Mark Sofer
Mark Sofer giving his first public address to the Jewish community in 2017. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 6, 2020, 12:00 am
As Sofer leaves, Danon tipped as new ambassador
Mark Sofer will fly out of Australia next week, having completed a three-year term as Israel's ambassador to Australia.
By Peter Kohn
Former principal Malka Leifer, wanted in Australia for child sex abuse crimes, seen at the Jerusalem District Court, February 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 26, 2020, 9:06 pm
Leifer found mentally fit to stand trial
A Jerusalem judge on Tuesday ruled that alleged child sex abuser Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial for extradition to Australia; her defence is expected to appeal the decision.
By Evan Zlatkis
Youngsters getting in the Lag b’Omer spirit.
May 14, 2020, 1:07 am
Tens of thousands log on for Lag b’Omer
With people from Perth to Auckland sending greetings, 18for18 was endorsed across the community: 'Coronavirus can separate us but can't stop us celebrating Jewish life together'.
By Peter Kohn
Rav Yehoshua Asulin lighting a candle in memory of his two uncles killed on IDF duty.
April 30, 2020, 8:30 am
‘We embrace them in a virtual hug’
On Yom Hazikaron, 'we remember that our independence has exacted a heavy price and we bow our heads in gratitude to those who have paid the ultimate price'.
By Peter Kohn
Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations in Tel Aviv. Photo: EPA/Abir Sultan
April 27, 2020, 4:10 pm
Celebrating Israel’s resilience, achievements
Israeli ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer: 'Resilience is the emergence from tragedy and crisis as better people and as a stronger society'.
By Mark Sofer
Photo: Peter Haskin
April 2, 2020, 6:40 pm
First direct flight to Melbourne lands
After an initial rescue flight to Perth last week, a second El Al direct flight from Tel Aviv to Australia landed in Melbourne this evening (Thursday).
By Evan Zlatkis
Australian sisters Nicole Meyer (left) and Dassi Erlich take part in a demonstration on March 13, 2019, outside the Jerusalem District Court. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
February 19, 2020, 10:37 am
One step forward, two steps back
'We have been patient. We have been calm ... But when we go backwards, repeat a process already endlessly delayed, we have had enough,' Leifer’s alleged victims say.
By JACOB MAGID
From left: Vic Alhadeff, Natalie Ward and Mark Sofer at the opening of the Beyond Duty exhibition at NSW Parliament House. Photo: Giselle Haber
February 6, 2020, 6:30 am
‘The face of humanity’
A new exhibition at NSW Parliament House honours 34 diplomats from 21 countries who collectively saved 200,000 Jews from the Nazis.
By Gareth Narunsky
The Beyond Duty exhibition opens at NSW Parliament House on Monday, February 3.
January 31, 2020, 10:09 am
New exhibition at NSW Parliament
The exhibition 'recognises the tiny handful of diplomats who were willing to take a stand, who refused to be party to the genocide they were witnessing'.
By AJN STAFF
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: AAP Image/David Crosling
December 12, 2019, 6:00 am
Tax treaty ratified
'The new tax treaty between Australia and Israel will ensure the economic, trade and commercial relationship between our two countries is strengthened'.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan, Enosh (Israeli Mental Health Association) executive director Hilla Hadas and Australian ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan at the Jerusalem centre’s opening.
November 29, 2019, 6:00 am
Early intervention for Israel’s youth
Australian youth mental health service Headspace opened its second centre in Israel earlier this month.
By AJN STAFF
El Al’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
November 28, 2019, 9:58 am
El Al to trial direct flights to Melbourne
'This is an exciting and important announcement that will make it easier for Australians to experience the singular beauty of Israel'.
By Evan Zlatkis
From left: Renee Menco, Gerry Zwart, Lex Menco, Valerie Zwart, ambassador Mark Sofer.
September 24, 2019, 12:21 pm
Son: ‘It had to be done’
Marinus and Marie Zwart were posthumously honoured as Righteous Among the Nations for their bravery during the Holocaust.
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli ambassador Mark Sofer and NSW Health acting secretary Susan Pearce.
September 17, 2019, 11:42 am
New health declaration signed
Israel and NSW have signed a declaration of intent to promote bilateral cooperation in health and medicine.
By AJN STAFF
Israeli ambassador Mark Sofer.
September 10, 2019, 10:46 pm
Ambassador casts his vote
Israel's ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer says it was an 'honour' to be among the first around the world to cast a vote in Israel's upcoming election.
By AJN STAFF
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