Shabbat Ki Tisah
March 13, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
A Caravan, Firebombs, and ‘James Bond’
March 11, 2025 by Rob Klein
A former high-ranking bikie boss is alleged to be the mysterious “James Bond” who directed criminals to firebomb a Bondi brewery, which they apparently mistook for a Jewish kosher deli.
Nazi charge dropped, police to pay man’s legal costs
March 11, 2025 by AAP
Charges against a man arrested during a neo-Nazi march on Australia Day have been withdrawn and police have agreed to pay his legal costs. Read more
Trump wants detained Palestinian student deported
A Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University is facing deportation under Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on campus demonstrations. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
March 11, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Erwin Fabian – one of Australia’s most significant sculptors Read more
Israeli activist Danielle Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
March 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Danielle Weiss, a key Israeli activist in Judea and Samaria, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Read more
72.5% of Israelis say Netanyahu should resign over October 7
March 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The majority of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should take responsibility for the events of October 7 and resign, either immediately or after the war, a survey released on Sunday has found. Read more
The Exercisers: Appearance is more important than physical health
March 10, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. Read more
Feintooner
March 10, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: The night is darkest just before the dawn Read more
Police raids uncover criminal con job behind Dural caravan explosives plot
March 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Australian Federal Police has revealed that the Dural caravan packed with explosives and antisemitic material was part of an elaborate criminal con job, not an actual terror plot. Read more
Ro Knox – “doing the right thing”
March 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
Ro Knox, the Liberal candidate for Wentworth in NSW, Australia’s most Jewish electorate, presents her platform with a strong focus on supporting the community, combating antisemitism, and advocating for Israel. Read more
Trump trashes 2002 Arab Peace Initiative & UNSCR 2334 (2016)
March 10, 2025 by David Singer
The Emergency Arab Summit for Palestine hosted by Egypt on March 4 has ignored President Trump’s decisive stance on Gaza’s future – declared on February 4: Read more
Police officer finds son dead at bus crash scene
March 9, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 22-year-old Israeli killed in a Sunday morning bus crash near Beer-Sheva is the son of a senior police officer who responded to the accident. Read more
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
March 9, 2025 by Reuters
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are “positive indicators” over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal. Read more
On the other hand
March 9, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
You know that Purim is just around the corner when you see Israeli youngsters in fancy dress and hear loud music being blared forth from schools. Read more
Robot Dog
March 9, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Ordinary Israelis with extraordinary stories at UIA Gala events
March 9, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Between Sydney, Melbourne and Perth events, around 6000 attendees gathered to raise funds and show support and solidarity for the People of Israel. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: Josh Burns
March 9, 2025 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Josh Burns, Labor’s Federal Member for Macnamara, about the recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ recently tabled report of the Inquiry into Antisemitism in Australian Universities. Read more
An invite for Kieran
March 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Hard Truths
March 9, 2025 by Alex First
A British Film Festival movie reviewed by Alex First Read more
Trump cuts all US federal funding to South Africa
South Africa says it will not “partake in a counterproductive megaphone diplomacy” after US President Donald Trump cut all federal funding to it. Read more
Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the here and now
March 9, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Distilling wisdom: Irvin Yalom’s heartfelt hour – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
ECAJ takes legal action against radical preacher
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has filed a legal case against radical Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, alleging that his sermons contained nearly 40 defamatory imputations against Jewish Australians.
Burgertory owner charged
March 7, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Police have charged Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh with using insulting words in public. Read more
A full-circle moment: Moriah’s Hans Kimmel project introduces video documentary option
March 7, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Moriah College is introducing an exciting new addition to the Hans Kimmel Project—a video documentary option, allowing students to capture their family members’ stories on film. Read more
Confusion over Libs’ pledge to recognise West Jerusalem
March 7, 2025 by AAP
The coalition’s foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel’s capital. Read more
Remember
March 7, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
The Shabbat before Purim is always called Shabbat Zachor. The Shabbat to remember. Read more
Mickey 17
March 7, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Never Have I Ever
March 7, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Beyond politics: Allegra Spender’s independent commitment to Israel and Wentworth’s Jewish community
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
“I have never voted for a Greens motion on the Middle East,” she said. “And I have called on the government to move away from UNRWA” Read more
