Masa Israel Journey 2021
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
We can all agree that 2020 has been difficult for us all but among young adults we are undoubtedly seeing an increase in unemployment, mental health issues, difficult remote learning for university students and just a general decline in social well-being. Read more
Newly developed Jerusalem convention centre to be named after Shimon Peres
October 23, 2020 by JNS
Jerusalem’s International Convention Centre (Binyenei HaUma) at the entrance to the city will be renamed in memory of the late Israeli statesman Shimon Peres, who died four years ago at the age of 93. His last political position was as the ninth president of the Jewish state, serving from 2007-2014. Read more
What sanitizing Louis Farrakhan tells us about the West
October 23, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The writer Bari Weiss, who resigned in the summer from The New York Times in protest at its tolerance of antisemitism and refusal to publish opinions which challenge the left-wing consensus, continues on her painful political journey. Read more
Determining next steps of next administration on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
October 23, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term has been dominated by domestic issues, some of his most notable moves as president relate to foreign policy, in particular with a focus on Israel. Read more
Angela Buxton and Althea Gibson
October 23, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
In my youth, Angela Buxton was the darling of the Anglo Jewish sporting scene. Read more
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Board of Governors meeting online
October 23, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The community is invited to experience the Hebrew University “virtually” on Monday morning and Tuesday morning AEDT when friends and supporters from all around the world will join for the University’s 83rd Board of Governors Meeting that normally takes place physically in Jerusalem but of course, cannot this year because of Covid. Read more
Understanding contemporary Mid-East politics
October 23, 2020 by Ron Weiser
Direct Etihad passenger flights to Israel; the formation of Kosher Arabia which will apparently make it easier to get kosher food in Abu Dhabi and Dubai than in Sydney or Melbourne; a public sukkah in front of the world-famous Burj Khalifa Tower; and normalisation with Sudan around the corner. Read more
How much worse can it get?
October 23, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
On the evidence so far we are already facing a new (Jewish) year which is plumbing the depths of insanity and unbelievable imbecility. Read more
Israel’s president visits a shelter for women victims of domestic violence
October 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In light of the recent cases of murdered women, President of Israel Reuven Rivlin visited a Naamat shelter for women victims of domestic violence and a Naamat family centre, accompanied by Minister for Labor, Social Affairs and Social Welfare MK Itzik Shmuely and Chair of Naamat Hagit Pe’er. Read more
A chat with Yaron Hallis
October 23, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Yaron Hallis zooms in from Sydney to do an interview with Henry Greener in Melbourne, discussing his band, Monsieur Camembert and the Camelot Lounge, the venue he owns in Marrickville. Read more
The 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce attracts a world-wide audience
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison opened the virtual Australia-Israel Innovation Summit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Vic Alhadeff bows out from CEO spot
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
After 16 years of service to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, CEO Vic Alhadeff has notified the Board of his intention to step down. Read more
Jewish cemetery for Byron Bay Shire
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
A new Byron Shire Jewish cemetery section will be consecrated next month within the Clunes Cemetery 10 minutes west of Bangalow. Read more
Can one criticize George Soros without being an anti-Semite?
October 22, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It happened again last weekend. Someone said the word “Soros” and triggered an avalanche of criticism from much of the Jewish world about encouraging antisemitism. But is it fair to claim that every such mention is proof of Jew-hatred? Read more
Watchdog: EU donates tens of millions to NGOs linked to Palestinian terror, antisemitism
October 22, 2020 by Josh Hasten - JNS
A new 30-page report released by NGO Monitor indicates that in 2019, the European Union authorized more than 40 grants, totalling as much as 33 million euros (about A$55 million), to NGOs in the Palestinian Authority and Israel that have terror-linked beneficiaries, glorify terror, promote antisemitism or are involved with politicized projects against the Jewish state. Read more
Hebrew University offers rapid Corona testing for all students
October 22, 2020 by Tali Aronsky
As part of its efforts to provide a safe school year, beginning with the start of classes on October 18, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), in partnership with HU’s Faculty of Medicine and Hadassah Medical Centre—Ein Kerem, will provide on-campus rapid corona-testing for all students—local and international—attending the University. Read more
Nomination for Geoff
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne Maccabi stalwart Associate Professor Geoff Sussman has been nominated for the Senior Australian of the Year. Read more
Nov-15 Melbourne: Community Blood Drive
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A call for blood donors in Melbourne from Magen David Adom and Mitzvah Day. Read more
Community Blood Drive
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A call for blood donors in Melbourne from Magen David Adom and Mitzvah Day. Read more
Oct-29 11am Dunera: In Conversation with the Better Together Kitchen
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join Melissa Don Port from Mia Cucina in conversation with the wonderful pair behind the Better Together Kitchen, Ronnit Hoppe and Delia Baron. Read more
Dunera: In Conversation with the Better Together Kitchen
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join Melissa Don Port from Mia Cucina in conversation with the wonderful pair behind the Better Together Kitchen, Ronnit Hoppe and Delia Baron. Read more
Oct-28 10am Dunera: 250 years of Beethoven: Beethoven and his deafness
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Presented by Andy Bromberger as part of the 250 years of Beethoven series, this session explores Beethoven and his deafness. Read more
Dunera: 250 years of Beethoven: Beethoven and his deafness
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Presented by Andy Bromberger as part of the 250 years of Beethoven series, this session explores Beethoven and his deafness. Read more
Nov-09 Wellington: Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert in Wellington
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand in partnership with Te Kōki, the New Zealand School of Music – Victoria University of Wellington, and supported by the Public Trust Hall and the Adam Foundation has announced its Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert. Read more
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert in Wellington
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand in partnership with Te Kōki, the New Zealand School of Music – Victoria University of Wellington, and supported by the Public Trust Hall and the Adam Foundation has announced its Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert. Read more
Oct-27 8pm: Facebook/Zoom – A conversation with Omar Al Busaidy
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire
The Zionist Council of NSW Zooms and Facebooks a chat between Emirati global shaper Omar al Busaidy and Arsen Ostrovsky. Read more
A conversation with Omar Al Busaidy
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Zionist Council of NSW Zooms and Facebooks a chat between Emirati global shaper Omar al Busaidy and Arsen Ostrovsky. Read more
Trump/Biden China and Middle East policies need to be debated
October 22, 2020 by David Singer
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) failure to insist on foreign policy being top and centre of the final debate between President Trump and Joe Biden is contrary to America’s national interest and should be condemned. Read more
Nov-07 8:30pm: Online concert – Ladies who sing Leonard
October 22, 2020 by J-Wire
Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) is promoting a special Leonard Cohen anniversary concert online ‘Ladies Who Sing Leonard’. Read more
Ladies who sing Leonard
October 22, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) presents a special Leonard Cohen anniversary concert online ‘Ladies Who Sing Leonard’. Read more
