Mordi and Natali Oknin released from prison in Turkey and are returning to Israel

After joint efforts with Turkey, Mordi and Natali Oknin were released from prison and are on their way home to Israel. Read more

Israeli conviction of Spanish citizen in terror-funding case could be ‘game-changer,’ say observers

A Spanish citizen who admitted to raising funds for a Palestinian NGO that were diverted to a terrorist organization agreed to a plea bargain on Nov. 10 in an Israeli military court. Read more

Standing against antisemitism and intolerance

The Victorian Liberal Nationals have announced a new commitment to combating antisemitism and intolerance across the state. Read more

Haley: Hold China accountable for its support of Iran, violation of US sanctions

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley believes that the United States and Western powers need to do more to hold China accountable for its ongoing support of Iran, including helping Tehran violate U.S. sanctions. Read more

Lawyer for Israeli couple detained in Turkey files appeal

Attorney Nir Yaslovitzh, the lawyer representing Natalie and Mordy Oknin—the Israeli couple being detained in Turkey under suspicion of espionage for photographing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s residence—submitted an appeal on behalf of his clients. Read more

IAI signs deal to convert passenger aircraft to cargo planes for Emirates airline

Israel Aerospace Industries announced on Monday that it had signed an agreement to convert four B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo planes for the Emirates airline. Read more

Israeli defence companies unveil new unmanned ground vehicle

Israeli defence companies Elbit Systems and Roboteam unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called ROOK. Read more

Faith discrimination bill ‘misconceived’

Australia’s union for private teachers thinks religious schools already have extensive protections and a proposal to boost them is “fundamentally misconceived”. Read more

Report: New Shin Bet chief met with Abbas in Ramallah

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar met with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. Read more

Antisemitic incidents at UK universities reach all-time high, new data reveals

Antisemitic incidents hit an unprecedented high at universities in the United Kingdom during the previous academic year, according to recently released data collected by the Community Security Trust (CST). Read more

Pop star Justin Bieber announces Tel Aviv concert as part of 2022 world tour

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has announced the dates for his upcoming Justice World Tour, and they include a stop in Tel Aviv. Read more

Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy says a Liberal government would be adopt IHRA definition

Zionism Victoria welcomed the announcement made yesterday by Matthew Guy at its Annual Assembly, that a future Victorian Liberal Government would adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. Read more

Religious discrimination bill overhauled

Schools would receive legal protection to hire staff on the basis of faith under a bill expected to go to federal parliament as early as next week. Read more

Premier Daniel Andrews accuses opposition leader Matthew Guy of being “beholden to neo-Nazis”

The “small, ugly mob” of protesters camped on the steps of Victorian parliament will not stop the government’s proposed pandemic laws, Premier Daniel Andrews says. Read more

At donors conference, Israel warns UNRWA is the problem, not the solution

Several countries came together in Brussels yesterday to state political and financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as Israeli officials warned that UNRWA is the problem, not the solution and that it propagates antisemitism and terrorism in its classrooms. Read more

Ahead of Chanukah: Hellenistic fortress destroyed by Hasmoneans uncovered in Judea

A Hellenistic fortified structure destroyed and burned by Hasmoneans during the Maccabean wars has been recently uncovered during excavations in the Judean Shephelah, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Tuesday. Read more

PA formulating massive aid package for eastern Jerusalem

The Palestinian Authority (PA) government announced during its weekly meeting a series of assistance programs for eastern Jerusalem in education, housing, security, energy, and infrastructure development. Read more

Knesset Committee Chair calls ‘Jewishness Investigation’ procedure in rabbinical courts ‘Invasive and humiliating’

The Knesset Committee on Special National Infrastructure Projects and Jewish Religious Services has held a meeting to look into the issue of “Jews of doubtful status?” Read more

Israel crowns Miss Holocaust Survivor, 86

An 86-year-old great-grandmother has been crowned “Miss Holocaust Survivor” in an annual Israeli beauty pageant designed to honour women who endured the horrors of the Nazi genocide. Read more

Adelaide educator receives Gandel Award

Stacey Moros, Head of History at St Michael’s College in Adelaide, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Gandel Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education (Gandel Award). Read more

Rabbi Genende receives General Sir John Monash Award

Rabbi Ralph Genende’s positive impact across the community has been recognised at the JCCV AGM this week. Read more

Redefining the The Jewish Community Council of Victoria

Closer ties with community partners and aligning more strongly with affiliates has been a strategic focus this year for the JCCV. Read more

Maccabi Australia endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Maccabi Australia board has unanimously endorsed the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism supported by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more

Israel dispatches senior diplomat to help in release of couple held in Turkey

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has decided to send Consular Division head Rina Djerassi to Istanbul on Monday to augment efforts to secure the release of the Israeli couple Mordy and Natali Oaknin, tourists who were arrested by Turkish authorities and are possibly facing espionage charges after taking a picture of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s residence. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: John Lazar – from theatre to jewellery to local politics

John was born on 1 December 1801 in Edinburgh Scotland.  He was the son of Abraham and Rachel, Abraham being a prominent stockbroker. Read more

Robyn Reynolds’ Mermaid: Double passes for the taking

Join British comedian Robyn Reynolds for her hilarious “fish out of water” debut solo show this week at the Factory Theatre in Sydney. Read more

US abstention on anti-Israel UNRWA vote marks ‘dangerous backslide’ in policy at UN

The United States voted last week to abstain on a resolution concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the U.N.’s agency that handles Palestinian refugees—part of several resolutions put forth in the U.N. General Assembly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that largely targeted Israel for its treatment of Palestinians. Read more

South Africa drops support for ‘Miss Universe’ contestant for refusing to boycott Israel

The South African government withdrew its support for its contestant for the “Miss Universe” pageant to take place next month in the resort city of Eilat because she refuses to abide by a boycott against Israel, reported Reuters. Read more

Daniel Rosenfeld states his case for Randwick

My name is Daniel Rosenfeld and I am the Liberal Party candidate for the Central Ward in the City of Randwick. Read more

Religious discrimination laws edge closer

The Morrison government is expected to bring its religious discrimination laws to parliament as early as next week. Read more

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