The fall of Boris Johnson
July 8, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Boris Johnson’s decision to quit as prime minister of the United Kingdom followed unprecedented scenes in the British parliament this week, as he clung on to power despite the resignation of more than 50 of his ministers in an attempt to force him out. Read more
Crusades resurrected
July 8, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Between 1095 and 1291 the Catholic Church sponsored and blessed crusades to the Holy Land that were intended to recover Jerusalem and its surrounding area from Islamic rule. Read more
A chance to meet that special person
July 7, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Debbie Katz never tires of her volunteer work as a Shadchan…a Jewish matchmaker. Read more
L’Chaim to Life podcast: Marc Zell – Licking Ben and Jerry’s and the BDS
July 7, 2022 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein speaks with Marc Zell, American-Israeli lawyer for Avi Zinger, owner of Ben and Jerry’s Israel. Read more
Shabbat Korach: What were they thinking?
July 7, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
When I try to put myself into the minds of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness, I simply cannot understand their mentality (but then sometimes I don’t even understand myself). Why are they constantly complaining about everything? 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
A Little Lunch Music: a music review by Alan Slade
July 7, 2022 by Alan Slade
“A Little Lunch Music” is a series of 6 concerts in Sydney’s iconic Recital Hall, whose interior is modelled on Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and which is acknowledged to have among the best acoustics in the world. Read more
UN’s point man on religious freedom has released his plan for combating anti-Semitism
July 7, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Ahmed Shaheed presented a historic report in 2019 on global anti-Semitism as a human rights concern. Read more
Thor: Love and Thunder – a movie review by Alex First
July 6, 2022 by Alex First
Liquorice of all sorts, Thor: Love and Thunder has some fun moments, but lacks substance. Read more
Technion receives first MRI research machine
July 6, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Technion has received its first human MRI research scanner made by Siemens. Read more
Sydney’s Masada College 2022/3 board
July 6, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s Masada College has announced its 2022/3 board which comprises a number of current, past and new board members, resulting in a talented group of communal leaders, professionals and communally active parents. Read more
Is it right for a chazan to be paid for conducting services on Shabbat?
July 4, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Yair Lapid’s attempt to appeal to the majority
July 4, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
In his maiden speech on Saturday evening, Israel’s newly instated interim prime minister, Yair Lapid, performed very well. His delivery was good and whoever wrote the address deserves kudos for its content and tone. The trouble was the circumstances, which rendered the whole thing moot. Read more
UN, EU, Jordan & USA keep mum on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine
July 4, 2022 by David Singer
The United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) Jordan and America (USA) continue to keep mum by refusing to comment on the Saudi Arabian proposal to unify Jordan, Gaza and part of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) into one territorial entity to be named “The Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine” Read more
Feintooner
July 4, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Drowning out the drones Read more
The Amateurs: a theatre review by Alex First
July 4, 2022 by Alex First
One of the most bizarre plays I have seen, The Amateurs at Melbourne’s Red Stitch Theatre is a tragicomedy from 2015 American Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison. This is its Australian premiere. Read more
Wishing Israel away
July 3, 2022 by Ben Cohen
A disparate group of Islamist clerics has been busily predicting that the State of Israel will disappear in 2022, citing the Koran for support. Read more
Madama Butterfly: an opera review by Victor Grynberg
July 3, 2022 by Victor Grynberg
Bravo Opera Australia, which once more has given us an unforgettable evening. Read more
On the other hand
July 3, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of “wedding fever” at the moment. Read more
Licking Ben & Jerry’s
July 1, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
A great victory has been declared over BDS, the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement whose aim is the destruction of Israel. Read more
Yamina faces uncertain future following Bennett’s exit
July 1, 2022 by Agencies
Coalition lawmakers bid farewell to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday, shortly after he announced that not only was he not running in the next elections, but was taking a break from politics altogether. Read more
Older or wiser?
July 1, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
There is an expression “There is no fool like an old fool.” I have often wondered whether this is a comment on stupidity or old age. And please don’t tell me it’s not woke to talk about old anything. Read more
Oy Veh
July 1, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This Yiddish exclamation or its Hebrew equivalent of Oy Va Voy can be variously translated as “grief,” “pain,” “frustration” or “exasperation.” Read more
Who will be Israel’s next Prime Minister?
June 30, 2022 by Ron Weiser
Anyone claiming to predict who the next prime minister of Israel will be is a brave person. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: The ALP response to UNHRC’s first report
June 30, 2022 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Josh Burns, Labor Member for Macnamara, about the Albanese government’s response to the first report of the UNHRC’s “Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel”. Read more
Shabbat Korach: Falling on Your Face
June 30, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
Last weekend I tripped and fell flat on my face in the street. Just miraculous (or fortunate) that I fell on the tarmac instead of the paving stones. Read more
An orthodox feminist
June 30, 2022 by J-Wire
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia is hosting another in-person event in Melbourne with the trailblazing feminist author and activist Sally Berkovic. Read more
Come Rain or Come Shine: a theatre review by Alex First
June 30, 2022 by Alex First
Come Rain or Come Shine is a charming, funny and smart romantic musical comedy, which unfolds over nearly three decades. Read more
Bolstering Bibi by deriding his backers
June 29, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 on Monday, former TV news anchor Gadi Sukenik unwittingly gave a boost to the very politician whose supporters he was trying to discredit. Read more
Murray Dahm talks to Madama Butterfly star Virgilio Marino
June 29, 2022 by Murray Dahm
The character of Goro in Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly is essential to the opera’s drama. Read more
