A 2011 look at today
Amb. Alan Baker is a former Israeli ambassador to Canada and participated in the peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. In 2011 he penned the following article at the time the UN was considering Palestinian claims that Israel settlements are illegal…the article is even more relevant today. Read more
Sydney farewells Yuval
Popular Israeli ambassador to Australia Yuval Rotem has been farewelled by members of the Sydney Jewish community as he prepares to return to Israel. Read more
The Price to be Paid
In response to claims that the 26 Palestinians freed by the Israeli Government had been political prisoners, J-Wire publishes details of the crimes for which they were jailed. Read more
AIJAC and ZFA to Bob Carr: “We disagree”
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has said that it disagrees with Foreign Minister Bob Carr’s claim about the legality of settlements but adds there is more in the mix to be considered. Read more
Brisbane Book Launch
Join author Barbara Miller for the launch of William Cooper: Gentle Warrior….today. Read more
Holy City Jerusalem
Sandip Hor, an Indian-born journalist who has lived in Australia for 30 years, visited Jerusalem to sample the cornerstones of three religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is a Hindu. Read more
Israeli settlements illegal says Carr
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr is reported to have said that all Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal…but calls for Israel’s right to exist. Read more
Baskets of peace
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have joined forces with the Sikh Students Association for a basketball game in the name of peace and understanding. Read more
Barking up the right tree
This week is Homeless Persons Week and veterinarian Dr Sam Kovac will be using it to launch Project HoPe, an exciting new initiative that aims to help the disadvantaged pets of the homeless. Read more
Scouting awards
Three NSW Jewish scout Leaders have received awards from Her Excellency, Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Read more
Nominations for the 2013 Human Rights Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Human Rights Awards. Read more
ZFA Plenary Conference – top speakers, top topics
The Zionist Federation of Australia 2013 Plenary Conference, is to be held in Sydney. Read more
AIJAC comes to terms with prisoner release
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has expressed its understanding of the need to release Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails to help move peace negotiations forward. Read more
Complaint filed against Israel boycott call by Sydney University professor
Israeli civil rights group, Shurat HaDin, has filed a class action complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 with the Australian Human Rights Commission over a Sydney professor’s participation and public support of boycotts of Israel including an academic boycott of Israeli universities. Read more
FIrst Modern Orthodox Creche in Melbourne
Leibler Yavneh College has announced it will open the Yavneh Crѐche in January next year at their Balaclava Road Campus in Melbourne. Read more
Israel – second time around
Onward Israel is an exciting new six-week Israel advocacy program organised by the Zionist Federation of Australia for young Australian and South African adults aged 19-30 who want to return to Israel for a second program experience. Read more
Bid to become Maccabi Man
Not even a year since he took up competitive triathlon, Adriel Young leaves Israel with two gold medals and is within striking distance of claiming the inaugural Maccabi Man – the prize for the most elite Maccabean athlete in the world. Read more
JCCV on Kramer sentencing
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has called for police intervention to protect children following the sentencing of David Kramer yesterday, convicted on charges of sexually abusing four boys at the Yeshiva College in Melbourne. Read more
Josh Small finishes the job
Josh Small’s father Greg died in the Maccabi Bridge disaster in 1997…on his way to the opening ceremony and a member of the ten tin bowling team. This week, his son Josh won the medal his late father sought. Read more
RCV critical of asylum seekers policy
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has expressed its dismay at the federal government’s new policy on boat people redirecting those who may well be seeking asylum to Papua New Guinea. Read more
Aboriginal flag at the Maccabiah
The flag of Aboriginal Australia has been proudly displayed at the Maccabiah opening ceremony in Jerusalem…. Read more
Maccabiah Opening Ceremony – Join the Aussie Contingent
Steve Yarrow has produced a wonderful video of the Australian contingent at the 2013 Maccabiah opening ceremony at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Watch it on J-Wire… Read more
Pix from the Maccabiah
Peter Haskin sends J-Wire photos from the Maccabiah…maybe there’s someone you know Read more
Getting a share of $10 billion
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) recently held a session on ‘How to Win the Most Grants Possible for your Community Organisation’ Read more
Strangers amongst their own
A group of 38 Russian speaking Jews from Australia arrived in Israel earlier this month for a 10 day Birthright tour…the first of its kind catered especially for the Russian speaking community. Read more
Meeting Shimon Peres
Incoming UIA WA Chairperson, Melanie Greenfeld, reports on her recent visit to Israel where she was invited to attend the Keren Hayesod World Conference and the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem… Read more
Learn Hebrew with Israel’s best teachers – in real-time, in your home
eTeacherHebrew.com offers a unique online environment where classes take place via internet video conferencing, in real time. The service not only brings Hebrew tuition right to your home, but also connects you personally with Israel’s finest Hebrew-teaching professionals. Read more
James Valentine in fashion @ the SJM
ABC radio personality James Valentine recently moderated a panel at the Sydney Jewish Museum on “Does the Media Fashion Fashion”. Read more
New Israeli ambassador to New Zealand presents credentials
His Excellency Ambassador Yosef Livne of the State of Israel, has presented his letter of credentials to the Governor-General, Lt. Gen. Rt. Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae of New Zealand. Read more
Regavim and the Bedouin: Take two
In late April Israeli media personality Avri Gilad went on a tour of a Negev with nationalist Regavim NGO. He recently revisited the area with the Bedouin.
