The standard bookish definition for global warming encompasses the melting of polar ice caps and a general rise in temperatures across the globe. At this very moment, sheets of ice are melting in regions which were once abundantly covered with snow. The Lendbreen ice patch located in Oppland County, Norway recently melted further, leading to […]
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Russians set for candle-lit Valentine’s Day protest after Navalny jailing
Supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny plan to hold candle-lit gatherings in residential courtyards across Russia on Sunday despite warnings that they could be arrested. Navalny’s allies have declared a moratorium on street rallies until the spring after police detained thousands of people at protests in the past few weeks against the opposition politician’s arrest […]
Tzofim Melbourne host Amazing Race and Chanukah Candle Lighting
On Sunday 13th December, Tzofim Melbourne hosted their Amazing Race competition. The event saw participants from across our community travel around Caulfield and St Kilda completing challenges. The event was marked by the incredible engagement facilitated between local community organisations and businesses throughout our community with participants The day was topped off by sufganiyot and […]
Fourth candle for survivors
Browse > Home / News / Fourth candle for survivors December 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article The President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) Gideon Taylor has announced International Holocaust Survivors Night, to be held globally on Sunday, December 13. A Chanukah menorah on the last […]
Benjamin Netanyahu lights the first candle
Browse > Home / News / Benjamin Netanyahu lights the first candle December 11, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the first Chanukah candle – shown via Zoom – with the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and representatives of Diaspora Jewish communities. Photo: Koby Gideon […]