Civilization weeps
February 21, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
After the heartbreak comes a profound anger. Read more
TRUTH
February 21, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
What is going on in Bibi’s mind?
February 21, 2025 by Ron Weiser
We are nearing the final stages of the first phase of the hostage deal. Read more
Huffing, puffing and bluffing
February 21, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Nothing is worse than the spectacle of politicians and others blustering and then being stranded when their deadlines fall flat. Read more
Sons of Noa(c)h
February 21, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Anyone studying the Talmud in depth knows that they are entering a very special but complicated world with unique rules and methods. Read more
Shabbat Mishpatim
February 20, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
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Australia is failing itself by ignoring the real divide
February 19, 2025 by Michael Gencher
Enough with the illusions. The recent statement from the United Muslim Community (UMC) and its affiliates regarding the Bankstown nurses’ scandal is not just an exercise in deflection—it is a glaring sign that Australia is failing to confront a growing and dangerous divide. Read more
Aria
February 18, 2025 by Alex First
A Sydney theatre review by Alex First Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 18, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Laura Boas – known as Aunty Laura in her career as a teacher of religion for over a quarter of a century Read more
Trump hastens end to United Nations inciting Jew-hatred worldwide
February 17, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s decision on 5 February to takeover – and makeover – Gaza – will hopefully hasten the end to eight years of the United Nations (UN) inciting Jew-hatred worldwide following the Security Council adopting Resolution 2334 on 23 December 2016. Read more
Feintooner
February 17, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Singing in the same Key
On the other hand
February 16, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Here are some good news items that will never feature in your local media. Read more
Hadestown
February 16, 2025 by Alex First
A Sydney theatre review by Alex First Read more
Foot in mouth outbreaks
February 14, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
A “foot in mouth” award is presented each year by the Plain English Campaign in the UK for the best baffling comment by a public figure. Read more
Rabbi Aviezer Wolfson ז״ל – A personal tribute
February 14, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
I have recently pointed out some of the negative aspects of the Yeshiva World. Read more
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
February 13, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Shabbat Yitro
February 13, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Father-in-Law Read more
When Trump and Hamas refuse to leave the tough talk in Vegas
February 12, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 11, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Samuel Berkowitz – a master craftsman with a wonderful legacy Read more
From Auschwitz to Gaza: The unfolding horror and its implications
February 10, 2025 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
In late February 1945, among the first reports on the horrors of Auschwitz was one by a Polish officer, Lt. Wacław Lipiński, who wrote in the Polpress Bulletin, “Those who have survived don’t look like human beings, they are mere shadows.” Read more
If hostages are being abused, their captors shouldn’t be rewarded
February 10, 2025 by J-Wire
It’s been more than 16 months since Israel was invaded and its citizens, including men, women and children, were subjected to mass murder, torture, rape and kidnapping. Read more
Trump buries Biden-UN two-state solution in Gaza’s rubble
February 10, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s decision to takeover – and makeover – Gaza – has seen the Biden-United Nations two-state solution: Unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority – buried in the rubble of Gaza. Read more
Shirley Valentine
February 9, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Memorial Days: A Memoir
February 9, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Good grief! Loss and healing on Flinder’s Island – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
L’Chaim to Life
February 9, 2025 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein speaks with John Anderson, a commentator who served as the leader of the National Party and the 11th deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 1999 to 2005 under John Howard. Read more
Psalms to Adonai from the Depths of the Holocaust
February 9, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
Ever since the Holocaust came to an end eighty years ago, we have known that it was perpetrated by human beings infused with hatred or a callous, insidious indifference. Read more
Feintooner
February 9, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: The Dynamic Duo returns Read more
An Evening Without Kate Bush
February 9, 2025 by Alex First
An entertainment review by Alex First Read more
On the other hand
February 9, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Almond trees are blossoming, small buds are appearing on trees and the days are slowly getting longer. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Trump, Macron and Greenland: A contrived conflict?
February 7, 2025 by Martin Sherman
It is hard to fathom why France should display such ire at the Trump proposal to procure Greenland since the idea is hardly new, having been raised several times in the past without setting off any outrage. Read more
