An evening of Mozart: a music review by Ron Jontof-Hutter
May 13, 2018 by Ron Jontof-Hutter
The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic and the Melbourne University Choral Society presented an all-Mozart program at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne. Read more
On the other hand
May 13, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The headlines may be full of Iranian duplicity and excitement about transfer of the American Embassy to Jerusalem but undetected by the media is news about more discoveries, innovations and positive developments issuing forth from Zion. Read more
Symphony of Seduction: A book review by Fraser Beath McEwing
May 13, 2018 by Fraser McEwing
Celebrity love affairs have always attracted public interest, especially when the participants are in the creative arts. It is in this light that we look for pre and post bed (or elsewhere) techniques that might be interpreted as extensions of the artistic pursuit. Read more
Does Russia care about stopping Israel-Iran escalation?
May 11, 2018 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
The situation in Syria saw a massive escalation on Thursday with Israel carrying out its largest airstrikes against Iranian and Syrian military targets in the country since the civil war began in 2011…writes Sean Savage/JNS. Read more
Israel unleashes stunning strike capabilities after Iran hits first
May 11, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
In striking more than 50 Iranian military targets within 90 minutes early on Thursday morning, the Israel Defence Force displayed just a sample of its advanced, intelligence-fueled precision firepower, dealing a crushing blow to Iran’s assets in Syria…writes Yaakov Lappin/JNS. Read more
Cheesecake
May 11, 2018 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
In just over a week we will celebrate the Festival of Shavuot – the anniversary of the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
The land of Zion and Jerusalem
May 11, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
These final words of Hatikvah, Israel’s National Anthem resonate as never before in a week when the flawed Iranian nuclear deal gets Trumped, we celebrate Jerusalem Day and the shift of the US Embassy to the Capital…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
WIZO Sponsor a Child
May 11, 2018 by Community Editor
Did you attend WIZO’s Sponsor a Child in Israel Luncheon in Sydney? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Exiting Iran deal, Trump signals: ‘America resumes regional leadership’
May 10, 2018 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
In announcing on May 8 that the United States would be immediately withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal—also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA—U.S. President Donald Trump made an about-face on the deal negotiated barely three years by his immediate predecessor, President Barack Obama…writes Alex Traiman/JNS. Read more
NBC’s Demonisation of Bolton and Gatestone
May 10, 2018 by Alan Dershowitz
When I was growing up, organizations that expressed any views at all similar to those expressed by Communist groups were called “Communist fronts”. Read more
Musical director for synagogue
May 9, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue has announced the appointment of Dr Joseph Toltz as its Musical Director and Consultant. Read more
Wrong man? Right decision!
May 9, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It took him 16 months to get around to it, but U.S. President Donald Trump finally kept another campaign promise and pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
The blood libel of the 21st century
May 8, 2018 by Sarah N. Stern - JNS
For the sixth Friday in a row, protestors from Gaza came to Israel’s border with intentions to penetrate it…writes Sarah N. Stern/JNS. Read more
Israel’s 70th in Auckland
May 8, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of New Zealand has hosted an Israel at 70 cocktail party in Auckland. Read more
Iran’s and Abbas’s ‘truths,’ revealed
May 7, 2018 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
The Middle East, like the top of Mount Everest, continually finds itself engulfed by a sea of clouds…writes Fiamma Nirenstein/JNS. Read more
Time to abandon the ‘original sin’ theory
May 7, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
As welcome as the remarkably diverse condemnations of Mahmoud Abbas’s latest antisemitic speech have been over the last few days—with UNESCO’s new director-general, The New York Times, J Street and the German-Palestinian Association all joining the list—there’s a deeper point about the Palestinian Authority leader’s remarks to the Palestinian National Council that is still to be grasped…writes Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more
Jordan as Palestine: A paradigm shift for a two-state solution
May 7, 2018 by Moshe Dann - JNS
The problem with “the two-state solution”—creating a sovereign independent Palestinian state west of the Jordan River—is that a Palestinian state already exists east of the Jordan River; it’s called Jordan…writes Moshe Dann/JNS. Read more
Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: True Lies. Read more
The IDF’s Unit 9900: ‘Seeing’ their service come to fruition
May 7, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
A program designed to integrate young people on the autistic spectrum into the military—in fields where they have a relative advantage—is proving to be a “win-win” for all involved…writes Yaakov Lappin/JNS. Read more
Down deep with Alpha Cheng
In 2015, a 15-year-old boy shot and killed Alpha Cheng’s father, changing his life forever. Read more
Breath: a film review by Ben Apfelbaum
Simon Baker’s much-anticipated debut feature BREATH held its Sydney premiere recently at Randwick Ritz. Read more
Two Jews walk into a theatre…
May 6, 2018 by Arts Editor
Brian Lipson and Gideon Obarzanek’s irreverent, Two Jews Walk into a Theatre… sees two of Australia’s most-loved performers meet as their fathers on stage, all the intimacy, understanding and horror that only a son can supply. Read more
Ilan’s lens wins the prize
May 6, 2018 by Arts Editor
New Zealand photographer Ilan Wittenberg has been honoured as the Grand Prize Winner at the 2018 Sony Alpha Awards in Sydney winning the Portrait Category. Read more
On the other hand
May 6, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In a week when Iran was caught yet again with its fingers in the cookie jar and our peace partners once more showed their true intentions it is refreshing to learn about some positive developments which impact our lives.
Alexander Briger and the AWO
May 6, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
In my review of the Australian World Orchestra’s concert in the Sydney Opera House last Wednesday, I named the past conductors of the orchestra and omitted Alexander Briger who, in fact, first conducted it in 2011…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
PLO dumps Trump easing way for Jordan-Israel negotiations
May 6, 2018 by David Singer
President Trump’s soon-to-released proposal on resolving the Jewish-Arab conflict will be more readily achievable following the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) confirming it will not participate in implementing Trump’s peace plans. Read more
Living in interesting times…writes Michael Kuttner
May 4, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
This ancient Chinese blessing or curse is certainly applicable in this part of the world where there are definitely no dull moments. Read more
The Mossad’s stupendous achievement in Tehran
May 4, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
What was the real target audience of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extraordinary presentation this week of the secret Iranian nuclear archive raided by the Mossad?…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Meet Yosef Abramowitz
May 4, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Israel’s expert on solar power talks with Henry Greener. Read more
Abbas isn’t the real problem
May 4, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas shocked The New York Times with his latest speech…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
