The number of anti-Semitic attacks in Australia has fallen by 39%; Israel Appeal has collected more than 15.3 million dollars for Israel; recognition for a scientist who specializes in AIDS research.Read More
Shimon Peres’ son visits the descendents of the priest who rescued his grandfather during the Holocaust; first Melbourne Reform Temple celebrates its 85th year; the oldest member of the Ellwood Shul is 105 years old.Read More
Chagall’s granddaughter visits Australia; new memorial for Jews who fought in the Australian army during WWI and WWII; Polish envoy aims to encourage relations between Australian Jews and Poles.Read More
About 80 projects are carried out by almost 70 Jewish organizations on Mitzvah Day; the Melbourne Jewish Museum conducts ceremony in memory of the Dunera Boys.Read More
The well-known painter, Judy Cassab, has died at age 95; a new petition urges “Golden Circle” to keep its juices and canned fruits kosher.Read More
Prime Minister announces that Australia’s new chief scientist will be Dr. Alan Finkel; the organization, “Stand Up”, awards two Jewish humanitarians for 2015.Read More
Two 12th grade students take oral and written state exams in Yiddish; Victoria recognizes volunteer work of Masha Zeleznikow for Jewish Care VictoriaRead More
The Jewish folklorist, Dr. Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, is the guest speaker at the Center for Jewish Civilization in Australia; five Jewish Day Schools in Sydney have heightened their security level.Read More
Two teachers at the Yiddish day school are honored by the Australian Football League; LA professor of Jewish history gives three lectures at the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.Read More
New Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia, is Jewish; royal comission condemns Chabad rabbis in Melbourne and Sydney who tried to cover up sexual abuse.Read More