Malka Leifer case updated in Victorian parliament
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian Labor MP Philip Dalidakis calls for justice for Dassi Ehrlich and other survivors who were allegedly abused by the former principal of Melbourne’s Adass Yisroel schools Malka Leifer. Australia is seeking her extradition from Israel to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Read more
NSW rabbis ready to sign up the National Redress Scheme
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was joined by the Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian and the Premier of Victoria Dan Andrews at Kirribilli House to announce a scheme to redress the crimes of sexual abuse which were historically covered up and brought to the light through the Royal Commission. Read more
A memorable event to mark Israel’s 70th at the 2018 UIA Women’s Division Brunch
March 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Before a record crowd of 615 people at the 2018 UIA Women’s Division Brunch in Melbourne, Hayley Southwick who has been at the helm of the Women’s Division of Victoria for the past 10 years officially to embark on her role as the UIA Victoria President. Read more
Likud sweeps latest poll despite mounting corruption allegations
March 11, 2018 by Mati Tuchfeld - JNS
According to poll conducted last week, Netanyahu on easy path to win a fifth term should elections be called, with governing party projected a plurality of 34 seats in Knesset • Zionist Union, currently the second-largest party, drops to only 10 seats. Read more
Quo vadis, Palestinians?
March 11, 2018 by Ron Jontof-Hutter
Palestinians are constantly urged by their leaders to engage in rage. Indeed, Abbas walked out of the UNSC meeting, not bothering to hear Ambassador Haley’s speech…writes Ron Jontof-Hutter. Read more
On the other hand
March 11, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The winter rains have already ceased although political storms keep rumbling, but positive developments in many fields continue to precipitate…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
The right is sticking by what they think is right
March 9, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
On his visit this week to Washington, D.C., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu probably exchanged a wry word or two with President Donald Trump about their similar predicament. Both are under siege from a legal, political and media establishment determined to lever them out of office…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
International Women’s Day: Real-life ‘Wonder Women’ of Israel’s volunteer medic team
March 9, 2018 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
They respond to emergency calls from the public, often putting themselves in danger in order to save lives. They perform CPR, deliver babies and comfort victims of traumatic events. They work behind the scenes in an often thankless job. And they are all volunteers, with their own busy lives, children and challenges…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more
New Polish legislation discussed in Australia
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Another year, another term and the antisemitism still raises its ugly head
March 9, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Despite most universities only resuming semester one this week there has already been alarming reports of antisemitism and discrimination at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville Campus and La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus. Read more
Israel provides support to Papua New Guinea following devastating earthquake
March 9, 2018 by Agencies
Leifer stays put…for now
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Bibi meets Nikki
March 9, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley in New York. Read more
On Borrowed Time: a book review by Geoffrey Zygier
March 9, 2018 by Geoffrey Zygier
Morry Schwartz’s Black Inc recently published On Borrowed Time, the latest work by Robert Manne, Emeritus Professor of Politics at Melbourne’s La Trobe University. Read more
Henry Greener meets Ron Yonton-Hutter
March 9, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Ron Yontof-Hutter is a writer, author and violinist with a passion for righting wrongs in relation to the issues of antisemitism and anti-Israel activism. Read more
Alternative Oscar nominees
March 9, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The annual Hollywood frenzy has concluded with winners clutching their awards and mouthing the usual inanities…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Albert Einstein handwritten letter auctioned in Jerusalem
March 8, 2018 by JNS
A handwritten letter by legendary physicist Albert Einstein about one of his groundbreaking theories sold in Jerusalem on Tuesday for more than $100,000 as part of an auction of valuable documents. Read more
Fatah prepares to replace Mahmoud Abbas
March 8, 2018 by Yoni Ben Menachem
Senior Fatah Party official Mahmoud al-Aloul has been appointed as a temporary stand-in for Mahmoud Abbas in case the head of Fatah and the Palestinian Authority becomes unfit to continue in his positions before elections take place…writes Yoni Ben Menachem/JNS.. Read more
Not indispensable, but also not easily replaced
March 8, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legion of critics, it was all just a big distraction from the main event…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Coming full circle: Orit Zuaretz to lead Triguboff’s Jewish Identity Program in St. Petersburg
March 8, 2018 by Asher Gold
Former MK Orit Zuaretz, herself a convert to Judaism and immigrant to Israel, has been appointed Director of the new Maslul program in St. Petersburg.
Leifer may be released to home detention
March 8, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The empty talk of two states
March 7, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Time was, the endorsement of a two-state solution by the executive director of AIPAC wouldn’t have been news…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Was this Netanyahu’s last appearance at AIPAC as prime minister?
March 7, 2018 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
With a wobbly coalition threatening his political stability and under investigation for alleged corruption, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surely must have appreciated the opportunity to escape Israel and receive a warm welcome by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House…writes Israel Kasnett/JNS. Read more
JewishCare hosts citizenship ceremony
March 7, 2018 by Warren Hurst
Mayor of Woollahra Peter Cavanagh and JewishCare president Alan Vidor welcomed new Australians who received their citizenship at JewishCare in Sydney. Read more
Netanyahu addresses AIPAC
March 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed The American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington. Read more
Klinger to quit first-class cricket
March 7, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Michael Klinger has made a decision to take a step back from first class cricket after more than 11,000 runs and focus more on family matters. Read more
Greens protest NSW company doing business with Israel
March 6, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward has moved a Notice of Motion in Parliament condemning the Greens Party for its protest against Illawarra based business Bisalloy in relation to a contract with an Israeli company. Read more
At AIPAC, Haley and Pence tout Trump administration’s triumphs on Israel
March 6, 2018 by JNS
In their marquee addresses to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual policy conference on Monday night, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley and Vice President Mike Pence used the friendly platform to tout many of the Trump administration’s triumphs on Israel. Read more
First lawsuit filed under new Polish ‘Holocaust law’
A Polish campaign group has filed the first legal action under the new Polish “Holocaust Law” that criminalises any suggestion that Poland took part in crimes against the Jewish people during World War II Read more
At White House, Netanyahu heaps praise on Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move
March 6, 2018 by JNS
In their first meeting since President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavished praise on the American leader, saying that his decision will be one to remember “through the ages.” Read more
