Christians around the world pray for abducted Israeli soldiers
September 26, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
Thousands of Christians around the world prayed on Sunday in congregations, churches, communities, and organisations for the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin and Sgt.Oron Shaul – the IDF soldiers killed and abducted by Hamas during a humanitarian ceasefire on August 1, 2014, in the midst of Operation Protective Edge. Read more
A tale from Yom Kippur War
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire
As Israel rushed its reserves to meet the surprise Syrian-Egyptian attack opening the Yom Kippur War in 1973, it simultaneously dispatched contingents to Israeli Arab enclaves for fear of unrest…writes Abraham Rabinovich. Read more
A home visit from Sarah Grunstein: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
September 26, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Internationally recognised concert pianist, Sarah Grunstein returned to her Sydney roots for a twilight Opera House recital.
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If not now then when? … writes Gil Solomon
September 26, 2018 by Gil Solomon
Even now, with a President in the White House who has Israel’s back, I see no change now or in the foreseeable future in relation to Israel’s posture or actions on any front. Read more
Australia’s modern Mozart
September 26, 2018 by Alan Slade
Anton Koritni wrote his first composition at age 4. He is a pianist, singer, composer, music and poetry historian, actor graphic artist and teacher…writes Alan Slade. Read more
Netanyahu expresses regret over shot down Russians
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to media on Russia-Israel relations at Ben-Gurion International Airport before leaving for the UN General Assembly in New York. Read more
Adelaide man not guilty of encouraging others to kill Jews
September 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 52-year-old Adelaide man who posted videos on Facebook encouraging the killing of Jewish people has been found not guilty of advocating terrorism as he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time. Read more
A chat with Kerryn
September 25, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
Since 1948 the blue ribbon electorate of Wentworth in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has remained a Liberal stronghold, but the upcoming by-election to be held next month will be hotly contested by Dr Kerryn Phelps who is standing as an independent. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities sign MOU
September 25, 2018 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities have recently signed a new memorandum of understanding, extending a long history of collaboration. Read more
WJC and Lithuanian Jewish community mark 75 years since liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto: “We must continue to strengthen Jewish life in Lithuania”
September 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and its affiliated community in Lithuania marked the 75th anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto, alongside Pope Francis and other notable personalities. Read more
Feintooner
September 25, 2018 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon from Feintooner…The Mistaken Case of Mistaken Identity. Read more
For the sake of Ari Fuld, Malki Roth and countless others
September 23, 2018 by Sarah N. Stern - JNS
Yet another woman was made a widow on Sept. 16, and another four children were made orphans by the egregious act of a Palestinian terrorist, Khalil Jabarin…writes Sarah N. Stern/JNS. Read more
When experts ignore the truth about the Palestinians
September 23, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
When New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman offers up a Middle East peace plan, the world stops and listens…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Volkwagen to cease doing business in Iran, boosting US economic sanctions
September 23, 2018 by JNS
The United States has convinced Volkswagen AG to comply with sanctions on Iran and cease conducting most business in the regime, a U.S. official told Bloomberg news. Read more
Thousands gather to wage peace in Jerusalem
September 23, 2018 by Mara Vigevani - TPS
Some 4,500 women, Jews and Arabs alike, religious and secular, all dressed in white and turquoise, slowly made their way from Jaffa gate in Jerusalem’s Old City towards Independence park on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Read more
Impermanence
September 23, 2018 by Jeremy Rosen
In discussing the festival of Sucot, the Talmud gives all the various possible explanations for the origin and purpose of a Succah…writes Jeremy Rosen. Read more
Moriah’s principal resigns
September 21, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Moriah College president Stephen Jankelowitz has announced that John Hamey has tendered his resignation and will conclude his role as college principal at the end of 2018. Read more
The blood of slain Israelis stains many hands
September 21, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
It’s often claimed by Western enemies of Israel that the military actions of the Israel Defense Forces against Hamas in Gaza are disproportionate because such actions kill Arabs while Hamas attacks don’t kill Israelis…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Yom Kippur War: The forgotten victory
September 21, 2018 by Eyal Zisser - JNS
This week Israel will mark the 45-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War…writes Eyal Zisser. Read more
The ‘Oslo Diaries’ and Yasser Arafat’s trunk
September 21, 2018 by Sean Durns - JNS.org
On Sept. 13, 1993, then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shook the hand of the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, head Yasser Arafat on the south lawn of the White House. The handshake between the two men launched the Oslo Accords and provided what several commentators called a “day of hope”…writes Sean Durns/JNS Read more
Netanyahu travels first leg of Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high speed train’s maiden voyage
September 21, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz rode the maiden voyage of the high-speed train line from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion International Airport in Lod. Read more
An Australian pianist hailed a New York taxi driver
In 1983 Sydney pianist Sarah Grunstein, who had moved to NY to study at Juilliard, stepped onto the curb on West 57th St. There were 7 empty taxis coming along. She got into the first, an old yellow checker cab… Read more
New Eichmann film puts the lie to Hannah Arendt’s “Banality of Evil”
September 21, 2018 by Alan Dershowitz
One of the most notorious lines — and lies — that grew out of the trial of Adolph Eichmann for his important role in the Holocaust, was what Hannah Arendt called the “Banality of Evil”…writes Alan M. Dershowitz. Read more
A chat with Dave Sharma
September 20, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
The former Australian ambassador to Israel will contest the Sydney electorate of Wentworth for the Liberal party vacated by the resignation if Malcolm Turnbull. Read more
Netanyahu to Putin: ‘Syria responsible for shooting down Russian plane’
September 20, 2018 by Yona Schnitzer - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the telephone on Tuesday, following Monday’s incident which saw Syrian missile defence systems shoot down a Russian military plane carrying 15 soldiers. Read more
Cut for a cause
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Tied into four loose plaits, the Great Chop inspired over 160 Beth Rivkah students to cut and donate their hair in the name of cancer treatment. Read more
Bluegrass Shabbat at Emanuel
September 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Shir Madness headliners, thrilling New York band Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue services on the Shabbat of October 5/6. Read more
Mishpacha
September 20, 2018 by Jonah Solomons
A Sukkot feature
September 20, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple discusses Sukkot. Read more
Melbourne IVF clinic benefits from Holocaust stories
September 20, 2018 by Jenni Frazer
A survivor’s tragic story, retold in Auschwitz-Birkenau, the inspirational memory of doctor Gisella Perl and the work of a reproductive specialist have all come together to create a remarkable campaign launched this week — Life For A Life…writes Jenni Frazer. Read more
