Bronze coin dating to Maccabean revolt in Hanukkah story unearthed in Jerusalem

A bronze coin that was in circulation in the time of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who decreed that the Jews must be annihilated and during whose reign the Maccabean revolt made famous in the Hanukkah story took place, has been discovered at the Tower of David archaeological site in Jerusalem. Read more

Trump names close adviser David Friedman as Israel envoy, signaling US policy shifts

President-elect Donald Trump named one of his close advisers, attorney David Friedman, as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, in a move that likely signals a major shift in American policy on Jerusalem and Israeli settlements. Read more

Israeli Mossad chief reportedly briefs Trump transition team in secret meeting

The head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency and other top security officials reportedly met with members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to brief them on important security matters. Read more

Emanuel School’s HSC success

Sydney’s Emanuel School’s HSC results for the class of 2016 reflect a diversity of student interest and strong achievement. We celebrate many high achievers in this year’s HSC, with over 40% of Emanuel students achieving an ATAR of over 90.  Read more

WJC welcomes Ban Ki-moon’s ‘long-awaited’ admission of bias of Israel at UN, urges member bodies to internalise message

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has welcomed outgoing United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s “long-awaited and impactful” recognition of the UN’s ongoing disproportionate stance on Israel and his demand that Hamas once and for all renounce the use of violence and recognise the right of Israel to exist. Read more

Senator Arthur Sinodinos visits Our Big Kitchen

Helping other people is what brings a community together, said Senator Arthur Sinodinos as he addressed volunteers at Bondi’s OBK. Read more

Not Fake News: Remember the Time Obama Tried to Oust a Foreign Leader from Power?

With all zeal of a convert, Barack Obama in the waning days of his presidency has abandoned the Russian ‘reset’ policy and reprised the Cold War rhetoric that he mocked back in 2009, when he said that “great powers do not show strength by dominating or demonising other countries. The days when empires could treat other sovereign states as pieces on a chess board are over.” Read more

Peace in the Middle East

Federal Labor Member of the Australian Parliament for Corio and Shadow Minister Defence Richard Marles has tweeted his idea of peace in the Middle East with a photograph of a group containing former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott and opposition leader Bill Shorten in Jerusalem. Read more

Ask the Rabbi….

Why blame the Greeks?
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The Jewish Community Council of Victoria joins in others on expressing concern

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has joined members of the Victorian Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) and the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) in a response to recent world events. Read more

Shining in the HSC

81% of Sydney’s Moriah College students which sat for this years HSC achieved results in the Band 5 and 6 with students reached 90%+ included in Band 6. Read more

Melbourne’s Diller Teen Fellows Impact

T.S. Eliot said; “Do I dare Disturb the universe?” For the very first Australian graduates of the Diller Teen Fellows program, they worked for over a year to do just that and last month they had the opportunity to present their final impact projects to a panel of professionals. Read more

Shorten heads for Jerusalem

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten has left for Israel where he will participate in the 5th Australia-Israel-UK Leadership Dialogue in Jerusalem. Read more

Videos on how to kill Jews

A man has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police for allegedly posting videos giving instructions on how to kill Jewish people. Read more

Honest Reporting Exposes Accredited Journalist Loewenstein as BDS Activist

When Yesh Atid chairperson Yair Lapid responded to a hostile question at a press conference this week in Jerusalem, he may not have realised how close to the mark he was when he attacked The Guardian and some media outlets for taking a one-sided approach towards Israel and the Palestinians…writes Simon Plosker/Honest Reporting. Read more

In their own words…writes Michael Kuttner

There is no shortage of individuals or indeed organisations who when it comes to Israel and Jews are able to “put their feet in their mouths.” Read more

Palestine: France Humiliated By Abbas But Israel Remains Focussed

French foreign policy on resolving the Jewish-Arab conflict has been exposed to ridicule following France’s reported decision to postpone an international conference planned for December 21…writes David Singer. Read more

Do we always have to eat?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie

Why are we Jews so obsessed with food? Read more

Montefiore’s Club Monte Gets a Make-Over

Clients, guests, volunteers and staff were delighted to enjoy brunch and entertainment to celebrate the refurbishment of Montefiore’s Club Monte Day Therapy Centre at Hunters Hill. Read more

The Council of Christians and Jews, NSW and Rabbi Apple’s “New Testament People. A Rabbi’s Notes”.

Rabbi Raymond Apple’s great desire is for his new book to advance the cause of mutual respect between Christians and Jews. Read more

Changing the lives of those with disabilities

Kylie Appel, Project Manager of TOM Global Melbourne talks to Henry Greener about Tikun Olam Makers, a global NFP movement originating in Israel, aimed at changing the lives of those living with disabilities. Read more

Silent Disco

Paul Rosenberg loves to Party Higher using Silent Disco ! He talks with Henry Greener. Read more

Newt’s News

Newt’s News: Julie Bishop with Bibi Netanyahu discuss his probable visit to Oz next year, 2016 Highlights, Punk Jews and Chasisic Manneqiuns. Read more

A New Home for Sir John Monash Exhibition in the Heart of Caulfield

Comprising of striking photographs and thematic panels, the Shrine of Remembrance’s Sir John Monash exhibition has successfully toured around Victoria for many years. Read more

Rehabilitation and celebration: Haifa slowly comes back to life in aftermath of fires

Meir Barzilay was one of the lucky residents of Haifa during Israel’s recent wave of fires…writes Franziska Knupper/JNS.org. Read more

London Klezmer to tour Australasia

Much-loved international klezmer ensemble the London Klezmer Quartet return to Australasia in January 2017  and will feature music from  their latest hit album. Read more

The Trombone Man: Tales of a Misogynist…a book review by Jasmin Albert

Ron J. Hutter has written a provocative, entertaining and thoughtful novel that explores the problem of antisemitism in a very original way. Read more

NZ Christian group raises funds to Israeli fire victims

New Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand Dr Itzhak Gerberg and his Deputy head of Mission Avital Mimran Rosenberg have visited the Hawkes Bay area. Read more

First Place in Course

Three Jewish students have been named in the 2016 NSW Higher School Certificate HSC First Place in Course results.

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Waks lists issues for new board

The results have been announced of the first ever elections of Melbourne’s Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Schools Limited and the Chabad Institutions of Victoria Limited. Read more

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