Nano-Drops may offer new alternative to current methods of vision correction
March 20, 2018 by Elana Oberlander
A revolutionary, cutting-edge technology, developed by researchers at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), has the potential to provide a new alternative to eyeglasses, contact lenses, and laser correction for refractive errors. Read more
La Boheme ready to launch on Sydney Harbour
March 20, 2018 by Arts Editor
The countdown to one of the world’s greatest outdoor opera spectaculars has begun – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Read more
Malka Leifer a flight risk
March 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Malka Leifer want in Victoria to face 74 charges of chid sexual abuse will remain in prison in Israel where the authorities are pleading for her extradition to Australia. Read more
The secrets of happiness (or unhappiness) revealed
March 19, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
What makes us happy—or unhappy?…asks Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more
Jerusalem terror attack
March 19, 2018 by JNS
An Israeli security was killed Sunday after being stabbed by a terrorist in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. The terrorist, a West Bank Palestinian, was shot dead by an Israeli policeman. Read more
World-leading HIV researcher Professor David Cooper passes away
March 19, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Professor David Cooper who was dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV and other infectious diseases has passed away in Sydney after a short illness. Read more
Why are served egg and salt water on Pesach?…ask the rabbi
March 19, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Questions on Pesach….Rabbi Raymond Apple answers them. Read more
Feintooner
March 19, 2018 by Feintooner
Gravity and Gravitas…draws Feintooner. Read more
Late physicist Stephen Hawking had a complicated relationship with Israel
March 18, 2018 by JNS
Stephen Hawking, celebrated physicist and award-winning author with strong opinions on Israel, passed away on March 14 (interestingly, on “Pi Day,” as it is known) at the age of 76. Read more
Israel Prize for lifetime achievement to go to veteran politician, bereaved mother
March 18, 2018 by JNS
Former Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy and inspirational speaker Miriam Peretz, who lost two sons in battle, were named this week as this year’s recipients of the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement. Read more
The Trump administration just doesn’t get Gaza
March 18, 2018 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
The Trump administration’s conference on the situation in the Gaza Strip this week “focused on the need for the Palestinian Authority to take control over Gaza,” a White House official told the Israeli newspaper Haaretz…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS. Read more
How much do the Palestinians pay for terror?
March 18, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The foreign-policy establishment is scared—and with good reason…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Two IDF soldiers killed in car-ramming attack in Samaria
March 18, 2018 by JNS
Two Israeli Defence Forces soldiers have been killed and two others seriously injured in a car-ramming terror attack on Friday outside of the Jewish settlement of Mevo Dotan in northern Samaria. Read more
Meet Sderot’s Rabbi Ari Katz
March 18, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Rabbi Ari Katz from Yeshivat Hesder Sderot, on the border of Gaza, chats with Henry Greener about the amazing work going on in Sderot Army Study Program.
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On the other hand…
March 18, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
With election speculation subsiding and the winter session of the Knesset ending we can now concentrate on productive good news of which there is no shortage…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Israeli artist hosted at the ANU
March 18, 2018 by Arts Editor
A Jerusalem-based multidisciplinary artist working mainly in bonsai, figurative sculpture, and mixed-media installations is being hosted by the National Arboretum Canberra, and the ANU School of Art and Design for a one-month residency. Read more
Trump gets Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrein, UAE, and Oman talking
March 18, 2018 by David Singer
President Trump has amazingly managed to cut through 100 years of Arab-Jewish antagonism by hosting a conference at the White House on 13 March with representatives from 20 countries – including Israel and seven Arab states (“Conference”)…writes David Singer. Read more
Buzz Birthright reunited – film premieres in Sydney and Melbourne
March 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The first ever Buzz Taglit Birthright Israel trip for young adults with a disability returned from Israel in December 2017, but the excitement of the participants and their buddies continues. Read more
You’re fired!
March 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Food items more often than not have a use by or expiry date clearly marked. It’s a pity that the same health warning is not employed when it comes to political leaders and aspiring politicians…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Australia represented at WJC conference dealing with diaspora relations
March 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s Julie Nathan will attend the World Jewish Congress’s special mission of more than 80 Jewish leaders from 40 different countries around the world in Jerusalem next week aimed at strengthening Diaspora-Israel relations. Read more
Australian Jade Lazarus leaves everything behind to join the IDF and finds love
March 15, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Australian Jade Lazarus leaves everything behind to join the IDF and defend Israel while finding love during her endeavours. Read more
Gallup poll finds highest US support for Israel since 1990s
March 15, 2018 by JNS
A Gallup poll released on Tuesday found a surge in American support for Israel that hasn’t been seen since the early 1990s. Read more
Israeli researchers say smart home devices can be hacked, then spy on its users
March 15, 2018 by JNS
Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have revealed that off-the-shelf smart devices like baby monitors, air conditioners, robot floor cleaners, cameras and doorbells can be corrupted by malware and used to spy on users. Read more
Understanding Israel’s love affair with Trump
March 15, 2018 by Evelyn Gordon - JNS
Bipartisanship was the watchword at last week’s AIPAC conference, but it’s no secret that pro-Israel Democrats have trouble swallowing Israelis’ enthusiasm for President Donald Trump, whose approval rating in Israel hit 67 percent even before he decided to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
How to separate chaos from policy
March 15, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Another day, another Trump outrage…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
An excitingly unexpected concert: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
March 15, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Last night’s APT Master Series concert at the Sydney Opera House dispensed with a curtain raiser and jumped straight into the drawcard: Nelson Freire playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major (Emperor) with Donald Runnicles conducting the SSO. Read more
Accusing Putin of antisemitism
March 15, 2018 by Isi Leibler
A very significant portion of my life has been devoted to personally combating Russian antisemitism…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Shabbat at Broken Hill
March 14, 2018 by Rabbi Shneur Reti-Waks
Last week’s Parsha is a double-whammer and when combined it is the second longest portion in the entire reading cycle…writes Rabbi Shneur Reti-Waks. Read more
Poll shows only 13% of Australians believe in a Palestine state established with out without a peace deal
March 14, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new poll reveals that a majority of Australian Labor voters are not in favour of the party recognising a Palestinian state without a peace deal being struck between the Palestine Authority and Israel. Read more
Palestinian Authority PM escapes assassination attempt in Gaza
March 14, 2018 by JNS
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on a rare visit to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Read more
