Photo essay, book challenge Jewish stereotypes
May 26, 2022 by JNS
A photo-journalism spread published last week by The Guardian newspaper in the UK depicts the diversity of the United Kingdom’s Jewish population and challenges the stereotype of who is a Jew. Read more
Shabbat Behukotai: Carrot or Stick
May 26, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
I have always resisted threats and felt it counterproductive to employ them to enforce or encourage people to become religious even if these are tools that all religions have used at one stage or another to preserve their power and authority. Read more
Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban
May 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszcuk will make her state the second to ban Nazi and other hate symbols to ensure extremists are “called out, confronted and condemned”. Read more
Israel fortifying kindergartens in vicinity of Gaza Strip
May 26, 2022 by TPS
The Ministry of Defence’s Engineering and Construction Division, in cooperation with IDF’s Home Front Command, has commenced work to fortify kindergartens in the Gaza Strip area against rocket and mortar attacks. Read more
Jun-19 Melbourne: The Kulani Project
May 26, 2022 by J-Wire
David Southwick to attend this event. Read more
Israel and Turkey ‘return to dialogue,’ renew economic cooperation
May 26, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel and Turkey have agreed to renew talks on a new civil aviation agreement and the return of Israeli airline flights to Turkey and resume the activity of the two countries’ Joint Economic Commission. Read more
Frozen in time: 2,100-year-old agricultural farmstead uncovered in Galilee
May 26, 2022 by TPS
A well-preserved 2,100-year-old, Hasmonean period agricultural farmstead containing finds that may have been abandoned in haste, was uncovered at Horbat Assad next to Nahal Arbel in eastern Galilee. Read more
Bully
May 26, 2022 by J-Wire
Much focus has been placed recently, whilst we live through a global pandemic, on the effect of this time on children’s normal development and mental health.
The school years are those years where there can be a range of issues that can destabilise a child, especially emotionally and socially.
Evelyn M. Field is an international authority on dealing with school and workplace bullying and she has treated, published, lectured, and provided professional training for targets of school and workplace bullying, both locally and internationally. With almost 45 years experience as a psychologist, school counsellor, and grandmother, this month Evelyn will share her valuable insights about managing bullying in a unique new children’s book called, Harry the Bully Blocker: A sad poem with a happy ending.
Inspired by her own dog, the character Harry is a shy, bullied little dog. In a dream, he meets some friendly animals who teach him basic bully-blocking skills. Mia the meerkat tells him the best ways to respond to bullying; Ollie the owl emphasises eye contact; Gerry the giraffe explains the importance of a good stance; and so on. Harry puts these new skills into practice: they work immediately, and his life is transformed. In learning how to block bullies and make new friends, Harry sheds his fear, gains respect, and enjoys being with his friends.
The book aims to empower 8+-year-old children and anyone else who feels like a bullied child, to learn how to block bullies. It is based on a therapy model that Evelyn developed to train psychologists and bullied children on how to manage their basic survival instinct. It is effective and empowering: even young children understand the concept of keeping their power or giving it away and making the bully happy. Harry’s story is written in the form of a poem – in rhyming four-line stanzas – to help children remember the words, which are meaningful and therapeutic. The audiobook is designed for those who want to listen and includes a fusion of eastern and western music to appeal to a global audience.
Whether your child is just starting out in school or already a few years in – this book is a must-read for all parents. Evelyn draws on her years of experience as well as the Bully Blocking Treatment Model which is based upon the fight/flight freeze survival instinct used by animals.
The poem in the book shows children that they can have greater control over their feelings and relationships and learn better ways of managing themselves and others. It teaches children that if you show your fear or anger, you make a bully happy. Use your survival instinct to block bullies!
Evelyn says, “School days are an exciting time in a child’s life and are full of wonder and learning. This book is an opportunity for families to learn about how to support their children during these years and empower them to manage bullying. As a former school counsellor and grandmother, myself, I am excited to share the wonderful story of my dear Papillion, Harry who was such a help to many children who came to my practice over the years. The journey through school brings with it many opportunities and challenges for families along the way. This book gives children back their power and provides helpful strategies in dealing with these often traumatic situations that can affect them long term developmentally.”
The book is available for purchase via her website or Amazon, Booktopia, Audible etc. More information about Evelyn can also be obtained via her website https://www.bullying.com.au
Australian Jewish community looks to the future
May 25, 2022 by Peter Wertheim
For the last three years the Australian Jewish community has enjoyed unprecedented support and understanding from the Australian government, led by Liberal Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on matters concerning Israel and domestic policy. Read more
‘Devoid of any basis’: IDF contests report blaming Israeli troops for death of Al Jazeera reporter
May 25, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The claim that Israeli troops intentionally shot Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin “is devoid of any basis,” the IDF stated, responding to a report published by CNN making such claims. Read more
Mount Scopus College Foundation launches major campaign to relocate the school and create the Centre for Jewish Life
May 25, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College Foundation has launched its Generation campaign at a Gala Dinner with the project focussing on the relocation of Mount Scopus College to Caulfield and the construction of the Centre for Jewish Life. Read more
Turkish FM makes first visit to Israel in 15 years
May 25, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu landed in Israel on Tuesday for an official visit, the first such visit in 15 years. Read more
Jewish Folk Tales in Britain and Ireland: A book review by Joanne McFall
Comprising of forty-four traditional folk tales associated with varying regions in Britain and Ireland, Liz Berg’s Jewish Folk Tales in Britain and Ireland is essential reading for fans of this genre. Read more
Bennett thanks Biden for keeping Revolutionary Guard on Foreign Terrorist Organizations List
May 25, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett commended the Biden administration on the decision to keep the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) “in their rightful place” – on the Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) list. Read more
Caroline Glick on the Australian election
May 25, 2022 by Caroline Glick - JNS
During Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of Britain’s Labour Party, Australia’s sister Labour Party under then-leader Bob Carr was Britain’s “mini-me” in terms of its animosity toward the Jewish state. Read more
Jun-17 5:30pm SBS-World Movies: Denial
May 25, 2022 by J-Wire
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel. Directed by Mick Jackson and stars Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall.
Repeats on Jun-18 at 6:00am
Jun-17 1:25am SBS-World Movies: The Invisibles
May 25, 2022 by J-Wire
While Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels infamously declared Berlin “free of Jews” in 1943, 1,700 managed to survive in the Nazi capital through to the end of World War II. Using a mix of documentary and re-enactments, The Invisibles traces the stories of four young people who learned to hide in plain sight. Directed by Claus Rafle and stars Max Mauff, Alice Dwyer and Aaron Altaras.
Repeated at 12:05pm
Israeli researchers find experimental drug effective in treating autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease
May 25, 2022 by TPS
Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in the genes ADNP and SHANK3, which cause autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Read more
All Israeli embassies raise alert levels following assassination of IRGC officer in Tehran
Israel raised the alert level of its embassies worldwide on Monday, after an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps officer was shot dead in Tehran by unknown assailants the day before. Read more
‘The world is changing; it could happen in Iran, too’
May 24, 2022 by Yoav Limor - JNS
Major M. was just 3 years old when he fled Khomeini’s Iran with his father and older siblings. Read more
Hamas cell captured by Israeli forces
May 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s combined security forces exposed and captured a Hamas terror cell, residents of eastern Jerusalem, who planned to carry out attacks on targets in Jerusalem, including the assassination of Member of Knesset Itamar Ben Gvir, the Shin Bet revealed Tuesday. Read more
Iran president vows Tehran death revenge
May 24, 2022 by AAP
Iran will avenge the killing of a colonel of the Revolutionary Guards, President Ebrahim Raisi has pledged ahead of a trip to Oman, media reports say. Read more
Mark Regev appointed head of the Abba Eban Institute
May 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev has been appointed as head of the Abba Eban Institute for International Diplomacy, housed at Reichman University’s Lauder School of Government in Herzliya. Read more
Hebrew University appoints Professor Tamir Sheafer rector
May 24, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
Professor Tamir Sheafer was chosen by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Senate as the university’s new rector. Read more
Henry Greener chats with Natalie Pryles
May 24, 2022 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Natalie Pryles is a Courageous and Caring Upstander. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Sir Lewis Cohen – a merchant and politician
May 24, 2022 by Features Desk
Lewis was born on 23 December 1849 in Liverpool, England. Read more
‘Inevitable revenge’: Iran threatens Israel after assassination of Qods force officer in Tehran
May 23, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Iran has issued threats against Israel in several channels following the assassination of senior Qods Force officer Hassan Sayyad Khodayari in the heart of Tehran on Sunday, believed to be the work of Israeli agents. Read more
Noa Tishby’s surprisingly welcome splash on the ‘hasbara’ scene
May 23, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s appointment last month of Noa Tishby as the country’s first-ever Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel raised more than a few eyebrows. Read more
Religion in the Public Square – Uniting Church/ECAJ
May 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Driftwood: The Musical – a theatre review by Alex First
May 23, 2022 by Alex First
Driftwood: The Musical is a heart-wrenching and inspiring piece of musical theatre, reflecting a dark period of history that changed and destroyed the lives of millions. Read more
