On the other hand
June 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The fight against terror demands an innovative involvement to ensure that Israel is always at least a few steps ahead of those who wish to harm us… writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
JCCV introduces politicians to Jewish Melbourne
June 15, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has organised and hosted the seventh Politicians Jewish Immersion Day for politicians, candidates and political advisers. Read more
Top Israeli human rights lawyer heading Down Under for UIA events
June 15, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Israeli human rights lawyer, Gadi Ezra will be visiting Australia later this month as a guest of the United Israel Appeal in NSW and Victoria. Read more
PLO rejects Trump lifeline on negotiations with Israel
June 15, 2018 by David Singer
President Trump – still mulling over the release of his ultimate peace deal to resolve the Arab-Jewish conflict – has seen the swift rejection of the call by Jason D. Greenblatt – Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations – to have Dr Saeb Erekat replaced as chief negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in future negotiations with Israel…writes David Singer. Read more
Kids in embattled Israeli city of Sderot take time to show kites can elicit fun, not fear
June 15, 2018 by JNS
In a show of hope and defiance in the face of the hundreds of “terror kites” and flaming helium balloons launched into southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, the children of the southern town of Sderot gathered to make colorful kites and fly them for an afternoon of enjoyment. Read more
Heads turn away when it comes to the Islamisation of Europe
June 15, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Once again, Hezbollah flags flew in London last weekend at the Iran-supporting “Al Quds” march in Britain’s capital city…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Israeli youngsters score another first
June 15, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The first ever Israeli school tag rugby championship organized by the Israel Rugby Union (IRU) was recently held at the Wingate Sports Institute…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Gaza scams continue aided and abetted by UN
June 15, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
One of the longest running fraudulent schemes in recent times must surely be the continuing international funding of the terrorist entity known as Gaza…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
World Jewish Congress: Gaza resolution proves UN held hostage by anti-Israel elements
June 15, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress has denounced the United Nations General Assembly’s approval of a disproportionate and biased resolution condemning Israel over alleged excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, which passed 120 countries in favor, 8 against, and 45 abstaining. Read more
Hamas threatens Israel with thousands of burning kites
June 15, 2018 by TPS-IL
Malka Leifer: bail refused
June 14, 2018 by Andrew Friedman - TPS
The Jerusalem District Court rejected a request by defence attorneys to release Malka Leifer, the former principal of an ultra-Orthodox high school for girls in Melbourne, Australia on bail. Read more
AIJAC thanks Australian government for principled stance at UN
June 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) National Chairman Mark Leibler and Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein have written to Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to express AIJAC’s “sincere appreciation for Australia’s principled stance at the UN General Assembly by voting in favour of the US amendment to the unbalanced motion on Israel, and then being one of only eight countries to vote against the motion when the amendment failed.” Read more
Haley: UN makes “morally bankrupt judgement” after passing resolution condemning Israel
June 14, 2018 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to condemn Israel’s for using “excessive force” against the Palestinians…writes Sean Savage/JNS. Read more
Israel’s Technion launches $1.8 billion campaign to meet 21st-century challenges
June 14, 2018 by JNS
Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology has launched a $1.8 billion global campaign to raise support for the university as it seeks to continue its focus on technological innovation well into the 21st century. Read more
In show of support, tens of thousands of Iranians tell Twitter: #WeStandWithIsrael
Following a video message to the Iranian people by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, thousands of Iranians took to Israel to express their support and love for the Jewish state. Read more
IDF arrests Palestinian who killed Israeli soldier with slab thrown from building
June 14, 2018 by JNS
Islam Yousef Abu Hamid, the man suspected of killing 20-year-old Israeli soldier Ronen Lubarsky when he dropped a stone on his head during a counter-terror operation near Ramallah, was arrested last week by the Israel Defence Forces. Read more
Promoting youth movements
June 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australasian Zionist Youth Council is the roof body for the seven Zionist youth movements operating in Australia and New Zealand and within pluralist movements in Adelaide and Canberra. Read more
Australian ambassador visits Boys Town Jerusalem
June 14, 2018 by Melanie Rosenberg
Chris Cannan became the first Australian ambassador to Israel to visit the Boys Town Jerusalem school in its seven decades of existence. Read more
Big splash at Caesarea Harbor with new Crusader market, upcoming visitors centre
June 14, 2018 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
New promenade walls and a 700-year-old Crusader market at the Caesarea Harbor were unveiled on June 10 in Caesarea National Park in the presence of Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, and various representatives from funding and cooperating parties…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more
Dr Robert Simons OAM
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Robert Simons guided the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem through its last 26 years as its president, a role from which he retired recently has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the university in Jerusalem. Read more
Maccabi Australia (MAI) has announced the winners of the 2018 Nachum Buch Scholarships
June 13, 2018 by Kirsten Rappolt
In its inaugural year, the Maccabi Australia Nachum Buch Scholarship recognises swimmers with the aim of assisting them on the path to achieving at the elite level. Read more
2018 Maccabi Australia Rudi Roth Sports Scholarship
June 13, 2018 by Kirsten Rappolt
Cyclist Riley Hart has been declared the winner of the 2018 Maccabi Australia Rudi Roth Sports Scholarship. Read more
Alex Ryvchin talks in Auckland
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Demolition of 15 Jewish homes underway in Netiv Ha’avot
June 13, 2018 by JNS
Israeli security forces began destroying the homes of 15 Jewish families in the Netiv Ha’avot neighborhood of Elazar in the Gush Etzion region of Judea on Tuesday, expelling residents who were joined by as many as 3,500 supporters from around Israel who arrived to protest the action. Read more
Jewish home demolitions won’t bring peace
June 13, 2018 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Amid all the challenges Israel is facing—the Iran nuclear threat; the presence of Iranian-backed forces and Hezbollah troops along Israel’s northern border; rioters and arsonists along the Gaza border; and Palestinians in the West Bank constantly inciting against Israel and paying terrorists millions of dollars each to kill Jews in a sophisticated “pay-to-slay” stipend scheme—the last thing Israel needs is to pour fuel on the fire of an international community that questions Jews’ rights to live in the only region of the world named Judea. Read more
When sports gets corrupted by the Palestinian Authority
The Argentinian national soccer team cancelled its scheduled game in Israel due to Palestinian Arab terrorist death threats against its members…writes Farley Weiss/JNS. Read more
Netanyahu commends Trump on North Korea summit, stance on Iranian nukes
June 13, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended U.S. President Donald Trump on his “historic” summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un on Tuesday. Read more
NZ Jews welcome shadow A-G’s condemnation of pro-Hezbollah demo
June 13, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NZ Jews have welcomed Shadow Attorney General Chris Finlayson’s statement condemning the pro-Hezbollah protest that took place last Friday in Auckland’s Aotea Square. Read more
JCCV helps community organisations develop fundraising skills
June 13, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has hosted a half day seminar on grants and fundraising for Jewish community organisations today, with 42 Executive Directors, Rabbonim and professional staff from 20 different community organisations participating. Read more
The incredible Jayne Bernstam
June 13, 2018 by Warren Hurst
Jayne Bernstam sang an emotional version of Hallelujah with her own words… dedicated to Sydney’s JewishCare. Read more
