Jurassic World Rebirth
July 3, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Questions raised after reinstatement of controversial artist for Venice Biennale
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Serious concerns are being raised over Australia’s decision to reinstate artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino to represent the country at the 2026 Venice Biennale, with Jewish leaders and others questioning the government’s mixed messages on terrorism, antisemitism, and Australian values.
Australian Jewish leaders welcome Kanye ban
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish leaders have welcomed the decision to ban Kanye West from Australia, describing his relentless antisemitic campaign as dangerous and a threat to Jewish communities worldwide.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
July 2, 2025 by Associated Press
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal. Read more
Aug-31 Sydney: Jewish comedy returns to Bondi with Kosher Theatresports
July 2, 2025 by J-Wire
Kosher Theatresports, an improvisational comedy show known for its blend of quick wit and Jewish humour, is set to return to the Bondi Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, August 31.
Jewish comedy returns to Bondi with Kosher Theatresports
July 2, 2025 by Rob Klein
Kosher Theatresports, an improvisational comedy show known for its blend of quick wit and Jewish humour, is set to return to the Bondi Pavilion Theatre. The first show on Sunday, August 31 is now sold out but there will be a second one on Thursday 4 September.
UN ‘collaborated with Hamas,’ had ‘monopolistic’ aid oversight: senior US official
July 2, 2025 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The United Nations, which “has never had a competitor,” collaborated with Hamas and had several staffers who participated in the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, a senior U.S. State Department official told reporters on Tuesday. Read more
Israel at a crossroads in Gaza: a deal or a new military phase?
July 2, 2025 by Yaakov Lappin
With the direct military confrontation with Iran complete for now, Israel’s strategic focus has pivoted back to the unresolved war in Gaza, where Israel’s Security Cabinet is facing a historic crossroads. Read more
Mamdani apologists play the fake Islamophobia card
July 2, 2025 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It didn’t take long for the Democratic Party’s media cheering section to demonstrate how far the Overton Window had moved among liberals with respect to antisemitism. Read more
The new currency of relevance: how social justice has been hijacked
July 2, 2025 by Michael Gencher
It’s one of the most disturbing trends of our time: people with nothing to say, nothing to contribute, and nothing of substance to offer have discovered that the quickest way to gain attention, credibility, and a sense of relevance is to hijack social justice causes. Read more
JNF educators tour returns, offering deep dive into Israel for teachers
July 2, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
After a two-year hiatus, the JNF Educators Study Tour is set to return, offering a unique, all-expenses-paid experience for Australian and New Zealand educators eager to explore Israel’s rich cultural and environmental landscape. Read more
Trump urges Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire proposal
July 2, 2025 by Reuters
Mediators will deliver to militant group Hamas what US President Donald Trump calls a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. Read more
1984
July 2, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Hollywood outlier: Elliott Gould focuses the camera on real life
July 1, 2025 by JNS
It’s difficult to imagine a face like Elliott Gould’s becoming a matinee idol today. It is angular and brooding, with eyes that have carried a weight beyond their years and a voice that teetered between irony and sincerity. Read more
Israeli couple arrested for spying for Iran
July 1, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following an undercover investigation, an Israeli couple in their 30s from Raanana were arrested for spying for Iran, it was cleared for publication on Tuesday. Read more
Creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ visiting Australia for UIA events
July 1, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
UIA will host the formidable Eitan Chitayat – brand expert and creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ at a variety of events in July and August in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
July 1, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Reca (Rebecca) Stone – a true woman of worth Read more
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
July 1, 2025 by AAP
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza. Read more
ECAJ welcomes court ruling banning antisemitic sermons
July 1, 2025 by Rob Klein
A Federal Court judge has ordered the removal of a Muslim preacher’s speeches containing “fundamentally racist and antisemitic” statements from social media, in a ruling celebrated by Jewish leaders as a significant step in confronting hate speech in Australia.
Huckabee donates blood to Israel’s emergency rescue service
July 1, 2025 by JNS
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet, donated blood on Sunday to Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service in honour of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Read more
