Nearly 4,000 people ran the 2022 International Bible Marathon
October 19, 2022 by TPS-IL
Israel’s 2022 International Bible Marathon was held over Sukkot. Read more
A pointless own goal
October 18, 2022 by Colin Rubenstein
This decision by the Government is not only deeply disappointing but appears a pointless own goal, undermining the Government’s self-declared policy of seeking to encourage a negotiated two-state Israeli-Palestinian peace…writesDrColinRubenstein. Read more
Feintooner
October 18, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world. Read more
Ehud Barak’s outlandish accusations
October 16, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
In an interview on Saturday night with Channel 12’s new version of its “Meet the Press” program—this one with hosts Amit Segal on the right and Ben Caspit on the left—former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak did the “anybody but Bibi” contingent proud. Read more
Pollies drop in to Melbourne CBD sukkah
October 16, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party visited the sukkah erected by the Chabad of Melbourne CBD. Read more
Antisemitism and racism capture attention in Armageddon Time
October 16, 2022 by Alex First
A new, sensitive, coming-of-age story highlighting the African American and Jewish experience is a vehicle to propel two bright young actors onto the world stage. They talk with J-Wire. Read more
On the other hand
October 16, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Without a doubt, one of the most evocative highlights of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the massed blessing of the Kohanim at the Kotel. Read more
‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi:’ Iran’s Kurdish message
October 16, 2022 by Ben Cohen
As demonstrations against Iran’s ruling theocracy intensify, many observers have been struck by the slogan chanted by protestors and printed on t-shirts, posters and flyers: “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi”—“Women, Life, Freedom.” Read more
Water and Joy
October 16, 2022 by J-Wire
The last days of the festival of Succot have, over time, turned from a sort of last-minute postscript called Shmini Atzeret, the farewell get-together to round things off the season of festivals with, into the joyful Simhat Torah. But why is joy so important? Read more
10 reasons faulty Israel-Lebanon gas deal smells foul
October 14, 2022 by J-Wire
After 10 years of failing to reach an agreement on the Israel-Lebanon maritime border, Prime Minister Yair Lapid has announced that an accord has been reached, calling it a “historic achievement.” Read more
Hysteria greets British PM Liz Truss’s embassy move proposal
October 14, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
In Britain, it’s diplomatic Groundhog Day all over again. Read more
Double cross
October 14, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Perfectly timed for the commencement of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), the heads of the United Kingdom Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches revealed their true agenda. Read more
Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine sinks UN failed two-state solution
October 14, 2022 by David Singer
UK Labour Friends of Israel (UKLFI) has sunk any possibility of a new Palestinian Arab state being created between Israel and Jordan – unsuccessfully promoted by the United Nations for the last 29 years – detailing 30 steps considered necessary before negotiations can be resumed. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: Eddie “Mr Jewish Movies” and Lindy Tamir – Previewing JIFF 2022 – 2.0
October 13, 2022 by Features Desk
Podcast: With the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF 2022 – 2.0) hitting the big screens around Australia on October 24th, Maurice Klein catches up with JIFF Executive Director Lindy Tamir and JIFF Artistic Director Eddie Tamir, for a comprehensive Festival rundown, with 52 movies, documentaries, TV shows and short films from Israel and twenty countries. Read more
Armageddon Time: a movie review by Alex First
October 13, 2022 by Alex First
It is 1980 in Queens, New York City. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Joseph Hyams and Simon Lear – ‘’my son the dentist’’
October 12, 2022 by Features Desk
As Jews, we are generally concerned about our health. Jewish law tells us that we have a religious duty to look after our physical and mental well-being. The medical and dental professions have always been popular amongst Jews worldwide. Read more
A Simchat Torah alphabet
October 12, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Can anyone supply a Simchat Torah alphabet? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Alex First reviews Romeo and Juliet performed by the Australian Ballet
October 12, 2022 by Alex First
After a 19-year hiatus, the emotion-charged, highly acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet by choreographer John Cranko takes centre stage at Arts Centre Melbourne. Read more
Should Israel lead the fight against anti-Semitism?
October 9, 2022 by Ben Cohen
The just-published Annual Assessment of the Jerusalem-based Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) makes for sobering reading when it comes to the section of anti-Semitism. Read more
Feintooner
October 9, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Breaking down British religious barriers Read more
Jewish speed dating event
October 9, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Dover Heights Shule will be the venue for Debbie Katz’s next speed dating event. Read more
SuccahFest
October 9, 2022 by Community newsdesk
There is no more ‘Adamama-ish’ Festival than the harvest festival of Succot. Read more
On the other hand
October 9, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of the annual High Holydays marathon. Read more
Manon: a ballet review by Alan Slade
October 7, 2022 by Alan Slade
The scandalous tale of Manon Lescaut was first published in Paris in 1731, written by L’Abbe Prevost and banned until republished 22 years later with a warning. Read more
Twenty-seven new mental health scholarships
October 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance has awarded 27 scholarships to Jewish women in four Australian states to complete mental health training via Maaglei Nefesh, an Israeli-based mental health organisation run by Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig. Read more
The Meeting: a theatre review by Alex First
October 7, 2022 by Alex First
A secret imaginary rendezvous between two towering but polar opposite African American leaders plays out in The Meeting. Read more
Sucology
October 7, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
The Festival of Succot doubles up as the Festival of Ecology. 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
Send a message against racism – join the Harmony Walk
October 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Four Sydney Councils – Randwick, Waverley, Bayside & Woollahra will join Multicultural NSW in supporting the anti-racist Harmony walk being held on 16 October. Read more
A nechtiker tog
October 7, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This exquisite Yiddish expression loosely translated means “whom are you trying to fool?” Read more
