A president at play
February 22, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
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Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has taken time out from his presidential duties to enjoy the winter wonderland of Jerusalem… Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Yad Vashem on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spoke at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem at yesterday’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration. Read more
International conference on violence and abuse
December 17, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
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Board members of The Jewish Taskforce Against Family Violence, Inc represented Australia at the recent International Conference on “The Jewish Community Confronts Violence and Abuse” held in Jerusalem. Read more
Moriah in Jerusalem
December 9, 2014 by Yvette Sher
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A very exciting Moriah College reunion has taken place in Jerusalem’s Beth Shmuel Theatre. Read more
Coping with barbaric, religiously inspired terrorism
November 28, 2014 by Isi Leibler
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The horror that engulfed the entire nation of Israel in the wake of the barbaric murder of Jews engaged in prayer in a Jerusalem synagogue remains palpable…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
In the Senate – Har Nof
November 26, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
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Western Australia Senator Joe Bullock has addressed the Senate in the Australian Federal parliament analysing the aftermath of the Kehilat Bnei Torah Synagogue massacre in Jerusalem. Read more
The faces of grief
Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin spoke at the funeral of Sergeant-Major Zida Saif who lost his life fighting the terrorists responsible for the Har Nof synagogue massacre. Read more
Jerusalem Synagogue attack: Australia/NZ speak
November 19, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
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Australian Jewish community identities have spoken out against the horrific massacre at the Har Nof synagogue in West Jerusalem…and a statement from Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Another car killing attack in Jerusalem
A terrorist car attack in Jerusalem has killed one and injured nine. Read more
Talking about Jerusalem
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Ron Proser addressed the U.N. Security Council during its emergency session on Jerusalem… Read more
More Sound and Fury…writes Michael Kuttner
October 31, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
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Once again a chorus of condemnation against the Jewish State pours forth from the international choir of cynical hypocrites whose pavlovian knee jerk frothing is activated whenever Israel takes steps to assert its legal sovereign right to provide for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Read more
Netanyahu sends condolences
October 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent condolences to the family of 3-month-old Chaya Zissel Braun murdered in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem and met the policeman who killed the perpetrator. Read more
Rare find now on show
September 30, 2014 by
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Visiting or living in Israel? A rare cache of Byzantine-era antiquities discovered in 2013, including the largest gold medallion with Judaic symbols known in existence, are on public display for the first time in a focused exhibition at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Read more
Electing the Mayor of Jerusalem…writes Isi Leibler
October 15, 2013 by Isi Leibler
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Jerusalem is one of the most colorful and contentious cities in the world. Read more
Holy City Jerusalem
August 13, 2013 by
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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
Anzac Day in Jerusalem
April 11, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
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236 Australian Jews currently on programs in Israel will assemble at Mount Scopus in Jerusalem to commemorate Anzac Day. Read more
Not happy, Israel
The Australian Government has expressed disappointment at Israel’s announcement that it would build approximately 1,100 new housing units in East Jerusalem…but the ECAJ says the government has got it wrong. Read more