Death
February 25, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
Last week’s article about Organ Donation got me thinking about death and to what extent it matters and to whom. And the invasion of Ukraine made me wonder what is worth dying for. Read more
Shabbat Vayakhel & Shekalim: Amazons and the Oral Law
February 24, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
There are many ways of looking at the Bible, as history, theology, literature, and archeology. Read more
L’Chaim – To Life: Eddie Tamir
February 24, 2022 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein catches up with JIFF- Jewish International Film Festival artistic director, Eddie Tamir for a rundown on JIFF 2022 commencing 2nd March- 3rd April with 55 premiere movies from 20 countries, along with lots of live entertainment. Read more
Australian Jewish groups and Indigenous politics: “thin and more of a veneer without depth”
February 24, 2022 by Features Desk
The annual Earle Hoffman Oration was delivered in Canberra by one of the late founders of the city’s Jewish community family, human rights lawyer George Newhouse. Read more
All you need to know about Israel Apartheid Week
February 24, 2022 by Community newsdesk
A very powerful Zoom event which Rolene Marks, World WIZO Head of Public Diplomacy and Hasbara will present. Read more
Ukraine’s Jewish community on edge as Russia invades country
February 23, 2022 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition on Feb. 21 of two “breakaway” states in eastern Ukraine and his subsequent dispatch of “peacekeepers” there—considered by Western nations to be an official invasion of the country—has left its citizens and particularly the Jewish communities on edge. Throughout Ukraine, Jewish leaders are watching closely, and many have made contingency plans in the event the situation worsens. Read more
Assessing Israel’s vow to prevent a nuclear Iran
February 23, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
Aside from the concrete threat that Iran’s military activities pose to the Jewish state, the Israeli government has two major problems with what is emerging from Vienna as an imminent return of world powers to the nuclear deal with the mullah-led regime in Tehran. Read more
Feintooner
February 23, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…The Piecemaker [Putin grows a Stalinesque moustache] Read more
YID! to perform at WOMAD in Adelaide
February 22, 2022 by Features Desk
This amazing band is to take its unique brand of music to Adelaide next month for its second appearance at the WOMADelaide 2022 festival. Read more
Biden’s ‘victory’ against Putin
February 21, 2022 by Caroline Glick - JNS
Several commentators have argued in recent days that the crisis between Russia and Ukraine has been a godsend for President Joe Biden ahead of the midterm elections in November. Read more
A very warm welcome for Kehillat Masada’s new rabbi
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Visitors from Adelaide and the Eastern Suburbs joined 400 members of Sydney’s Kehillat Masada, for an emotional and inspirational welcome Shabbat and inauguration for Rabbi Natti and Rebbetzin Deb Friedler. Read more
Erasing antisemitism from the narrative
February 21, 2022 by Julie Nathan
Data by police agencies, Jewish community organisations, and others throughout the western world show that antisemitism is on the rise, and is thriving. Read more
Guterres changes course on UN Israel-PLO two-state solution
February 21, 2022 by David Singer
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has had an epiphany – just four days after declaring on 8 February that there was no plan B to replace the UN-endorsed Israel-PLO two-state solution: Creating a second Arab State – in addition to Jordan – in the territory comprised in the 1922 League of Nations Mandate for Palestine. Read more
New Chazzan to join the Great
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Menachem Feldman is to join Sydney’s The Great Synagogue as Chazzan and Assistant Rabbi. Read more
David Marlow: new CEO at St Kilda Shule
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Experienced communal leader David Marlow has been appointed St Kilda Shule’s Executive Director, succeeding CEO Rabbi Ronnie Figdor who is retiring after 10 years of service. Read more
On the other hand
February 21, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
There is a worldwide surge in consumer prices and this has also impacted Israeli households. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim to Life: Anthony Gafin, Victorian President of ZDVO-Beit Halochem.
February 21, 2022 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein catches up with Anthony Gafin, National Vice-President and Victorian President of ZDVO-Beit Halochem. Read more
The lethal miscalculations over Vladimir Putin
February 18, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
In the Middle East, where two earth tremors this week shook northern Israel and sounded an ominous warning of a major earthquake in the near future, the geopolitical tectonic plates also continue to shift in startling fashion. Read more
Amnesty International should be ashamed
February 18, 2022 by Danny Danon
According to a recent Amnesty International report, Israel is apparently “committing the crime of apartheid.” Read more
Organ donor
February 18, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
“ Is it true that if I donate an organ to another person I will not be allowed to be buried and go to heaven?” Read more
Kadimah appoints new CEO
February 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne-based Kadimah has announced the appointment of Rachel Chrapot as Director and Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Shabbat Ki Tisah: Idolatry
February 18, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
The focal point this week is the Golden Calf, and the betrayal of God at the very moment God is trying to impose standards on the Israelites through a constitution from Sinai. Read more
Loud and clear
February 18, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
When the weather is about to turn nasty the early indications of impending storms are usually loud and clear. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim – to Life
February 18, 2022 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Jared Newton, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) about the ambitious redevelopment of the Caulfield Racecourse precinct, which will greatly broaden the amenities available to the local and broader communities. Read more
La Juive: an opera about the forbidden love between a Jewish woman and Christian man
February 18, 2022 by Features Desk
After pandemic restrictions shut down its scheduled opening in 2020, acclaimed French director Olivier Py’s new production of La Juive will finally have its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House, this coming March. Read more
Music in the Blue Mountains
February 18, 2022 by Geoff Sirmai
After a stellar debut in 2021, Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns in April 2022 for a wonderful 4-day ANZAC weekend of exquisite classical music, featuring Lior and some of Australia’s outstanding artists – sourced nationally, internationally and locally. Read more
Amnesty apartheid
February 17, 2022 by Ron Weiser
It is amazing just how disconnected from reality the latest Amnesty International report is.
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Albert Aaron Rosenfeld – One of Australia’s greatest rugby leagueheroes
February 16, 2022 by Features Desk
Albert, known as ‘’Rozzy’’, was born on 28 July 1885, the son of a Jewish tailor. Read more
Why we should care about the fate of Ukraine
February 16, 2022 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It’s difficult to know where exactly the crisis over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine will end. Read more
JIFF Movie: Dirty Tricks
February 16, 2022 by Features Desk
Welcome to the world of competitive bridge. Far removed from the recreational card game enjoyed by millions of senior citizens around the world, it is a cutthroat world where billionaires sponsor elite players in ruthless high-stakes tournaments. Read more
