On the other hand
September 21, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The High Holydays this year in Israel will be remembered for two events impacting all of us whether we like it or not. Read more
Henry Greener zooms with Rabbi Nir Gurevitch
September 21, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Gold Coast Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Nir Gurevitch was born in Israel, moved to New York when he was 12, studied to be a Rabbi and met his wife, Dina Abeshouse, who is from Sydney, while she was studying in New York. Read more
Time to reboot
September 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
When your electronic device refuses to function properly quite often the best solution is to reboot it. Read more
The fundamental fracture the Abraham Accords may begin to heal
September 18, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
It’s hard not to get emotional about the deals signed in Washington this week between Israel and its new Gulf partners, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Read more
Repentance
September 18, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
We are in the season of repentance. But what actually does repentance mean? What does it do? If repentance is intended to change us, make us better people, it does not appear to work. Read more
Alexandra Silver talks with Henry Greener
September 18, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
New CEO of NCJW Vic., Alexandra Silver zooms in to introduce herself to our community as the lady to take the National Council of Jewish Women (Vic) to the next level of achievement in the field of women’s empowerment and advancement. Read more
Will Kosovo and Serbia establish embassies in Jerusalem? Not if the EU has its way
September 17, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
It’s easy to miss all of the announcements coming out right now by countries normalizing relations with Israel. Read more
It wouldn’t have happened without Trump
September 17, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The gala signing of the normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain was a bitter pill for the diplomatic establishment to swallow. Read more
The Holocaust through the lens of Australian Jewish refugees
September 17, 2020 by Rachel Grey
Australian Jewish refugee Symcha Gausman thought his wife and children were safe where he left them in Poland. The 26-year-old arrived in Australia in 1939, hoping to establish himself with a job and a home before sending for his family to join him. Read more
Rosh HaShanah online
September 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
By embracing computing technology, Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has launched a program of making their services for the High Holy Days available online. Read more
Australia-Israel Innovation Summit
September 17, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
COVID-19 has prompted a reimagining of how healthcare should be delivered…an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce event Read more
Danny Lamm talks to Henry Greener
September 17, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Community Stalwart Dr Danny Lamm is now an elder statesman of the world’s Jewish community, having held many top positions in numerous Zionist organisations in Australia and abroad. Read more
Peace in our time
September 16, 2020 by David Cumin
It’s hard to ignore the public shifts in attitude between some Arab states and Israel. Read more
A Rosh Hashana Call for Unity to Israeli Leaders
September 16, 2020 by Isi Leibler
With Rosh Hashana approaching, it is surely time for our leaders to take stock of themselves and recognize the terrible damage incurred on the nation by their indefensible, self-promoting, corrupt and anti-democratic behaviour. Read more
Abraham Accords are a paradigm shift of biblical proportions
September 16, 2020 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
The signing of normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim-majority Sunni Gulf States the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain represents the end of an era of pan-Arab belligerence towards the Jewish state, and the formal acknowledgment that it is a permanent fixture in the Middle East. Read more
Hell hath no fury like peaceniks upstaged
September 16, 2020 by J-Wire
Israeli protesters gathered on Sunday night along the highway to Ben-Gurion International Airport, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was headed to board a flight to the United States. Read more
The two faces of Israel
September 15, 2020 by Ron Weiser
It’s quite amazing how the State of Israel at this moment in time, has become a mirror image of the two sides of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s operating styles. Read more
A special event for Shimon Peres 4th Yahrzeit
September 15, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation is partnering with a variety of Australian Jewish organizations and bodies for a special event marking the fourth anniversary of Shimon Peres’ passing. Read more
On Zoom: Medicine and Morality in Nazi Germany
September 15, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
World WIZO joins with WIZO Australia in presenting Dr Tessa Chelouche to talk on this subject. Read more
Israelis are not celebrating upcoming holiday lockdown
September 15, 2020 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
Back in April and May, Israel halted what appeared to be the rapid trajectory of the coronavirus. A severe lockdown during the Passover holiday pushed the number of new cases per day, down from approximately 700 a few weeks earlier to less than two-dozen daily cases. At the time, many Israelis believed and hoped that the Jewish state’s bout with COVID-19 was coming to a rapid conclusion. Read more
Dunera: In the kitchen with chef Michael Rantissi
September 15, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join Kepos Street Kitchen + Kepos & Co Chef Michael Rantissi in his kitchen as he whips up a fabulous recipe that will become part of your mid-week, Friday night or entertaining repertoire. Read more
Following peace agreements: will the PA Leave the Arab League?
September 14, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Following the announcement of the peace agreement with Bahrain, the Palestinian Authority (PA) recalled its ambassador to Manama, and protest marches have already taken place in the Gaza Strip, during which pictures of Bahrain’s rulers and flags were burned. Read more
Dunera: Thomas Keneally In Conversation
September 14, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Join Alte Zagen’s latest guest speaker Thomas Keneally live in conversation. Read more
Dunera: The Merchant Of Venice – Live Discussion
September 14, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Following Streamed Shakespeare’s all virtual production of ‘The Merchant of Venice’ last month (trailer here) this roundtable will host the Director and Actors live in conversation. Read more
Heart of Violence: Why People Harm Each Other – a book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
September 14, 2020 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
Paul Valent brings two unique interests in writing this book. Not only was he the long-serving President of the Child Holocaust Survivors Melbourne but he has been a major voice in the study of Trauma and Founder of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Read more
Rosh HaShanah
September 14, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes… Read more
Feintooner
September 14, 2020 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon….All Aboard. Read more
Trump triumphs as PLO continues to dig its own grave
September 14, 2020 by David Singer
President Trump’s announcement on 11 September that Israel would shortly be signing a peace treaty with a fourth Arab State – Bahrain – and possibly several others very soon – has triggered a spiteful response from Saeb Erekat, Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Read more
Whose shofar are we blowing?
September 14, 2020 by Rabbi Chaim Ingram
Harry Browne, chairman of the shul building fund, approached Jack Greene for a donation. Read more
On the other hand
September 13, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
We seem to be exceeding a series of records at the moment. Read more
