Secord’s Maiden Speech
Walt Secord is from Canadian Indian stock but has had a long and strong connection with the Sydney Jewish community including a stint with the Jewish media. Community identity Josie Lacey is his”number one mentor”. He is now a member of the Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament…and has delivered his maiden speech. Read more
Chomsky awarded Sydney Peace Prize
June 3, 2011 by Agencies
Arch Israel critic Noam Chomsky has been awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize “for inspiring the convictions of millions about a common humanity and for unfailing moral courage”. Read more
Community leaders visit Canberra
Australian Jewish community leaders met this week in Canberra with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Shadow Foreign Minister and other senior Members of Parliament to discuss issues of interest to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut in Melbourne
June 3, 2011 by Agencies
The Zionist Council of Victoria and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria held a cocktail party in Melbourne to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel….. Read more
Danby explains Obama’s position to Parliament
June 2, 2011 by Agencies
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has addressed Federal Parliament focusing on the current situation in the Middle East. Read more
Pratt Foundation aids the aider
June 1, 2011 by Agencies
Sir Bob Geldof , the renowned Irish musician, humanitarian activist and producer of Live Aid and Live 8 was a panelist at an international conference in Herzliya: “Israeli involvement in Africa: Past, Present and Future”. The conference was organised by IsraAID, the Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid with funding from the Australian-based Pratt foundation. Read more
Chazan to speak in Marrickville
June 1, 2011 by Agencies
Professor Naomi Chazan, a three-time Knesset member and former Deputy Speaker of Israel’s parliament, will speak in Marrickville – the scene of a recent bitter battle over whether to boycott Israel – during her visit to Australia this month.
The Merchant of Menace
May 31, 2011 by Agencies
Sydney-based comedy star Sandy Gutman, popularly known as his alter ego Austen Tayshus, has launched his biography…”The Merchant of Menace” Read more
Australia ups the sanctions against Syria
May 29, 2011 by Agencies
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced an increase in sanctions against Syria. Read more
Tourism to Israel at an all time high
Figures released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics for the 2010 incoming Tourism sector show an impressive increase in the number of incoming tourists to Israel, making it a record year with a total of 3.45 Million tourists, a 26% annual growth compared to 2009…and a similar trend was reflected in the Australian market, as the number of Australians who chose Israel as their holiday destination increased by 32% compared to last year. This makes Australia the third largest market for Israel from the Asia-Pacific region (following India & Korea). Read more
Improving Australia-Israel Relations
May 27, 2011 by Agencies
Prime Minister Julia Gillard was handed three key recommendations for improving bilateral relations with Israel from the Australia Israel Leadership Forum (AILF) at a function at Parliament House on Tuesday night. Read more
Israeli Embassy releases Netanyahu’s speech
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered his speech to the U.S. Congress on May 24. The Israeli Embassy in Canberra has released the full text. J-Wire publishes it. Read more
The New Israel Fund and the Coalition of Women for Peace
The reported support of the NIF for the CWP which advocates boycotts against Israel is an issue demanding clarification. J-Wire has received the following statement from the New Israel Fund…. Read more
A message to the NIF from CWP
May 25, 2011 by Agencies
CWP to New Israel Fund: ’our most important asset is the solidarity and commitment to shared values of freedom of expression and association’ Read more
Limmud withdrawals
May 25, 2011 by Agencies
Two presenters have withdrawn from Limmud-Oz in protest at the executive’s decision to ban any presenters who support the Israel boycott. Read more
Law firm drops Hitler t-shirt client
May 24, 2011 by Agencies
Arnold Bloch Leibler, the well-known Australian legal firm, has ceased to act for Melbourne-based Red Bubble, an online arts community, after it was revealed that the company is selling T-shirts glorifying Hitler. Read more
NGO Monitor – “Strengthen Israel’s Democracy”
May 23, 2011 by Agencies
NGO Monitor has called for focus to be placed on assisting groups whose goal is a positive vision for Israel.
Jason Edelstein, the communications director for NGO mintor writes to J-Wire: Read more
Alhadeff on his way to AIPAC
May 18, 2011 by Agencies
Vic Alhadeff, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, will attend a conference in Washington next week to be addressed by U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Sydney Journo seeks life below the poverty line
Sydney journalist Dan Goldberg has just started living on $2 a day for an entire week, to understand and make a difference for those living in extreme poverty. Read more
BDS Slammed by the Senate
Liberal Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz has issued a statement on behalf of the Senate condemning Labor, the Greens and the unions over their Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions [BDS] against Israel. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut – a Message from President Peres
May 10, 2011 by Agencies
Israeli president Shimon Peres has sent a Yom Ha’azmaut message to the Diaspora on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of modern-day Israel. Read more
Visitor for Chabad of Melbourne CBD
May 10, 2011 by Agencies
| Rabbi Mendel Lipskar, the Head Shliach of Southern Africa has spoken at Chabad of Melbourne CBD. |
Robin Margo Named Chairman of the New Israel Fund Australia
May 9, 2011 by Agencies
Robin Margo S.C., a former Rhodes Scholar and the immediate past president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, has been named as the inaugural chair of the New Israel Fund’s Australian branch. Read more
Premier hosts religious leaders
May 6, 2011 by Agencies
| Newly elected NSW Premier The Hon Barry O’ Farrell MP hosted a morning tea in State Parliament to meet the Heads of major Religions in NSW. Read more |
New Mezzuzah for Embassy
Following renovations to the Israel embassy in Canberra, local Chabad Rabbi Dan Avital was at the ready to affix a mezzuzah to the ambassador’s door. Read more
New librarians appointed….
May 5, 2011 by Agencies
| Two senior librarians and a noted author have joined the advisory panel of the proposed Rebbetzin Jana Gottshall Memorial Library being established by the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) NSW Division. Read more |
500,000 Holocaust Era Names on line
May 5, 2011 by Agencies
The American Jewish Joint Distribution [JFC] has launched a web site making collection of historic records and photographs available world wide. Read more
JNF Gold Patrons Mission Dedicates Project in Israel
May 5, 2011 by Agencies
The ANZAC – Nahal Assaf project for soil conservation and for commemorating the New Zealand and Australian soldiers who fell in the battle to conquer the Negev from the Turks during the First World War has been dedicated at a moving ceremony in the presence of the donors,…members of the Gold Patrons Mission from Melbourne. Read more
VAJEX ANZAC Day honours Greg Sher
May 4, 2011 by Agencies
More than 300 people gathered at the Rose Hall, Mount Scopus Memorial College, for the Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen and Women Australia Inc., VAJEX’s, 96th Anniversary of ANZAC Day commemoration. Read more
Israelis charge Australian with Spying for Hamas
April 21, 2011 by Agencies
An Australian citizen who lived in New South Wales has been charged in Israel with spying for Hamas. Read more
