, participation and advocacy amongst Jewish students and the wider community. Read more
The time has come to consider drastic action
October 15, 2015 by Isi Leibler
Like most Israelis, I am proud that we remain one of the most democratic countries in the world, despite being surrounded by a sea of barbarism and facing continuous threats to our existence by hostile neighbours…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Beethoven’s mighty mass
October 15, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
One big bite filling the whole program was the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s offering for the ATP Master Series concert last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Briefing the foreign media
October 15, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Israel’s Government Press Office has briefed the foreign media on the current situation of ongoing violence. Michael Kuttner reports… Read more
New measures to combat terrorism announced in Israel
October 14, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s cabinet has approved new measures to deal with the current wave of terrorism. Read more
New JNF project inaugurated in Israel
October 14, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A new two-classroom building at the Misgav Regional Sustainability Education Centre built with donations from the estate of Stephen and Rita Gerstl and from Brad and Beverly Garlick from Sydney, has been inaugurated Read more
Peres gathers religious leaders to call for a stop to the violence
October 14, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s former President Shimon Peres has held an emergency conference with representatives and leaders from the various religious communities across Israel to issue a joint call to stop the bloodshed and to prevent further and unnecessary grief. Read more
Islamic Lifelines Can Prevent Islamic State Dead Lines…writes David Singer
October 14, 2015 by David Singer
Australia was introduced to a high school chaplain and Muslim community leader Sheikh Wesam Charkawi on one of Australia’s most widely viewed TV shows – Q and A – last Monday evening. Read more
B’nai B’rith slams Roger Waters
October 14, 2015 by J-Wire
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has denounced a letter penned by former Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters to Bon Jovi slamming the band for refusing to join his cultural boycott of Israel and going ahead with their concert in Tel Aviv. Read more
Jews for refugees
October 14, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Over 35 members of Sydney’s Jewish community have participated in a rally marching with Muslims and other Middle Eastern groups in a call to help refugees. Read more
Threat to Jewish day schools
October 14, 2015 by J-Wire
Holocaust-themed movies in Wellington
October 14, 2015 by Keren Cook
A month-long cinematic reflection on the impact of the Holocaust this weekend in Wellington. Read more
Did Paul found Christianity?…ask the rabbi
October 13, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Is it true that Christianity was founded by Paul after his break from Judaism?…ask the Rabbi. Read more
New president for Caulfield
October 13, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Newly elected President of Melbourne’s Caulfield Hebrew Congregation Anthony Raitman has set out his vision for the future. Read more
Intifada or not, Palestinians have anger without leadership
October 13, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
In the days that have passed since Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared before the U.N. General Assembly that he was abrogating previous agreements with Israel, Palestinians in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem have carried out dozens of terror attacks, some of them deadly, against Israelis. Read more
