On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
September 9, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Under reported by most of the world’s media, Israel continues to make positive advances in the fields of medical research while at the same time offering assistance to other countries. Read more
Postal plebiscite issues
Yesterday, ARK Centre released a response condemning the deplorable statement by the RCV urging the Jewish community to vote ‘no’ in the upcoming postal plebiscite on Same Sex Marriage…writes Rabbi Schneur Reti-Waks. Read more
Ariel makes a difference
September 8, 2017 by Agencies
Ariella Shohan, who immigrated to Israel from Sydney when she was eight years old, joined up with Jewish children from across the United States in a new video urging Americans to help feed hungry schoolchildren in Israel. Read more
ECAJ head says rabbinic council statement on marriage quality was “without proper throught”
September 8, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Anton Block, has rejected as “alarmist” suggestions that an amendment to the definition of marriage in Australian civil law will in some way open the door to a future infringement of the religious freedoms of those who believe in the traditional definition of marriage. Read more
Caught by their own words and deeds…writes Michael Kuttner
September 8, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Once upon a time individuals making outrageous statements or engaged in dubious deeds could get away their actions because their behaviour went unreported. Read more
Red Cross to help finding missing persons in Gaza
September 8, 2017 by J-Wire
The International Committee of the Red Cross has committed itself to dealing with the humanitarian issue of missing persons, including the Israelis soldiers and civilians currently being held in Gaza says ICRC President Dr. Peter Maurer. Read more
A lesson from a handyman…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
September 8, 2017 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
This Shabbos, the 18th day of the month of Elul marks the anniversary of the birth of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chassidic movement. Read more
Malki Rodal drives the RARA Mitzvah Tank
September 8, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Malki Rodal drives the RARA Mitzvah Tank with her husband Yossi, looking to connect Jews in Rural And Remote Australia, as part of the Chabad Outreach Program…a Henry Greener video story. Read more
Rivlin meets Merkel in Germany
September 8, 2017 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has held a working meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery in Berlin. Read more
MUM FOR MUM program in Sydney
September 7, 2017 by Community Editor
Merav Michaeli MK in Australia
September 7, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
Merav Michaeli, a member of the Knesset, will be visiting Australia this month addressing communal events in Melbourne and Sydney.
National NSW politician asked to apologise for a Nazi slur
September 7, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
NSW Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party Cootamundra by-election candidate Matthew Stadtmiller has called on outgoing Nationals MP Katrina Hodgkinson to apologise over a Nazi slur directed at him on Twitter. Read more
The prisoner exchange imbroglio…writes Isi Leibler
September 7, 2017 by Isi Leibler
It has been reported that Israel is once again engaged in negotiations with Hamas on the issue of prisoner exchanges. Read more
JNF Sydney function – photo gallery
September 7, 2017 by Community Editor
Did you attend the JNF Annual Dinner in Sydney….? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Operations officer tells the Entebbe story to hostages’ family
September 7, 2017 by Tony Kan
Israeli Major Rami Sherman (Retired) who was operations officer for the special forces unit that audaciously and successfully freed 102 hostages from Entebbe International Airport in 1976 has spoken to a full house at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch. Read more
Wife Murderer Colin Bouwer paroled and to be deported
September 7, 2017 by Keren Cook
South African Colin Bouwer, the psychiatrist who killed his wife with poison, has been released on parole in New Zealand. Read more
JCCV Calls for Respect and Decency in Same Sex Marriage Debate
September 6, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has called for a respectful debate in the lead up to the same sex marriage survey. Read more
The “targeting” and “pressure” that so annoyed John Lyons
September 6, 2017 by Tzvi Fleischer
Former Australian Middle East correspondent John Lyons – now headed for the ABC as their new “head of investigative and in-depth journalism” – apparently does not like AIJAC very much. Read more
Suspect arrested for incitement in Facebook
The Israel Security Agency (ISA), in cooperation with the IDF, has arrested Muhammad al-Sawiti, a resident of Beit Awwa, on suspicion of incitement and support for a hostile organisation. Read more
Henry Greener talks to Michal Carmel
September 6, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Michal Carmel co-ordinates the ZFA Israel Program and co-hosts the Hebrew show on J-Air Radio with Amit Rehak. Read more
Candidates help distribute 10,000 honey biscuits
September 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Candidates for this weekend’s council elections Lucinda Regan and Rosalie Hirsch have visited Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen to help with a 10,000 honey biscuit bake-off. Read more
ECAJ reacts to new organisation
September 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has stated that is the most significant representative organisation of Australian Jewry following the announcement heralding the establishment of the Australian Jewish Association. Read more
Israel to assist in medical aid to PNG
September 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Townsville-based charity, YWAM Medical Ships, has signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (DOI) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel aboard the YWAM Medical Ship, MV YWAM PNG. Read more
Intersex international conference at Hebrew University
September 5, 2017 by Dov Smith
This week, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will host an international conference, “Building Interdisciplinary Bridges for Research and Recognition of Intersexed Bodies.” Read more
Praise for journalist from The Australian
September 4, 2017 by Michael Danby
An Australian member of the terrorist organisation Hezbollah has been pictured fighting in the war in Syria…writes Michael Danby. Read more
AJA promises a change from “political correctness”
September 4, 2017 by J-Wire
The Australian Jewish Association (AJA) is being launched this week by a team of senior members of the Australian Jewish community. Read more
New Zealand TV station slammed by the ADC
September 4, 2017 by Agencies
The ADC has denounced TVNZ for describing a former Nazi Waffen SS soldier as a “remarkable survivor” of WWII in a program titled “Father of the Mountain.” Read more
United Nations and Trump should heed 1989 Balfour Declaration
September 4, 2017 by David Singer
A lot of bloodshed, pain and suffering sustained by both Jews and Arabs over the last 28 years could have been avoided had the United Nations heeded the 1989 Balfour Declaration presented by the 4th Lord Balfour at the 4th international conference of the Jordan is Palestine Committee held in Jerusalem in November 1989…writes David Singer. Read more
Diller Teen Fellows work with Aboriginal community
September 4, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
A group of graduates from the Diller Teen Fellows program has presented their concept of working with an indigenous community to build capacity in informal education for youth. Read more
Why do we focus on food on Rosh HaShanah?
September 4, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers the question… Read more
