ZFA on Joe Biden inauguration
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler hopes the Biden Administration will heal the serious divisions in American society. “America and indeed the world are in desperate... Read More
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ZFA comment on new UNRWA revelations
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said he wasn’t surprised by the revelations. “UNRWA teachers have been Hamas members and supporters of violence against... Read More
Statement on Israel High Court rejection of Leifer appeal
15 December 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia and Zionism Victoria welcome the decision of Israel’s High Court to reject Malka Leifer’s appeal against her... Read More
Statement on Israeli-Moroccan normalisation announcement
11 December 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia congratulated the leaders and people of Israel and Morocco on Friday, after the announcement of normalisation between... Read More
Statement on Rabin Motion in the Senate
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed a Senate motion by Senator Eric Abetz on behalf of 23 other cross-party senators. The motion marked the 25th... Read More
Statement on Leifer appeal
3 December 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes today’s hearing in Israel’s Supreme Court and expresses hope this is the last hearing before the... Read More
Statement on Australian UN votes
The Zionist Federation of Australia commended the Australian Government for maintaining its principled voting record in the United Nations. On 2 December, the UN General... Read More
Statement on ZFA Biennial: Penny Wong; Abdulla al-Subousi; new appointments
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes Labor’s commitment to the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. On Sunday 22 November, at the ZFA’s Biennial conference, the... Read More
ZFA welcomes the electoral victory of Joe Biden
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the electoral victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the United States. “Mr Biden has a unique opportunity... Read More
ZFA statement on the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks after a battle with cancer. A voice of moderation, religious tolerance and the... Read More
ZFA welcomes decision to extradite Malka Leifer
21 September 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed today’s decision to extradite Malka Leifer. Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Zionist... Read More
An historic day and an incredible peace
The Zionist Federation of Australia warmly welcomes the signing of an Israel–UAE treaty and a Bahrain–Israel normalisation agreement, and congratulates the leaders of all three... Read More
Israel and Bahrain deal
The Zionist Federation of Australia warmly welcomes the historic news of normalisation between Bahrain and Israel and congratulates the leaders of both countries. Zionist Federation... Read More
ZFA welcomes peace with the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the historic announcement of the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and congratulates the leaders... Read More
ZFA calls on Facebook to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism
The Zionist Federation of Australia has joined over 100 organisations from across the world calling on Facebook to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.... Read More
An online farewell to an excellent ambassador
The Australian Jewish community farewelled Israeli Ambassador Mark Sofer and his wife Sara in an online ceremony last night. The heads of the Zionist Federation... Read More
Commemorating Yitzhak Rabin z”l – 25 Years On
Zionist Federation of Australia announces major series of events commemorating the 25th anniversary of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination The Zionist Federation of Australia... Read More
Meeting the Israeli Diaspora Affairs minister
24 July 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia on Thursday hosted an intimate roundtable meeting with newly-appointed Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevich MK.... Read More
Statement on Leifer extradition hearing
20 July 2020 Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the commencement of Malka Leifer’s extradition hearing but expressed concerned that the decision would... Read More
Statement on Leifer appeal
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler was disappointed at the decision to appeal. “The cynicism of Leifer’s legal team appears to run deep”, he... Read More
Joint statement on bullying allegations
9 July 2020 Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler and Zionism Victoria President Sharene Hambur today wrote to Victorian Minister for Education James Merlino... Read More
Consensus achieved – Australian slate for the World Zionist Congress agreed
The World Zionist Congress takes place every 5 years, with the 38th Congress scheduled to take place in October 2020 in Jerusalem. The Zionist Federation... Read More
ZFA statement on ruling Malka Leifer is fit to stand extradition trial
ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said: ‘This is a welcome and meaningful step, if much delayed. That said, it is likely that Leifer’s lawyers will appeal... Read More
Our complexity, diversity are what makes us so strong
By Jeremy Leibler Ted Lapkin, the Executive Director of the Australian Jewish Association (AJA) believes that the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has lost its... Read More
ZFA welcomes the formation of Israeli government
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today welcomed the formation of a new Israeli government after so many months of political deadlock, though criticised... Read More
Joint Letter to President Rivlin
Dear President Rivlin Re: Malka Leifer extradition case We refer to your visit to Australia in late February, when you were welcomed whole-heartedly not only... Read More
Participants on Israel Programs return on historic flight
The Zionist Federation of Australia helped return 36 Australians from Israel to Australia on Tuesday. They will be kept in strict self-isolation for two weeks before... Read More
ZFA welcomes Australian Government decision to comment on flawed ICC case
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to apply to make an observation on the International Criminal Court’s flawed case... Read More
ZFA calls on Australian Government to condemn UN blacklist
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler slammed the UN’s blacklist of Israeli businesses and called on the government to condemn it. “A list of... Read More
Statement on latest Malka Leifer development
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes media reports that a psychiatrist panel has found Malka Leifer fit to stand extradition trial. On Thursday, Israeli... Read More
Open letter to PM Netanyahu
OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU FROM JEREMY LEIBLER, PRESIDENT OF THE ZIONIST FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA Dear Prime Minister, I write this letter with... Read More
ZFA statement on latest delay in Leifer case
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today expressed his concern at yet another delay in the Malka Leifer extradition process. In September, a District... Read More
ZFA statement on Australian voting pattern at the UN
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the principled stance taken by the Australian Government at the UN General Assembly. In a series of... Read More
ZFA statement on dismissal of Malka Leifer appeal
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today welcomed the Jerusalem Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an appeal by Malka Leifer’s legal team. In September,... Read More
Jerusalem Prize presented to Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler presented Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Jerusalem Prize on Thursday. The Jerusalem Prize was jointly awarded by... Read More
ZFA statement on US position on settlements
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated on 18 November that “the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not, per se,... Read More
ZFA statement on rocket attacks on Israel
Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, strongly condemned Tuesday’s rocket strikes into Israel. “Any attack that deliberately targets civilians is a war... Read More
Australian political leaders visit Israel
The highest caliber delegation of Australian political alumni ever to visit Israel was honored on Tuesday evening at a cocktail reception hosted by the Zionist... Read More
ZFA responds to vandalised graves in Haifa
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler said, “We were disgusted to learn that vandals had spray-painted swastikas and Nazi slogans on the... Read More
ZFA responds to shooting in Germany on Yom Kippur
As Yom Kippur drew to a close in Australia, the Zionist Federation Australia (ZFA) was shocked and devastated to learn of the shooting attack outside... Read More
An in-depth look into Kangarusski
Anna Maylis, Zionist Federation of Australia’s Kangarusski community co-ordinator, wants you to know a few things about Russians, firstly, that they do not drink Vodka... Read More
ZFA slams decision to let Leifer out on house arrest
Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia said, “we are outraged by the latest development. With all that we know, and all that’s... Read More
Joint statement on community concerns about anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi groups
Yesterday, leaders of the Jewish community met with Premier Daniel Andrews, Federal Member for Macnamara Josh Burns and the Attorney-General for Victoria, Jill Hennessy to... Read More
ZFA statement in Malka Leifer case delay
The Zionist Federation of Australia was disappointed to learn that the quest to bring alleged paedophile Malka Leifer back to Australia to face her day... Read More
ZFA Plenary 2019
The Zionist Federation of Australia held its Plenary Conference in Sydney on Sunday 25 August with a fantastic line-up of speakers and panel discussions. ... Read More
Achper, apology and review just a start
The Zionist Federation of Australia and Zionism Victoria has cautiously welcomed an announcement from ACHPER that it will undertake an independent investigation and share the... Read More
ZFA condemns terror attack
The ZFA mourns the death of 17-year-old Rina Shenrav who was murdered in a terror attack in Israel on Friday, which also injured her father... Read More
Statement on meeting with the Hon. James Merlino MP
Following a meeting today with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino, Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler and Zionism Victoria President Sharene... Read More
Statement on police recommendation re Ya’acov Litzman
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomed the news that Israeli police have recommended that Deputy Health Minister Ya’acov Litzman be indicted on charges of... Read More
ZFA calls on Australian government to pull UNRWA funding
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has called on the Australian government to reconsider funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following... Read More
ZFA responds to sample test exam from ACHPER
Background: A year 12 Health and Human Development practice exam included a question asking about religious discrimination and how it can influence mental health.... Read More
ZFA responds to Rabbi Rafi Peretz comments
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) condemned controversial comments made by Israeli Education Minister and leader of Habayit Hayehudi Rabbi Rafi Peretz. Peretz’s comments concerned conversion... Read More
ZFA response to Todd Sampson’s Body Hack
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is extremely concerned about the depiction of the situation in the Gaza Strip presented in Todd Sampson’s Body Hack on... Read More
ZFA soars ahead in gender equality pledge; acknowledgement of country
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is pleased to have unanimously adopted two forward looking resolutions at its recent executive meeting on Tuesday 18 June.... Read More
ZFA Condemns Richard Falk Speaking Tour
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has condemned a speaking tour of Australia by Richard Falk, a former “United Nations special rapporteur” for the Palestinian... Read More
ZFA extends condolences – Nechama Rivlin z”l
The Zionist Federation of Australia extends condolences on behalf of the Australian Jewish community to Israel’s President, Reuven Rivlin and his family on the passing... Read More
ZFA congratulates new Labor leadership team
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) congratulates Anthony Albanese on his election as leader of the Australian Labor Party and Richard Marles who is expected... Read More
Litzman must be held to account
Isaac Herzog, Chairman of the Jewish Agency with Jeremy Leibler from Herzog’s visit to Australia in 2018. President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA),... Read More
ZFA congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has offered its congratulations to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition for their re-election following Australia’s Federal Election.... Read More
A Tribute to Bob Hawke
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has expressed its deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of the Australian Jewish community to the family of the... Read More
ZFA condemns Hamas rocket attacks which resulted in four deaths, at least 234 injured.
6 May 2019. This Statement has been updated to reflect the number of casualties and rockets fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians. 7 May 2019.... Read More
Statement on San Diego Synagogue Shooting
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expresses its outrage over the San Diego Synagogue shooting at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, California, near San... Read More
Solidarity with Sri Lanka and the Christian community
We are shocked and outraged at the terror attack in Sri Lanka during Easter services. At least 207 innocent worshippers have been confirmed dead with... Read More
ZFA President responds to Tony Walker
The following is a letter sent to Tony Walker in response to his column in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald 18/04/2019, headed, “Melissa Parke... Read More
Letter to Minister Pyne on his Retirement
Photo courtesy of Will Nemesh, Liberal Friends of Israel. Dear Minister Pyne, The Zionist Federation of Australia would like to express its deep gratitude and... Read More
Australia Shows Moral Leadership on the World Stage
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its gratitude to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne for Australia’s strong rejection of... Read More
Remembering Rafi Eitan – A hero of the Jewish people and the State of Israel
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Jeremy Leibler: “Rafi Eitan was a hero of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. His... Read More
ZFA Welcomes Federal Government Security Funding
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed Prime Minister Morrison’s announcement of 55 million dollars in grants to increase security, following the terrorist attacks... Read More
ZFA Statement on Christchurch Terror Attack and Senator Anning
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep condolences to the victims of the terror attack in Christchurch. Fifty innocent worshippers across two Mosques... Read More
A message of support to our neighbours in Christchurch, New Zealand
Tonight around our Shabbat tables, please spare a thought to our neighbours in Christchurch, New Zealand. 40 innocent worshippers. Gone. As Jews we know all... Read More
ZFA Statement on Otzma Yehudit Alliance
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) does not typically comment on the internal political machinations of the State of Israel. Israel operates its system on... Read More
Statement on Hon. Julie Bishop MP’s Retirement Announcement
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep gratitude to former Foreign Minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, on the occasion of her announcement... Read More
ZFA Welcomes Speeches by PM and Opposition Leader
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the speeches by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivered in Parliament marking 70... Read More
ZFA Statement on Yaakov Litzman
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is deeply concerned about allegations that Israeli Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has obstructed legal proceedings by working to... Read More
ZFA Condemns Amnesty International BDS Campaign
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) condemns Amnesty International’s campaign against AirBnb, Expedia, Booking.com and TripAdvisor as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)... Read More
ZFA Welcomes International Paralympic Committee Decision
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision that it would strip Malaysia of its right to host the... Read More
AZYC Youth Movements Statement on Recent Neo-Nazi Activity in Melbourne.
Wednesday 23 January 2019 The Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC), incorporating the youth movements Betar Australia, Bnei Akiva Australia, CATZ, Habonim Dror Australia, Hashomer Hatzair... Read More
ZFA Statement on Rabbi Chaim Druckman
The belated response by one of the most senior and influential rabbinic figures in the National-Religious community in Israel to a growing sexual abuse scandal... Read More
Remembering Moshe Arens
The ZFA sends its condolences to the family of the late Moshe Arens who passed away on Monday, aged 93. Arens is survived by his... Read More
ZFA Response to ALP National Conference
For Immediate Release The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) believes that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state is counterproductive to bringing about a two state... Read More
Submission regarding the proposed recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the Australian embassy from Tel Aviv to West Jerusalem
Jeremy Leibler, PresidentZionist Federation of Australia10 December 2018 Note: The following was submitted to the Australian Government after Prime Minister Scott Morrison publicly floated an... Read More
ZFA on Hezbollah tunnels, Hamas vote at UN
Earlier in the week, the IDF announced the beginning of Operation Northern Shield after discovering Hezbollah efforts to construct a network of terror tunnels on... Read More
Statement on 6 biased resolutions at the UN
For Immediate Release: The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes the Australian Government’s principled decision to vote against six biased resolutions at the United Nations... Read More
Joint Jewish-Christian delegation to Canberra
For Immediate Release: Following on from a very special lunch between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur organised by the Zionist Federation of Australia where leaders... Read More
Media Release – Relocating the Australian Embassy to West Jerusalem
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) strongly supports the Government in reaffirming its commitment to review the possible relocation of its Embassy from Tel Aviv... Read More
Statement on Gaza rockets
The Zionist Federation of Australia strongly condemns Hamas and other terrorist organisations operating in Gaza for firing over 300 rockets at Israeli civilians over the course of... Read More
Generational change at the ZFA
Generational dissonance and generational change were dominant in discussions through the course of the Zionist federation of Australia’s biennial conference on Sunday 11 November. Attended... Read More
Statement on Pittsburgh shooting
Australia awoke this morning to the devastating news of the shocking attack on the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and our... Read More
Statement on Australian Embassy and Jerusalem
The Zionist Federation of Australia has welcomed today’s decision by the Government to consider moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and thus formally... Read More
Statement on Malcolm Turnbull
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Dr. Danny Lamm AM, thanked Malcolm Turnbull for his dedicated service to the people of Australia as Prime... Read More
New Prime Minister and new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Dr. Danny Lamm, sent congratulations to Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg and wished them both best of luck in... Read More
Statement on Gaza and the media
Rockets and incendiary devices from Gaza continue to rain down on Israel’s south forcing families to flee to and remain in bomb shelters instead of... Read More
Statement on the rescue of “white helmets” and their families
The Zionist Federation of Australia praised the government of Israel and the Israel Defence Forces for facilitating the rescue of hundreds of “white helmets” and their... Read More
Statement on Nation State bill
The passing of the Nation State legislation in the Knesset last week has elicited predictably strong responses both in favour and critical of the text... Read More
Statement on detainment of Conservative Rabbi
The early morning detention and questioning of Rabbi Dov Haiyun for officiating weddings outside the jurisdiction of the Chief Rabbinate was shocking and provocative. It... Read More
Statement on Gaza and the Australian Media
The ZFA condemns the barrage of rockets fired at Israeli civilians by Hamas, slams the Australian media for their biased reporting Zionist Federation of Australia... Read More
Statement on Australian Government aid to the PA
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the decision by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and the Australian Government to cease funding of the World Bank’s Multi-Donor... Read More
Statement on environmental terrorism
The Zionist Federation of Australia calls upon Senator Richard Di Natale as leader of the Australian Greens to abide by its core principles and condemn... Read More
Statement on US withdrawal from UNHRC
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is delighted with the decision by the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)... Read More
Statement on UN General Assembly vote against Israel
Dr Danny Lamm AM, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressed his gratitude to Australia for voting against a United Nations General Assembly resolution... Read More