Dec-08 Sydney: Book reading for children
November 20, 2019 by J-Wire
Unlikely Friends: Book reading with Susan Banki (author) & Josh McConnell (illustrator). The book is suitable for children aged 2-6 and this is a free event for children and their families. Read more
European Union bites off more than it can chew in Judea and Samaria
November 20, 2019 by David Singer
France has set in train a diplomatic and politically-motivated semantic assault on Israel that could ultimately see the European Union biting off more than it can chew. Read more
Don’t let a staggering Iran off the hook
November 20, 2019 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The foreign-policy establishment was nearly unanimous last year when President Donald Trump decided to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions on Tehran. Read more
Annual Shabbat Project sees unprecedented participation in US, Israel and worldwide
November 20, 2019 by JNS
The seventh annual international Shabbat Project reached 1,685 cities and 106 countries across the world this year, attracting record numbers of participants in many of those cities. Read more
A record-breaking Shabbat
November 20, 2019 by Danielle Salomon
Over 1 million Jews in over 1,500 cities around the world participated in the global celebration of Shabbat that is The Shabbat Project. Read more
West Bank: ZFA adds its voice
November 20, 2019 by J-Wire News Service
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated on 18 November that “the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not, per se, inconsistent with international law”. Read more
Montefiore puts care before returns to achieve outstanding results
November 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Montefiore CEO Robert Orie has announced that each of the organisation’s residential care campuses passed accreditation by the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission (ACQSC) for the maximum three-year term, successfully meeting all criteria following unannounced visits by ACQSC Assessors. Read more
Colin Tatz has passed away at 85
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Colin Tatz AO, a Natal University and Australian National University graduate, has been Professor of Politics at the University of New England, Armidale, and at Macquarie University, Sydney. Read more
Young Professionals celebrate the Shabbat Project
November 19, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Young Jewish Professionals Melbourne celebrated the Shabbat Project at the Shiloh…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Hebrew University Week in Perth
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This last week has seen a plethora of activity in Perth by Israel’s preeminent university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more
Fly Already by Etgar Keret: a book review by Geoffrey Zygier
November 19, 2019 by Geoffrey Zygier
Fly Already, the latest collection of short stories by Etgar Keret not only includes 22 new tales, but also an uncharacteristic side-swipe at Donald Trump. Read more
Feintooner
November 19, 2019 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon Presidential Seal of Approval…Presidential Seal of Approval. Read more
Emanuel School recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative schools
November 19, 2019 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School has been recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative schools by The Educator Magazine, a publication that advises senior education professionals and decision-makers on education policy and practice. Read more
AIJAC welcomes US stance on settlements and international law
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has today welcomed the statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing the result of a US government review concluding that “The establishment of Israeli civilian settlements [in the West Bank] is not, per se, inconsistent with international law.” Read more
Interschool Challah Bake
November 19, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne’s Chabad Youth coordinated an Interschool Challah Bake for high school students in preparation for the Shabbat Project. Read more
Jewish, US Israel-related groups react to US announcement on settlements
November 19, 2019 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Several Jewish and Israel-related groups quickly reacted to the major announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that it would no longer view Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria as illegal under international law. Read more
Hungary recognizes Orthodox Jewish community for first time since World War II
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Hungarian government signed a special agreement with the Orthodox Jewish Communities Association (EMIH) to officially grant the country’s Orthodox community with “special status” for the first time since World War II. Read more
Truth is not selective: Poland vs. Netflix
November 19, 2019 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Poland’s government won an important victory on the battleground of history last week. Read more
AIJAC in Indonesia
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has paid a six-day, seven-city and eight-lecture visit to Indonesia. Read more
What came first? The chicken or the egg?
November 19, 2019 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi… Read more
UIA NSW hosts AGM and 2020 campaign launch
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire
UIA NSW hosted close to 150 supporters at its AGM and 2020 Campaign Launch at NCJW on 18 November, with guest speakers Steven Lowy – Chairman Keren Hayesod-UIA World Board of Trustees and Amira Ahronoviz – CEO & Director General of The Jewish Agency. Read more
Peerless playing from Paul Lewis: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
November 19, 2019 by Fraser Beath McEwing
British pianist, Paul Lewis, filled his Sydney Recital Hall program with just two works last night: Schubert’s Sonata in G D894 and Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. No bonbons to be seen. Read more
U.S. rejects illegality of settlements
November 19, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed United States’ decision to no longer finding Israeli settlements in the disputed territories inconsistent with international law. Read more
UIA NSW hosts Shabbat Shuk with The Shabbat Project
November 18, 2019 by J-Wire News Service
Over 3500 community members joined UIA NSW and The Shabbat Project to prepare for Shabbat Machane-Yehuda style in Kiaora Place, Double Bay where 15 vendors offered kosher delights and gifts to take home…a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Messi meets patients from Save a Child’s Heart
November 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In Tel Aviv, iconic football superstar Lionel Messi met a group of children from Senegal, Ethiopia and Zanzibar who had come to Israel for life-saving heart surgery. Read more
Netanyahu: minority govt backed by Arabs will be ‘celebrated in Tehran, Ramallah’
November 18, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night assailed the Blue and White party, his arch political rivals, for their apparent willingness to establish a minority government supported by the Arab Members of Knesset (MK), a development he said will be “celebrated in Tehran and Ramallah.” Read more
Rivlin reprimands Netanyahu and Gantz for letting personal differences get in the way of unity government
November 18, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
President Reuven Rivlin, on Sunday evening, severely criticized both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader, Member of Knesset (MK) Benny Gantz, for letting personal differences impede the formation of a unity government and potentially leading the country to an unnecessary election process for the third time in a single year.
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Dec-04 Melbourne: Pre Chanukah at Parliament House
November 18, 2019 by J-Wire
Chabad of Melbourne CBD invites you to a cocktail party. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria partners with The Observership Program
November 18, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Observership Program that will further enhance its Yesod Board Governance Program. Read more
‘Hatikvah’ played at Abu Dhabi’s Jiu-Jitsu World Tournament as Israel takes Gold
November 18, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, was played in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after Israel’s 17-year-old Alon Leviev won the gold medal in the Under-18 category at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. Read more
