Feintooner

Feintooner:  Kristallnacht 80th Anniversary: From Broken Glass to Breaking Glass Ceilings. Read more

Hate crimes targeting Jews in France have surged in 2018

French Jews are facing a massive uptick in antisemitic attacks, with French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe revealing that the number of documented hate crimes targeting Jews increased by more than 69 per cent in the first nine months of 2018. Read more

Madiba: double pass to give away in Canberra

J-Wire has a double pass for Madiba the Musical in Canberra for Thursday 22  November… Read more

Pictures tell the story

Magen Davids were scattered amongst the field of crosses and the Auckland domain in front of the War Memorial Museum to commemorate New Zealand’s dead from WW1 ahead of today’s ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice silencing the guns. Read more

From Bosnia to the world: Bernard-Henri Lévy’s latest Jewish reflections

In the summer of 1993, I found myself at one of the most unsettling dinner engagements that I have yet experienced…writes Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more

Keepin’ Chanukah with traditional Scottish ‘keepin’ cakes’

Get ready to light the first Chanukah candle, sing songs, play dreidel games, and, of course, eat. (Hanukkah takes place this year starting on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2, and lasting through the evening of Monday, Dec. 10) But are we ready to indulge in all the rich holiday dishes in honour of Judith the Jewish heroine? Read more

Pittsburgh, politics and the president

Anti-Semitism hovered like a ghost, especially after the Pittsburgh massacre, on the U.S. midterm elections, and it has unexpectedly become a keyword for all of November…writes Fiamma Nirenstein/JNS. Read more

Germany, Yad Vashem mark 80 years since Kristallnacht

The Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem held a memorial service and seminar on Nov. 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass.” Read more

SWIFT to disconnect from Central Bank of Iran as renewed sanctions kick in

The international financial transaction system known as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, will disconnect access from the Central Bank of Iran, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Read more

Reversing his decision, Macron decides not to honor Vichy leader Pétain

After much backlash, especially from the Jewish community, French President Emmanuel Macron will not commemorate Marshal Philippe Pétain, who led Vichy France under Nazi occupation during World War II. Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

How many times do you read, hear or see positive news in the general media about the contributions that Israel is making to humanity? Read more

Canberra remembers Kristallnacht

The ACT Jewish Community and the Wesley Uniting Church in Canberra have combined to present a multi-faith Commemoration of Kristallnacht, praying together in hope and love for friendship and peace among all the peoples of the world. Read more

Emanuel School students give a Gonski

David Gonski recently visited Emanuel School to speak with the Year 12 Economics students about his review into school funding in Australia. Read more

Kristallnacht and the  Righteous Australian aboriginal William Cooper

Otto Jontof-Hutter was arrested in Stuttgart during the German state-sponsored pogrom of 9-10 November 1938, which became known as Kristallnacht. Read more

Mishpacha

Follow the adventures of a Jewish family with some of whom you may well recognise… Read more

Midterms

Everyone seems to agree that these midterm elections in the USA have been particularly bitter and antagonistic…writes Jeremy Rosen. Read more

Saudi killing of Khashoggi is ‘business as usual’ in the Arab world

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his powerful son Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (known for short as “MBS”) continue to project stability despite the jitters that the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sent through the American and European capitals…writes Ariel Ben Solomon/JNS. Read more

Israeli startup develops breakthrough in radiation cancer therapy

An Israeli medical technology company that developed a breakthrough in radiation cancer therapy has announced it would begin clinical trials with leading medical institutions in Italy with the target of receiving approval from the European Commission by next year. Read more

US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg being treated at DC hospital after fall

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized after falling in her Supreme Court office on Wednesday night, fracturing three ribs on her left side, according to the court in a statement. Read more

Naftali Bennett rebukes French President Macron for praising Nazi collaborator

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett has lambasted French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for praising Marshal Philippe Petain, a French leader and Nazi collaborator in World War II. Read more

Kristallnacht – 80 years on

Last night the 80^th anniversary of Kristallnacht commemoration took place at Sydney’s the Great Synagogue, organized by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more

ACO returns to the Emanuel

Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has announced the return of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to the synagogue on November 26 for an inspiring, intimate performance in the elegant surrounds of the New Sanctuary. Read more

Canada apologises for turning back the “St Louis”

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has praised the Canadian government for issuing a formal apology over its 1939 decision to turn away the M.S. St. Louis ship carrying Jewish refugees fleeing from Europe. Read more

Harold Finger hands over the UIA reins

Harold Finger is to retire from his position as UIA Australia Federal President after six years of service. Read more

November – a month to remember

For Australians and New Zealanders, the month of November is remembered for fireworks and horse racing…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Madiba: free double pass

J-Wire has a double pass for Madiba the Musical for Wednesday 14 November… Read more

Macron plans to honour Philippe Pétain, leader of Vichy France in World War II

French President Emmanuel Macron called it “legitimate” to honour Marshal Philippe Pétain, commemorating the centennial since the end of World War I, even though he led Vichy France under Nazi occupation during World War II. Read more

Bar-Ilan University bans pro-Israel advocacy material about the ‘nakba’

Bar-Ilan University prohibited a student group on campus from distributing pro-Israel advocacy material about the Nakba (“catastrophe”) and the Palestinian refugees. Read more

Israelis barred from Saudi chess tournament demand action from world chess body

Two Israeli nationals are requesting that the international chess governing body—the Fédération lnternationale des Échecs (FIDE)—guarantee nondiscrimination after they were prevented from taking part in a chess tournament in Saudi Arabia last year because of their nationality. Read more

Poll: 40 percent of British Jews considering leaving UK ‎over antisemitism

A new survey has found that British Jews are growing ‎increasingly concerned over antisemitism in the ‎country. ‎ Read more

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