EU hypocrites take territory while blasting Israeli annexation
June 9, 2020 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
The member states of the European Union—both individually and collectively via the Quartet—are in a tizzy and hypocritically warning Israel against annexation, even as those same countries continue to occupy numerous territories that they have annexed. Read more
Annexation vs. sovereignty: Words matter
Words matter. They drive narratives. They influence policy. And they shape people’s perceptions…write Arsen Ostrovsky and Richard Kemp. Read more
Holocaust stories
June 9, 2020 by Community newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia division Kangarusski, in partnership with Limmud FSU Community Labs, held an online event called Sharing Your Story. Read more
Is it right to criticise people harshly?…ask the rabbi
June 9, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the Rabbi. Read more
Kingdoms – a look at Hassidim in Israel
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following the extraordinary success of Shtiesel and Unorthodox comes Kingdoms, a three-part documentary on the lives of Hassidic Jews in Israel. Read more
Five minute interviews on hot topics
June 8, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A Zoom event promoted by Sinai Down Under. Read more
Zoom: Mental health for young people in Israel
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Youth Mental Health Matters. Read more
A webinar with AB Yehoshua
June 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Israel Fund Australia is to host a webinar with one of Israel’s best-known authors and a veteran voice for peace AB Yehoshua. Read more
Feintooner
June 8, 2020 by Feintooner
This weel’s cartoon…So-called Justice Warrior Read more
European Union shamefully denies Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria
June 8, 2020 by David Singer
The frenzied rush by the European Union (EU) to condemn Israel’s restoration of Jewish sovereignty in 30% of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) reflects poorly on an organization which has adopted an exceptionally confrontational approach to the Jewish State. Read more
On the other hand
June 7, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Schools are back and so is the coronavirus. Read more
‘Get your knee off our necks:’ Jews and the new civil rights movement
June 7, 2020 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Fighting racism doesn’t necessarily mean fighting antisemitism. Fighting racism can sometimes involve elements of antisemitism. And fighting antisemitism can sometimes lead to accusations of racism. Read more
Stranded at sea? A high-tech Israeli drone can save the day
June 7, 2020 by Yaakov Lappin
Israeli defence company Elbit Systems has announced in recent days that it has sold a unique version of its advanced Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia. Read more
Cooking class on the internet: Make an almond meringue torte
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A Dunera presentation.
Internet entertainment: Synchronicity – Glassbreakers
June 7, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Today from Dunera: Join Ilan Kidron and Glassbreakers for an explosive mini set that will drop into a pumping New York speakeasy, an Italian 1950s movie and a hazy Paris den….and perhaps even a chuppa in one invigorating performance.
Passion
June 5, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen
What has primitive medieval antisemitism got to do with us, here, now? Read more
Amid criticism of Trump plan by leaders in Judea and Samaria, others see ‘historic opportunity’ despite flaws
June 5, 2020 by Josh Hasten - JNS
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to lay the groundwork to begin the process of applying Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and parts of Judea and Samaria, a debate has emerged among leaders in those Jewish communities over the ramifications of the Trump Administration’s so-called “Deal of the Century.” Read more
Looting American culture
June 5, 2020 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
If George Floyd, the African-American strangled to death by the knee of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin, had been white, his death would have elicited the same horrified reaction on my part. Read more
Victim culture tears up Jewish moral norms
June 5, 2020 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The appalling rioting that followed the shocking death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer has left a trail of devastation across America. Once again, however, Jews have found themselves singled out for particular attack. Read more
Jeffrey Rosenfeld talks with Henry Greener on medical bridges between Israelis and Palestinians
June 5, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Professor Doctor Major-General Jeffrey Rosenfeld pops in to do a 30-second endorsement video for Project Rozana and ends up doing an entire segment in Henry’s Lounge Room Studio. Read more
Seismic Rumbles
June 5, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Instability amidst signs of upheavals, eruptions and impending chaos seem currently to be the order of the day. Read more
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers discern new clues to piece together Dead Sea Scrolls
June 4, 2020 by JNS
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers have uncovered new clues about the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, providing a new glimpse into Jewish life during the final days of the Second Temple period. Read more
Bushfires and Coronavirus: a couple at the coalface
June 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Outrage over the murder of George Floyd doesn’t justify intersectional myths
June 3, 2020 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The outrageous murder in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, by local police is a crime that cannot be tolerated or excused. Read more
Meet Dr Sue Silberberg
June 3, 2020 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Sue Silberberg has released a History Book entitled “A Networked Community – Jewish Melbourne in the Nineteenth Century”, an Academic Publication of her PhD Thesis at Melbourne University…she talks with Henry Greener. Read more
How worried should Israel be about the Arab response on extending sovereignty?
June 2, 2020 by Israel Kasnett - JNS.org
The prospect of Israel extending its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria, has raised questions over what the response by the Palestinian Authority and Jordan would be as both would be directly affected by such a move. Read more
Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting
June 2, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have expressed outrage over the death of African-American George Floyd, 46, who died on May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘The Palestinians have to concede, not Israel’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and in the Jordan Valley in particular, is a historical step. This is nothing new. Read more
Feintooner
June 1, 2020 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Safe Spaces Read more
Dunera: What’s on this week
June 1, 2020 by A J-Wire community service announcement
The Dunera project continues to offer interesting programs to the community… Read more
