Words stopped being enough a long time ago — consequences are long overdue
November 10, 2025 by Michael Gencher
Across Australia, for more than two years, we’ve witnessed a dangerous decline — not just in rhetoric, but in leadership, accountability, and moral courage. The result is a nation increasingly failing to protect its Jewish community — and, by extension, the values that define us all. Read more
The coming four-year nightmare in the Big Apple
November 10, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
Crunch time for Trump on Judea and Samaria (West Bank)
November 10, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s long-overdue decision – promised in March – on the future of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – could be revealed during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) at the White House on 18 November. Read more
On the other hand
November 8, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Here is another Israeli innovation that Israel boycotters should take note of in case they inadvertently take advantage of its life-saving possibilities. Read more
Work is just beginning for New York City Jews
November 7, 2025 by Sarah Lehman
Months’ worth of handwringing ended on Election Day, only to usher in a more vigorous form of it. Read more
The Islamist capture of New York
November 7, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The victory of New York state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election was long heralded by the opinion polls. Read more
Combat medic reveals how an elite IDF unit saved soldiers’ lives in Gaza
November 7, 2025 by Steve Linde
When Hamas terrorists stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Dr Tuvia Book—a popular tour guide, educator and writer—didn’t hesitate. Read more
Chief of the General Staff pays tribute to Rabin
November 7, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Omer Shem Tov tells his story of faith, survival and unbreakable hope
November 7, 2025 by Community Editor
UIA Australia will welcome Omer Shem Tov and his mother Shelly for a special visit to Sydney and Melbourne in November, where they will share their remarkable story of courage, faith and love that captured the hearts of the Jewish world. Read more
Three presidents and an MP
November 7, 2025 by Community Editor
Dr Marjorie O’Neill, state MP for Coogee, joined past presidents of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia, Viki Nadel, Dalia Ayalon Sinclair and Miri Orden in Randwick, Sydney.
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Repeating the same mistakes
November 7, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
How many times can one repeat the same fatal mistakes and still not realise the toxic consequences? Read more
Sydney Jewish Museum seeks guides in preparation for expansion
November 6, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) is calling for new volunteer guides to join its team through an innovative training programme, as it gears up for a major expansion set to double visitor numbers by 2027.
L’Chaim to Life
November 6, 2025 by Features Desk
Elahn Zetlin – A concerned ex-ABC employee Read more
Dying: A Memoir
November 6, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
‘I’m a Jew-hater’ low-life nets light sentence amid recent antisemitic spree
November 5, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
From Australia’s Jewish Past
November 4, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Moses Isidore Goodman AM – pianist, composer and conductor Read more
Feintooner
November 3, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Feeding the Mamdani Menagerie Read more
UN, UNRWA, Jordan & Egypt complicit in Gaza civilian casualties
November 3, 2025 by David Singer
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 – Francesca Albanese – has been roundly condemned by Italy following the release of her Report on October 25: Gaza Genocide: a collective crime. Read more
Hair
November 3, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
‘We saw the truth with our own eyes’
November 2, 2025 by Rolene Marks - JNS
Zaziwe and Zamaswazi (Swazi) Dlamini-Manaway, the granddaughters of South Africa’s legendary leader, Nelson Mandela, said that while their visit to Israel and Gaza in September had been strictly humanitarian, it was also “life-changing.” Read more
New York holds its breath
October 31, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
With the Islamist Zohran Mamdani poised to be elected mayor of New York City next week, many have been scratching their heads over how any Jew could be voting for him. Read more
Incurable idiocy
October 31, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Like a terminal illness, the genie of Jew and Israel hate cannot be put back in the bottle. Read more
A thought
October 31, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
What is Wrong with Us? Read more
Hallelujah! Monsieur Camembert and guests bring Leonard Cohen memories to Sydney
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
Monsieur Camembert, the three-time ARIA Award-winning ensemble, will cap off a national sell-out tour when their acclaimed Leonard Cohen tribute, Cohen Noir, hits the State Theatre on Saturday, November 8.
Shabbat Lech Lecha
October 30, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
The Wandering Jew
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When you stand with an antisemite . . .
October 30, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
Menachem Rosensaft’s third essay focusing on Zohran Mamdani, tipped to be elected mayor of New York next week. Read more
In praise of ringing out danger
October 29, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
Woollahra will be bathed in celestial splendour this November when Emanuel Synagogue hosts the Australian premiere of “Custodians of the Sky”, a landmark contemporary work by Australian composer Luke Styles. Read more
Not an ordinary requiem
October 28, 2025 by Shirley Politzer
A music review by Shirley Politzer Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
October 28, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Stephanie Deste – actor, dancer, radio broadcaster and beautician – Part 2 Read more
