Wolper grant recipients
June 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation has announced its next round of grant recipients. Read more
150 Changemakers from 29 countries in Jerusalem
June 30, 2016 by J-Wire
One hundred-fifty of the Jewish world’s leading young changemakers from 29 countries convened in Jerusalem this week for intensive networking, skill-building and ideation at the 2016 ROI Summit, ROI Community’s flagship program. Read more
Palestine – European Union Acclaims Abbas Whilst Flogging Farage
June 30, 2016 by David Singer
Brexit proponent Nigel Farage has been branded a liar by the European Parliament (EUP) – but PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas can lie compulsively without the slightest EUP remonstration or rebuke…writes David Singer. Read more
The Xenophon team
June 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
With the Nick Xenophon Team likely to gain a number of Senate seats, and possibly a couple of lower house seats, at the looming election, and thus possibly holding or sharing the balance of power in one or both Houses, the Australia/Israel Review (AIR) examined the Senator’s record on Israel, and found much that concerns it. Read more
A resoundingly satisfying performance…an SSO music review
June 30, 2016 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Staying in familiar territory, but with more ear-challenges than the last APT Mater Series concert, the SSO loaded up its heavy artillery for a resoundingly satisfying performance last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Jewish Men’s Shed in Perth
June 29, 2016 by Henry Benjamin
A Men’s Shed has been established within Perth’s Jewish community…a club environment where men get together, learn skills and work on general community projects. Read more
The Ideation Project
Sydney’s The Shalom Institute is now accepting applications for its second year of its ground-breaking innovation program, The Ideation Project. Read more
Tracing Herzl
June 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Zionist Federation of Australia president Dr Danny Lamm and Immediate Past President Ron Weiser have visited the hotel which was home to Theodore Herzl in 1895 in Paris. Read more
For the body as well as the soul: Yom Limmud Sydney 2016
June 29, 2016 by Paula Towers
Caring for your body as well as your brain, Yom Limmud Sydney will cover all the bases this year. Read more
A message for U.N.
June 29, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a public statement before beginning his meeting in Jerusalem with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Read more
Can ‘open source jihad’ be stopped? Israeli conference searches for solutions
June 29, 2016 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
It was Oct. 27, 2015, shortly after 10 a.m. Two terrorists from the Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber boarded an Egged bus in the East Talpiot area. One was armed with a gun, the other with a knife…writes Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman/JNS.org. Read more
Poisoned minds…writes Emily Gian
There is a scene in the movie, “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan”, in which the Sacha Baron Cohen character finds himself deep inside redneck territory in an American country and western lounge bar. Read more
World Jewry outraged at Istanbul attack
June 29, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
World Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald S. Lauder has expressed shock and outrage at yesterday’s terror attacks at Istanbul Airport. Read more
Herzog’s intolerable deceit
June 29, 2016 by Isi Leibler
Zionist Union Chairman MK Isaac Herzog is the scion of one of Israel’s most distinguished families…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Israeli embassy hosts Australian start-up competition
June 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Embassy of Israel in Australia in collaboration with the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Start-up Aus and OurCrowd, will host “Start Tel Aviv 2016″…a competition for innovative start-ups in the fields of ICT and includes mobile applications, web technologies, and cyber security. Read more
80 young Aussies to head for Israel trip
June 28, 2016 by Hayley Hadassin
The Zionist Federation of Australia is to send 80 young Australians on a 10-day trip to Israel. Read more
Ban Ki-moon meets President Rivlin
June 28, 2016 by Agencies
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has been welcomed by President Reuven welcomed for a working meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Read more
Israel and Turkey restore ties after six-year rift
June 28, 2016 by Agencies
Israel and Turkey have agreed to normalise ties after a six-year rift in their diplomatic relationship. Read more
U.K.’s historic ‘Brexit’ vote leaves Israel pondering policy and trade implications
June 28, 2016 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
In a historic referendum, the United Kingdom voted to leave the 28-nation European Union (EU), sending shockwaves throughout Europe and the international community…writes Alex Traiman/JNS.org. Read more
Greens candidate talks about her decision not to attend Zionism Victoria co-hosted debate
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Steph Hodgins-May, The Greens candidate for Melbourne Ports has created controversy by deciding not to attend a Candidates Debate because she claims she had not been advised it was being c-hosted by Zionism Victoria…she speaks to Henry Greener about her decision and The Greens policies. Read more
Henry Greener checks out the Sex Party and the Independent candidate for Melbourne Ports
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Meredith Doig, The Sex Party Senate Candidate and Peter Holland, an Independent candidate for Melbourne Ports speak to Henry Greener at the Pre-Polling Booth at Betty Day Community Centre. Read more
Meet Tim Wilson
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Tim Wilson, Liberal Candidate for Goldstein speaks to Henry Greener about his past as Human Rights Commissioner, his present as running for a very safe Liberal Seat and his future as a pro-active Member of Parliament. Read more
Governor sleeps out
June 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau has joined other members of Melbourne’s Jewish community in participating in the Vinnies’ CEO Sleepout. Read more
Political scorecard
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has asked the Coalition, the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Greens, the Jacqui Lambie Network and the Nick Xenophon Team to answer specific questions of concern to the Australian Jewish community ahead of the July 2 election…a republished story in the interest of those wanting full information for tomorrow’s election. Read more
This is not how we roll
June 27, 2016 by Dame Susan Devoy
This month when I opened a copy of the Wairarapa Times-Age, a New Zealander wearing a Neo Nazi uniform stared back at me…writes Dame Susan Devoy. Read more
Helen Mirren meets theatre students at the Hebrew Uni in Jerusalem
June 27, 2016 by Dov Smith
Dame Helen Mirren, one of the world’s best-known and most respected actresses, has met with Arab and Jewish theatre students at The Billy Crystal Program for Peace Through the Performing Arts, at the Department of Theatre Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more
Should you watch TV on Shabbat?…ask the Rabbi
June 27, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond answers a question about watching TV on Shabbat…and writes on suicide. Read more
Misleading ‘map of lies’ billboard returns to Auckland CBD
June 26, 2016 by Keren Cook
A misleading billboard known as the “map of lies” supported by the Palestinian Human Rights Campaign (PHRC) is back on display again after being previously removed by Advantage Media for the misleading nature of the maps. Read more
Chief Rabbi’s son takes up Melbourne post
June 26, 2016 by Henry Benjamin
Rabbi Danny Mirvis has been appointed Senior Rabbi at Melbourne’s Mizrachi Organisation. Read more
OBK feeds the CEO sleepout
June 26, 2016 by Henry Benjamin
Over 350 CEOs who participated in this year’s sleep-out in Sydney organised by the St Vincent de Paul Society were fed by Our Big Kitchen. Read more
