On the other hand
June 28, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Here we go again. Read more
What’s ahead for Israel?
June 28, 2022 by David Isaac
Events have been moving swiftly since Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced on June 20 their intention to dismantle the government. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Abraham Benjamin – a family business in its one hundred and forty-second year – David Benjamin – a family business in Dunedin, New Zealand
June 28, 2022 by Ruth Lilian
Abraham and his wife Theresa Falk came to Melbourne in 1865 by boat from Bristol, UK. Read more
Passing Strange (Antipodes Theatre Company) at Meat Market Stables, as reviewed by Alex First
June 28, 2022 by Alex First
A dynamic score characterises a coming-of-age story. Read more
What is Kabbalah?
June 27, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Let UNRWA die already
June 27, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
Despite managing to raise $160 million in New York on Thursday, at a pledging conference of the Ad Hoc Committee of the U.N. General Assembly, the head of the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) was not pleased. Read more
Six at the Comedy Theatre, as reviewed by Alex First
June 27, 2022 by Alex First
A contemporary interpretation of the dastardly deeds of King Henry VIII, Six rocks. Its pop vibe is a sure-fire winner. Read more
Saudi Arabia tells Biden & UN: No State between Israel & Jordan
June 27, 2022 by David Singer
Saudi Arabia has sent US President Joe Biden and the United Nations (UN) a clear message to abandon the idea of creating a new Arab State between Israel and Jordan in an article published in Al-Arabiya News on 8 June headlined: The Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine. Read more
Feintooner
June 27, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Elections Round 5. Read more
The moral clarity of Nikki Haley
June 26, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
U.S. President Joe Biden is about to travel to the Middle East in an attempt to alleviate the mess created by his own ineptitude. Read more
The ‘Judensau,’ then and now
Two major news stories to hit the headlines in Germany this month focused rather strikingly on negative depictions of Jews in works of art, raising once more the question of whether these visual displays need to be contextualized and explained, or whether they should be removed from public view altogether. Read more
Israel continues to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Russia and Ukraine
June 26, 2022 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
Israel continues to struggle to maintain integrity while balancing its delicate diplomatic relationships with both Ukraine and Russia. Read more
Minions: The Rise of Gru – a movie review by Alex First
June 26, 2022 by Alex First
Minions: The Rise of Gru is an origin story and an ode to the music of the ‘70s. Read more
Who was Sanballat?
June 24, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
Does this name mean anything to you? He is mentioned in the Bible as someone who tried desperately to prevent the Judeans from rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. Read more
Adam Kellerman to launch Michael Meyerson’s ‘Tragedy and Triumph’
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tragedy and Triumph, written by Michael Myerson, is a fascinating book about Jewish Olympians over the last 100 years, telling the stories of triumph and tragedy. Read more
Supporting more inclusive school communities
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Educators, community and religious leaders and both sides of politics came together to support the development of more culturally inclusive schools at Together For Humanity’s fundraiser at the Art Gallery of NSW. Read more
Bad mouthing then and now
June 24, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We have just read the portion of the Torah which describes the episode of the twelve spies and the repercussions which ensued following their devastating reports about the Promised Land. Read more
Library named after Henry Wirth in Sydney
June 24, 2022 by Roz Tarszisz
Family, friends and residents convened at Rose Bay B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages (BBRV) recently to celebrate the contribution made by Henry Wirth in over 20 years of service on the Board. Read more
Biden will do everything he can to help Lapid
June 23, 2022 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The latest developments in Israeli politics provided President Joe Biden with a good excuse to postpone his visit to Israel next month. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: L’Chaim Mythbuster on World Vision supporting Hamas
June 23, 2022 by Features Desk
L’Chaim’s resident myth-buster David Schulberg debunks Tim Costello’s criticism of the World Vision’s Mohammed El-Halabi case, which has just concluded in Israel. Read more
Shabbat Shelach Lecha: Grasshoppers
June 23, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
Moses was instructed by God to send men to go on a tour of the Land of Canaan. Read more
Christians, Muslims and Jews
June 22, 2022 by Community newsdesk
The Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims & Jews’ 59thmeeting demonstrated the growing strength of the relationship between representatives of the peak bodies of Australia’s Jews, Muslims and Christians. Read more
Elvis: a movie review by Alex First
June 22, 2022 by Alex First
Elvis lives. Well, not quite. But Baz Luhrmann has breathed new life into the legend and aura surrounding the consummate performer, the best-selling solo recording artist of all time. Read more
The fall of the Israeli government and the upcoming election
June 21, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
The moment that some Israelis have been dreading and others happily anticipating finally arrived on Monday. Though the announcement by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid of a call for the disbanding of the Knesset was virtually a foregone conclusion, it came as a bit of a surprise. Read more
Netanyahu hails end of ‘worst gov’t in Israeli history,’ as new elections are on the horizon
June 21, 2022 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Israel appears set to head back to the polls after a “change coalition” has failed to hold its razor-thin majority, barely a year after its formation. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Percy Marks – Sydney’s four generations of jewellers fame
June 21, 2022 by Ruth Lilian
Percy was born on 6 July 1879 in Wellington, New Zealand, the son of London-born John Marks a jeweller, and his New Zealand-born wife Eliza Jane Levy. Read more
Harlequinade: a ballet review by Alex First (State Theatre, Melbourne)
June 20, 2022 by Alex First
Love is in the air, but there are those who have other ideas. Read more
Why do Jewish events often begin late?
June 20, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
Biden should push for Jordan & Israel to divide Judea & Samaria
June 20, 2022 by David Singer
President Biden’s proposed visit to the “West Bank” is promising to end up becoming a fruitless trip to an artificially-coined destination supposedly inhabited by a mythical ancient “Palestinian people”. Read more
Feintooner
June 20, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Start-up Nation lights up European Nations. Read more
