Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to truce in Gaza
A truce between Israel and the militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad group has officially come into effect, with an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire agreement meant to end the worst episode of cross-border fire since a 10-day war in 2021. Read more
Egypt: Ceasefire talks so far unsuccessful
May 12, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Attempts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian terror groups in Gaza have made no headway, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry admitting that “efforts continue for now without success.” Read more
EU Parliament condemns incitement in PA textbooks, urges funding freeze
The European Parliament passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning the Palestinian Authority for incitement to violence, hatred and antisemitism in its school textbooks for the fourth consecutive year. Read more
This middlebrow concert was a sheer delight – a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
May 12, 2023 by Fraser Beath McEwing
While my reviews usually concentrate on the Emirates Master Series because that’s supposed to attract the most musically sophisticated crowd, last night’s SSO program of the Rach 2 and a Respighi tone poem was a delicious diversion. Read more
Israeli civilian killed after rocket hits Rehovot
May 12, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian Jewish and pro-Israel organisations have shared condolences and voiced solidarity with Israel after a barrage of more than 800 rockets, one of which killed a civilian in the central Israeli city of Rehovot outside Tel Aviv. Read more
Evolving Judaism
May 12, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
Many people think that Judaism is so conservative that it simply doesn’t change, and we are still rooted in a tradition that is 3000 years old.
South African Film Festival now on line
May 12, 2023 by Features Desk
The Digital Festival Pass launched by the South African Film Festival delivers features, documentaries, shorts, and exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else. Read more
Catastrophic
May 12, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Note 15 May in your diary because that is the date when all the Israel historic revisionists will be having their annual convulsions. Read more
From the desk of Ron Weiser
May 11, 2023 by Ron Weiser
Having passed through the memorial and holiday period, Israel’s external and internal challenges remain the same, with some coming sharper into focus during the current round of rocket attacks on Israel. Read more
Five killed in gun attack near Tunisia island synagogue
May 11, 2023 by AAP
The death toll from a synagogue gun attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba during an annual Jewish pilgrimage has risen to five, Tunisia’s TAP news agency says. Read more
Commander of Islamic Jihad’s Gaza rocket squads killed In Israeli air strike
May 11, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Ali Ghali, commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Gaza rocket squads, was killed in an Israeli air strike early Thursday morning. Read more
Henry Greener talks with Prof Sharon Lewin about the late Dr Mark Baker
May 11, 2023 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Sharon Lewin and Henry Greener’s dedication to Dr. Mark Baker z’l, whose recent passing has left so many in our community with a heavy heart and profound sadness. Read more
Save a Child’s Heart furthers paediatric cardiac care in Africa
May 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zambian National Heart Hospital (NHH) and the Rwanda King Faisal Hospital (KFH) have recently signed trendsetting agreements with Tanzania’s Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Read more
May-28 00:25 SBS – World Movies: The Catcher Was A Spy
May 11, 2023 by J-Wire
This gripping, stranger-than-fiction espionage thriller brings to life the incredible true story of Moe Berg, a professional baseball player who became a World War II spy.
New principal for Masada College
May 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Raquel Charet has been appointed principal of Sydney’s Masada College. Read more
Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century
May 11, 2023 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
Michael Strassfeld’s name may not be familiar to all those who read J-Wire. Read more
November: A movie review by Alex First
May 11, 2023 by Alex First
On 13th November 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks took place in Paris and the city’s northern suburb, Saint-Denis. 130 people were killed, and 416 injured. Read more
Shabbat Behar & Behukotai – The Good the Bad and the Ugly
May 11, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
The book of the Torah called Vayikra or Leviticus, is also called the Book of Purity. Read more
CNN’s antisemitic disgrace
When CNN came under new leadership last year, its message to the public was that the network wanted to “rebuild trust as a non-partisan news brand”… writes David M. Litman. Read more
UN Security Council to discuss Israel-Gaza tensions
May 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The United Nations Security Council is due to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the situation in Gaza as widely-expected Palestinian rocket fire failed to materialise. Read more
Golden age of Broadway -A music review by Shirley Politzer
May 10, 2023 by Shirley Politzer
Brett Weymark bounded onto the stage, shook hands with the concertmaster and proceeded to conduct a show that would send its audience into raptures, starting with the toe-tapping opening of the song “It’s Today” from Mame, used as the overture to The Golden Age of Broadway. Read more
Defence Minister to Israeli mayors: Prepare for ‘prolonged campaign’ against Gaza
May 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
During a briefing for mayors of communities near the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told the municipal leaders to be prepared for a “prolonged campaign” against the Palestinian terror groups. Read more
‘Operation Shield and Arrow’ seeks to reestablish Israeli deterrence
The Israeli Air Force surprised Palestinian Islamic Jihad early on Tuesday with a series of strikes and targeted assassinations in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Once (Darlinghurst Theatre Company) – A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
May 10, 2023 by Alex First
A brilliant slice of musical theatre, Once has an inspiring, ear and eye-pleasing balance of heart and humour. Read more
IDF eliminates three top Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza
May 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Defense Forces killed three top Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders in strikes across the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday morning, following a month of intermittent confrontations with terrorists in the Palestinian enclave. Read more
Hezbollah builds 27 new bases in Lebanon under cover of fake NGO
May 9, 2023 by JNS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry revealed on Monday that Hezbollah has in the past year constructed no fewer than 27 military posts along the Blue Line, a demarcation separating Israel and Lebanon. Read more
Victorian Attorney-General commits to action on antisemitism
May 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has recommitted the Victorian Government to legislating a ban on the Nazi salute during a meeting with the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV). Read more
Israel kills three top islamic Jihad commanders, braces for Gaza’s response
May 9, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel launched surprise air strikes on Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets, including killing three of the terror group’s senior figures on early Tuesday morning. Read more
Jewels stolen by Nazis to be auctioned by Christies
May 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Maurice Salom – South Australian businessman and politician
May 9, 2023 by J-Wire
Maurice was born in London on 1 July 1831 into an old family of Sephardic Jews. Read more
