Kaddish.com: book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
November 8, 2019 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
The publisher introduces the novel by “Larry is the secular son in a family of Orthodox Brooklyn Jews. Read more
South Head out of liquidation
November 8, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The South Head & District Synagogue (Sydney) (South Head) was formally taken out of liquidation and resumed its status as a solvent company. Read more
History revisited
November 8, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “History never repeats itself – Man always does.” (Voltaire) Read more
90th celebration for Henri Korn
November 8, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Habonim Dror reach out to smaller communities
Ken HaShemesh HaOlah (KSO) is Habonim Dror Australia’s groundbreaking new outreach program, providing socialist-Zionist and progressive education for Jewish youths regardless of where they may live in Australia. Read more
Multi-media event at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue
November 8, 2019 by Geoff Sirmai
Emanuel Synagogue will host an extraordinary, multi-media event by the Sydney Art Quartet in November: CROSSROADS – featuring Steve Reich’s intensely moving Different Trains – combined with a dramatic theatre & cinema installation and special guest artists. Read more
Can Israel’s party leaders find a way out of third elections?
November 8, 2019 by Dov Lipman - JNS
Israel’s election impasse doesn’t appear to be waning as the country is closing in on nearly two months since its second national election in September. Read more
Why the Democrats don’t have to go the way of Labour
November 8, 2019 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The upcoming general election being held in Britain on Dec. 12 isn’t getting much coverage in the United States. Americans generally don’t pay much attention to foreign policy, and the principal issue this year in the United Kingdom—Brexit—is something few Americans really understand. Read more
UNRWA head resigns over misconduct allegations
November 8, 2019 by JNS
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced his resignation on Wednesday, following allegations of sexual misconduct, nepotism, retaliation, discrimination and other abuses of authority. Read more
Shabbat: Reclaiming Jewish identity from antisemitism
One year after the Tree of Life synagogue shooting shook world Jewry to its core, we are continuously flooded with disturbing reminders that, unbelievably, antisemitism is back on the agenda and threatens our way of life more seriously than we could have ever imagined in the modern era…writes Rabbi Warren Goldstein. Read more
Israel is not going away
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Nikki Haley: “The UN’s bias against Israel has long undermined peace, by encouraging an illusion that Israel will go away. Israel is not going away.” Read more
It’s up to you, Sydney
November 7, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
The new Hakoah Club plans to open in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney around the middle of 2022 if all goes according to plan…but next step will depend on the community’s willingness to support and embrace the project. Read more
Hakoah: what you need to know
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Facts and figures. Read more
NSW to tap into Israel’s water management know-how
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Government has today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Energy of the State of Israel to enhance collaboration and cooperation in water resource management. Read more
Israeli ambassador to UN calls for UNRWA’s shutdown, as its chief steps down
November 7, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny (UN) Danon called for the shuttering of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) after the body publicized the preliminary findings of its probe into broad corruption among its leadership. Read more
Women coming together to aid homelessness
November 7, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Two hundred and forty women attended Jewish Care’s 23rd Annual Generations of Women Brunch, held recently at The Ivory, Elsternwick, Melbourne. Read more
The ANZAC legend
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite a barrage of missile attacks from Gaza, over 40 Australians and Israelis joined the Annual Anzac Bike Ride at Kibbutz Beeri last Friday to commemorate the 102nd Anniversary of the Anzac victory of the Battle of Beersheba. Read more
Political leaders: Stand up and be counted
November 7, 2019 by Isi Leibler
There is an ever-increasing likelihood that we may be forced into a third election. This would be an abominable reflection on Israel’s political leaders and could have disastrous consequences. Read more
UIA centenary celebrations
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
United Israel Appeal will launch its 2020 Campaign at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in November with guest speakers Sam Grundwerg – World Chairman Keren Hayesod-UIA and Amira Ahronoviz – CEO & Director General of the Jewish Agency. Read more
Police arrest man for threatening Netanyahu’s life
November 6, 2019 by TPS-IL
The Police’s 433 Cyber Unit on Tuesday detained a man, 55 from Ashkelon, on suspicion of that he posted incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and son Yair. Read more
Israel’s visitors’ numbers continue to climb
November 6, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
447,100 tourist entries into Israel were recorded in October 2019 (when most of the Jewish holidays fell), 7.9% less than October 2018 and 4.9% more than October 2017. Read more
40,000 year-old teeth
November 6, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Who exactly were the Aurignacians who lived in the Levant ca. 40,000 years ago? Until recently, little evidence, human remains or otherwise, had been found to possibly tell their story. Read more
Rabin’s policies can help break Gantz-Netanyahu deadlock
November 6, 2019 by David Singer
The prospect of a third election in Israel within twelve months looms large – should Blue and White leader Benny Gantz be unable to form a Government of National Unity within the next two weeks. Read more
In Gaza Strip, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agitates for violence
November 6, 2019 by Yaakov Lappin
Palestinian Islamic Jihad—the second-largest armed terror faction in Gaza after Hamas—is agitating for violence, and is, in fact, the organization that conducted Friday-night’s rocket barrage on the Israeli border city of Sderot. Read more
New UK House of Commons Speaker said Jewish MPs ‘face worst of it’ online
U.K. Labour Party member Lindsay Hoyle was elected on Monday as Speaker of the U.K. House of Commons amid his party facing backlash and the United Kingdom reaching a deal to leave the European Union. Read more
Northern Syria and Israel
November 6, 2019 by Efraim Inbar
The situation in northern Syria following the American withdrawal is still unfolding, and the possible outcomes are not fully clear. For Israel, the emerging picture is not a strategic disaster, but more of a mixed bag. Read more
Fatah official says PA chief Abbas, soon to turn 85, won’t run for re-election
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas will not run for re-election, senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub told Palestine TV on Monday. Read more
Meet Mathias Cormann
November 6, 2019 by Susana Wills-Johnson
Perth’s Carmel School’s Foundation will bring together the local business community for a breakfast event with Senator Mathias Cormann, Minister for Finance and Leader of the Government in the Senate. Read more
It’s always great to be in Israel
November 6, 2019 by Ron Weiser
It’s always great to be in Israel. Read more
Supreme Court rules Israel can deport Human Rights Watch official
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine director Omar Shakir may be deported, upholding a district court ruling that found him guilty of promoting anti-Israel boycotts. Read more
