Yom Kippur: Such a long day
September 21, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes on Yom Kippur 2020. Read more
On the other hand
September 21, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The High Holydays this year in Israel will be remembered for two events impacting all of us whether we like it or not. Read more
Four years without him – A memorial ceremony beyond borders for the 9th President of the State of Israel – the late Shimon Peres
September 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This year marks 4 years since the passing of the 9th President and 8th Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and a man of action and vision. Read more
Behind every Holocaust property there is a story
September 21, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) is currently running its social media campaign,#MyPropertyStory: The Next Generations, to shine a light on the unprecedented theft of property from Jewish people and communities during the Shoah and its aftermath. Read more
Henry Greener zooms with Rabbi Nir Gurevitch
September 21, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Gold Coast Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Nir Gurevitch was born in Israel, moved to New York when he was 12, studied to be a Rabbi and met his wife, Dina Abeshouse, who is from Sydney, while she was studying in New York. Read more
L’Shana Tova
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire wishes all its readers a sweet year to come. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from President Rivlin
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire
The President of Israel Reuven Rivlin has videoed a Rosh Hashanah message to world Jewry. Read more
Time to reboot
September 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
When your electronic device refuses to function properly quite often the best solution is to reboot it. Read more
The fundamental fracture the Abraham Accords may begin to heal
September 18, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
It’s hard not to get emotional about the deals signed in Washington this week between Israel and its new Gulf partners, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Read more
A Rosh HaShanah message from Daniel Andrews
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
I send my best wishes to our Victorian Jewish community, as you mark this Rosh Hashanah. Read more
Repentance
September 18, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
We are in the season of repentance. But what actually does repentance mean? What does it do? If repentance is intended to change us, make us better people, it does not appear to work. Read more
Alexandra Silver talks with Henry Greener
September 18, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
New CEO of NCJW Vic., Alexandra Silver zooms in to introduce herself to our community as the lady to take the National Council of Jewish Women (Vic) to the next level of achievement in the field of women’s empowerment and advancement. Read more
Nazi Hunter joins International Council of NZ’s Holocaust Foundation
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Efraim Zuroff has joined the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation, Aotearoa New Zealand, as a member of its International Council. Read more
Rosh HaShanah in the NSW Parliament
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the NSW Parliament’s last sitting day before Rosh Hashanah, NSW Shadow Treasurer and NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord sent out a message of goodwill to the Jewish community – as NSW Jewry worships in a COVID world. Read more
Report: UAE national carrier Emirates to launch ‘Kosher Arabia’
September 18, 2020 by JNS
On the heels of the signing of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords between Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi and Manama this week—and ahead of the launch of direct Tel Aviv-Dubai flights—United Arab Emirates national carrier Emirates and Emirates Flight Catering are setting up a kosher food-production facility in the Gulf state. Read more
1,000 – 2,500 Israelis expected to die of COVID-19 in near future, study shows
September 18, 2020 by TPS
A report by a team of researchers from the Hebrew University and Hadassah predicts a significant increase in the number of critically ill Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in Israel in the coming days, especially in light of the risk of accelerated intergenerational infection during the upcoming Jewish High Holidays. Read more
UAE investing in Israel
September 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
United Arab Emirates-based Mohammed Al Beloushi, CEO of Barker and Booth Commercial Agency LLC announced a strategic investment in Israeli startup Fintica AI LLC. Read more
Video greetings from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
September 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Premier’s Rosh Hashanah message… Read more
Will Kosovo and Serbia establish embassies in Jerusalem? Not if the EU has its way
September 17, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
It’s easy to miss all of the announcements coming out right now by countries normalizing relations with Israel. Read more
It wouldn’t have happened without Trump
September 17, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The gala signing of the normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain was a bitter pill for the diplomatic establishment to swallow. Read more
US orders ‘Al Jazeera’ platform to register as foreign agent
September 17, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
The U.S. Department of Justice ordered an affiliate of Al Jazeera to register on Monday as “an agent of the Government of Qatar,” according to a letter reported by multiple outlets. Read more
Jodi McKay’s Rosh Hashanah’s message
September 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jodi McKay is the Leader of the Opposition in the NSW parliament. Read more
The Holocaust through the lens of Australian Jewish refugees
September 17, 2020 by Rachel Grey
Australian Jewish refugee Symcha Gausman thought his wife and children were safe where he left them in Poland. The 26-year-old arrived in Australia in 1939, hoping to establish himself with a job and a home before sending for his family to join him. Read more
A shofar is blown in the UAE’s Canberra embassy
September 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chairman of Chabad Canberra, Rabbi Shmueli Feldman, together with Rebbetzin Chasia Feldman blew a shofar in front of the UAE’s ambassador to Australia during an official visit to the UAE embassy. Read more
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah: Israel’s population grows to 9.25 million
September 17, 2020 by TPS
Israel’s population stands at 9,246,000 at the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and grew by 150,000 over the past year, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) annual pre-Rosh Hashanah report on Israel’s population shows. Read more
Rosh HaShanah online
September 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
By embracing computing technology, Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has launched a program of making their services for the High Holy Days available online. Read more
Oct-21 2:30pm Zoom: Australia-Israel Innovation Summit
September 17, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
COVID-19 has prompted a reimagining of how healthcare should be delivered…an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce event Read more
Australia-Israel Innovation Summit
September 17, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
COVID-19 has prompted a reimagining of how healthcare should be delivered…an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce event Read more
Biden praises UAE, Bahrain normalization deals with Israel
September 17, 2020 by JNS
Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden applauded the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for normalizing ties with Israel. Read more
Report: Dubai Ports World inks deal with Israel Shipyards
September 17, 2020 by JNS
The United Arab Emirates-based maritime company Dubai Ports World recently inked a deal with Israel Shipyards Ltd., Globes reported on Tuesday. Read more
