Netanyahu and Gantz end meeting on unity govt with no breakthrough
October 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz met in Tel Aviv on Sunday to discuss the prospects of establishing a unity government led by them but showed no breakthrough in the negotiations. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘If War is Forced On Us – We Will Win a Very Decisive Victory’
October 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister and Defence Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and GOC Air Force Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin held a tour of the Palmachim Air Force base on Sunday during which Netanyahu said Israel would win a “decisive victory” on the battlefield if faced with war. Read more
Jewish Agency to rebrand as a global hub for the Jewish world
October 28, 2019 by JNS
At the board of governors meeting that began on Sunday in Jerusalem and runs until Oct. 29, the Jewish Agency announced its new strategic plan, which includes rebranding the 90-year-old organization as a hub for the Jewish world. Read more
Let’s talk about sex at the Classic
October 28, 2019 by Toni Susskind
This year’s 28th JIFF kicked off in Melbourne last Thursday night at the Classic Cinema, signposting the start of a three-week movie feast, that focuses on Israeli and Jewish-themed films. Read more
Jeremy will restore your faith in millennials
October 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
If anyone out there despairs about the priorities of millennials, Jeremy Grunfeld will restore faith in the next generation of leaders. Read more
Feintooner
October 28, 2019 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon – Quid Pro Quo. Read more
Police Remembrance Service at Sydney’s Central Synagogue
October 28, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Mendel Kastel and the Jewish Community have dedicated a remembrance service in thanks to the NSW policemen and policewomen who devote themselves daily to keeping Sydney and the wider community safe. Read more
JCA honours 2019 Volunteer Awards winners
October 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
At a special event at the JIFF film festival in Sydney JCA announced the recipients of its 2019 Volunteer Awards. Read more
Transplanting animal’s organs into humans? Ask the rabbi
October 28, 2019 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple gives his answer. Read more
Appeal for support – fundraising function for Sydney’s Parramatta Synagogue
October 28, 2019 by Community newsdesk
In 1949, in a house at Pendle Hill, Sydney, Morry, Alf and Mark Borman, Lou Klein, Sidney Sinclair and their families met to establish a synagogue and formal Jewish education for their children. They were later joined by more than a dozen other visionaries in their important mission. Read more
Historic copy of Hebrew Bible returns to Spain to go on display in 2020
One of the oldest and most expensive copies of the Hebrew Bible was returned to Spain, where it was created in 1476, and will go on display next year. Read more
Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh announces plans to reopen post-shooting
October 27, 2019 by JNS
The Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh announced on Facebook plans to reopen its building following the deadly shooting almost one year ago on Oct. 27, 2018, when 11 Jewish worshippers were shot and killed during Shabbat-morning services by a lone gunman. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg wins $1 million prize for social-justice work
October 27, 2019 by JNS
Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was awarded $1 million to give to charitable organizations of her choice for her contributions to social justice and gender equality. Read more
Israel’s second attempt to land aircraft on moon just years away, says engineer
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A representative from the Israel Aerospace Industries has spoken about Israel’s continued hopes of becoming the fourth country to land softly on the moon, following a failed attempt in April. Read more
Jewish museum in Portugal’s oldest synagogue reopens
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A museum inside Portugal’s oldest synagogue has been reopened following a two-year renovation. Read more
District court rejects boycott of Israelis by Spanish city
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A district court in Barcelona recently issued a temporary injunction that rejects a boycott of Israeli individuals and businesses by the city of Molins de Rei. Read more
Nov-14 Melbourne: Busines breakfast at The Jewish Museum of Australia
October 27, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Business Network Breakfast with ANZ Chief Economist and Head of Research, Richard Yetsenga will be the guest speaker at The Jewish Museum of Australia. Read more
Meet Michal Aviad
October 27, 2019 by Toni Susskind
Michal Aviad is a director, scriptwriter, producer and senior lecturer at the Department of Cinema and Television in Tel Aviv University. Best known for her documentaries, Working Woman is a fictitious narrative that focuses on sexual and psychological harassment in the workplace. Read more
IDF chief warns of looming war threats on multiple fronts
October 25, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi yesterday warned that Israel is facing multiple security threats that could deteriorate into an active conflict on both the northern and southern fronts, even though Israel’s enemies are not currently interested in escalation. Read more
Alone Together
October 25, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli filmmaker Kineret Hay-Gillor is currently living in Sydney with her doctor husband who has been posted here…but she is making good use of her time producing a film about Australia’s first Jewish same-sex marriage and screening her award-winning documentary Alone Together. Read more
Gantz’s empty mandate may lead back to Bibi
October 25, 2019 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
History has been made in Israel as, for the first time in a decade, someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu will be tasked with forming a government. Sort of. Read more
Zion meets Yuval
October 25, 2019 by Zaki Heler
About 6 months ago, 3½ Zion Amit from Lod was diagnosed with leukemia and has now met Yuval HaMebulbal the star of the children’s TV show who put a smile on her face. Read more
Impeachment
October 25, 2019 by Jeremy Rosen
In 1599, a group of London merchants got together to petition Queen Elizabeth 1st to grant a charter to “trade on wares, jewels or merchandise in the East Indies.” A year later, it was granted. And so began the life of the East India Company (EIC). Read more
Warren, Palestinian Jew-hatred and the destruction of the West’s moral compass
October 25, 2019 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, has suggested that she would consider cutting military aid to Israel to force it to halt construction of settlements in the disputed territories. Read more
U.S.lawmakers accuse Twitter of allowing content from Hamas and Hezbollah, violating law
October 25, 2019 by Jackson Richman - JNS
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has accused Twitter of violating U.S. law in allowing content from U.S.-designated terrorist groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to appear on its site. Read more
JIFF tickets giveaways
J-Wire has double passes to give away for the Jewish Film Festival [JIFF]. Read more
To ride like an ANZAC – on TV in Australia and on bike in Israel
October 25, 2019 by J-Wire
15 Australian and Fijian Soldiers serving in Sinai will join Israeli cyclists and members of the Australian Embassy to relive one of modern history’s last great cavalry charges. Read more
Worthless words and shameful silence
October 25, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The unfolding tragedy now enveloping the Kurds, recent massacres of the Yazidis and current persecution of Christians & Bahai’s should be a stark reminder to Jews that history does indeed repeat itself. Read more
World Jewish Congress shames us
October 24, 2019 by Isi Leibler
The World Jewish Congress purports to represent Jewish communities throughout the world. Although its president (and prime funder), Ronald Lauder, at times feels free to ignore governance on issues related to Israel, the WJC has successfully issued streams of positive statements on Jewish issues which the media frequently quotes. Read more
The Other Four Questions – A Census Update
October 24, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 9th of August 2016. Why was this night different from all other nights? You knew it was coming. You may have even tried your best to avoid it. Read more
