AIJAC hosts Israeli Labor MK Merav Michaeli
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) recently hosted Israeli Knesset Member Merav Michaeli at a Sydney luncheon attended by leading media, political and trade union figures. Read more
Polish nationalist leader denounces antisemitism, lauds Israel
September 20, 2017 by Agencies
The head of Poland’s right-wing nationalist Law and Justice Party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, denounced antisemitism Monday and lauded the “great state” of Israel during a ceremony commemorating Polish citizens who protected the country’s Jews during the Nazi Holocaust. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Richard Di Natale
September 20, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
On behalf of the Australian Greens, I would like to wish a warm Shanah Tovah to everyone welcoming in the Jewish New Year this week…writes Richard Di Natale. Read more
Kangarusski screens ‘Stateless’
September 19, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
Kangarusski held a screening of the documentary ‘Stateless’ for the Russian Speaking Jewish Community at the Jewish Folk Centre in Sydney. Read more
ZFA policial seminar in Parliament House
September 19, 2017 by Emily Gian
The Zionist Federation of Australia has held its inaugural Political Seminar in Canberra. Read more
Netanyahu ahead of his talks with Trump
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoke in New York ahead of his talks with US President Donald Trump. Read more
Rosh Hashanah greetings from the ZFA
September 19, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Zionist Federation of Australia president Dr Danny Lamm. Read more
President Rivlin hosts Rosh Hashanah reception for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
President Reuven & First Lady Nechama Rivlin has held a festive reception at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel, to honor the upcoming festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Read more
Facebook removes option to target ‘Jew haters’ with advertisements
September 19, 2017 by Agencies
Facebook has disabled the ability for advertisers to target antisemitic interests on its platform following media inquiries that created controversy over the feature. Read more
Bahrain’s king condemns Arab boycott of Israel
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa has condemned the Arab world’s boycott of Israel, saying its citizens are free to visit the Jewish state, in a declaration of worldwide religious tolerance facilitated by the Los-Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre. Read more
Nearing centennial, Balfour descendant shows pride in support for Jewish homeland
September 19, 2017 by Eliana Rudee
In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British and Israeli senior officials have convened in Jerusalem to discuss the past, present, and future of British-Israeli relations…writes Eliana Rudee Read more
IDF: Israel prepared to ‘neutralise’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force in next war
September 19, 2017 by Adam Abrams - JNS.org
Despite the raging civil war to Israel’s north and east in Syria, the Jewish state’s northern border has remained precariously quiet over the last decade. No stranger to looming threats, Israeli officials are planning and ready for several worst-case scenarios in the north as Iran and its terror proxy Hezbollah continue to forge their stranglehold on the region…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org. Read more
Merav Michaeli at the NCJWA
September 18, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Did you attend the Habonim Dror at the NCJWA in Sydney featuring Israeli political Merav Michaeli? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from the Premier of Victoria
September 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
It gives me great pleasure to wish the staff and readers of J-Wire, and all of Victoria’s Jewish community, a happy new year. Read more
Facing a challenging new year
September 18, 2017 by Isi Leibler
We enter Rosh Hashanah 5778 with conflicting emotions…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Feintooner
September 18, 2017 by Feintooner
Shana Tova from Feintooner… Read more
Sydney filmmakers paint a portrait of The Archibalds
September 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Mint Pictures has filmed The Archibald Prize, Australia’s most popular and coveted art prize. Being awarded to portraits of prominent Australians the iconic prize is no stranger to intrigue and controversy across its 96-year history. Read more
Big Man, Little God?…asks Rabbi Raymond Apple
September 18, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
A Rosh Hashanah feature. Read more
Younger members of the Cairns community show their appreciation to the local police
September 17, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The children of the Cairns Jewish Community baked and delivered honey cakes the police at the Smithfield Police Station in Cairns as present for the Jewish New Year Read more
AIJAC says thank you
September 17, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has hosted a lunch to thank South Australian MLC Andrew McLachlan for his leadership role in resisting efforts to pass a one-sided motion calling for unilateral recognition of ‘Palestine” in the SA Legislative Council last month. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Walt Secord
September 17, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
To all members of the NSW Jewish community, I extend my warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and sweet new year ahead. Read more
King Abdullah’s dethronement threatens Jordan-Israel two-state solution
September 17, 2017 by David Singer
A conference in Jerusalem next month proposing a plan (“Plan”) involving the dethronement of Jordan’s King Abdullah threatens any attempt by Jordan and Israel to peacefully apportion – between their respective States – sovereignty in Judea and Samaria – called the West Bank since 1950 – and Gaza (“Disputed Territories”)…writes David Singer. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
September 16, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
From here on earth to outer space, Israel continues to achieve great things benefitting not only its own citizens but humanity as a whole. Read more
Achievements and challenges…writes Michael Kuttner
September 15, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
As we approach the High Holyday Festivals it is worthwhile to assess the achievements of the past year and the challenges looming in front of us for the year ahead. Read more
NCJWA gives thumbs up to same sex marriage
September 15, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia supports same sex marriage as part of its stand against discrimination. Read more
Labor MP and Paralympian attends Central Coast Jewish community birthday celebrations
September 15, 2017 by Community Editor
Gosford NSW Labor MP and Paralympian gold medallist Liesl Tesch was among the more than 40 people who attended the 19th birthday celebrations of the Central Coast Jewish community held recently. Read more
The State Memorial honouring Shimon Peres
September 15, 2017 by Agencies
The official State Memorial in honor of the late Ninth President Shimon Peres took place at the Great Leaders of the Nation plot on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Read more
ADC slams council for Holocaust analogy
September 15, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Melbourne council has voted not to celebrate Australia Day with one councillor comparing the event with the Holocaust. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
September 14, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Rosh Hashanah message… Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten
September 14, 2017 by J-Wire News Service
A Rosh Hashanah message from Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition… Read more
