And the award for best performance goes to . . . Natalie Portman
April 24, 2018 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
And the award for best performance by a non-supporting actor goes to . . . Natalie Portman. Read more
The Portman factor
April 24, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
That so many Jews care so deeply about what an actress has to say about the State of Israel and its prime minister tells us a lot about Jewish insecurity in 2018…writes Jonathan S. Tobin. Read more
Trump asks Netanyahu if he really wants peace with the Palestinians
April 24, 2018 by JNS
In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the approval of building projects in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked the prime minister if he truly cared about making peace with Palestinians. Read more
Kiddish cup up for auction in Jerusalem not the Rebbe’s, according to Chabad
April 24, 2018 by JNS
An auction house in Jerusalem is preparing to put up for sale a Kiddush cup they say was used by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, despite the fact that Chabad-Lubavitch representatives have provided them with evidence that they say proves the cup to be inauthentic. Read more
World Jewish Congress and Chelsea F.C. on the same team
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Chelsea Football Club have kicked off a strategic global partnership under the banner “A Red Card for Hate”, aimed at combating the widespread phenomenon of antisemitism in sports. Read more
40 dignitaries to attend dedication of US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14
April 23, 2018 by JNS
A sizeable delegation of American dignitaries will arrive in Israel to attend the official dedication ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, according to Sunday report on Israel’s Channel 10 news. Read more
Miracles?
April 23, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Are miracles miracles?…ask the rabbi. Read more
Police investigating Alex’s death
April 23, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
11-yr-old autistic boy Alex Raichman absconded from his carers’ respite home in Sydney’s suburb of Oatley and was found following a intense search dead at the local railway station. Read more
Feintooner
April 23, 2018 by Feintooner
Ode to Seven – this week’s cartoon. Read more
Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut in Australia: photo gallery
April 23, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Ha’Moadon Ha’Israeli celebrated Israels 70th Independence Day with a Memorial Beacon Lighting Ceremony, dinner and dancing with guest singer Vered Harel Read more
Melbourne kosher eatery opens in Sydney
April 22, 2018 by Community Editor
The first Community Kashrut (CK) supervised meat restaurant in Sydney has opened for business. Read more
Natalie Portman refuses to receive Genesis Prize in Israel
April 22, 2018 by JNS
Hollywood Actress and director Natalie Portman, who once said that she would not “you know, s**t on Israel,” has announced that she did not “feel comfortable” accepting an esteemed award in the Jewish state due to “recent events.” Read more
Arab Summit helps Trump break Jordan-PLO-Israel impasse
April 22, 2018 by David Singer
The 29th Arab Summit – concluded in Dhahran on 15 April – has presented President Trump with a wonderful opportunity to circumvent the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s (PLO) refusal to consider Trump’s eagerly-awaited proposals to end the Arab-Jewish conflict…writes David Singer.
Dassi’s story
April 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dassi Erlich, who has campaigned tirelessly for the extradition of Malka Leifer from Israel to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Melbourne, will tell her story on ABC-TV’s “Australia Story” over the next two weeks. Read more
Two Aussie students meet Bibi
April 21, 2018 by Emily Gian
Two Australian high school students have had the experience of a lifetime after competing in the International Bible Quiz live on Israeli TV on Yom Ha’atzmaut, and meeting Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Limmud Oz returns to Melbourne
April 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tickets are now on sale for Limmud Oz, Australia’s festival of Jewish learning and culture, which is back in Melbourne this year and returns to its traditional date over the Queen’s birthday weekend, June 9-11. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut in Canberra
April 21, 2018 by Yvette Goode
The ACT Zionist Council, together with the ACT Jewish Community, celebrated Israel’s 70th Anniversary with a wonderful exhibition entitled 70 SNAPSHOTS FOR 70 YEARS. Read more
On the other hand
April 21, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
We are privileged to be living at a time to witness the miraculous restoration of Jewish sovereignty in our ancestral homeland and the ingathering of our dispersed people from all parts of the globe. Read more
Replica Zyklon B cans on sale
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has questioned Channel 9 why a TV host referred to a replica of Zyklon B canister marketed as giftgas being “cool”. Read more
Israel’s population tops 8.8 million on 70th anniversary
April 20, 2018 by JNS
The population of Israel now numbers 8.842 million people, a tenfold increase since the state’s establishment, according to a special report published by the Central Bureau of Statistics for the Jewish state’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
World leaders congratulate the Jewish state on 70 years
April 20, 2018 by JNS
Leaders from around the world sent letters of congratulations to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on the occasion of Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
Trump tweets Israel ‘Happy Birthday’ message, reiterates embassy move
April 20, 2018 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump issued effusive congratulations to Israel on the occasion of the country’s 70th anniversary, saying the United States has “no better friends anywhere,” and reiterating his pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
An open letter to the Muslim world
April 20, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Dear Muslim world,
The State of Israel is 70 years old today, and I am writing from its capital city, Jerusalem…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Flyby a reminder ‘that we are standing watch,’ says Israeli squadron commander
April 20, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
Minutes before his fighter jets took off to take part in a historic flyby marking Israel’s 70th year of Independence, the commander of the 101 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force told JNS that he viewed the event as an important mission—one that carries a powerful message…writes Yaakov Lappin. Read more
UIA award for Julian
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal (KH-UIA) Annual World Conference in Jerusalem was a particularly special event for UIA Victoria Treasurer Julian Black who received the Yakir Award for his decades of service to the UIA. Read more
Who would have believed it?
April 20, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
“Independence is never given to a People – it has to be earned and once earned must be defended.” Read more
Diplomats celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary
April 20, 2018 by Agencies
Australia’s ambassador Chris Cannan joined ambassadors diplomats from across the world at President Reuven Rivlin’s residence in Jerusalem to celebrate Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Read more
Poland’s official state ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
April 20, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has spoken at Poland’s official state ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, following an address by Polish President Andrzej Duda. Read more
Meet Nigel Strauss
April 20, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Nigel Strauss is a Clinical and Occupational Psychiatrist in South Yarra…a video interview. Read more
A unique concert opportunity
April 20, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Although the now celebrated Australian World Orchestra is scheduled to perform early in May, it is not a symphony orchestra that anybody has ever heard before or will ever hear again…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
