Kosky’s genius brings hilarity to an opera farce: The Nose – an opera review by Victor Grynberg
February 25, 2018 by Victor Grynberg
Based on a novel by Gogol, Shostakovich’s opera The Nose is as ridiculous a story as ever seen in opera. Read more
Political weather forecast
February 24, 2018 by Ron Weiser
The calm before the storm, or the storm before the calm? …writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Exceptional Israel
February 24, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Exceptional Israel is a leadership mission for funders, executives and leaders who work with individuals with disabilities. Read more
A 70th gift…an embassy in Jerusalem
The United States will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14, in time for Israel’s 70th anniversary, according to a State Department official. Read more
Hayley Southwick talks UIA
February 24, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Hayley Southwick, the newly appointed President of UIA Vic tells Henry Greener about the exciting line-up of Speakers and Events as part of the annual UIA 2018 Campaign…a video report. Read more
On the other hand…
February 24, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While the fake Canaanites invent history at the UN, the modern miracle which is Israel continues to invent, innovate and improve life for all humanity. Read more
Auckland high school student wears ‘inappropriate’ striped pyjamas with Jewish star to athletics day.
February 23, 2018 by Keren Cook
A Bosnian living in Auckland has laid a complaint about an Auckland high school student who wore a Holocaust victim costume to school. Read more
ECAJ opens office in Canberra and changes its structure
February 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the Australian affiliate of the World Jewish Congress has announced a new permanent professional office in Canberra and a major restructure of its professional team. Read more
Eighth-century clay seal with ‘signature of prophet Isaiah’ found in Jerusalem
February 23, 2018 by Agencies
A historic archaeological discovery near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount may be proof of the life of the biblical prophet Isaiah, according to an article in the Biblical Archaeology Review. Read more
From Holocaust to ‘Polocaust’: A change in common parlance doesn’t change the facts
February 23, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
I interviewed Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, during his September visit to New York…writes Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more
To confront what’s brewing in Syria, the world needs another Churchill
February 23, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
There have been extraordinary scenes in cinemas throughout the United Kingdom. People have leapt to their feet in standing ovations, and grown men have been weeping…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Slap-happy comedian Sarah Silverman: Whose side are you on?
February 23, 2018 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Stop the presses! A vulgar American Jewish comedian has praised a Palestinian teenage girl who assaulted an Israeli soldier. Put it on the front page!…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS. Read more
The Librarian of Auschwitz – a book review by Elena Bowman
February 23, 2018 by Elana Bowman
“Dita caressed the books. They were broken and scratched, worn with reddish-brown patches of mildew; some were mutilated. But without them, the wisdom of centuries of civilisation might be lost – geography, literature, mathematics, history, language. They were precious. She would protect them with her life.” Read more
Unmasked
February 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Masks hide and disguise a person’s true intentions…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Courage to Care to launch new Sydney exhibition
February 23, 2018 by Community Editor
Courage to Care is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation that empowers individuals to stand up against prejudice and discrimination. Read more
Communications director to turn state’s witness against Netanyahu in latest corruption investigation
February 22, 2018 by JNS
Israel’s Ministry of Communications Director-General Shlomo Filber, a longtime associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signed a deal on Tuesday night to become a state’s witness in a growing corruption investigation involving the Israeli premier. Read more
Early Israel election increasingly likely as Netanyahu’s troubles deepen
February 22, 2018 by JNS
As ongoing and newly opened investigations involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to develop, it is increasingly likely that he may call an early election, and that his government will not complete a four-year term in office, according to Israeli political circles. Read more
IDF says it helped thwart Islamic State plot to bomb Australian flight
February 22, 2018 by Agencies
An IDF elite intelligence unit revealed on Wednesday that it helped Australia thwart a plot by the Islamic State to bomb a commercial airliner. Read more
Foley tells NSWJBD plenum of Labor’s plans to change 20D
The first plenum for The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies for 2018 welcomed NSW Opposition leader Luke Foley and 24 newly-elected deputies under the age of 30. Read more
Parade at the Seymour
February 22, 2018 by Arts Editor
Performing in Sydney for the first time in 10 years, The Sydney University Musical Theatre Ensemble [MUSE] will present the Jewish themed PARADE, coming to the Seymour Centre this March with a limited run of four performances. Read more
Spreading the word
February 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria facilitated a full day educational experience bringing 120 students from St Joseph’s College in Echuca to Melbourne as part of the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures Program. Read more
ABC’s Sophie McNeill selectively cuts Ahed Tamimi video
February 22, 2018 by Simon Plosker
On February 20, Australia’s 7.30 current affairs program on national broadcaster ABC included a ten minute segment on the Ahed Tamimi case. Read more
Game Night: a movie review by Tayla Rosen
February 21, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Having obvious similarities to films such as ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ (2005), ‘Killers’ (2010) and ‘Date Night’ (2010), moviegoers can see a common theme evidently growing in popularity in Hollywood. Read more
Celebrating 40 years of Mardi Gras – Shabbat Service & Dinner
February 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mardi Gras, Emanuel Synagogue in association with Dayenu – Sydney’s Jewish LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Group is pleased to present the annual Mardi Gras Shabbat Service, followed by a communal dinner.
When abusing children is considered OK
February 21, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Are the Palestinians finally catching on to the rules of Western public relations?…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Iranian official threatens Netanyahu: ‘We will level Tel Aviv’
February 21, 2018 by JNS
An Iranian official has warned that Tel Aviv will be “leveled to the ground” if Israel attacks the Islamic republic, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be personally targeted. Read more
Jerusalem is one of the safest cities in the world due to ‘zero misuse’ of guns
February 21, 2018 by JNS
Despite the constant threat of terror in Israel’s capital city, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has announced that “Jerusalem is one of the safest cities in the world.” Read more
Abbas calls for multilateral peace conference on behalf of Palestinians; Netanyahu calls it more of the same
February 21, 2018 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas took to the international stage on Tuesday to call for a conference to advance peace efforts amid a falling out between the Palestinians and the Trump administration. Read more
Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’ launched in Melbourne
February 21, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), Zionism Victoria and the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) co-hosted the Victorian book launch of Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’. Read more
New head for the Rabbinical Council of Victoria
February 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbi Philip Heilbrunn is the new president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and heads a new executive for 2018. Read more
