On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

From here on earth to outer space, Israel continues to achieve great things benefitting not only its own citizens but humanity as a whole. Read more

Achievements and challenges…writes Michael Kuttner

As we approach the High Holyday Festivals it is worthwhile to assess the achievements of the past year and the challenges looming in front of us for the year ahead. Read more

The problem with Ardern’s Corbyn endorsement

For many Jewish New Zealanders, their decision on which political candidate to support will at least partly be based on that candidate’s position on Israel and “the conflict”, as well as their sensitivity around antisemitism as it exists in 2017. Read more

Making friends

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has held its third Jewish-African Friendship Dinner. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon – Chutzpah… Read more

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz

I thought an animated film for children was supposed to have stuff aimed at grownups, some sly jokes at our level, at least enough to keep us from falling asleep.

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The Island of Time of Shabbat

Newton’s first law of inertia states that objects will not move unless acted upon…writes Rabbi Benji Levy. Read more

Housing for Jewish Seniors

B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages (BBRV) have responded to increasing demand for affordable accommodation for seniors by purchasing an existing apartment block in Sydney’s vibrant Double Bay.

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Cheering for illegal settlers as long as they’re not Jews

The Jewish left, the United Nations, and the international news media have been telling us for years that illegal settlers in the “occupied territories” are the main obstacles to Middle East peace. So they all should have been rejoicing at this week’s news that a group of settlers were evicted from their home…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS.org Read more

Intern presents special book to the Jewish Holocaust Centre

Newly arrived Austrian Intern at the Melbourne Jewish Holocaust Centre, 19-year-old, Julius Sevcik has  presenting an autobiography by Austria’s oldest living Holocaust survivor, Marko Feingold, to staff at the JHC. Read more

Pink Challah bake to raise funds for breast cancer research

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In AMIA Jewish centre episode, Hector Timerman’s guilt is unveiled

It has been 23 years since the AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires was devastated by a Hezbollah truck bomb, claiming the lives of 85 people and wounding hundreds more…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.0rg. Read more

Mengele, Charlottesville and the lessons of history

What can the hunt for Josef Mengele teach us about the challenges facing Jews today?…writes Jonathan Tobin. Read more

ABC Media Watch program continues to wipe Israel off the map

The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) – taxpayer funded to the tune of $1 billion annually – still continues to feature a map which falsely identifies “Israel” as “Palestine”…writes David Singer. Read more

Which is more important…Rosh HaShanah or Yom Kippur? Ask the rabbi

Rabbi Raymond Apple answers questions on the High Holidays. Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

Under reported by most of the world’s media, Israel continues to make positive advances in the fields of medical research while at the same time offering assistance to other countries. Read more

Postal plebiscite issues

Yesterday, ARK Centre released a response condemning the deplorable statement by the RCV urging the Jewish community to vote ‘no’ in the upcoming postal plebiscite on Same Sex Marriage…writes Rabbi Schneur Reti-Waks. Read more

Caught by their own words and deeds…writes Michael Kuttner

Once upon a time individuals making outrageous statements or engaged in dubious deeds could get away their actions because their behaviour went unreported. Read more

A lesson from a handyman…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie

This Shabbos, the 18^th day of the month of Elul marks the anniversary of the birth of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chassidic movement. Read more

Malki Rodal drives the RARA Mitzvah Tank

Malki Rodal drives the RARA Mitzvah Tank with her husband Yossi, looking to connect Jews in Rural And Remote Australia, as part of the Chabad Outreach Program…a Henry Greener video story. Read more

The prisoner exchange imbroglio…writes Isi Leibler

It has been reported that Israel is once again engaged in negotiations with Hamas on the issue of prisoner exchanges. Read more

The “targeting” and “pressure” that so annoyed John Lyons

Former Australian Middle East correspondent John Lyons – now headed for the ABC as their new “head of investigative and in-depth journalism” – apparently does not like AIJAC very much. Read more

Henry Greener talks to Michal Carmel

Michal Carmel co-ordinates the ZFA Israel Program and co-hosts the Hebrew show on J-Air Radio with Amit Rehak. Read more

Candidates help distribute 10,000 honey biscuits

Candidates for this weekend’s council elections Lucinda Regan and Rosalie Hirsch have visited Bondi’s Our Big Kitchen to help with a 10,000 honey biscuit bake-off. Read more

Praise for journalist from The Australian

An Australian member of the terrorist organisation Hezbollah has been pictured fighting in the war in Syria…writes Michael Danby. Read more

United Nations and Trump should heed 1989 Balfour Declaration

A lot of bloodshed, pain and suffering sustained by both Jews and Arabs over the last 28 years could have been avoided had the United Nations heeded the 1989 Balfour Declaration presented by the 4th Lord Balfour at the 4th international conference of the Jordan is Palestine Committee held in Jerusalem in November 1989…writes David Singer. Read more

Why do we focus on food on Rosh HaShanah?

Rabbi Raymond Apple answers the question… Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon – the return of the prodigal son. Read more

Kushner’s initiative doesn’t change Palestinian reality

After several visits to Israeli leaders in Jerusalem and Palestinian leaders in Ramallah, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner’s attempt to restart the peace process has hit all the predictable obstacles…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

Whether it’s helping the disadvantaged at home or abroad, Israel is setting an example. Read more

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