The case for enlisting ‘haredi’ men into the Israeli military
May 29, 2019 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Among key issues that have collapsed the 21st Knesset before its ministers have even been sworn into their positions is the enlistment, or lack of, Haredim serving in the military. Read more
ZFA add their congratulations to Albo
May 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has congratulated Anthony Albanese on his election as leader of the Australian Labor Party and Richard Marles who is expected to be appointed Deputy Leader by a meeting of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Caucus tomorrow. Read more
More about the election and politicians
May 29, 2019 by Professor Bill Rubinstein
More evidence can now be given about the likely direction of the Jewish vote at the recent federal election. Read more
Sodastream hosts Israel’s largest Ramadan breakfast (Iftar) event
May 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
SodaStream International LTD has hosted the third edition of its Ramadan break-fast event for close to 3,000 guests at its plant in Rahat, the largest Ramadan break-fast (Iftar) held in Israel. Read more
Celebrating volunteers making a world of difference
May 29, 2019 by Danielle Oppermann
Last week Montefiore celebrated the more than 400 volunteers (aged from 8 months to 80-something), who enrich the lives of older members of the community during National Volunteer Week 2019. Read more
A housewarming with a difference
May 29, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Last week, family members joined Montefiore Randwick residents for a housewarming to mark the opening of the newly renovated Special Care Unit, designed to create a home-like environment where people living with dementia can engage with regular household activities….a J-Wire Photo Gallery. Read more
Feintooner
May 29, 2019 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon….Juden with kippas raus. Read more
Red Joan – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
May 28, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
Even though she has played everything from a spymaster to a queen, it’s hard to believe that Judi Dench can so expertly portray an ordinary elderly woman. But her character proves to be far more complex than she at first appears.
Major German paper: The Kippa belongs to Germany
May 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The der Bild German newspaper has launched a campaign in support of Germany’s Jews and against antisemitism following a statement made by Dr. Felix Klein, the German antisemitism commissioner, that it would be preferable for Jews not wear a kippa, a Jewish head covering, in public in Germany out of fear for their safety. Read more
AIJAC and ECAJ congratulate Albanese
May 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) and The Executive Council of Australian Jewry have extended its congratulations to Anthony Albanese on his appointment as leader of the Australian Labor Party. Read more
ZFA takes up the fight against Litzman
May 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Jeremy Leibler has met with Isaac Herzog, Chairman of the Jewish Agency in Jerusalem to express the serious concerns of the Australian Jewish community regarding the ongoing delays in the extradition of Malka Leifer to Australia and allegations regarding Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman’s judicial interference on behalf of at least 10 sex offenders, including Malka Leifer. Read more
Not the way New Zealand should treat its friends
May 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s embassy has New Zealand has commenetd on how Wellington voted in support of a WHO Anti-Israel Resolution based on fake allegations. Read more
JCA lights the way
May 28, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
JCA Sydney’s annual fundraising event promised a night of insight and illumination as the lure of two inspirational speakers attracted a sell-out crowd.
University of Sydney supporting Jewish students
May 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s richest woman charged with fraud, bribery
May 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Billionaire Shari Arison and several executives have been charged by the police with an elaborate bribery and fraud scheme to win contracts in Kenya. Read more
Leifer extradition delay
May 28, 2019 by Peter Wertheim
The ongoing significant delay in extraditing accused pedophile, Malka Leifer, from Israel to Australia to face 74 charges involving allegations that she sexually abused at least eight pupils during her time as principal of the Adass Israel school in Melbourne between 2003 and 2008, is causing growing dismay across the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Israel-Australia Chamber of Commerce apologises for Litzman meeting
May 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In response to the outrage regarding Sunday’s meeting between a senior Australian delegation and Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman, both the Israel-based Israel-Australia Chamber of Commerce and Deputy Premier of West Australia has apologised for facilitating the event. Read more
Is Israel heading for elections again?
May 27, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel may face elections again in the coming months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party have apparently failed to put together a viable coalition. Read more
Maccabiah 2021 off the blocks
May 27, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi Australia joined the global community at the Maccabi World Union Congress in Israel recently launching Maccabiah 2021. Read more
Rethinking Gidon Ben-Zvi’s views
May 27, 2019 by Robert Goot
J-Wire published an article by Gidon Ben-Zvi’s article “Rethinking restitutions: a case for Jewish dignity” the contents of which were challenged by the Claims Conference. Robert Goot sets the record straight. Read more
Australian Eurovision delegate held by Israeli security
A question for South Africans
May 27, 2019 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. In South Africa the refreshments after a Shabbat service are called a “b’rachah”. Elsewhere it is a “kiddush”. Which one is right?…ask the rabbi. Read more
Australian politicians meet Rabbi Litzman
May 27, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israeli Health Ministry has announced a very productive meeting with a senior Australian political delegation attended by the Israeli Deputy Minister for Health Rabbi Yaakov Litzman under investigation for interfering in the Malka Leifer extradition case. Read more
President Rivlin ‘deeply shocked’ by German Official’s recommendation that Jews hide their identity
May 27, 2019 by TPS
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he was “deeply shocked” by a statement made by Dr. Felix Klein, the German antisemitism commissioner, that it would be preferable for Jews not wear a kippa, a Jewish head covering, in public in Germany out of fear for their safety. Read more
41 Hours of Inferno: Israel overcomes mass blazes throughout the country
May 26, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Firefighting and Rescue Service announced Saturday that it has concluded Operation “Hot Fire” to suppress the blazes that raged at various locations throughout the country. Read more
Former AFL star’s offensive Jewish slur
May 26, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s The Footy Show has apologised for remarks made describing a former football star as being very Jewish and had never bought anyone a drink. Read more
Cracks in the (Iron) Dome?
May 26, 2019 by Martin Sherman - Mida via JNS
“ … the ability to defeat the enemy means taking the offensive. Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength.” — Sun Tzu, “The Art of War,” circa 400 B.C. Read more
As coalition negotiations stall, judicial reform hangs in the balance
May 26, 2019 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Attempts by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a governing coalition of the 65 right-wing and religious Knesset members that have recommended him as the next premier have been proving difficult. Read more
Herman Wouk
May 26, 2019 by Jeremy Rosen
Herman Wouk who died a few weeks ago at the age of 103, was one of the most successful American novelists. Read more
Shavuot dedicated to autism awareness
May 26, 2019 by Community newsdesk
On the eve of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel (NSTE) in Chatswood will devote the festival to raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning how faith communities can best support members on the autism spectrum and their families. Read more
