From Australia’s Jewish past

 Jonas Pushett – a generous community member

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L’Chaim to Life: Tahli Blicblau

Maurice Klein speaks with Tahli Blicblau, CEO of The Dor Foundation, a nascent not-for- profit non-partisan organisation with the mission to combat the antisemitism and hate now plaguing Australia and which has put the Jewish community under siege. Read more

Trump seems set to end Jew-hatred at United Nations

President Trump’s decision to withdraw Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations will ensure Republicans retain control of the Congress – but sinks Stefanik’s commitment to end Jew-hatred at the United Nations (UN). Read more

Three new ambulances donated to MDA in memory of the three murdered Dee family members

Three ambulances have been dedicated to the memory of the three members of the Dee family, residents of Efrat murdered in a shooting attack in April 2023 at the Hamra Junction. Read more

The Gates of Gaza: betrayal, survival and hope

A book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

What will survive of us

Howard Jacobson’s new novel: Light, bright and somewhat slight – reviewed by Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel, this occurs especially prior to Passover. Read more

The real cause of the antisemitism tsunami

This week’s Jerusalem conference on antisemitism was boycotted by a number of international participants who withdrew on account of the presence of “populists” from European parties they termed “far right.” Read more

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University hosts venture capital partner

The Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University recently hosted the founder and managing partner at TAU Ventures, Nimrod Cohen, to Australia. Read more

Deceit and deception

Thanks to compliant and corrupt international bodies, the ability of nations to deceive with impunity has never been greater. Read more

Rare clay jug found in israel highlights camels’ role in Abbasid trade

Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron Hills region, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. Read more

Israel’s global battle against antisemitism—and the divisions within

Israel, under the leadership of the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Amichai Chikli, has extended an invitation to political and cultural leaders worldwide: Attend an “International Conference to Combat Antisemitism” in Jerusalem. Read more

Shabbat Pekuday

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When will the world hold Hamas accountable?

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovoked and brutal attack on Israel that will forever be etched in history for its cruelty. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Joseph Kronheimer – one of Victoria’s earliest successful businessmen and philanthropists Read more

First orthodox women’s writers weekend in Australia

The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia will host its inaugural writers’ retreat, offering aspiring women writers the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and foster their creative and spiritual growth. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Proximate Proxies- A- No-Go Read more

Guys & Dolls

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour reviewed by Murray Dahm

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Trump buries UN & EU calls for new state between Israel and Jordan

President Trump has buried the creation of a Palestinian Arab State between Israel and Jordan (two-state solution) at meetings of:

• The G7 Foreign Ministers on 14 March and
• The United Nations (UN) Security Council on 21 March.

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Catholic and Jewish leaders unite to launch groundbreaking educational tool against antisemitism

In a powerful display of interfaith collaboration, Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) have unveiled a new educational resource aimed at equipping Catholic schools and communities with the tools to identify and counter antisemitic bullying.

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On the other hand

In preparation for Pesach (Passover), operation “eggsodus” is underway. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Gaza-Trump, truth and …“transfer”

Israel is on the very cusp of major historical change. The only question is whether its leaders will seize the moment or, tragically, let it slip away. Read more

Unmasked yet again

Purim is hardly over, and the true faces of the haters and loathers have already been revealed. Read more

Jesus Christ Superstar

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

The Spectator

I have always tried to hear different points of view and take other opinions seriously and respectfully. Read more

Shabbat Vayakhel (Parah)

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The UN’s Commission of Inquiry: A politicised attack on Israel

Once again, the UN’s so-called Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has proven itself to be less about justice and more about demonizing Israel. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Today’s historical appropriation is tomorrow’s inversion Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Theodora Esther (Theo) Cowan – renowned female sculptor Read more

Elon Musk’s Grok 3 backs Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

Elon Musk’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) company – xAI -released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, on 17 February. Read more

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