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Attendees on the Ukraine mission.
April 14, 2022, 5:33 pm
‘This is a reminder to all of us to be thankful’
'When we sat and talked with the refugees and heard their stories, we were reminded of our history and the incredible strength and resilience of the Jewish people'
By STEVEN LOWY and SAM GRUNDWERG
Isaac Herzog. Photo: Miriam Alster/Flash90
January 9, 2020, 9:39 am
‘Deep sympathy’ from Jewish Agency
"The flames tearing through your beautiful land are an absolute tragedy," Herzog said.
By AJN STAFF
Amira Ahronoviz, JAFI CEO, addressing the Zionism Victoria annual assembly. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 26, 2019, 6:00 am
Bridging Israel and Diaspora
Jewish Agency for Israel chief executive Amira Ahronoviz was the guest speaker at Zionism Victoria's recent annual assembly.
By Peter Kohn
Mitch Fifield addressing the ZFA conference in Melbourne on Sunday. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 11, 2016, 12:00 am
Firm friends at ZFA
Federal Minister Mitch Fifield confirmed he's a staunch supporter of Israel and Jews when delivering the keynote speech at ZFA's 2016 biennial conference.
By Phoebe Roth
Rotem Dvir (left) and Raz Sofer have arrived in Canberra.
August 30, 2016, 12:00 am
Shlichim arrive in Canberra
The ACT Jewish community has this month welcomed two shlichim from Israel, marking a first for the capital.
By Phoebe Roth
AUJS visitors in the Arava.
January 20, 2016, 2:40 pm
AUJS in Israel
A DELEGATION of young Australians has visited Israel’s Arava region for four days of volunteer work. The 59 Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) members, on the AUJS Academy-Onward Israel program, paid a visit to the region under the Arava-Australia partnership, part of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Partnership 2gether venture, coordinated locally by the Zionist Federation of Australia.
By Peter Kohn
Camel Trips in Judea Desert .Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
June 30, 2015, 12:00 am
Do it your way with Israel Highway
By ZOE KRON
March 13, 2015, 9:53 am
A Russian ‘revolution’ Down Under
By Evan Zlatkis
February 17, 2015, 12:00 am
Get ready for Russian Limmud
By Evan Zlatkis
April 7, 2014, 12:00 am
Standing ovations for Sharansky
NATAN Sharansky gave a fascinating insight into his journey, from Soviet refusenik to head of the Jewish Agency for Israel, during appearances in Sydney and Melbourne.
By Gareth Narunsky
May 28, 2013, 12:00 am
Preserving Israeli identity in Australia
THE Israeli government and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) should support Israelis living in the Diaspora, who risk losing their Israeli identity as they settle into their new homes. That’s the view of Brigadier General Azriel Nevo, the former military secretary to four Israeli prime ministers between the years of 1981 and 1993.
By Timna Jacks
August 20, 2012, 12:00 am
Teaching the teachers
EDUCATORS can be more instrumental than parents in inspiring students to return to their Jewish roots. That was the message from Rabbi Benjamin Lau, the host of a weekly TV program in Israel, Haaretz columnist, and founder of a number of higher-learning institutions in Israel, when he addressed the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Educators’ Conference this week.
March 28, 2011, 10:37 am
A right of return
FAMILIES whose assets were confiscated during the Holocaust are being given a helping hand in reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.
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