“State of Palestine” set to confront Trump at United Nations
January 23, 2019 by David Singer
The bizarre Handover ceremony of Egypt’s Chairmanship of the Group of 77 to the “State of Palestine” for 2019 will enable this non-existent and non-member State of the United Nations to play a leading role in the 74 years old farce –“The Question of Palestine and the United Nations” (PUN). Read more
Analysis: Israel sent a strong message of deterrence to Iran
January 22, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Russian military announced on Monday that the Syrian air defences destroyed over 30 Israeli cruise missiles and guided bombs while repelling the Israeli strike against Iranian targets inside the country. Read more
Knesset celebrates 70 years
January 22, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday celebrated its 70th birthday, marked every year on the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, the date on which the first Knesset convened for the first time (February 14, 1949). Read more
Nothing Left has nothing left
Michael Burd has been a highly visible advocate for Israel and conservative values for many years and is one half of the Nothing Left program on Melbourne’s J-Air which is now in recess after 5yrs of community radio. What makes him tick? Why was the plug pulled? Read more
Jerusalem…and its university
Jerusalem, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, was a fitting home to Australian students who took part in the Mishpatim program in Israeli and International Law last month…writes Mandy Blumenthal. Read more
The Zionist Federation of New Zealand and the Raye Freedman Trust team up for Birthright
January 22, 2019 by J-Wire
The Zionist Federation of New Zealand (ZFNZ) and the Raye Freedman Trust (RFT) have announced a new agreement which will bring Birthright Taglit back to New Zealand. Read more
Challenges of the new IDF Chief of Staff
January 21, 2019 by Efraim Inbar
The most important role of any IDF chief of staff, including Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, is to prepare the army for the next war…writes Efraim Inbar. Read more
Israel bombs multiple Iranian targets in Syria after rocket fired at Israel
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Israel Air Force (IAF) carried out an extensive attack on Iranian targets inside Syria in response to a rocket fired by the Iranians at Israel’s Hermon skiing resort earlier in the day. Read more
Dear Mr Jankelowitz
January 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Melbourne grandfather was shocked by the recent story of Sydney’s Moriah College’s refusing a graduate’s child because the child’s grandmother had been converted to Judaism at the pluralistic Emanuel Synagogue…he shares a letter he penned to the school’s president, Stephen Jankelowitz. Read more
Israeli and Palestinian drivers celebrate new road, as critics accuse Israel of ‘apartheid’
January 21, 2019 by Josh Hasten - JNS
Once again, Israel found itself under attack by international media, left-wing non-governmental organizations and the Palestinian Authority, but this time for a different reason—they simultaneously accused the Jewish state of carrying out a policy of apartheid against its Arab population…writes Josh Hasten/JNS. Read more
Israel ousting UNRWA schools from Jerusalem
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has decided to step up its battle against UNRWA’s presence in Jerusalem and will now move to shut down its schools in the capital. Read more
Israel and Chad announce resumption of diplomatic relations
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chad’s President Idriss Deby have announced the resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and Chad, 47 years after they were broken off. Read more
Kenny’s Kitchen
January 21, 2019 by Community newsdesk
Malaysian Kenny Kevin Widjaja came to Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen on a chef apprenticeship through Le Cordon Bleu Chefs Australia. Read more
New CEO for NZ Holocaust Centre
January 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Chris Harris has been appointed the new CEO of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand based in Wellington. Read more
On the other hand
January 21, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Islamic jihadists are busy exporting terror to all parts of the world. Meanwhile, Israel works non stop to make the world a better place…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
A look at Canberra’s Jewish child care
January 21, 2019 by Community Editor
Feintooner
January 21, 2019 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Building Bridges, not walls. Read more
Turandot: re-working lifts opera to new heights
January 20, 2019 by Victor Grynberg
Giacomo Puccini is rightly acclaimed for so many brilliant operas, and for many of the arias and duets in his less successful works. Read more
Green Book – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
January 20, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
There’s invariably a good soundtrack to an American road trip movie and this one – inspired by a true story – is no exception.
Man charged in Melbourne as demonstration staged in Israel
January 20, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of Aiia Maasarwe. Read more
Sydney Beth Din applies for special leave to the High Court
January 18, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
Four members of the Sydney Beth Din were found guilty of contempt of court and their appeal against the decision was dismissed. Now they are taking the steps necessary to have the matter dealt with by the High Court in Canberra. Read more
Oaths
January 18, 2019 by Jeremy Rosen
Anyone who has attended a Kol Nidrei service will know that there are seven terms in Hebrew and Aramaic for vows and oaths…writes Jeremy Rosen. Read more
Apologies from the Rabbinical Council of NSW following Jeremy Spinak memo
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Rabbinical Council of NSW has expressed regret and sorrow that the publication of a private memo sent to rabbinic colleagues regarding halachic protocol at the funeral of former NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President Jeremy Spinak caused “unnecessary distress to Mr Spinak’s family and communal colleagues”. Read more
NIF to Host ‘Tribute to Amos Oz’ Event
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Marking the recent passing of acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz NIF Australia will curate an evening to celebrate his life and reflect on his literary and political legacy. Read more
Aiia Maasarwe murder: police announce arrest
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victoria Police’s Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe. Read more
Triguboff centre to improve life for Bedouins opened
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new centre that will dedicate its work towards improving the living standards of the Bedouin community in Israel’s southern Negev region has been named after Jewish-Australian real estate magnate, Harry Triguboff. Read more
Destination the moon
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Bribery, illicit relations at centre of justice system corruption case
January 18, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Golani mates meet in Jerusalem
January 18, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An open letter to Dr. Tveit, head of World Council of Churches
January 18, 2019 by Professor Gerald Steinberg
Gerald M Steinberg writes…Dear Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, Read more
