Israel welcomes Austrian parliament’s call for action against Hezbollah
May 31, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel welcomed the Austrian Parliament’s decision calling for measures to be taken against the Hezbollah terror organization. Read more
Israel facing second Coronavirus wave? Netanyahu warns of climbing numbers of infected
May 31, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel must adhere to the Coronavirus restrictions and social distancing guidelines or it may face another wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday, as the number of recorded infections climbed significantly over the weekend. Read more
A mother’s grief, a son’s torment
May 31, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
The bullying started in February last year. The 12-yr-old’s tormentors did not know he was Jewish. But on March 16 they did know and the bullying escalated to a level which brought shocks of horror from around the world when a photograph of the victim forced to his knees and kissing a foot of a fellow student hit the headlines. Read more
Police investigating shooting of Arab man with Special Needs in Jerusalem’s Old City
May 31, 2020 by TPS
Israeli police have launched an investigation into the death of an Arab man with Special Needs who was shot by police stationed at the Lion’s Gate at the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem on Saturday morning after he was suspected of attempting to carry out an attack. Read more
On the other Hand
May 31, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Life is very slowly and cautiously returning to normal albeit with wearing of masks and social distancing still a requirement. Read more
NIF Australia asks Australia to oppose Israel’s planned annexation
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Israel Fund Australia has written to Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne urging opposition to the Israeli plans to annexe part of the West Bank. Read more
Is the EU having second thoughts over its hostility towards the Jewish state?
May 30, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Has the European Union reached a tipping point over Israel? Or to be more precise, is the Europeans’ bluff finally to be called over Israel’s proposal to extend its sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria? Read more
Who checks Twitter’s Trump fact-checkers?
May 30, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Many cheered this week when they saw that Twitter had added a warning label to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets. Read more
Israeli intel expert spotlights Israel’s northern border security issues
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia needs to follow Germany’s lead and ban all branches of Hezbollah – not just its military wing, Israeli military intelligence expert Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi told participants in an Online Live event hosted by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) this week Read more
ICC gives Palestinians until June 10 to clarify status of Oslo Accords
May 30, 2020 by JNS
The International Criminal Court in The Hague is requesting clarification from the Palestinian Authority regarding its recent announcement that all agreements with Israel and the United States had been annulled. Read more
Sir Zelman Cowen webinar: Multifaith responses to COVID-19 – Governing in a crisis
May 30, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
An expert interfaith discussion on how faith-based communities are responding to the challenges and opportunities of the pandemic now and into the future. Read more
Meet Vered Harel
May 30, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Vered Harel initiated the Circle of Health, an awareness and activities program connected to Australian Friends of Rambam, of which she is the Executive Director. Read more
NAJEX fights for swastika ban
May 30, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Service Men & Women (NAJEX) has welcomed the initiative of the NSW Government in considering the enactment of legislation to ban public displays of the Nazi swastika and it has written to the State Attorney General Mark Speakman urging that such a law be passed. Read more
Jun-05 00:55 SBS-Viceland TV: Hate Thy Neighbour/Forbidden Love in Israel
May 29, 2020 by J-Wire
Comedian Jamali Maddix goes eating, drinking, relaxing and partying with groups spreading hate across the world in an attempt to figure out what perpetuates their prejudice. Read more
Jun-18 7:30 pm SBS/World Movies: The Physician
May 29, 2020 by J-Wire
In Persia in the 11th Century, a surgeon’s apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians. Read more
Jun-11 Zoom: Sir Zelman Cowen webinar: Multifaith responses to COVID-19 – Governing in a crisis
May 29, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
An expert interfaith discussion on how faith-based communities are responding to the challenges and opportunities of the pandemic now and into the future. Read more
Chag Sameach
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-Wire wishes its Jewish readers Chag Sameach for Shavuot. Read more
Mother gives evidence on antisemitic behaviour outside a Melbourne school
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Melbourne mother of the 12-yr-old boy who was forced to kiss the shoe of a Muslim student has given evidence to the Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protections in the Victorian Parliament. Read more
Victoria’s Governor’s Shavuot message
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Governor of Victoria Linda Dassau has videoed her message for Shavuot. Read more
Project Rozana delivers ventilators to Palestine Authority
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian headquartered, international not-for-profit, Project Rozana has responded to an urgent call from the Palestinian Authority (PA) with a delivery of much-needed life-support, invasive ventilators as COVID-19 continues to threaten the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Read more
Countdown
May 28, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
From Passover until the Festival of Shavuot, Jews worldwide have been counting the days and weeks that have elapsed. Read more
Yair Lapid officially appointed leader of Israel’s opposition
May 28, 2020 by JNS
Yesh Atid-Telem Party chairman and Knesset member Yair Lapid officially became the leader of the Israeli opposition on Wednesday. Read more
Report: European leaders call on Netanyahu to shelve sovereignty plan
May 28, 2020 by JNS
Leaders of major European countries have been urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shelve his plan to apply sovereignty to large parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, Channel 13 News reported on Tuesday. Read more
Scott Morrison, Jacinda Adern and Benjamin Netanyahu in Zoom conference
May 28, 2020 by JNS
Prime Ministers Australia’s Scott Morrison, New Zealand’s Jacinda Adern and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu have participated in a conference call with several world leaders to discuss ways to resume safe flights between their countries and steps to return to a safe routine in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Jun-01 Zoom: Fertility during a pandemic
May 28, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
There has been added anxiety for couples hoping to start a family in these trying times. Some couples may have lost their income, others may be concerned with health impacts on a pregnancy, and many have been affected by the temporary suspension of fertility treatments. Read more
Zoom: Fertility during a pandemic
May 28, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
There has been added anxiety for couples hoping to start a family in these trying times. Some couples may have lost their income, others may be concerned with health impacts on a pregnancy, and many have been affected by the temporary suspension of fertility treatments. Read more
Joshua Levi enters Honour Roll
May 28, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
UPDATED: The late Joshua Levi has been entered into the NSW Premier’s Honour Roll. Read more
May-31: Zoom interview with Esther Safran Foer
May 28, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Following a successful live event with 550+ people tuning in to hear the author of Unorthodox, Deborah Feldman, interviewed by Michaela Kalowski, the Shalom Sydney Jewish Writers Festival has announced its next online event. Read more
Zoom interview with Esther Safran Foer
May 28, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Following a successful live event with 550+ people tuning in to hear the author of Unorthodox, Deborah Feldman, interviewed by Michaela Kalowski, the Shalom Sydney Jewish Writers Festival has announced its next online event. Read more
Jun-10 5 pm: Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Embassy webinar
May 28, 2020 by J-Wire
The Embassy of Israel and the Israel Trade Commission invite you to join a discussion with a panel of leaders from Israel’s innovation eco-system. Read more
