ADC remembers Rabin
November 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has marked the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with profound sadness, remembering his extraordinary service and dedication to the state of Israel and to the Jewish people. Read more
Gaza merchant alleged to have transfered building material to Hamas
November 5, 2015 by Agencies
A resident of Bani Suheila in the Gaza Strip, was arrested on 31 August 2015 at Erez Crossing for diverting building materials to Hamas for terrorist purposes. Read more
Inside a Jerusalem hospital during the stabbing attacks
November 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
During the recent wave of terror attacks, a news crew joined Dr. Ofer Merin, Deputy Director General and Director of Trauma Services at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital, and the staff of its Trauma Unit for 96 hours. Read more
Judy Cassab: a painter of compassion
November 4, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Iconic artist Judy Cassab has passed away in Sydney at the age of 91 leaving a legacy of support for those seeking refuge from persecution. Read more
Security Council Permanent Members Herald Armed Action Against Islamic State
November 4, 2015 by David Singer
An international conference in Vienna on 30 October – attended by all five Permanent Members of the UN Security Council – America, China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom – has made an important breakthrough towards defeating Islamic State and ending the conflict in Syria and Iraq…writes David Singer. Read more
Remembering their experiences and understanding the lessons: Kristallnacht 2015
November 4, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The remarkable true story of the enduring friendship between two men will form the centrepiece of the keynote address at a Holocaust ceremony in Sydney on Sunday evening. Read more
Had Lionel Returned
November 4, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Monte awards
November 4, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Homes’ 2015 Spirit of Volunteering recognition function has been held at both the Randwick and Hunters Hill locations. Read more
ZFA meets with the FM
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Zionist Federation of Australia President Dr Danny Lamm, Vice President Sam Tatarka and Public Affairs Director Ted Lapkin have met with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Melbourne. Read more
A new burial ground consecrated
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
A Jewish section has been consecrated at the Moss Vale Cemetery in the Southern Highlands 130 kms south of Sydney offering the community the option lower plot costs. Read more
Newt’s News
November 3, 2015 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The Shtick’s Henry Greener presents Newt’s News…a video roundup of current events. Read more
It’s official: BDS is hate speech
November 3, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
A few years ago, the British antisemitism scholar David Hirsh remarked that while Israel was the ostensible target of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, first in the firing line were diaspora Jews…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
Israeli NGOs to disclose foreign funding
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire
Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked is sponsoring a new bill that would force nongovernmental organisations to disclose foreign funding sources if they make up more than half their budgets. Read more
Mitzvah Day at TBI
November 3, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Throughout the year members of Melbourne’s Temple Beth Israel have been actively involved in supporting the broader community embracing TBI’s Mitzvah Day program. Read more
Is hypnosis kosher?…ask the rabbi
November 2, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple served for 32 years as the chief minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious congregation. He was Australia’s highest profile rabbi and held many public roles…and answers your questions. Read more
Leadership to change at Zionism Victoria
November 2, 2015 by Eileen Freed
Sharene Hambur will assume the presidency of Zionism Victoria at the organisation’s Annual Assembly later this month. Read more
Rabin memorial in Double Bay
November 2, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Nestling in the shade of an olive tree sits a memorial to the late Yitzhak Rabin….not in Israel but metres away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s busy Double Bay. Read more
Meet JIFF’s Eddie Tamir
November 2, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with Eddie Tamir, Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF). Read more
Reading between the lines
November 2, 2015 by Natalia Thomas
Moving letters showcasing the extraordinary words of ordinary people who wrote to family and loved ones during periods of conflict have been the subject of a special event at the Sydney Jewish Museum, entitled ‘Reading Between the Lines’. Read more
Putin’s Russia and Israel: A tenuous relationship…writes Isi Leibler
November 1, 2015 by Isi Leibler
For over 30 years, my principal public occupation in the global Jewish arena was to promote the struggle for liberation of Soviet Jewry. Read more
Clinton attends Rabin commemoration
November 1, 2015 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin President has spoken at the public rally in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square held in memory of assassinated Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yitzchak Rabin, marking the 20th anniversary of his murder. Read more
Anti-semitic graffiti in New Zealand
November 1, 2015 by Keren Cook
Wellington Jewish community Centre (WJCC) workers were shocked to discover antisemitic graffiti on the wall of the Holocaust Center of New Zealand. (HCNZ). Read more
WJC leaders meet with the Pope
Pope Francis has welcomed more than 100 leaders of the World Jewish CongresS to the Vatican and issued a strong condemnation of antisemitism. Read more
