Rabbi Genende joins AIJAC
January 17, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Ralph Genende has been appointed as The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Interfaith and Community Liaison. Read more
Mean Girls
January 11, 2024 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Readers letter: Petition to dismiss Qantas crew wearing Palestine pins
January 5, 2024 by J-Wire
I am a member of the Jewish community, deeply disturbed by the recent actions of certain Qantas cabin crew members who chose to wear Palestinian badges while on duty. Read more
Let’s come together for Israel – a pre-Shabbat service in Sydney
December 28, 2023 by Community newsdesk
We invite you to join us for an uplifting, outdoor pre-Shabbat service where we will recite prayers for Israel with IDF soldiers, sing songs of solidarity with singer Ilan Kidron and send a strong message of support to Israel and to all Jews around the world. Read more
National Library of Israel’s mobile library set to lighten life for children
December 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The National Library of Israel (NLI), in cooperation with the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and the Ministry of Education, launched its new bookmobile and offsite educational program yesterday at a festive event attended by children from displaced communities. Read more
Celebrating Israel
December 10, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
The Annual Celebrating Israel 2023 was held at Sydney’s Central Synagogue recently and has been produced by Dalia Ayalon Sinclair since 2005. Read more
Chutney’s musical solidarity with Israel
December 10, 2023 by Michael Puterflam
Sydney-based Jewish band Chutney has released its debut album’s first single in solidarity with Israel. Read more
A Bat Mitzvah at 99
December 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
There’s a new initiative at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue, ’12 Over 12’ – a program devised for 12 women over the age of 12 to finally celebrate a Bat Mitzvah. Read more
105 not out
December 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Shalom Coleman has celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by fellow Perth rabbis, community members, and family. Read more
SAJE conversion classes up and running
December 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Academy of Jewish Education (SAJE) has officially launched weekly conversion classes tailored to elevate and enhance the conversion process. Read more
Sydney North Shore Chanukah events
December 4, 2023 by Community newsdesk
A list of Chabad Chanukah events on the North Shore Read more
Support Chanukah respite camps for Israel’s children
November 28, 2023 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Sydney Jewish community is invited to an evening of solidarity and song – ‘Songs for Israel’, all in support of our brothers and sisters in Israel, on Monday 11 December. Read more
Courage to Care Victoria condemns all forms of hate speech
November 23, 2023 by Community newsdesk
“Racism, antisemitism and hate speech are never OK,” says Courage to Care Victoria CEO Mike Zervos. Read more
A letter from Allegra Spender
November 15, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Thank you to the many of you who reached out to my office regarding the motorbike convoy that travelled from Lidcombe to Coogee on Saturday evening. Read more
Messages of hope
November 10, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Messages of hope for the hostages being held by Hamas will be soaring sky high on Sunday, 12th November, when the Jewish community of Melbourne fly hundreds of kites in Caulfield Park as part of the Bring Them Home campaign. Read more
Set them free!
November 9, 2023 by J-Wire
Solidarity Vigil Read more
Courage to Care goes national
November 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leading community organisation Courage to Care reached a historic milestone this week by forming a new national body, Courage to Care Australia Ltd. Read more
Monday – ABC – Australian Story – Libbi Gorr
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Whatever happened to Elle McFeast? Read more
Woollahra mayor visits Israel’s ambassador
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The mayor of the Sydney municipality of Woollahra visited Canberra yesterday with a personal message to Israel’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
Sydney greengrocer donates sale proceeds to UIA’s Victims of Terror Fund
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Steven Zhang, a local resident of St Ives and owner of the St Ives Greengrocer, has supported the local Jewish community in St Ives by donating sale proceeds to victims of terror in Israel through UIA. Read more
Israel’s ‘Iron Parrot’ awaits reunion with owner
October 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The rescue workers of Magen David Adom’s Ashdod station refer to their feathered friend as the Iron Parrot. Read more
HaShomer HaChadash recruits volunteers to work in agriculture close to Gaza
October 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From the moment the war in the south began, HaShomer HaChadash established a headquarters recruiting volunteers to assist in agricultural work and the protection of agricultural areas. Read more
Melbourne: RALLY TONIGHT
October 13, 2023 by J-Wire
5PM – before Shabbat. Read more
Rabbinical heads meet the Premier
October 5, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has introduced two leading members of Sydney’s rabbinical community to Premier Chris Minns. Read more
Worldwide Sukkah Directory
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
A worldwide registry of Sukkahs is now listed online at www.localsukkah.org. Read more
Sydney jazz pianist to perform in Brooklyn – and online
September 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian musician-composer Leonie Cohen and her quintet are set to perform in Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery next Thursday. Read more
ZFA’s Kangarusski celebrates Rosh Hashanah with joyous pre-celebration event
September 14, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne’s vibrant Russian-speaking Jewish community has come together for a heartwarming Rosh Hashanah pre-celebration event, uniting nearly 200 attendees. Read more
New York style with Jewish specialities
September 4, 2023 by Features Desk
Lenny Briskets, a New York-style Deli Diner Bar in Sydney offering Jewish staples all year round. Read more
Noel Pearson, The Voice, Q&A online
August 29, 2023 by AAP
The ECAJ invites J-Wire readership to an enlightening presentation and Q&A virtual session with Noel Pearson, as we delve into the significant topic of The Voice referendum in Australia. Read more
Leading the way: Bunnings executives explore Israeli innovation
August 24, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The UIA Victoria Women’s Division has held a panel discussion with speakers Leah Balter and Irit Harris, senior Bunnings executives, moderated by Gabi Crafti. Read more
