Harvey Weinstein’s disgrace produces another nasty caricature
October 14, 2017 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Walking through central London last week, and with a spare half hour on my hands, I decided to pay a quick visit to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Inside, I spent most of my time intently studying a painting that I could not recall having seen before: “The Philosopher,” a 1645 canvas by the Italian painter Salvator Rosa…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
As Sukkot marks time for gratitude, Israeli bistro builds better life for at-risk youths
October 11, 2017 by Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod - JNS.org
Jews around the world view the Sukkot holiday as a time for gratitude and acknowledging life’s blessings. Yet for several at-risk Israeli teenagers, there hadn’t been much to be thankful for—until this year, when they’ll take their first steps toward a productive career, and a life off the streets and away from crime, by working at Liliyot…writes Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod/JNS.org. Read more
High time for Israel’s flagship medical cannabis conference to go global
October 11, 2017 by Adam Abrams - JNS.org
While international interest in Israel’s groundbreaking medical cannabis sector grows, a leading Israeli player in that space will take its flagship annual event overseas later this month…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org Read more
Sukkah in the city
October 10, 2017 by Community Editor
Chabad of Melbourne CBD hosted their 18th Annual Sukkot Luncheon in the City, on the first business day of Chol HaMoed in the City. Read more
Look who’s coming to the sukkah
October 10, 2017 by Community Editor
Some Sydney progressive Jews aligned with progressive or reform Judaism invited their rabbi to their sukkah. Read more
PLO-Hamas referendum could boost Trump peace plans
October 10, 2017 by David Singer
There is little hope that reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah will end a decade of bitter internecine feuding which has seen a parallel entrenchment of territorial divisions between them in Gaza and the West Bank…writes David Singer. Read more
Feintooner
October 10, 2017 by Feintooner
Feintooner – minyans and minions… Read more
Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 9, 2017 by J-Wire
A guide from Rabbi Raymond Apple. Read more
Trump’s ‘calm before the storm’ is a message to North Korea and Iran
October 9, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
Reporters continue scratching their heads about what President Trump meant when he spoke of the “calm before the storm” on Thursday as he was hosting a dinner for military commanders and their spouses. It seems clear to me that he was sending a powerful message to North Korea and Iran: change your behavior now, or prepare to face new but unspecified painful consequences…writes Alan Dershowitz. Read more
You’re offended? Oy vey!
October 8, 2017 by Peter Arnold
If your ancestors, dear reader, were Europeans of any sort, know that they threw us out of their countries, or stood aside while we were persecuted, evicted and murdered. So emulate us and get a life! As individuals we have not spent 3,500 years wallowing in self-pity. We get on with it and so should you…writes Peter Arnold. Read more
NSW Premier to be guest of honour at Jewish House gala dinner
October 7, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Bondi crisis care and homelessness charity Jewish House will host the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at their annual Gala Dinner in November. Read more
Hear what the journos have to say
October 4, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Eight editors and journalists recently returned from the 2017 mission, and they will report on their experiences at a community meeting next Monday in Sydney. Read more
Sophie McNeill’s bias
October 4, 2017 by Michael Danby
Once again ABC Jerusalem correspondent Sophie McNeill has proven to be inconsistent and ignorant in her reporting and handling of news coming out of Israel. Read more
A Devine address at UIA Women’s Division Lion of Judah event
October 4, 2017 by Jenna Chaitowitz
UIA NSW Women’s Division hosted a Lion of Judah morning tea at the home of Andrew and Taryn Boyarsky. Guest speaker, Sydney journalist and media commentator Miranda Devine addressed 35 key UIA female supporters at the event, about the global threat posed by radical Islam to our safety and Western democratic way of life. Read more
Henry Greener learns about Tzohar…in the Sukkah
October 4, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Adam Segal, International Resource Development Manager for Tzohar, tells Henry it has succeeded in bringing Israelis closer to their Jewish Heritage, by bridging the gaps between religious and secular Jews in Israel. Read more
DIY – Do It Yourself…writes Michael Kuttner
October 4, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
With the week long Festival of Sukkot upon us it is timely to acknowledge the DIY efforts which have coincided at this season. Read more
The Only Living Boy in New York – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 4, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
Young man falls in love with older woman, something bound to end in tears especially as the beautiful woman is his father’s mistress. Read more
Far-right AfD party’s rise highlights a ‘fine line’ for German Jews and Israel
October 4, 2017 by Alina Dain Sharon-JNS.org
The rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the country’s recent election has been described as a “political earthquake,” while Jewish leaders’ immediate reaction was to express concern about AfD’s views. But what are the broader implications of the party’s electoral showing for German Jews and for Israel?…writes Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org. Read more
Matthew Guy’s impressions of Israel
October 4, 2017 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Matthew Guy MP, Leader of the Victorian State Opposition tells the audience at Beth Weizmann Community Centre about his recent trip to Israel, as a guest of Zionism Victoria. Read more
Chabad’s hollow statements on child sexual abuse…writes Manny Waks
October 3, 2017 by Manny Waks
The report of a new public statement by seven (seemingly random) Chabad rabbis calling for the immediate reporting to state authorities of reasonable suspicions of abuse is welcome news, especially their unequivocal announcement that prior rabbinic advice is unnecessary. Read more
Feintooner
October 3, 2017 by Feintooner
As the world turns…this week’s cartoon. Read more
The Case for Kurdish Independence
October 3, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
Over 90% of Iraq’s Kurdish population have now voted for independence from Iraq. While the referendum is not binding, it reflects the will of a minority group that has a long history of persecution and statelessness…writes Alan M. Dershowitz. Read more
Trump won’t swallow Erekat’s PLO-Palestine poison pill
October 3, 2017 by David Singer
Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Secretary-General Saeb Erekat has managed to grab international headlines to promote yet another PLO canard regarding the 100-years-old Jewish-Arab conflict…writes David Singer. Read more
Final Portrait – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 2, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
When American writer and art-lover James Lord (Armie Hammer) is asked by his friend, the world-famous artist Alberto Giacometti (Geoffrey Rush), to sit for a portrait, he accepts.
The true joy of Sukkot…writes Rabbi Raymond Apple
October 2, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Sukkot is called in Hebrew “z’man simchatenu”, “Our Time of Joy”. Read more
Interpol and the Palestinians: Where’s a cop when you need one?
October 1, 2017 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The good news is that it turns out Interpol isn’t the international police agency that movies and television shows have led us to believe. The bad news is that the international community just gave the Good Housekeeping seal of approval to those who traffic in terrorism…writes Jonathan S. Tobin. Read more
New wave of anti-Israel and antisemitic activity emerges on campuses across US
October 1, 2017 by Rafael Medoff - JNS.org
Jewish college students returning after their summer break are encountering a wave of swastika daubings and anti-Israel activity on campuses across the country—and there are signs the hostility may intensify in the weeks ahead. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
September 30, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
While North Korea, Iran and the Palestinian Authority export terror, Israel is busy exporting life saving and life enhancing technology. Read more
Looking for Maxine
A Canadian reader is searching for Maxine Cohen, a Sydneysider he met in Israel in 1971. Read more
New Year – what has changed?…asks Michael Kuttner
September 29, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
With a New Year welcomed by Jews worldwide and Yom Kippur imminent, those who thought that a new era of tolerance and peace was about to dawn must surely be disappointed. Read more
