Australian legislators visit the Gaza border
July 31, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A delegation of legislators and political advisors from Australia toured the Gaza perimeter to learn first hand about life on the border and to hear about different projects promoted by KKL-JNF for the benefit of frontline residents. Read more
A new birdwatching centre in Israel
July 30, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
In the middle of the noisy metropolis in central Israel known as Gush Dan, a unique gem of nature is now being created, which will introduce visitors to the world of birds… thanks to the support of JNF Australia. Read more
Immigration to Israel from France up 11% on last year
July 28, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Over 200 French Jews, half of whom are children, arrived in Israel last night aboard a special Aliyah flight organized by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. Read more
ALP resolution: a not so happy ZFA
July 27, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Dr Danny Lamm, president of the Zionist Federation of Australia has called the ALP resolution on the Middle East at its national conference “a laundry list of complaints against Israel”. Read more
ALP resolution analysed
July 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has analysed the resolution passed at the ALP conference in Melbourne dealing with the Israel-Palestine conflict. Read more
ALP resolution: AIJAC has its say
July 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s chairman Mark Leibler and executive director Dr Colin Rubenstein have issued a statement on the ALP Middle East resolution. Read more
Australia’s stand at ECOSOC welcomed
July 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the principled stand Australia took in opposing the viciously anti-Israel resolution at the recent UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) annual session. Read more
Tweeting antisemitism
July 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has commended Twitter for creating a new ‘safety centre’ that will assist users in reporting antisemitic tweets. Read more
ADC says “No” to statue of Nazi sympathiser
July 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has urged the Hungarian government to halt its plans to erect a life-size statue honouring Bálint Homan, a well-known antisemitic minister and Nazi supporter. Read more
Gandel Philanthropy funds Israel trips for young adults
July 14, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
In conduct with the Zionist Federation of Australia, Gandel Philanthropy has enabled 120 young Australian adults to experience an unforgettable 10-day trip to Israel. Read more
Greeting olim from India
July 10, 2015 by Carli Diamond
UIA Victoria Vice President Nathan Shafir has visited Israel’s Ben Gurion airport to watch the arrival of 250 olim from India…members of the lost tribe of Menashe. Read more
ECAJ slams Labor MP’s signing petition against Israel
July 9, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has slammed Labor MP Melissa Parke for signing an anti-Israel petition. Read more
Australian and Israeli teenagers get together
July 9, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
About 40 students from the Carmel School in Perth have toured the Negev in the footsteps of Ben Gurion’s vision for making the desert bloom. Read more
JNF Gold Patrons in Melbourne
July 9, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s JNF Gold Patrons have attended an event featuring informative and interesting presentations from Ethy Levy, Israel Trade Commissioner and Dr David Malet, expert and senior lecturer in International Relations. Read more
ADC applauds Clinton’s BDS position
July 9, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has commended Hillary Clinton’s strong anti-BDS statements and her commitment to fight the insidious attempts to isolate and delegitimise Israel. Read more
Sailing across the Kinneret on self-made rafts
July 7, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
When 240 young Australians participating in Israel gap year programs hit the beach at the Sea of Galilee on a hot summer day, something big was sure to happen. Read more
Outrage at antisemitic attacks on Frydenberg
June 29, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
There has been strong reaction both within the Jewish community and without to a tirade of antisemitic tweets against federal Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Read more
UNHRC report on the 2014 conflict B’nai B’rith add its voice
June 26, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
B’nai B’rith International and The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) have denounced the report issued by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) “independent, international commission of inquiry” into Israel’s defensive operations against Hamas in Gaza during the summer of 2014. Read more
UN Human Rights Council Report of the 2014 Gaza conflict: The ZFA’s initial response
June 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The fingerprints of Israel-phobic UN Human Rights Council staffers are evident throughout the report into last year’s conflict in Gaza by that body’s supposedly ‘Independent Commission of Inquiry’. Read more
Biased report on children’s rights
June 21, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
B’nai Brith International and The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) have concurred with the concerns raised by Israel regarding misconduct by United Nations officials in crafting a report on the violations of children’s rights in conflict areas. Read more
BDS condemned in U.S. House of Representatives
June 19, 2015 by Agencies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a new measure in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning resolutions or policies promoting boycotts of Israeli academic institutions and scholars by American universities or scholarly associations. Read more
UIA Federal President visits Perth
June 16, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Federal President of The United Israel Appeal Harold Finger has recently visited the Perth community. Read more
A miraculous match
June 16, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
A Melbourne leukaemia patient has met the Sydney donor whose stem cells have saved his life…and both men were originally from South Africa. Read more
Register for AUJS Aviv
June 14, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Registrations for AUJS Aviv are now open and, as a special bonus, if you register before 19th June, AUJS will pay for your mobile phone use while you’re on the program! Read more
An award for Sam
June 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sam Steif has become a ‘Theodor Herzl Founder’ in recognition of his long-standing service to Israel and the Jewish People through the United Israel Appeal of NSW. Read more
A special work experience
June 9, 2015 by Hayley Hadassin
A graduate from Melbourne’s Bialik has spoken about the “incredible work experience” he had in Israel on a project which will impact on the future. Read more
The Orange Affair: ADC writes to French ambassador
June 7, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
In a letter to the French Ambassador to Australia Mr. Christophe Lecourtier, the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has denounced the decision by French Telecommunication Company Orange to end its licensing deal with Israeli company Partner Communications. Read more
ADC slams UK students’ BDS move
June 7, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has condemned the UK’s National Union of Students (NUS) for adopting a policy of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. Read more
Diller Teen Fellowship coming to Australia
June 4, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
An American based-program specially crafted to create an international network of Jewish teenagers to serve as effective leaders is to be launched in Australia. Read more
ZFA disappointed at Greens withdrawal of support
June 4, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia Dr Danny Lamm has voiced his disappointment on Greens leader Senator Richard Di Natale withdrawing his declaration of support for Israel’s right to exist. Read more
