On the other hand
May 24, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
We have shattered all records with our latest sharav heatwave which has arrived earlier than usual and is recording soaring temperatures. Read more
Annexation: who will play the lead roles?
May 24, 2020 by Ron Weiser
We stand just weeks after celebrating that the Balfour Declaration of 1917 moved from a statement of British intent to the legal process of affirmation of the Jewish Homeland at the San Remo Conference in April 1920 – and its then formal ratification by the League of Nations. Read more
Suddenly, Human Rights Watch discovers antisemitism
May 23, 2020 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
The drumbeat of antisemitism has grown louder and more assured over the last two decades. Read more
May 24 Zoom: Maccabi Sport and Wellbeing in our community
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire
Learn the secrets of Sport and Wellbeing and how elite Athletes and World Leading Medical professionals, from our Community, achieve international success time after time. Read more
Maccabi Sport and Wellbeing in our community: a Zoom webinar
May 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Learn the secrets of Sport and Wellbeing and how elite Athletes and World Leading Medical professionals, from our Community, achieve international success time after time. Read more
Two weekends in June
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Limmud-Oz + NZ will be online this year with two weekends filled to the brim with diverse content for the Australian and New Zealand communities. The program has been released. Read more
JCA 2020 campaign changes its direction
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the danger of COVID-19 precluding the fundraising functions hosted by Sydney’s JCA, a new approach has been necessitated. Read more
Woolworths to the rescue
May 22, 2020 by Community Editor
Melbourne’s ARK Centre developed a Pay it Forward initiative as the COVID-19 crisis hit to help individuals and families struggling as a result of isolation and the numerous impacts of Coronavirus. Read more
Will Tuesday be Decision Day?
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In the Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday, Judge Chana Lomp is scheduled to hand down her ruling on Malka Leifer’s mental fitness to face the hearing seeking her extradition from Israel to Australia to face 74 charges of alleged child sexual abuse. Read more
Aleph concerns on homophobic slogans
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Antisemitic vandals who sprayed swastikas on the fourth green of Melbourne’s Cranbourne Golf Club also drew a homophobic slogan at the same time. Read more
May-25 Internet: Talking cooking for Shavuot
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire
JNF Connect: a webinar. Read more
Talking cooking for Shavuot
May 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
JNF Connect: a webinar. Read more
Remembering this who fell during the Six-Day War
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin attended the official memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Six-Day War and the War of Attrition at the Hall of Remembrance at Har Herzl. Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Binyamin (Benny) Gantz also participated in the ceremony. Read more
Jerusalem Day
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has delivered an address to commemorate Jerusalem Day. Read more
Ruth and Shavuot
May 22, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
The Book of Ruth, which is read on the Festival of Shavuot, is one of the shortest books in the Bible. Read more
Unfinished business
May 22, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Fifty-three years ago on the 28th Iyar of the Hebrew calendar the old city of Jerusalem was liberated from illegal Jordanian control. Read more
Israel-bashers fail to see the Arab train leaving the station
May 22, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
It’s a busy time for Israel-haters. So what’s new? Well, a lot. Read more
Iranian leader issues cartoon showing ‘final solution’ of Jewish state
May 22, 2020 by JNS
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a cartoon this week showing the “final solution” of the State of Israel, or annihilation similar to what the Nazis attempted to do to the European Jewish population during World War II and the Holocaust. Read more
Israeli military DNA testing murder weapon to ID Amit Ben Ygal’s killer
May 22, 2020 by JNS
As part of an ongoing investigation into the May 12 killing of Israel Defense Forces Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Ygal by Palestinian terrorists, Israeli security forces are using suspects’ DNA samples to locate the murder weapon. Read more
Netanyahu threatens Iranian regime after Khamenei calls for ‘Final Solution’ for Israel
May 21, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to destroy the Iranian regime after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for a “Final Solution” for Israel. Read more
Back to Shul – update
May 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Beth Din has updated its guidelines for synagogues opening their doors on Shavuot and the following Shabbats. Read more
Secord converting to Judaism: formalising life-long connection
May 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Shadow Treasurer and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair, Walt Secord has confirmed that he was converting to Judaism through Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue – saying it was a “logical step of a life-long journey that was inevitable”.
The Abbas comedy and the ongoing Palestinian tragedy
May 21, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
If you think you’ve seen this movie before, you’re right. Read more
Will Israel apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria?
May 21, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
Israel finally has a new government after three elections and more than a year of political stalemate. Read more
A Shavuot Twist for Next #CookingWithUIA Event
May 21, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
UIA’s next #CookingWithUIA online cooking event is back by popular demand on Tuesday 26 May. Israeli celebrity chef and television personality, Moshe Segev will demonstrate Shavuot-inspired dishes in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. Read more
ADC condemns antisemitic and racist vandalism of Melbourne golf club
May 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Anti-Defamation Commission has condemned vandals who damaged the Cranbourne Golf Club, drawing swastikas as well as obscene images and homophobic slurs on the club’s fourth green. Read more
Meet Sydney’s first woman to become an orthodox rabbi
May 20, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbanit Judith Levitan has been granted smicha making the first woman in Sydney to be ordained as an orthodox rabbi. Read more
Abbas declares end to agreements with Israel, US
May 20, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Palestinian Authority (PA) head Mahmoud Abbas declared an end to the agreements signed with Israel and the United States and said he was turning over responsibility for the PA territories back to Israel. Read more
A Shavuot program on Zoom
May 20, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Sydney and Melbourne communities combine to present four programs back to back for Shavuot.
Speed Dating on Zoom
May 20, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
While the world has been divided apart isolating, meeting new people could be easier than ever. Excited to be spreading the love with a night of matchmaking in the comfort of your home! Read more
