Microsoft head tells Israel to hire more women
May 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Microsoft Israel R&D head Assaf Rappaport warned that Israel would lose its status as a hi-tech powerhouse if it did not hire more women. Read more
French PM cancels Israel visit
May 24, 2018 by Agencies
IDF destroys terror tunnel, attacks targets in Gaza in response to security breach
May 24, 2018 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces attacked multiple targets in Gaza and destroyed a Hamas terror tunnel early on Wednesday. Read more
Israeli home front needs bolstering to fend off Hezbollah’s growing arsenal
May 24, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
The Israeli home front remains unprepared for the large-scale threat posed by Hezbollah’s mammoth and expanding arsenal of projectiles, a former senior military commander has warned.,,writes Yaakov Lappin/JNS.
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Nakba Day in Sydney
May 24, 2018 by Julie Nathan
As Israelis, and Jews around the world, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Jewish state, Palestinian Arabs and their supporters protest the very existence of Israel, in what they call Nakba Day (Arabic for ‘catastrophe’)…writes Julie Nathan. Read more
Lamm has firm words for Albanese and Di Natale
May 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionist Federation of Australia President Dr. Danny Lamm expressed his disappointment with comments made by Labor MP Anthony Albanese during an interview on the ABC program “the Insiders” on Sunday morning and disputes Greens leader Richard Di Natale’s description that the protest at the Gaza fence was “peaceful”. Read more
Melbourne attack mentioned by former chief rabbi of Israel’s acceptance speech
May 24, 2018 by J-Wire
Bar-Ilan University’s Ingeborg Rennert Center for Jerusalem Studies has bestowed its Guardian of Zion Award upon Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi of Israel. Read more
Australian women’s peak body tackles the problems of The Gett
May 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia and Unchain My Heart Incorporated have lodged a joint submission on Gettrefusal with the Australian Law Reform Commission. Read more
“Peaceful” demonstrations…
May 23, 2018 by Ron Weiser
If I hear the phrase “peaceful demonstration” just one more time, I will have no hair left on my head to tear out. Read more
Peace plan? Netanyahu has nothing to worry about!
May 23, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It’s the sort of thing that could potentially topple his coalition government, but there’s no sign of panic from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…writes Jonathan S. Tobin. Read more
Feintooner
May 23, 2018 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Miscarriage of Justice. Read more
ZFA’s Danny Lamm full of praise for Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop
May 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of the ZFA, Dr. Danny Lamm has praised PM Malcolm Turnbull and FM Julie Bishop for voting against a UN Human Rights Council resolution which called for an investigation into Palestinian deaths during protests along the Israel-Gaza border. Read more
AIJAC applauds government’s principled vote against UNHRC resolution predetermining Israel’s guilt
May 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
AIJAC has applauded the principled stand the Australian Government took in opposing the one-sidedly anti-Israel resolution to set up an inquiry into the violence in Gaza at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) last week. Read more
Jewish House Golf Day
May 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Did you go to Jewish House Day Golf Day? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Adelaide community alarmed at rise of anti-semitic activities
May 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of the Jewish Community Council of South Australia is concerned about antisemitic posters appearing in Adelaide, including one on the walls of a synagogue. Read more
…and now the third
May 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Paraguay has opened its embassy in Jerusalem following the United States and Guatemala. Read more
Unlocking the Past: Stories from my Mother’s Diary – book review by Jeffrey Cohen
May 22, 2018 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
This book, for it is a little larger than a monograph, tells the story of Shira’s mum and her journey in Jerusalem (and getting there and back) as she pursues her PhD at the Hebrew University. Read more
NSW Courage to Care to screen documentary film After the Apology during National Reconciliation Week
May 22, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The film highlights the continuing practice of welfare agencies removing Aboriginal children from their families at much higher rates than occurred during the stolen generation. Read more
Police move pro-Israeli group away at a Melbourne rally
May 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Activist Avi Yemini and supporters faced up to police in Melbourne during an anti-Israel rally. A video report. Read more
What is the background and meaning of Kaddish?…ask the rabbi
May 22, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this question and others… Read more
World Jewish Congress denounces UNHRC resolution condemning Israel for Gaza violence
May 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress denounced an “unabashedly one-sided and tendentious” United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that condemns Israel for disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force while virtually ignoring Hamas’ staggering responsibility in orchestrating and directing the deadly riots. Read more
Police say attack not racially motivated
May 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Police are investigating an assault and stabbing in Caulfield North on Saturday night. Read more
Crying for the ‘enemy’
May 21, 2018 by Marc Erlbaum - JNS
You awaken in the morning with the sense that this will be your last. You dress. You look at yourself in the mirror and try not to look scared. You admit to yourself that you are frightened, but you are also resolved. You say goodbye to your family, knowing that this may be the last time. They know where you are going, and they don’t want you to go, but they know that they will not dissuade you. You make a quick departure so that it will not be any more painful than it has to be…writes Marc Erlbaum/JNS. Read more
Israel condemns PLO lies as Trump contemplates PLO demise
May 21, 2018 by David Singer
The historic opening of the American Embassy in Jerusalem has provided opportunities for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to totally discredit the Palestine Liberation David (PLO) and President Trump to review the PLO as a suitable Arab interlocutor to negotiate with Israel on ending the Jewish-Arab conflict…writes David Singer. Read more
Bye Bye Germany (Es war einmal in Deutschland): a movie review by Ron Jontof-Hutter
May 21, 2018 by Ron Jontof-Hutter
Sam Garlanski’s film, “Bye Bye Germany“ based on Michel Bergmann’s autobiographical novel is an entertaining addition to Holocaust stories, though this one is set in 1946 Frankfurt. Read more
Perry Trotter on Gaza
New Zealander Perry Trotter speaks about the verbal onslaught by the media and UN against Israel. A video report. Read more
Chag Sameach
May 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-Wire will join Israeli media by not publishing on Shavuot. It starts on Saturday evening and we will be on line on Monday evening…the story of Shavuot. Read more
Resting places for Darwin and Jindabyne
May 18, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
There is a very small number of Jews in the Northern Territory and even smaller in the Snowy Mountains where some ageing residents have expressed their wishes to have a Jewish funeral when they die. Read more
Israeli embassy in NZ declares Israel’s rights to protect its borders
May 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israeli embassy in Wellington, New Zealand has stated will Israel will protect its sovereignty until such time as peace has been negotiated. Read more
Former IDF spokesperson for the foreign media at UIA Events
May 18, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Peter Lerner, former Israel Defense Forces spokesperson for the foreign media addressed over 900 guests across 10 UIA events in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney this month. Read more
