What’s the Omer?
May 13, 2022 by Jeremy Jones
Those of us who are loyal to tradition are now into a period of mourning called the Omer. It’s a time of mourning. No weddings or parties (and for those decadent ones among us, no public entertainment, opera, concerts, theatre, or cinema). Read more
George Eliot & Judaism
November 29, 2019 by Jeremy Jones
George Eliot (whose real name was Mary Ann Evans) has always been one of my favourite English novelists. She combined command of the language with a gift for a great story and an acute observation of the inequalities, and social hypocrisies of her age. Read more
Australian Muslims and Jews attend Washington conference
June 25, 2013 by Jeremy Jones
Six Australians – three Jews and three Muslims – have participated in a mission to Washington designed to overcome prejudice and develop mutual projects for the common good. Read more
Yes Virginia, there is Antisemitism in Australia…writes Jeremy Jones
January 24, 2013 by Jeremy Jones
Modern Australia is less engaged in pondering whether Jews are legitimately “insiders” or “outsiders” than virtually any other Christian (or Muslim) majority state.
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