Political weather forecast
February 24, 2018 by Ron Weiser
The calm before the storm, or the storm before the calm? …writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Exceptional Israel
February 24, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Exceptional Israel is a leadership mission for funders, executives and leaders who work with individuals with disabilities. Read more
Hayley Southwick talks UIA
February 24, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Hayley Southwick, the newly appointed President of UIA Vic tells Henry Greener about the exciting line-up of Speakers and Events as part of the annual UIA 2018 Campaign…a video report. Read more
On the other hand…
February 24, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While the fake Canaanites invent history at the UN, the modern miracle which is Israel continues to invent, innovate and improve life for all humanity. Read more
From Holocaust to ‘Polocaust’: A change in common parlance doesn’t change the facts
February 23, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
I interviewed Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, during his September visit to New York…writes Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more
To confront what’s brewing in Syria, the world needs another Churchill
February 23, 2018 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
There have been extraordinary scenes in cinemas throughout the United Kingdom. People have leapt to their feet in standing ovations, and grown men have been weeping…writes Melanie Phillips/JNS. Read more
Slap-happy comedian Sarah Silverman: Whose side are you on?
February 23, 2018 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Stop the presses! A vulgar American Jewish comedian has praised a Palestinian teenage girl who assaulted an Israeli soldier. Put it on the front page!…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS. Read more
The Librarian of Auschwitz – a book review by Elena Bowman
February 23, 2018 by Elana Bowman
“Dita caressed the books. They were broken and scratched, worn with reddish-brown patches of mildew; some were mutilated. But without them, the wisdom of centuries of civilisation might be lost – geography, literature, mathematics, history, language. They were precious. She would protect them with her life.” Read more
Unmasked
February 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Masks hide and disguise a person’s true intentions…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Courage to Care to launch new Sydney exhibition
February 23, 2018 by Community Editor
Courage to Care is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation that empowers individuals to stand up against prejudice and discrimination. Read more
Parade at the Seymour
February 22, 2018 by Arts Editor
Performing in Sydney for the first time in 10 years, The Sydney University Musical Theatre Ensemble [MUSE] will present the Jewish themed PARADE, coming to the Seymour Centre this March with a limited run of four performances. Read more
Spreading the word
February 22, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria facilitated a full day educational experience bringing 120 students from St Joseph’s College in Echuca to Melbourne as part of the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures Program. Read more
Game Night: a movie review by Tayla Rosen
February 21, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Having obvious similarities to films such as ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ (2005), ‘Killers’ (2010) and ‘Date Night’ (2010), moviegoers can see a common theme evidently growing in popularity in Hollywood. Read more
Celebrating 40 years of Mardi Gras – Shabbat Service & Dinner
February 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mardi Gras, Emanuel Synagogue in association with Dayenu – Sydney’s Jewish LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Group is pleased to present the annual Mardi Gras Shabbat Service, followed by a communal dinner.
When abusing children is considered OK
February 21, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Are the Palestinians finally catching on to the rules of Western public relations?…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’ launched in Melbourne
February 21, 2018 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), Zionism Victoria and the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) co-hosted the Victorian book launch of Alex Ryvchin’s ‘Anti Israel Agenda’. Read more
Launch of Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s book
February 21, 2018 by Community Editor
Over 150 people attended the launch of Sydney’s Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s book Spirals of the Soul. Read more
The difficulty of maintaining calm in Gaza
In recent weeks, the Israeli media has covered at length the rapidly deteriorating economic situation in Gaza and the concerns that an economic collapse could lead to a humanitarian crisis or to renewed clashes with Israel along the border. Read more
Must Israel do America’s dirty work?
February 20, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Whenever Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu uses props for his speeches, his critics pounce…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Israeli Activist Anat Hoffman video discussion
February 20, 2018 by Community newsdesk
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Centre (IRAC) will talk via video on Thursday 1 March at 7pm about Fighting for Equality: At the Kotel, on the busses and in the street. Read more
Young Adult Purim
February 20, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Purim is right around the corner – meaning costumes, hamentashen and celebration. Read more
Dysfunctional politics and disgraceful behaviour
February 20, 2018 by Isi Leibler
The criminal charges recommended by the Israel Police against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the politicians’ and media’s reactions amount to perhaps the most scandalous political imbroglio in Israel’s history…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
What’s In Those “Prayers,” Anyway?
February 19, 2018 by Rabbi Nicole K. Roberts
The town of Parkland, Florida made the news because of a school shooting that left 17 people dead-most of them teenagers. Read more
Purim is no Yom Tov
February 19, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Why is Purim no Yom Tov?…ask the Rabbi. Read more
Feintooner
February 18, 2018 by Feintooner
Polish maths…this week’s cartoon from Feintooner. Read more
A contemporary take in music on old Yiddish
February 18, 2018 by Tayla Rosen
Taking old Yiddish drinking songs, collaborating them with 60’s jazz, 70’s funk and good old big band sounds to create a dance mash up, is what YID! is all about. This unique recipe for success takes you through a whirlwind of cheerful, edgy, wild and vibrantly upbeat tunes that’s sure to get you on your feet. Read more
Trump promotes Jordan, downgrades PLO and defunds UNRWA
February 18, 2018 by David Singer
US Secretary of State – Rex Tillerson – was in Jordan this week delivering some very good news for Jordan – but not for the PLO and UNRWA. Read more
No hate of Halimi? French won’t see antisemitism for what it is
February 18, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Flush from his victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French elections last July, President Emmanuel Macron decided to address head on the horrific murder of a Jewish pensioner in Paris three months earlier…writes Ben Cohen/JNS. Read more
Let’s talk truthfully about the issues behind mass shootings
February 18, 2018 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Jewish groups don’t hesitate to weigh in after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., but the futile nature of the discussion about guns points toward more culture-war bitterness rather than solutions…writes Jonathan S. Tobin/JNS. Read more
Yossi Gal speaks at movie premier…a video report.
February 18, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Ambassador Yossi Gal, Statesman and Diplomat spoke in Melbourne at the Australian Premiere screening of “A letter from London”, a film exploration of the Balfour Declaration and its Legacy, at the Classic Cinema, Elsternwick. Read more
