Israeli researcher named National Geographic Society ‘Emerging Explorer’
June 2, 2021 by JNS
The National Geographic Society has named University of Haifa professor Dr Aviad Scheinin as one of its “Emerging Explorers” in 2021—one of 15 individuals it described as changing the world “one idea at a time.” Read more
New principal for Carmel School
June 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth’s Carmel School has announced the appointment of Dr Julie Harris as the new Principal, commencing in January 2022. Read more
Lockdown lifted at Gary Smorgon House
June 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish Care has announced that the precautionary lockdown at Gary Smorgon House has been lifted today. Read more
Israeli researchers: optimism extends life expectancy
Happiness might lead to better health and helps you live longer, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found in a longitudinal study they began back in the 1990s. Read more
Netanyahu: Israel will get rid of Iran’s existential threat, even if US opposes
June 2, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
If faced with the difficult situation of having to choose between an Iran armed with nuclear weapons or a diplomatic clash with Washington following an attack on Iran, Israel would choose the latter, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared. Read more
Israel Aerospace Industries opening office in Australia
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced it is expanding its global presence and opening a local office in Australia. Read more
Report: Hamas ready for prisoner exchange regardless of Gaza reconstruction
June 1, 2021 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Are Israel and the Hamas terror organization on the way towards a prisoner exchange? Read more
Photo Gallery: UIA hosts solidarity events in QLD
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
UIA QLD hosted Solidarity for Israel & Peace Events in Brisbane and Gold Coast recently with Israel’s Acting Ambassador to Australia Jonathan Peled as the guest speaker. Read more
Angel really is an angel
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Angel Alon has provided foster care for 217 babies and children. Read more
Gary Smorgon House in lockdown
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish Care has instigated a precautionary lockdown at Gary Smorgon House in Melbourne. Read more
From Australia’s Past: Jewish businessmen who shaped the colony
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Samuel Cohen arrived in Sydney in 1833 aged 21 with an English history dating back to the time of Cromwell and to Spain and the Expulsion. Read more
Sydney Jewish Museum now online
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Many of the personal artefacts of Holocaust survivors who migrated to Sydney, Australia, can now be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture. Read more
Israeli woman makes history as she summits Mount Everest
June 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 43-year-old woman has raised the Israeli flag at the summit of Mount Everest. Read more
The strategic consequences of Bennett’s megalomania
June 1, 2021 by Caroline Glick - JNS
There is little point at this stage of the game in mentioning the depths of moral depravity and treachery into which Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked have descended. Read more
A chat with Peter Wertheim
June 1, 2021 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
ECAJ Co-CEO Peter Wertheim advocates for Israel, as the “voice of Australian Jewry” through the roof body of over 200 Jewish organisations across Australia, the Executive of Australian Jewry. Read more
Netanyahu slams Bennett for joining opposition: ‘Scam of the century’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacked Yamina Party chairman Naftali Bennett on Sunday, condemning the right-wing leader’s decision to join with opposition parties in forming a government. Read more
