L’Chaim to Life: Zara Cooper

Morry Frenkel speaks with Zara “Clammy Fraud” Cooper, CEO of Digital Defence, an organisation devoted to protecting all Australians through the creation of safer digital spaces, about the threat posed to most of us by the flood of misinformation, disinformation and abuse through social media platforms. Read more

The media’s blind acceptance of Hamas claims: the misreporting of Gaza casualties

The recent release of mortality statistics from Hamas-controlled health authorities in Gaza has brought to light significant discrepancies in casualty reporting, particularly concerning the demographics of the deceased. Read more

Neither Australia nor America short of Middle East extremists

If it was not apparent before, Australia proved that it can match America for demagogues who are hardly role models for civic discourse on Israel. Read more

“Don’t Just Be Jewish; Do Jewish”: Zack Bodner’s Bold Blueprint for the 21st Century

In an exclusive interview with J-Wire ahead of his visit to Australia for the Sydney Jewish Writers’ Festival, Zack Bodner speaks not just as an author, but as a man deeply embedded in the frontlines of Jewish life. “Judaism isn’t just what you believe; it’s what you do,” he says. “And that doing is how we build a bold Jewish future.”

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From Australia’s Jewish past

 Jonas Pushett – a generous community member

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L’Chaim to Life: Tahli Blicblau

Maurice Klein speaks with Tahli Blicblau, CEO of The Dor Foundation, a nascent not-for- profit non-partisan organisation with the mission to combat the antisemitism and hate now plaguing Australia and which has put the Jewish community under siege. Read more

Trump seems set to end Jew-hatred at United Nations

President Trump’s decision to withdraw Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations will ensure Republicans retain control of the Congress – but sinks Stefanik’s commitment to end Jew-hatred at the United Nations (UN). Read more

The Gates of Gaza: betrayal, survival and hope

A book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

What will survive of us

Howard Jacobson’s new novel: Light, bright and somewhat slight – reviewed by Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel, this occurs especially prior to Passover. Read more

The real cause of the antisemitism tsunami

This week’s Jerusalem conference on antisemitism was boycotted by a number of international participants who withdrew on account of the presence of “populists” from European parties they termed “far right.” Read more

Deceit and deception

Thanks to compliant and corrupt international bodies, the ability of nations to deceive with impunity has never been greater. Read more

Israel’s global battle against antisemitism—and the divisions within

Israel, under the leadership of the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Amichai Chikli, has extended an invitation to political and cultural leaders worldwide: Attend an “International Conference to Combat Antisemitism” in Jerusalem. Read more

Shabbat Pekuday

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When will the world hold Hamas accountable?

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovoked and brutal attack on Israel that will forever be etched in history for its cruelty. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Joseph Kronheimer – one of Victoria’s earliest successful businessmen and philanthropists Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Proximate Proxies- A- No-Go Read more

Guys & Dolls

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour reviewed by Murray Dahm

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Trump buries UN & EU calls for new state between Israel and Jordan

President Trump has buried the creation of a Palestinian Arab State between Israel and Jordan (two-state solution) at meetings of:

• The G7 Foreign Ministers on 14 March and
• The United Nations (UN) Security Council on 21 March.

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On the other hand

In preparation for Pesach (Passover), operation “eggsodus” is underway. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Gaza-Trump, truth and …“transfer”

Israel is on the very cusp of major historical change. The only question is whether its leaders will seize the moment or, tragically, let it slip away. Read more

Unmasked yet again

Purim is hardly over, and the true faces of the haters and loathers have already been revealed. Read more

Jesus Christ Superstar

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

The Spectator

I have always tried to hear different points of view and take other opinions seriously and respectfully. Read more

Shabbat Vayakhel (Parah)

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The UN’s Commission of Inquiry: A politicised attack on Israel

Once again, the UN’s so-called Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has proven itself to be less about justice and more about demonizing Israel. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Today’s historical appropriation is tomorrow’s inversion Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Theodora Esther (Theo) Cowan – renowned female sculptor Read more

Elon Musk’s Grok 3 backs Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

Elon Musk’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) company – xAI -released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, on 17 February. Read more

Three Sisters

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

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