From Australia’s Jewish past

Hannah (Hansey) Eizenberg – Concert Pianist, Book Importer and Publisher Read more

Israel stakes claim while Trump takes aim

Israel has not been slow in coming forward to make two highly significant announcements affecting the future allocation of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – as President Trump fails to meet his own self-imposed deadline of 4 March for providing his solution. Read more

The arrest of ‘Jerusalem Post’ editor sheds light on legal system’s failures

To be sure, I was shocked when The Jerusalem Post’s editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, went to Qatar. I could not believe the platitudes that he gave to the Qataris, saying they are a force for moderation and a peacemaker with an outstretched arm to Israel. Read more

Gaza: a tragedy of terror, choices, and the path not taken

In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from the Gaza Strip, dismantling every settlement and evacuating its military forces. Read more

On the other hand

On Friday Jerusalem hosted the 14^th International Marathon, with competitors participating from overseas as well as from Israel. Read more

Small Things Like These

A movie review by Alex First

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The Gazan revolt

It is striking, if unsurprising, that the demonstrations against Hamas being mounted by thousands of Gazans have gone almost totally unremarked by the media and supposedly pro-Palestinian supporters in Britain and America. Read more

Fanatics

I have the pleasure of lecturing weekly on the Bible. We are now in the first Book of Shmuel (Samuel), which marks an important watershed in the evolution of Israelite political life. Read more

Cacophonous chorus

The theme songs are similar when emanating from political pontificators, international bodies, media mavens or off-key self-loathers. Read more

Yaakov Herzog (1921-1972)

As we approach Pesach/Passover, I like to reminisce about past experiences. One I particularly remember because it is so relevant goes back to Israel in 1960. Read more

Local security volunteers gearing up as Nahal Oz residents return

In the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 attack, Israeli civilian security teams have taken on a higher profile, particularly in communities near the Gaza border. Read more

Strike Me Lucky! Roy Rene—Mo: A Legend Revisited

Australia’s Jewish comedic genius: Roy ‘Mo’ Rene – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

Shabbat Vayikra

Sacrifices or deeds?  Read more

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

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