From Australia’s Jewish Past: Sir Daniel Levy – ‘one of the brightest and ablest of young Australians’
May 31, 2022 by Features Desk
Daniel was born on 30 November 1872 in London, the son of Joseph Levy a tailor, and his wife Esther. Read more
Jerusalem, a city whose future is just as promising as its rich past
May 30, 2022 by Isaac Herzog
When I was elected president of Israel, my wife Michal and I privately celebrated for another reason, besides the great responsibility and trust placed in me: the fact that from now on, we would have the privilege of living in Jerusalem, a city that has had a deep place in our hearts for many years. 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
Why is Shavuot the Greens Festival?
May 30, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
UN & PLO rejection of Trump Peace Plan caused Akleh’s death
May 30, 2022 by David Singer
The media missed their mark this week when blaming an Israeli soldier for allegedly firing the bullet that tragically killed Palestinian Arab journalist Shireen Abu Akleh – rather than investigating why that bullet should ever have been fired at all. 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
Iraq’s blood-curdling bill targets Israel (and its own people)
May 29, 2022 by Ben Cohen
Nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s regime in a U.S.-led invasion, Iraq remains at war with Israel, as has been the situation since the foundation of the Jewish state in 1948. The question persists, however, as to whether Iraq will always be at war with Israel. Read more
On the other hand
May 29, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are so fortunate that Israel continues to be at the forefront of medical research and development of groundbreaking treatments. Read more
No rainbow’s end for the Jews of Oz
May 27, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Australian Jews woke up this week to a new and unsettling reality. Scott Morrison’s conservative, pro-Israel Liberal Party government was defeated, and the new prime minister is the Labor Party leader, Anthony Albanese. Read more
Biden visit to Israel aims to please, but may alienate all parties instead
May 27, 2022 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
Ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s as-yet-unconfirmed visit to Israel next month, a number of reports have surfaced regarding what the president aims to achieve during his trip to the region. Read more
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella: a theatre review from Alex First
May 27, 2022 by Alex First
So, you think you know the Cinderella story – the one about the poor “servant” to the evil stepmother and her taunting stepsisters? Read more
Yom Yerushalayim
May 27, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
Sunday May 29th is Yom Yerushalayim. Some people may say it was a miracle, to regain the Old City of Jerusalem after two thousand years. I think it was proof that only by being proactive and determined can one survive and thrive in a hostile world. Read more
Deplorable – Disgraceful – Shameful
May 27, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Whichever adjective you may like to choose, either one more than adequately describes this week’s overdose of Israel’s obsessive behaviour by fickle friends and declared haters alike. 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
Photo essay, book challenge Jewish stereotypes
May 26, 2022 by JNS
A photo-journalism spread published last week by The Guardian newspaper in the UK depicts the diversity of the United Kingdom’s Jewish population and challenges the stereotype of who is a Jew. Read more
Shabbat Behukotai: Carrot or Stick
May 26, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
I have always resisted threats and felt it counterproductive to employ them to enforce or encourage people to become religious even if these are tools that all religions have used at one stage or another to preserve their power and authority. Read more
Australian Jewish community looks to the future
May 25, 2022 by Peter Wertheim
For the last three years the Australian Jewish community has enjoyed unprecedented support and understanding from the Australian government, led by Liberal Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on matters concerning Israel and domestic policy. 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
Caroline Glick on the Australian election
May 25, 2022 by Caroline Glick - JNS
During Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of Britain’s Labour Party, Australia’s sister Labour Party under then-leader Bob Carr was Britain’s “mini-me” in terms of its animosity toward the Jewish state. Read more
‘The world is changing; it could happen in Iran, too’
May 24, 2022 by Yoav Limor - JNS
Major M. was just 3 years old when he fled Khomeini’s Iran with his father and older siblings. Read more
Mark Regev appointed head of the Abba Eban Institute
May 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev has been appointed as head of the Abba Eban Institute for International Diplomacy, housed at Reichman University’s Lauder School of Government in Herzliya. Read more
Hebrew University appoints Professor Tamir Sheafer rector
May 24, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
Professor Tamir Sheafer was chosen by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Senate as the university’s new rector. Read more
Henry Greener chats with Natalie Pryles
May 24, 2022 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Natalie Pryles is a Courageous and Caring Upstander. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Sir Lewis Cohen – a merchant and politician
May 24, 2022 by Features Desk
Lewis was born on 23 December 1849 in Liverpool, England. Read more
Noa Tishby’s surprisingly welcome splash on the ‘hasbara’ scene
May 23, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s appointment last month of Noa Tishby as the country’s first-ever Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel raised more than a few eyebrows. Read more
Driftwood: The Musical – a theatre review by Alex First
May 23, 2022 by Alex First
Driftwood: The Musical is a heart-wrenching and inspiring piece of musical theatre, reflecting a dark period of history that changed and destroyed the lives of millions. Read more
Why do women light the Shabbat candles?
May 23, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
UN set to pillory Israel whilst condoning PLO & Hamas apartheid
May 23, 2022 by David Singer
The appointment of a new Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967– Francesca Albanese –serves to highlight the anti-Israel bias that dominates the United Nations (UN) to its eternal shame. Read more
Feintooner
May 23, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Knesset Acrobatics. Read more
Top Gun: Maverick – a movie review by Alex First
May 22, 2022 by Alex First
Top Gun: Maverick is everything I wanted and more from a sequel 36 years on. Read more
