INTO THE FRAY: Macron on the wrong side of history
December 13, 2024 by Martin Sherman
The election of Donald Trump and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria will compel a recalibration of recalibration of France’s past policies. Read more
Repercussions and Reverberations
December 13, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
This has been a vintage week where predictable events have followed dramatic consequences. Read more
Shabbat Vayishlach
December 12, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
“Moral relativism and factual confusion” in speech from Penny Wong
December 10, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has expressed deep disappointment at the inappropriate moral relativism displayed by Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong during her Hawke Lecture on December 9 at the University of South Australia. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
December 10, 2024 by Ruth Lilian
Frederick Hart Pollock – actor, publican and lessee-manager of the Theatre Royal Adelaide Read more
Can Abu Muhammad al-Julani redefine leadership in post-war Syria?
December 10, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Whatever the future holds for Syria, all eyes will be on rebel leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani. Read more
After losing Syria, Iran ponders next steps
December 10, 2024 by Noah Michaeli
The fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria will force Iran to make significant shifts in its military doctrine, analysts told The Press Service of Israel. Read more
United Nations acts illegally in violation of its own charter
December 9, 2024 by David Singer
The United Nations General Assembly – in adopting Resolution A/79/L.23 on 3 December 2024 calling for Israel to withdraw from Gaza and Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – continues to act illegally in flagrant violation of Article 80 of the United Nations Charter. Read more
Feintooner
December 9, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Rearranging the chessboard Read more
On the other hand
December 8, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
With the vilification of Israel in the media a daily occurrence, it is important to learn about the truths not being published. Read more
The International Criminal Courts of Injustice
It came as no surprise to me at all that the so-called International Criminal Court ( AKA Idiotic Corrupt Crazies ) would issue genocide-based arrest warrants against Galant and Netanyahu. Read more
Ittay Flescher’s dream of enduring peace
December 8, 2024 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Discordant Voices
December 6, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
The cacophony of harsh and disagreeable rhetoric about Israel and Jews has increased to an alarming crescendo. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim to Life
December 5, 2024 by Features Desk
Michael Gawenda – Books to educate parliamentarians Read more
Shabbat Vayeytzey
December 5, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
Do as You Would Be Done By Read more
The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol
December 3, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Welcome to Country: Israel’s response to the ICC, UN & Jew-haters
December 2, 2024 by David Singer
The introduction by Israel of a Welcome to Country ceremony – similar to that existing in Australia since 1973 – could be the perfect response by Israel to: Read more
Feintooner
December 2, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Terror abhors a vacuum Read more
On the other hand
December 1, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
Right on cue, after we started praying for rain, the heavens opened up, and the precipitation commenced. Read more
Hail, hail, the gangs are here
November 29, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
In the not so distant past whenever it was opportune to ambush, vilify and attack Jews the authorities would organize various gangs to implement their plans. Read more
The Savanarola Moment
November 29, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
People are asking why now are we experiencing such a tsunami of hatred? Read more
Lior captivates audience in historic Emanuel Synagogue sanctuary
November 29, 2024 by Rob Klein
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lior performed to a packed house at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue, inaugurating the synagogue’s restored art-deco Heritage Sanctuary. Read more
Goodrich
November 29, 2024 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First
Dismantle the United Nations
November 28, 2024 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
After the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Israeli defence minister, Yoav Galant—on the basis of malevolent falsehoods and serial abuses of its own processes—people said in outrage that it was high time the ICC was defunded and dismantled. Read more
The Hall (Bullet Heart Club)
November 28, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Shabbat Toldot
November 28, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
A necessary though imperfect deal caps Netanyahu’s finest hour
November 27, 2024 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
There are many reasons to worry that the impending ceasefire with Hezbollah terrorists that Israel has chosen to accept is a bad bargain. Read more
Why Holocaust education isn’t enough to combat antisemitism today
In the face of rising antisemitism, public schools, secular organizations and well-meaning institutions often turn to Holocaust education as their primary tool for addressing hatred against Jews…writes Steve Rosenberg. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past
November 26, 2024 by Ruth Lilian
Jacob (Yankev) Waislitz – World-renowned Yiddish Actor and Director Read more
Robert Manne’s Memoir: a witness to history
November 26, 2024 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
