Whitney. Can I be me – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 5, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
Way back there was Janis, then Amy went and then Whitney too was dead after years of struggling with addiction, felled by the demands of fame.
The Six Day War: Why did Israel go to war?
June 4, 2017 by Agencies
Find out about the early steps that led to the 1967 Six Day War – a war that changed the future of Israel. Surrounded by enemy neighbours and only nine miles wide at its narrowest point, Israel was vulnerable. Read more
Jewish Care receives registered charity tick of approval
June 4, 2017 by Community Editor
Jewish Care Victoria is pleased to have been approved to use the Registered Charity Tick that was recently introduced by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Read more
Will 1/3 of Brits vote for a hard left anti-Semite?…asks Alan M. Dershowitz
June 4, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
On June 8, British voters will head to the polls. Recent numbers show the gap closing between British Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Read more
Wonder Woman – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 2, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
As I have been pleasantly surprised before by films I might not have considered my ‘thing’, I did not hesitate to give this action sci-fi fantasy a go.
Jewish Conspiracy Behind US-Saudi Arms Deal?
June 2, 2017 by Simon Plosker
New Zealand’s role in the passing of UN Resolution 2334 in December 2016 appeared to unleash a wave of anti-Israel bias in the New Zealand media..writes Simon Plosker/Honest Reporting. Read more
Rabbi Steven Greenberg for Yom Limmud
June 2, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Mark Cherny talks with Henry Greener about Rabbi Steven Greenberg about the first openly gay orthodox Rabbi, who founded Eshel, a support, education and advocacy organisation for LGBT Orthodox Jews. Read more
Job to the left of me, crazy girls to my right: Israel Festival blends artistic lines
June 2, 2017 by Gidon Ben-Zvi
The Israel Festival, taking place from June 1st to June 18th, 2017, is a sensory delight..writes Gidon Ben-Zvi. Read more
The Six Day War #1
June 2, 2017 by Agencies
Get a first look at the project that’s been 50 years in the making. June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War – a war that changed the course of Israel and the region forever. Experience the dramatic events of 1967 and how they transformed the State of Israel. Read more
WJC praises EU lawmakers for backing measures to combat antisemitism
June 2, 2017 by Agencies
The president of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has welcomed a resolution adopted by the European Parliament which urges all European Union member states to take action against hatred of Jews. Read more
Three young Aussies head to ROI Summit in Jerusalem
June 2, 2017 by Agencies
Three Australians, Joshua Biggs of Sydney, and Matti Borowski, and Rebecca Kamm of Melbourne, have been selected to join more than 150 of the Jewish world’s leading young change makers from 31 countries in Jerusalem, for the 2017 ROI Summit, to seek knowledge, partnerships and inspiration that will empower them to help reshape the Jewish future. Read more
Trump: allergic reactions
June 2, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Allergies manifest themselves in a myriad of ways ranging from mild irritations to life threatening situations…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Farewell to a genuine friend
June 2, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
After four action packed years, Australia’s Ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, is preparing to return home. Amidst his busy schedule of duties he spoke with J-Wire’s Israel correspondent, Michael Kuttner, about his thoughts and experiences in a country never far from the world’s headlines.
The Ghetto Cabaret
June 2, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Galit Klas is excited about “A Night to Remember: The Ghetto Cabaret”, a Yiddish theatrical show she created and is directing, to be performed at The Kadimah in Elsternwick..she talks with Henry Greener. Read more
Former official: Palestinian Authority paid terrorists more than $1 billion in 4 years
The former director general of the Ministry of Strategic Affairs, Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, told the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee Monday the Palestinian Authority (PA) has paid $1.12 billion to Palestinian terrorists and their families during the past four years. Read more
BDS Back to Front
June 1, 2017 by Ron Jontof-Hutter
The BDS phenomenon is not new…writes Ron Jontof-Hutter. Read more
