75 Years Since WWII ended, book’s new tech brings survivor testimonies to life
May 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
To commemorate today’s 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of Europe from the brutal rule of Nazi Germany, International March of the Living, have added a unique technology to the latest edition of the book Witness Passing the Torch of Holocaust Memory to New Generations, providing a living history of the Holocaust. Read more
Ex-Moriah employee facing a civil case for missing $7m now charged by police
May 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gus Nosti, the former Moriah College financial controller facing a civil case for allegedly misappropriating over $7 million from the school has been charged by police. Read more
Courting controversies
May 8, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
With the coronavirus crisis in Israel at the moment seemingly under control, attention is now focusing on several other developing dramas. Read more
May 8th, 1945
May 8, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
May 8th VE Day is the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 1945. It marks the final defeat of the Nazis and an end to the worst crime against humanity in the history of the world. Read more
Netanyahu, Gantz agree: New government to be sworn in on May 13
(Israel Hayom via JNS) Israel will swear in a national unity government on May 13, agreed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz, late on Wednesday. The parliamentary process for legislating the new government is expected to be completed by Thursday afternoon at the latest. Read more
Malls and outdoor markets reopen as Israel further eases COVID-19 restrictions
May 8, 2020 by JNS
Israel’s malls and outdoor markets reopened on Thursday morning, much to the delight of retailers and shoppers alike. Read more
Emotionally, KISS frontman Simmons discovers mother’s past during Holocaust
May 8, 2020 by JNS
Rock legend and KISS frontman Gene Simmons got teary-eyed when reading over historical documents about his late Jewish mother’s experiences in the Holocaust and liberation from the Mauthausen concentration camp during a recent interview with Bild. Read more
Supreme Court validates Netanyahu government weeks after attempted putsch
May 8, 2020 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
On Wednesday, Israel’s Supreme Court unanimously rejected eight separate petitions filed against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the coalition agreement he signed with former challenger Benny Gantz. Read more
Israel still suffers virus of hate even as it saves Arab lives
May 8, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
While countries around the world struggle to get on top of the COVID-19 crisis, Israel’s achievement so far has been remarkable. Read more
Jerusalem opens neighbourhoods, commercial and spiritual centres to stimulate ‘local tourism’
May 8, 2020 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
In light of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announced plan for a phased reopening of the economy and easing of restrictions, Jerusalem has reported distinctive challenges, as well as opportunities, for the rehabilitation of its tourism industry, which, like major cities around the world, has been hard-hit by the coronavirus. Read more
15 policy challenges for new head of UNRWA
May 8, 2020 by David Bedein
The appearance of Swiss diplomat Phillipe Lazzarini as the new head of UNRWA provides a window of opportunity for UNRWA donor nations, which oversee UNRWA policy to demand a reform of UNRWA. Read more
Dita Gould is Blue Box collector of the year
May 8, 2020 by Ariella Birnbaum
Melbourne’s Dita Gould has been recognised as the 2019 JNF Australia Blue Box Worker of the Year. Read more
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May 7, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli-developed HIV drug shows promising results in curing covid-19
May 7, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A trial of an Israeli-developed HIV drug on Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in Congo, which began by chance, has achieved positive and promising results. Read more
Mixed Reactions in Judea and Samaria to US ambassador’s announcement that recognition of Israeli sovereignty in region is ‘weeks away’
May 7, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli leaders in Judea and Samaria offered mixed reactions to US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman’s announcement that a declaration of Israeli sovereignty in the region was weeks away, while some warned of “modern ghettos.” Read more
Western Wall reopens to worshippers, but with strict social-distancing limitations
May 7, 2020 by JNS
The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem re-opened to worshippers on Tuesday morning after the Israeli government announced a softening of its social-distancing orders across the country. Read more
Hit by coronavirus, drop in oil prices and US sanctions, Iran’s economy heads for free fall
May 7, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
With the coronavirus pandemic sending oil prices to record lows, for Iran, which relies on oil exports as its top revenue source, the economic situation is going from bad to worse. Read more
As Israel’s Supreme Court weighs in on unity government, how much power should it have?
May 7, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
In a landmark ruling, Israel’s Supreme Court rejected all petitions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forming a new government while under indictment, and against the emergency unity government deal signed by Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz. Read more
Biden pledges to reopen PLO mission and resume US assistance to Palestinians
May 7, 2020 by JNS
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that if elected president, he would reopen the Palestine Liberation Organization Diplomatic Mission in Washington, D.C., and restore U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority. Read more
Israel to UN Security Council: ban Hezbollah
May 6, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz has called on the United Nations’ Security Council (UNSC) to ban the Hezbollah terror organization, days after Germany made the move. Read more
Netanyahu lauds Israel’s coronavirus ‘success,’ announces gradual reopening of economy
May 6, 2020 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touted Israel’s “major success” in confronting the coronavirus pandemic, and laid out the government’s plan for a phased reopening of the economy following weeks of lockdowns. Read more
Online project in Britain sets up learning between students and Holocaust survivors
May 6, 2020 by JNS
The United Kingdom’s National Holocaust Centre and Museum have launched an online program that allows schoolchildren at home during the coronavirus pandemic to ask questions to Holocaust survivors. Read more
Intel buys Israel’s Moovit app for $900 million
May 6, 2020 by JNS
Intel, the world’s largest chip-maker, is buying Israeli app Moovit for $900 million, in a move meant to advance its plan to develop self-driving cars. Read more
JCCV’s Zoom plenum
May 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria affiliates have connected online for the May Plenum meeting. Read more
AIJAC Online
May 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The fifth of The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s “Live Online” Webinar series featured Brigadier General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, a former senior intelligence and security officer in Israel, and Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs, who spoke about “The New Antisemitism and the Threat to Israel’s National Security.” Read more
Hitler and Osama Bin Laden bandanas online
May 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A company according to sources connected to mega trading Chinese company Alibaba is selling of Hitler and Bin Laden face masks and bandannas by online retail giant Aliexpress. Read more
Board to Board
May 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
THE president and CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jews will be guest speakers at an unprecedented plenum of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies this month. Read more
Israel announces breakthrough in development of Coronavirus antibody
May 5, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the fight on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and have developed a potent antibody that attacks the virus. Read more
Share your gratitude
May 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Eight years ago Lauren Brender found a brain tumour by complete accident. Last year, that brain tumour joined the party uninvited again – and helped her to realise the profound effect it has had on her life. Read more
Share your morning coffee time with Shalom & Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph
May 5, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Shalom and JCA will broadcast an exclusive LIVE interview with Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix and first CEO, on Friday 8 May at 8 am AEST. Read more
