“The world should be behind Israel”: Richard Kemp
June 18, 2025 by Crystal Jones
A British retired army officer has described Israel’s military successes in Iran as ‘masterful’ and ‘unique’, and called for the rest of the world to give their support. Read more
University of Notre Dame launches landmark initiative in historic partnership with the Great Synagogue
June 17, 2025 by Rob Klein
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP) is launching a groundbreaking academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy, the first of its kind in Australia.
New geopolitical reality emerges as Israel reshapes the Middle East
June 17, 2025 by Israel Kasnett
On October 7, 2023, the brutal Hamas attack on Israel prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare, “We will reshape the Middle East.” Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
June 17, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
John Joel Cohen – jeweller, watch maker, silversmith and optician Read more
Feintooner
June 16, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: The road to hell is paved with bad intentions Read more
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and UK turn on Israel
June 16, 2025 by David Singer
In a distinctly hostile act – the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom announced in a Joint Statement on 10 June sanctions and other measures targeting Israeli politicians Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Read more
On the other hand
June 15, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Israelis’ summer overseas holiday plans are being changed this year. Read more
Help more children and their families heal through specialised therapy this EOFY
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
United Israel Appeal is raising vital funds to enable more therapeutic sessions for children and their families in need of healing post-October 7 at the Keren Hayesod-UIA-supported ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Centre. Read more
Israel’s open warfare with Iran after decades of shadow war
June 13, 2025 by AAP
Israel’s strikes on Iran have heightened fears of an all-out war between the two countries, whose history of enmity spans decades of clandestine conflicts. A timeline of key events: Read more
Israel derangement syndrome
June 13, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
A mass psychotic epidemic of pavlovian responses targeting Israel and its supporters is currently raging worldwide. Read more
The Wrong Gods
June 12, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
In loving memory of Judy Glick
June 12, 2025 by Community newsdesk
Judy Glick, Chair of Courage to Care Vic, has passed away. Read more
Rise of the Spider
June 12, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Children confront the challenges of history – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
The Owl and the Mirror: A Fable for the Fractured
June 12, 2025 by Ben Kepes
In an ancient, whispering forest, where every root held memory and every branch bore witness, lived an owl named Orla. Read more
A private viewing of the Archibalds – Photo gallery
June 11, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
The Moriah Foundation was thrilled to host their annual private viewing of Australia’s most popular and eagerly awaited art event – the 2025 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Read more
Empowering connections: my journey with UIA’s Women’s Division
As the recipient of the 2025 Shirley Lowy Award from UIA, I had the profound privilege of participating in the International Women’s Division Mifgash to Israel in May — a five-day gathering of women from around the world to inspire, connect and network with a focus on philanthropy and support for the People of Israel…writes Candice Shakenovsky. Read more
Feintooner
June 11, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Mistaken Identity Read more
Israel’s brilliant handling of the ‘flotilla’ affair
June 10, 2025 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
It was supposed to be a grand act of defiance—another headline-grabbing spectacle in the ongoing campaign to vilify the Jewish state. Instead, it became a floating punchline. Read more
Solidarity must start with truth
June 10, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
As Eid approaches — a time meant for reflection, compassion, and renewal — it is deeply disheartening to witness a public statement from the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) that abandons those very values in favour of selective outrage, inflammatory rhetoric, and historical amnesia. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
June 10, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
George Pikler – Orchestra Leader Read more
UN must urgently focus on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution
June 9, 2025 by David Singer
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has falsely claimed there is no alternative solution to the creation of a Palestinian Arab state between Israel and Jordan (two-state solution). Read more
On the other hand
June 7, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
More than 300 doctors and medical students from France, Belgium, and Switzerland attended the MedEx conference in Paris on Sunday, May 25. Read more
Israel’s just Gaza operation deserves the world’s support
June 6, 2025 by Bassem Eid
Why has Israel resumed a military operation in Gaza, despite tremendous pressure to find a modus vivendi with the brutal terrorist group Hamas? Read more
The West turns against Israel
June 6, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Ukraine’s stunning attack on Russia last Sunday, in which 117 drones burst out of vehicles parked near Russian airbases to wipe out one-third of the country’s strategic cruise missile carriers, has caused widespread amazement and admiration. Read more
UPJ welcomes new executive manager
June 6, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) has announced the appointment of Lynn Niselow as its new Executive Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Jocelyn Robuck. Read more
Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch
June 6, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Profoundly moving portrait of the living and the dead Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Moriah Foundation cocktail party hears more Oct 7 stories
June 6, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
The Moriah Foundation hosted their annual Foundation Circle Cocktail Party with visiting guest speaker, Liz Hirsh Naftali. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: David Southwick
June 6, 2025 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein speaks with David Southwick, MP for Caulfield in the Victorian Parliament. Read more
Blasts from the past
June 6, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Can history repeat itself, and is it happening these days in front of our eyes? Read more
Israel’s friend, Donald
June 5, 2025 by Ron Weiser
Since President Trump’s re-election in November 2024, it has been a matter of tempering expectations in many quarters of the Jewish world and in large parts of Israel itself. Read more
