Illegal religious gatherings alleged in Melbourne
August 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Victoria (COSV) has condemned alleged illegal minyanim taking place under the current COVID restrictions set out by the Victorian Government. Read more
Israel takes diplomatic action against Poland after bill limiting restitution of property lost in Holocaust signed into law
August 15, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s leadership has taken significant diplomatic action and has issued harsh condemnations against Poland after a law limiting the ability of Holocaust survivors and descendants of Holocaust victims to reclaim their property passed through the final stage of legislation. Read more
Following release of Hezbollah terrorists who fired rockets at Israel, Israeli envoy demands UNSC denounce Lebanese government
August 15, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Following the rocket attack from Lebanon into Israel last week, and following the quick release of the four Hezbollah terrorists who were responsible for shooting the rockets by the Deputy Attorney General of the Lebanese Government, Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the United Nations Gilad Erdan blasted the decision in a letter to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council. Read more
Hebrew University ranks 90th worldwide
August 15, 2021 by Tali Aronsky
Among 2,000 universities surveyed worldwide, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) ranked 90th in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)’s evaluation of higher education institutions. Read more
Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis zooms with The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia
August 13, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia (JOFA) will host Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis for an upcoming event on ZOOM. Read more
New report exposes ‘land of tunnels’ in Lebanon, pioneered by Hezbollah
August 13, 2021 by Yaakov Lappin
A new report released on Thursday by the Alma Centre, which researches security challenges to Israel from Lebanon and Syria, exposed what it described as a large-scale inter-regional Hezbollah tunnel system in different parts of Lebanon. Read more
Leaflet compares COVID restrictions with those aimed at those imposed on Jews in 1942
August 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies has condemned a letterbox drop leaflet in Sydney’s Neutral Bay area comparing the COVID lockdown restrictions with 1942 Nazi restrictions imposed upon Jews. Read more
When the Jew-bashers are Jews
August 13, 2021 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The latest move by President Joe Biden to appal many American Jews as an act of wanton hostility is his appointment of the progressive rabbi, Sharon Kleinbaum, to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Read more
‘Thrill of victory and agony of defeat’? Paralympic athletes are already winners, say Israelis
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and the sports world, meet Pascale Bercovitch, Shraga Weinberg, Moran Samuel and Doron Shaziri…writes Howard Blas. Read more
Weekly Torah. Shabbat Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
August 13, 2021 by Jeremy Rosen
Who is Responsible? Read more
More than bricks and mortar – we’re creating our bright future
August 13, 2021 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School is embarking on an extensive project to redevelop one of its older buildings into a purpose-built 21st-century learning centre. With an increased demand for contemporary pluralist education, enrolments are at an all-time high. Read more
The Igbo Jews
August 13, 2021 by Jeremy Rosen
In 1960 Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom. As with many new African states, the borders of the country did not reflect earlier ethnic, cultural, religious, or political realities. Read more
Aug-22 8pm Zoom: Why online hatred and antisemitism is a woman’s issue
August 13, 2021 by J-Wire
Join the National Council of Jewish Women Australia (NCJWA) team for an insightful and thought-provoking free webinar with Emily Schrader. Read more
Why online hatred and antisemitism is a woman’s issue
August 13, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join the National Council of Jewish Women Australia (NCJWA) team for an insightful and thought-provoking free webinar with Emily Schrader. Read more
Aug-15 7:30pm Webinar: The Vaccination: What you need to know
August 13, 2021 by J-Wire
Join a webinar hosted by the NSW Jewish Emergency Plan. Read more
The Vaccination: What you need to know
August 13, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join a webinar hosted by the NSW Jewish Emergency Plan. Read more
Whistling in the wind
August 13, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Trying unsuccessfully to change something which cannot be changed is the simple meaning of “whistling in the wind.” Read more
Israel looks to iconic Australian Surf Life Saving model as drowning prevention solution
The iconic Australian Surf Life Saving model made history when it was presented by Paul Hakim, a member of Sydney’s Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, to the Israel Knesset Parliamentary Committee for Interior Affairs and Environmental Protection…reports Sarah Vanunu. Read more
High Court rules BDS-supporting Professor can get Israel Prize
August 13, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Professor Oded Goldreich, of the Weizmann Institute of Science and who voiced support for boycotts against Israeli institutions, can receive the Israel Prize, the High Court of Justice ruled. Read more
Take a family trip on the Science Trail
August 13, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Science will be under the microscope when the Sydney Science Trail opens today with a world-class line-up of events and scientists celebrating the power of science and the power of connecting through science. Read more
Defence Minister approves 2,000 houses for Israelis, 1,000 for Arabs in Judea and Samaria
August 13, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Minister of Defence Benny Gantz has approved the convening of the Higher Planning Council of the Civil Administration for approving about 2,000 housing units in Israeli communities, and almost 1,000 housing units for Arabs. Read more
Police catch 23 people about to fly to New York with fake Corona tests
August 12, 2021 by TPS
The Ministry of Health and the Israel Police were successful on Wednesday in capturing 23 people who were on their way to New York with fake Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests. Read more
At Beth Weizmann
August 12, 2021 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Chairman of Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann Community Centre Sam Tatarka MC’d the ceremony at the major security upgrade event, attended by Josh Burns MP, Senator James Paterson, Yossi Goldfarb and others to unveil plaques and make speeches, to celebrate the end of a long process, with bi-partisan support from our State and Federal Governments. Read more
Marise Payne condemns Iran and Hezbollah
August 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed comments made in Parliament on August 10 by Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne condemning Iran and Hezbollah. Read more
Too little, too late? Israel’s government announces further restrictions to curb spike in COVID-19 infections
August 12, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Ministerial Committee on Fighting the Coronavirus voted on Wednesday evening to enact another list of COVID-19 related restrictions, in what appears to be a frantic race against a pending countrywide closure and while facing severe criticism of slow and lacking action. Read more
A very sad story with a silver lining for a special student
August 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Next month Access inc. will award the Daniel and Joshua Szwarc Memorial Scholarship to one high school student living with a disability in the Melbourne Jewish community. Read more
Israel up in arms after Polish Parliament passes law limiting restitution of property lost in Holocaust
August 12, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Polish parliament approved on Wednesday a law limiting the ability of Holocaust survivors and descendants of Holocaust victims to reclaim their property, prompting Israeli officials to take action and issue harsh condemnations. Read more
After Hamas blocks UN from inspecting terror tunnel under Gaza school, Israeli envoy calls for freeze Gaza UNRWA funding
August 12, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the United Nations Gilad Erdan sent a letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and to the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, UN Under-Secretary-General Philippe Lazzarini demanding action after UN officials were barred by Hamas from inspecting a UNRWA school in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza. Read more
Gav Schneider in the top ten of security experts globally for the third time
August 12, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
Brisbane-based Gav Schneider has been placed in the top ten security experts globally by a group of contemporaries. Read more
Palestinians blast Fatah in West Bank protests against corruption, suppression
August 12, 2021 by JNS
Ongoing Arab protests in recent weeks in the West Bank against the Palestinian Authority over the killing of opposition activist Nizar Banat by security forces have led to heavy criticism of the P.A. for suppression. Read more
