The Safekeep
March 17, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
The Safekeep: a new voice articulates Jewish pain – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
On the other hand
March 17, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
It is not necessary to travel to Italy in order to sample world class pizzas. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: The alliance that alarms the Ayatollahs
March 17, 2025 by Martin Sherman
As the Iranian regime inches closer to its desired doomsday weapon, the rationale for a countervailing triaxial alliance between the US, Israel and Azerbaijan has never been more compelling. Read more
The West is facing an Islamic holy war
March 14, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
A documentary film released this weekend in more than 100 movie theatres across America explores the processes by which antisemitism exploded across university campuses, in street demonstrations and on social media following the Hamas-led atrocities in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Read more
Is Purim Violent?
March 14, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
For hundreds of years, the very idea of Jews rejoicing publicly was deemed offensive to Christians. Read more
Zachor – Remembrance
March 14, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Without remembering past events, we are doomed to repeat the same fatal mistakes. Read more
A united Israel
March 13, 2025 by Ron Weiser
We are in a very strange period of time. Read more
Australian broadcaster ‘deeply ashamed’ when thanked for being non-Jewish Israel ally
March 13, 2025 by Dave Gordon - JNS
On a recent visit to Israel, Australian broadcaster Erin Molan saw two Israeli soldiers stop outside a mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City. Read more
On Purim, celebrate Jewish self-defence, not self-loathing
March 13, 2025 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
This is not the first time in history in which some Jews have internalized the hate that has been directed at them. Read more
No g’day for actor Guy ‘Free Palestine’ Pearce
March 13, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
Shabbat Ki Tisah
March 13, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
From Australia’s Jewish past
March 11, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Erwin Fabian – one of Australia’s most significant sculptors Read more
Feintooner
March 10, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: The night is darkest just before the dawn Read more
Ro Knox – “doing the right thing”
March 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
Ro Knox, the Liberal candidate for Wentworth in NSW, Australia’s most Jewish electorate, presents her platform with a strong focus on supporting the community, combating antisemitism, and advocating for Israel. Read more
Trump trashes 2002 Arab Peace Initiative & UNSCR 2334 (2016)
March 10, 2025 by David Singer
The Emergency Arab Summit for Palestine hosted by Egypt on March 4 has ignored President Trump’s decisive stance on Gaza’s future – declared on February 4: Read more
On the other hand
March 9, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
You know that Purim is just around the corner when you see Israeli youngsters in fancy dress and hear loud music being blared forth from schools. Read more
Robot Dog
March 9, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
L’Chaim to Life: Josh Burns
March 9, 2025 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Josh Burns, Labor’s Federal Member for Macnamara, about the recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ recently tabled report of the Inquiry into Antisemitism in Australian Universities. Read more
Hard Truths
March 9, 2025 by Alex First
A British Film Festival movie reviewed by Alex First Read more
Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the here and now
March 9, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Distilling wisdom: Irvin Yalom’s heartfelt hour – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Remember
March 7, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
The Shabbat before Purim is always called Shabbat Zachor. The Shabbat to remember. Read more
Mickey 17
March 7, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Never Have I Ever
March 7, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Better safe than sorry
March 7, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Far too many times in the past, we have seen how a refusal or reluctance to take decisive action has resulted in disastrous consequences. Read more
Shabbat Tetzaveh & Shabbat Zachor
March 6, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
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With Trump’s backing, Hamas’s defeat is now possible
March 5, 2025 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
For the last year and a half, it has been a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read more
UIA NSW Gala Campaign: Photogallery
March 5, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
UIA NSW recently held its annual Gala Campaign: Stars of David with guests of honour Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin. Read more
Oh Canada Ten double passes to give away
March 5, 2025 by Arts Editor
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have 10 double passes to give away to OH, CANADA, a film starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman and Jacob Elordi, opening nationally in cinemas on 27th March. Read more
Win tickets for Spit starring David Wenham
March 5, 2025 by Arts Editor
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have 10 double passes to give away to SPIT, a film starring David Wenham, opening nationally in cinemas on 6th March. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past
March 4, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Walter Moritz Boas – noted Physicist and Metallurgist Read more







