Photo competition

The National Israeli Culture Photography Competition covering subjects relating to Israeli Culture attracted over 200 entries from across Australia. Read more

ZFA Calls on Israel to recognise all forms of Judaism

The Zionist Federation of Australia has called on the Israeli government to accept all forms of the practice of Judaism on a level footing. Read more

ZFA states its case

Recently, there have been some accusations flying around about the ZFA, stemming from an advocacy update published last week, and it seems apt to respond. Read more

Gandel supports Taglit-Birthright

 The Zionist Federation of Australia has welcomed Gandel Philanthropy’s commitment to Jewish continuity through its support of the Taglit-Birthright Israel program.

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Learning Hebrew in Melbourne

Habayit is a new and exciting initiative of the World Zionist Organisation to promote the Hebrew language and Israeli culture in Jewish communities around the world. Read more

Israeli program continues in Australia

The very first Kangarusski Birthright trip brought 40 Russian-speaking Jewish Australians to Israel for an unforgettable ten day experience. Read more

5773: That was the year that was…writes Gabsy Debinski

As always when it comes to Israel, and the Jewish world, the past year has been bitter-sweet; marked by both pain and celebration. Currently, Israel stands as a beacon of light in a region plagued by destruction and bloodshed. Read more

If we don’t stand up for Israel, who will?….asks Gabsy Debinski

Over the past few months, tempers have flared and debates have gotten feisty between various Zionist organizations within our own community. Read more

The Palestinian Prisoner Release and its Shades of Grey

This week, I planned to write something a little more upbeat and uplifting. It seemed overdue. But then the release of twenty-six Palestinian prisoners to Gaza and the West Bank warranted some deep reflection and analysis…writes Gabsy Debinski. Read more

Abbott pledges support for Israel

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia Philip Chester, today read out a message to the organisation’s plenary conference in Sydney from Leader if the Opposition Tony Abbott pledging support for Israel if his party wins the upcoming election. Read more

Israeli youth leaders arrive in Australia

Thirty two enthusiastic youth leaders from Israel have arrived in Australia for the much anticipated 2013 ZFA Zionist Seminars. 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

The Elusive Road to the Negotiating Table…write Gabsy Debinski

It has been a big few days in Israel. After an intense round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at reviving the inactive peace process, US Secretary of State, John Kerry, announced that the Israelis and Palestinians had agreed to the resumption of peace talks. Read more

Israeli MK to visit Australia

The Zionist Federation of Australia will host influential Knesset member of KnessetDr Ruth Calderon when she visits Australia next month. Read more

No end in sight for an unstable Egypt…writes Gabsy Debinski

Disturbing footage of the brewing violence in Egypt has proliferated in the past week. Read more

One Day with the ZFA

J-Wire recently spent a day with the Zionist Federation of Australia in Israel…checking out Australian youth working as volunteers in its Israel By Choice program. Read more

The Diaspora minus the United States

Zionist Federation of Australia president Philip Chester will be a presenter at the Israeli Presidential Conference. Read more

Masa students meet Bennett and Sharansky

More than 3,000 young Jews from around the world, participating in long terms programs through Masa Israel Journey, have attended the Masa Israel Journey Conference and End of 2012-2013 Academic Year Event at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre. Read more

Israelis in Australia

More than 30 leaders of the Israeli communities based in Australia attended the inaugural “Israelis in Australia” conference at the weekend. Read more

South African organisation facilitates Aliyah for Australians

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has signed an arrangement with Telfed, the South African Zionist Federation’s Israeli arm, to facilitate immigration for Australian olim. Read more

Yom Hazikaron in Australia

Thousands of members of Jewish communities throughout Australia attended commemoration events for Yom Hazikaron, the day of remembrance for the fallen military personnel of the IDF and victims of terror. Read more

Mazeltov Bibi

The Zionist Federation of Australia has congratulated Bibi Netanyahu on behalf of the Australian Jewish community. Read more

Israel beckons

More than 360 Australian young adults aged 18-30 will be on long-term Israel programs facilitated by the ZFA and supported by MASA Israel Journey during the 2013 calendar year, breaking the previous record of 345 in 2011. This is a 20 percent increase from 2012. Read more

Former IDF Chief: Keep Israel’s democracy, religion balanced

“The greatest threat to Israel’s military survival isn’t Iran or the Palestinians – no, it’s Israel’s own internal identity struggle” said Major General (Res.) Elazar Stern. Read more

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