A vile equivalence
February 28, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Noa Argamani, the Israeli hostage who was rescued from Gaza by the Israel Defence Forces last June, addressed the U.N. Security Council this week. Read more
Bloopers
February 28, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Way back in the dim and distant past, there used to be a popular programme on New Zealand television called “Bloopers.” Read more
UIA Women’s Division presents: Women of Impact – Nurturing Our Nation
February 28, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
This year UIA Women’s Division’s theme, ‘Nurturing Our Nation: Women of Impact:’ will spotlight the extraordinary stories of female icons who have proudly stood up for the People of Israel and whose advocacy has made an everlasting impact. Read more
‘Viable’ case against accused anti-Israel vandal
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A young man accused of being complicit in an anti-Israel graffiti attack only held a light while his accomplice sprayed hateful slogans, a court has heard. Read more
The peril of compromise: How Australian universities are again failing Jewish students
February 28, 2025 by Michael Gencher
For the past sixteen months, Australia’s Jewish community has faced an alarming rise in antisemitism. Read more
Host ‘relieved’ of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A pro-Palestine presenter taken off air after a barrage of complaints was not fired but instead “relieved of any obligation to perform any further work”, ABC lawyers have argued in court. Read more
Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola
February 28, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
I first heard of the Christian polymath Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola ( 1463-1494) from the late Jack Lunzer, the owner and curator of the Valmadonna Trust Library that a few years ago was sold off at Sotheby’s in New York in 2017 and ended up at the National Library of Israel. Read more
Three of the hostages were murdered in Gaza, Netanyahu confirms
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli officials have notified the families of Ohad Yahalomi, Tzahi Idan and Itzik Elgarat that their loved ones were murdered in captivity, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday. Read more
Shalom Collective announces new Australian Jewish Writer Awards
The Shalom Collective Australian Jewish Writer Awards will return in 2025, with an expanded program that introduces two new prizes alongside existing awards. Read more
Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Lawmakers in Israel’s Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel. Read more
‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas says farewell to his murdered family
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israelis carrying blue and white flags, orange balloons, and signs of all colours lined streets and packed a Tel Aviv square on Wednesday to say farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who became symbols of Hamas brutality. Read more
Shabbat Truman
February 27, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
The Urim and Tumim Read more
Hamas hands over dead hostages, Palestinians exit jail
An Israeli security official says Hamas has handed to the Red Cross the bodies of four Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza. Read more
‘Hostile’ ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer
February 27, 2025 by AAP
The ABC has been accused of being hostile and partisan by calling a casual radio host an activist for sharing her views on the conflict in Gaza. Read more
L’Chaim to Life
February 27, 2025 by Features Desk
Gene discovery could lead to longer-lasting flower scents
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli scientists said on Wednesday they uncovered the genetic secret behind the petunia’s captivating fragrance in a study that could lead to flowers with stronger, longer-lasting scents, benefiting perfumers and commercial floriculture. Read more
New definition to help combat antisemitism on campuses
Australia’s universities have taken a major step in addressing antisemitism, with more than 30 institutions formally adopting a comprehensive definition designed to protect Jewish students and staff from discrimination, harassment, and vilification.
Celebratory re-birth of Keshet Eilon
February 26, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
The future of an internationally renowned Israeli music centre close to the Lebanese border, Keshet Eilon, was the focus of a star-spangled evening of music featuring a cast of brilliant artists. Read more
“Outrageous and scandalous” – Jewish leader condemns use of students in divisive protest
A protest today outside Granville Boys High School in Western Sydney has drawn strong condemnation from David Ossip, President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more
Social media, travel ban for nurse in anti-Israel video
February 26, 2025 by J-Wire
A nurse at the centre of a widely condemned anti-Israel video has been bailed on charges of making violent threats amid a “very complex” investigation. Read more
Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges
February 26, 2025 by AAP
Police have charged seven men for allegedly performing the Nazi salute after a photo of the illegal acts circulated online. Read more
Crowds line streets as Bibas funeral procession begins
February 26, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Thousands of Israelis lined the streets of southern Israel to pay their final respects to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas on Wednesday morning as their funeral procession began. Read more
An ‘intimate history’ of Australia and the Holocaust
February 24, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Trump envoy to push for Gaza truce extension
February 24, 2025 by Reuters
A US envoy will fly to the Middle East to try and secure an extension of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and see more hostages released. Read more
“If you have the why, you’ll find the how” – parents of a murdered hostage share their journey of loss and advocacy
February 24, 2025 by Rob Klein
A packed audience at Sydney’s International Convention Centre for a UIA Gala event last night, heard Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin share a deeply personal account of heartbreak, courage, and advocacy following the loss of their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Read more
Freed after a decade, Bedouin hostage’s father denounces Hamas brutality
February 24, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The father of an Israeli Bedouin freed by Hamas after more than a decade of captivity called on the Arab world to speak out against the terror group’s abuses on Sunday night. Read more
Judges push to expedite Netanyahu trial, reject bid to cut testimony days
February 24, 2025 by Pesach Benson
In a bid to expedite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, judges ruled on Monday that his testimony will be limited to a maximum 14 additional hearings. Read more
Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution: My chat with ChatGPT
February 24, 2025 by David Singer
My chat with generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has resulted in ChatGPT making a number of substantial corrections to its understanding of the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (HKOPS) – whilst also confirming the United Nations has completely ignored the existence of HKOPS to replace its own failed two-state solution. Read more
Where were you?
February 23, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
Where were you on October 7, 2023, when the largest massacre of Jews since the Shoah took place? Read more
Tanks seen in Jenin area for first time in over 20 years
February 23, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli tanks were seen in the area of Jenin on Sunday as the Israel Defence Forces confirmed it was expanding its counterterror operations in northern Samaria. Read more
