Shabbat Toldot

Role of Women

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INTO THE FRAY: From lords to lemmings – Israel’s legal “elites on the brink

The dramatic events currently unfolding in Israel, shaking the very foundations of its society, underscore the myopic naivety of the Israeli “Right” and its utter inability to fathom the all-consuming, incandescent animosity that its political rivals on the “Left” harbour for it. Read more

The blockade of Gaza was legal; withholding humanitarian aid, not so much

Last month, the International Court of Justice rebuked Israel in an advisory opinion for blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza during the course of the Israel-Hamas war there, emphasising that starvation of civilian populations as a method of warfare is prohibited under prevailing international humanitarian law. Read more

Podcast: L’Chaim – to Life

Col Michael Scott, CSC, GAICD – If Israel falls the world tips into another dark age Read more

Wicked: For Good

A movie review by Alex First Read more

Oxford Union: Israel is a greater threat than Iran

The Oxford Union on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion declaring Israel a greater “threat to regional stability” than Iran following a debate between Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, and Mohammad Shtayyeh, a former Palestinian Authority prime minister, The Jewish Chronicle reported. Read more

For the Rabbi’s a jolly good Fellow

Melbourne community leader Rabbi Yaakov Glasman has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by Monash University. Read more

Protecting the body from age-related decline and disease

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered how the longevity-associated protein Sirt6 orchestrates a delicate molecular balancing act that protects the body from age-related decline and disease. Read more

Have we heard something like this before?

The NSW Government has announced new and tougher penalties for Nazi chants, slogans and conduct, including prison terms, heavy fines and expanded police powers. On the surface, it sounds strong and decisive. It sounds like the kind of action the community has finally been waiting for. Read more

Antisemitic vandal jailed but set for release soon

A man who led an antisemitic night of destruction has been jailed for his crimes but will walk on parole within weeks. Read more

JIFF Review – ‘Among Neighbours’ – Surviving the Holocaust, only to face murder at home

Among Neighbours is an engaging documentary that tackles one of the most uncomfortable parts of Holocaust history, the attacks on Jewish survivors who returned to their homes in Polish towns after the war.

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Tribe of Chutzpah comedy and storytelling night

Jewish comedians are turning to comedy and storytelling with a special show in Sydney to lift spirits as the community continues to grapple with the fallout of the October 7 attacks.

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Nazi chants banned in push to stop ‘vile hatred’

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament. Read more

60-year-old identified as victim of terror attack

A 60-year-old man killed in a Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack on Tuesday was identified as Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba. Read more

After UN vote, Netanyahu says Trump plan can ‘end Hamas rule’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued his first public comments Tuesday on the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a U.S.-sponsored resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, praising the initiative as a historic step toward regional stability. Read more

Tribe of Chutzpah comedy and storytelling night

Jewish comedians are turning to comedy and storytelling with a special show in Sydney to lift spirits as the community continues to grapple with the fallout of the October 7 attacks.

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Netanyahu condemns ‘handful of extremists’ who raided Arab village

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement criticising Israelis who, on Monday night, raided an Arab village near Bethlehem, setting fires and committing acts of vandalism. Read more

Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined

Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to fully recognise a Palestinian state earlier this year. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Georges Mora – entrepreneur, art dealer, patron, connoisseur, and restaurateur Read more

JCCV recognises community contributors

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. Read more

Anti-protest laws on places of worship to be bolstered

Despite being deemed unconstitutional, powers to move on protesters at places of worship will be reinforced in the aftermath of a shocking neo-Nazi protest. Read more

Berlin-Israel arms sales to continue if ceasefire holds

Germany suspended arms exports to Israel in August amid mounting pressure of the war, but will recommence if the ceasefire holds, it says. Read more

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan

The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone, but Hamas insists it won’t disarm. Read more

Melbourne synagogue arsonist released after 134 days in solitary confinement

A homeless man who spent 134 days in solitary confinement after setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue has been released on bail by a magistrate who labelled his detention conditions “disgraceful”.

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‘Go home’: neo-Nazi’s visa torn up after shock protest

One of the 60 demonstrators who took part in a fascist protest touting Hitler slogans outside a state parliament has had his visa cancelled. Read more

Dunera Boy Georg Hans Fröhlich’s grave dedicated

Dunera boy Georg Hans Fröhlich died in 1942 and was the first Jewish person to be buried in Canberra. Read more

Remembering Jack Meister, Sydney Jewish Museum’s last Auschwitz survivor speaker

Jack Meister OAM passed away last week aged 97. For 30 years, until just two weeks ago, Jack was a much-loved weekly speaker at the Sydney Jewish Museum.

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Federal Court refuses to dismiss racial vilification case against Sydney University lecturer

A Federal Court judge has refused to throw out a racial discrimination lawsuit against the University of Sydney in connection with lecturer Nick Riemer in a pre-trial ruling, with the court finding that key questions about how Jewish and Israeli Australians interpret criticism of Zionism must be decided at trial.

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NSW Senior Australian of the Year

The passing of his father at the age of 59 steered Professor Henry Brodaty onto a new path, directing him on the road to becoming the NSW Senior of the Year. Read more

Carmen – an opera review by Alex First

Passion, obsession, desperation, jealousy and rage make for a fiery combination in composer Georges Bizet’s Carmen, newly interpreted by director Anne-Louise Sarks for Opera Australia. Read more

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