Uncovering the diaries of Hungarian Holocaust survivors at the Sydney Jewish Museum
August 29, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Sydney Jewish Museum has hosted a deeply moving event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust in Hungary, bringing to life the personal stories of Hungarian Holocaust survivors through their diaries. Read more
Emanuel School primary bans smartphones
August 26, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
In the wake of unprecedented mental health concerns and evidence linking smartphone and social media use to increased anxiety, self-harm and rates of depression and suicide globally, Sydney’s Emanuel School has announced that the Primary School is going smartphone free. Read more
Candace Owens? No, thank you
August 23, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Zionist Federation of Australia has written to Tony Burke, the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, urging him to refuse Candace Owens a visa on the grounds that she fails to meet the character requirements for entry into Australia. Read more
“Possibly the most beautiful Haggadah of all times”
August 7, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The National Library of Israel has received the original version of a modern masterpiece of Hebrew manuscript illumination. Read more
In Meiner Tasche
August 4, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The German Embassy in Australia has extended its support of the In My Pocket Project an inspiring program designed to encourage children to stand up for what’s right and embrace the beauty of diversity.
A call to action: Disturbing Trend Must End
August 2, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria and the Community Security Group have published the latest Victorian Antisemitism Report. Read more
No change in 2024 NSW ALP resolution on Israel/Palestinian state
July 28, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
A Sydney council adopts working definition of antisemitism
July 24, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Woollahra Council has endorsed and adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Read more
Israel Premier Tech 2024 Tour de France: best performance yet
July 23, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Netanyahu’s message after counterattacking Houtis
July 21, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu videos a message as fierce fires rage in Yemen. Read more
Peter Lerner: “I believe the IDF failed on three different levels”
July 19, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
ZFA lodging a complaint against Mary Kostakidis
July 14, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, is to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Mary Kostakidis, former top SBS newsreader for more than 20 years. Read more
Alan Gold: 1945-2024
July 11, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Alan Gold was a man of words. His professional life was filled with them, with over 20 books, countless book reviews, columns, and speeches to his name. Read more
NSW State government rejects Harry Seidler-designed Bondi synagogue heritage listing
July 11, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
One of Australia’s most significant 20th century buildings could be demolished after it was denied heritage protections by the NSW Government. Read more
The 80th anniversary of the deportation of Jews from Rhodes
July 11, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Rambam Israel study group reports
July 8, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Indigenous member of a recent AIJAC Rambam study program visiting Israel says the Jewish community has been a major friend to Australia’s First Peoples. Read more
Judicial inquiry into university antisemitism being examined
July 5, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
University vice-chancellors will be required to explain their failures to combat antisemitism on university campuses in a senate inquiry bitterly opposed by the Greens. Read more
Eylon Levy to address JNF annual campaign
July 4, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Eylon Levy, the official spokesperson for the Government of Israel immediately following October 7 will headline the 2024 JNF Annual Campaign. Read more
Jewish Campus Taskforce to be reinstated for Semester 2
July 3, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) continues to address antisemitism on university campuses. Read more
MPs talk of their visit to Israel
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Member for Caulfield and Deputy Leader of Victorian State Opposition David Southwick joined five other State Liberal MP participants in AIJAC’s Rambam Fellowship Program in recounting their recent visit to Israel at a luncheon for AIJAC supporters in Melbourne. Read more
WIZO NSW launches younger division
July 1, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
WIZO NSW’s younger division, Lev Echad, has been launched following a 10-day trip to Israel with nine members of the new group. Read more
A steep decline in measures of national resilience six months into the war
June 30, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
A continuing study from Tel Aviv University and the Tel Hai Academic College tracked the resilience of Israelis for six months, at four points in time following the outbreak of the war. Read more
The University of Sydney deal with protestors: the community responds
June 26, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Six organisations have penned a Joint Statement on the University of Sydney’s agreement with pro-Palestine protestors. Read more
SJM equips students to deal with antisemitism
June 26, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Each year, 35,000 students visit the Sydney Jewish Museum to learn about the impact of the Holocaust by meeting survivors and taking part in a series of specialist workshops. Read more
UIA NSW launches Gesher
June 26, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
UIA NSW has launched its new initiative, Gesher, designed to strengthen the NSW Jewish community further and connect it with the People of Israel. Read more
Following rally hate material, Victorian government must follow through on IHRA and stop the spread of Antisemitism
June 24, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Premier Jacinta Allan was today urged to crack down on the manufacture and display of virulently antisemitic material that were both on show and on sale at yesterday’s pro-Palestinian protest in Melbourne. Read more
Australian government called on to proscribe IRGC as a terrorist organisation
June 20, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has called on the Federal Government to emulate its Canadian counterpart and list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. Read more
Bret Stephens tells AIJAC that we may be reliving the days of Theodore Herzl
June 19, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jews have unfortunately re-entered history after October 7, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens told a large crowd at the Central Synagogue this week during an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) event. Read more
JCCV shocked by level of anti-Jewish hate
June 19, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) remains shocked and appalled at the level of anti-Jewish hate in the local community. Read more
Capture your loved ones’ stories for future generations
June 5, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
How will your kids, grandkids and future generations remember your loved one’s stories?