Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: Israel’s power couple
Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, the outgoing chief of the Israel Defence Forces general staff, probably never thought he would need to call the incoming prime minister over a political matter in his last month of service…writes Ksenia Svetlova. Read more
Everyone knows ‘Ma’oz Tzur,’ except they don’t
The lights are kindled, the shamash is returned to its place, and the family breaks into song: It is a rousing, march-like melody that is the aural equivalent of the menorah’s light—energy, joy and hope in the depth of winter, a promise of rebirth…writes Sarah Ogince. Read more
The Iranian regime is intensifying its violence against protesters
The wave of protests and social upheaval that erupted in Iran following 22-year-old Mahsa Amini’s death at the hands of Iran’s morality police, who had detained her for “improperly” wearing her hijab, has not died down…writes Ioannis E. Kotoulas. Read more
Teaching Terror to Tots
Palestinian Media Watch recently published a report on Fatah’s Waed children’s magazine, covering every issue published over the last eight years. Read more
Jewish activists in Europe join forces against xenophobia
In recent years, Europe has seen an alarming rise in antisemitism…writes Nicci Mowszowski Read more
An evening of Truth & Lies
Sydney’s JewishCare has hosted an evening of divulging international truth and lies about refugees, at which former Federal judge Marcus Einfeld shared many controversial situations. Read more
How a Jewish girl went into hiding with a Nazi family
It is the last winter before Germany’s capitulation. The seventeen-year-old Anni Gmitruk walks alongside a man wearing a swastika armband. It’s dark, and the snow crackles under their shoes. They have just been to the cinema in Zerbst, a small city deep in the Third Reich, to see Heimkehr, a classic among Nazi propaganda films. Read more
Activist for life and enlightenment: In memory of Halina Strnad (21/04/1930 – 06/09/2022)
Halina Wagowska was born in Poland and grew up in the city of Poznań, in which her loving parents (‘my fount of all wisdom’) had instilled within her a resilience and strength of character that would serve her well in later years…writes Geoff Allshorn. Read more
When Christians blow the shofar, it’s a wake-up call for Jews
They were blowing the shofar, but it wasn’t Rosh Hashanah…writes Sarah Ogince. Read more
Keeping Dads in the picture: unpacking masculinity this Father’s Day
In an age of respectful relationships, toxic private school cultures and a post-#MeToo world, it’s the question many parents are asking: how do we raise happy, healthy boys?…ask Cassandra Barrett and Dr Simon Grof. Read more
Study shows viruses can kill gut bacteria of Crohn’s, bowel disease
Many of the microbes that live in our gut are good for our health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease or other disorders. Read more
The Secret Jewish History of Olivia Newton-John
J-Wire republishes an article by Seth Rogovoy on Olivia Newton-John originally published in forward.com. Read more
Lydia Litvyak: World’s first female fighter ace
On Aug. 1, 1943 (29 Tammuz 5703), during the throes of World War II, a Jewish fighter pilot was shot down over Ukraine. She was Lydia Litvyak, Russia’s—and the world’s—first female fighter ace. ..writes Stephen Bryen. Read more
Blog – The JNF Educators Tour: Galilee
We all start our day in our own preferred way and today proved no different. Read more
Blog- The JNF Educators Tour: Lower Galilee
Israel… how can you possibly begin to explain Israel in words. Words are so limited; the feelings, emotions, thoughts that come to mind when I am is Israel is overwhelming (in the best possible way). Read more
A hat trick of monumental architectural designs in Jerusalem
Pristine white trousers and a crisply ironed linen shirt may not seem like the appropriate work attire at a construction site. But architect Etan Kimmel of Kimmel Eshkolot Architects in Tel Aviv looks at ease. Read more
Nazi salutes at Sydney’s Balmoral Beach
A chilling incident at Balmoral Beach has left residents fearing for their safety after witnessing a sickening display by extremists in front of young children on Saturday…reports Anna Usher. Read more
Hussein al-Sheikh is gradually stepping into Abbas’s shoes
Israeli and U.S. officials are watching Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ affairs with concern…writes Yoni Ben Menachem. Read more
He who giveth salvation unto kings
Sydney’s Central Synagogue’s Associate Rabbi David Freedman and his wife Ruth were born in London and emigrated to Sydney in 1988. He has written the following article on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee. Read more
CNN’S farce of an ‘investigation’
CNN’s “investigation” of the death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh did not, as it claims, show that Israeli forces intentionally murdered her. Instead, CNN only showed the world how far the news company has fallen from serious journalism…writes David M. Litman. Read more
Taking the lid off coexistence in Lod
Today is Jerusalem Day, the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the outbreak of Operation Guardian of the Walls…writes Sherri Oz. Read more
Harder winters, stronger storms: new data reveals climate change might be more rapid than predicted
The Earth’s climate is changing faster than we expected. A new study led by the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that storms in the Southern Hemisphere have already reached intensity levels previously predicted to occur only in the year 2080. Read more
Jewish Folk Tales in Britain and Ireland: A book review by Joanne McFall
Comprising of forty-four traditional folk tales associated with varying regions in Britain and Ireland, Liz Berg’s Jewish Folk Tales in Britain and Ireland is essential reading for fans of this genre. Read more
Labor offers a better future for all Australians
When the cost of the necessities of life, like food and medicine, grows faster than pay packets of Australians, there is something wrong with our nation…writes Anthony Albanese. Read more
Scott Morrison: I love Australia
At the start of the campaign, the first thing I said is that I love Australia…writes Scott Morrison. Read more
Buffalo get condolences from Israel
Israeli officials have conveyed their condolences to the US, to New York’s State’s Governor Kathy Hochul, and to Byron Brown, the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, following the racist shooting in the city which left 10 dead and wounded three others. Read more
‘Landmark’ laws to ban Nazi symbol in Vic
Victoria is poised to become the first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of the Nazi swastika in a “thunderous blow” to white supremacists. Read more
Terrorist Shooting Attack in Elad – Three Confirmed Dead
TPS can confirm that at least three civilians were murdered in a terrorist shooting attack in the town of Elad in Samaria and 4 other people were wounded. Read more
AIJAC poses questions and receives answers from Morrison and Albanese
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has published the exclusive answers it received to 11 pre-election policy questions sent to the campaigns of both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Read more
Exciting concert at Sydney’s Great Synagogue
Vladamir Fanshil continues his series of intimate concerts with an amazing offering at Sydney’s Great Synagogue. Read more