JOFA celebrates with its graduates

The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance seeks to expand the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha (Jewish law), by advocating meaningful participation and equality for women in family life, synagogues, houses of learning and Jewish communal organisations to the full extent possible. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Phoney Congratulations Read more

Why do Orthodox synagogues not permit mixed seating?

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On the other hand

They say that the climate is changing, and we must prepare for future catastrophes. Read more

Israel joins the West’s culture wars

With the result of its election this week, Israel has joined other Western countries in a notable current trend: A revolt by the public against the political establishment. Read more

Pope John 23rd

Of all the religious non-Jews of my lifetime that I admire, John 23^rd ( Pope from 1958-1963) tops my list. Read more

Meltdown

Definition: “A sudden loss of control over one’s feelings or behaviour.” Read more

Netanyahu victory paves way for Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine

Bibi Netanyahu’s triumphal return as Israel’s next Prime Minister affords him the opportunity to fulfil one of his major election promises: Ending the 100-years old unresolved Arab-Jewish conflict. Read more

Ron Weiser: Initial observations before the final Israeli election results are in

1 – Benjamin Netanyahu has made a stunning career-saving return to the prime ministership. Read more

Shabbat Lech Lecha: Moral ambiguity

Women play an important part in the narrative of Genesis. Read more

Verdi’s Attila: another masterpiece – reviewed by Victor Grynberg

Giuseppe Verdi, in the judgement of many, was the greatest ever composer of operas. Read more

Next 48 hours will determine if Netanyahu becomes prime minister

Israel’s initial election exit poll results are in, and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains the most dominant force in Israeli politics by a significant margin. Read more

Elon Musk must restore free speech on Twitter

He’s finally done it, and organizations that claim to speak for the Jewish community, as well as others, are worried. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: PhoeBibi Rises Read more

Can God change his mind?

Ask the rabbi. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Known as Australia’s first “muckraker’’

Maurice was born in Marggrabowa East Prussia (Poland) to Israel and Bella Brodzky on 25 November 1847. Read more

New principal for Kesser Torah

Sydney’s Kesser Torah College has appointed Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton as its new College Principal. Read more

Explainer: The significance of the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement and its benefits for regional and international security

I’ve been approached by numerous members of the public in and around New Zealand for further information on the recently announced Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement. Read more

Urinetown: The Musical – Melbourne review by Alex First

A 20-year drought has led to the blatant exploitation of the underprivileged. Read more

What the Kanye West scandal can teach the UN

The Israeli Ambassador to the U.N., Gilad Erdan, offered a telling quip during a debate last week at the international body concerning the latest report of its Commission of Inquiry into Israel and its apparently irredeemable offences against international law. Read more

DanceX Part III, at Arts Centre Melbourne: reviewed by Alex First

A proud, potent and poignant piece of artistry that combines dance, song, monologue and athleticism with projections is the highlight of DanceX Part III. Read more

Rabble Rousers

The conflict in the Middle East over the Mandate Territories has festered now for a hundred years. Read more

‘Pinot Chamot’ provide warm welcome, respite for IDF soldiers

In the middle of the night, a group of commandoes from the IDF’s elite Duvdevan Unit arrived at the community of Mitzpeh Yericho, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. They were hungry and tired after a long day of service. Read more

On the other hand

If you haven’t visited Israel recently, you will be amazed at the enormous infrastructure work which is taking place, especially with highways and train transportation. Read more

Tortured logic: Analysts dismiss Ukraine’s attempt to blame Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday accused Israel of bringing about an alliance between Russia and Iran, a claim experts JNS spoke with termed “bizarre.” Read more

Israel and the importance of COP 27 to the Middle East and the Pacific

2022 is the year when it became clear to us all that we are in the midst of a powerful climate crisis that is only getting worse. Read more

Girls & Boys: a Melbourne theatre review by Alex First

A sharp and witty British woman unpicks her life before our eyes and what a life it has been. Read more

Netanyahu gives nod to Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

Israel’s Leader of the Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu has finally broken his silence – giving his nod of approval to adopting the Saudi-proposed Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (Saudi Solution). Read more

Ballot box blues

If anecdotal feedback and surveys are anything to go by, an increasing number of potential voters are feeling tuned out as Election Day approaches on 1 November. Read more

Will cancelling Kanye West turn the tide on anti-Semitism?

The saga of Kanye West’s anti-Semitism is not without irony. Even after he had engendered controversy by engaging in anti-Jewish rants, West, who now calls himself “Ye,” boasted that his status as a rap music star and fashion mogul rendered him exempt from facing any real financial consequences for spreading hatred. Read more

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