The Accountant – a movie review by James Berardinelli
November 1, 2016 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
The Accountant is a superhero movie. Despite not being based on an existing comic book (a welcome change), the film has all the beats and tropes we have come to expect from superhero movies, although the R-rating makes it more of an adult experience than one targeted for younger viewers. Read more
Obama’s Islamic State Policy Uncorks Shiite Genie In Iraq
October 31, 2016 by David Singer
President Obama’s decision 14 days ago to approve Iraqi and Peshmerga forces undertaking the liberation of Mosul has well and truly blown up in his face with the news that the Iran funded Shiite Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have now joined in the attack…writes David Singer. Read more
What does orthodoxy mean?…ask the rabbi
October 30, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Who invented there term “orthodoxy”…and when? Read more
JS Bach: Goldberg Variations, played by Sarah Grunstein
October 29, 2016 by Bill Brooks
A performance of JS Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations for keyboard is a rare treat…writes William Brooks. Read more
The Two State delusions…writes Michael Kuttner
October 28, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
Hardly a day goes by when we are not bombarded with what has become infallible dogma from befuddled politicians, media and others who either wish we were not here anymore or are just mouthing politically correct slogans. Read more
Henry Greener interviews Shane Baker
October 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Shane Baker, a Nice Jewish Goy, loves Yiddish Culture, especially theatre and language, which he now has adopted as the centre of his life as an actor in Yiddish Theater in New York City…a video interview. Read more
The Kadimah commemorates centenary of the death of Sholem Aleichem
October 28, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Kadimah is presenting three shows in Melbourne to commemorate centenary of the death of the famous Yiddish writer, Sholem Aleichem. Read more
Emerging Jewish actor to star in Australian play
October 27, 2016 by Sophie Deutsch
Aaron Lucas is a must-see actor starring in the powerful new Australian play, FLOOD, which opens 8 November at the Old 505 Theatre in Newtown, Sydney. Read more
Ambos at the OBK
October 27, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Leadership team of the NSW Ambulance Service have visited Our Big Kitchen in Sydney’s Bondi to cook meals for those in need. Read more
Obama’s Islamic State policy threatens Clinton election victory
October 27, 2016 by David Singer
President Obama’s decision to agree to Iraqi and Peshmerga forces attacking Mosul to degrade and destroy Islamic State just three weeks before the US elections sounds alarm bells for the prospects of Hillary Clinton beating Donald Trump on 8 November…writes David Singer. Read more
Own Goals…write Ron Weiser
October 26, 2016 by Ron Weiser
The Chagim have passed and yet the month did not go by without some notable events that affect Israel in the international arena. Read more
What is the Jewish view of transsexuality?…ask the rabbi
October 26, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers your questions… Read more
An Australian pianist and a New York taxi driver
In 1983 Sydney pianist Sarah Grunstein, who had moved to NY to study at Juilliard, stepped onto the curb on West 57th St. There were 7 empty taxis coming along. She got into the first, an old yellow checker cab… Read more
Clinton and Trump clash on defeating Islamic State in Syria
October 23, 2016 by David Singer
The Presidential debates have signalled fundamental policy differences between Clinton and Trump on defeating Islamic State in Syria [ISIS]…writes David Singer. Read more
Newt’s News: Dyan and medical cannabis
October 23, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Newt’s News original Segment WITH SOUND… on Succot, Pot and Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize… Read more
Sukkot in the centre of Melbourne
October 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Chabad of Melbourne CBD (Central Business District) has held their 18th Sukkot Luncheon in the City Square in the heart of Melbourne. Read more
Marie visits Our Big Kitchen
October 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Former Governor of NSW Dame Marie Bashir has visited Our Big Kitchen. Read more
Reflections on grieving Shimon Peres…writes Atida Lipshatz
October 21, 2016 by Atida Lipshatz
I purposely pen these thoughts before his funeral as I want to express my own longings– not echo those of world leaders… Read more
Shameful and Scandalous…writes Michael Kuttner
October 21, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
As predicted, the Jewish New Year has kicked off with a bumper crop of anti Israel activity. Read more
UNESCO’s Offensive Resolution…writes Liam Getreu
October 21, 2016 by Liam Getreu
Last week UNESCO passed an offensive resolution which disregards Judaism’s connection to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Read more
Hell or High Water: a movie review from Glen Falkenstein
October 20, 2016 by Glen Falkenstein
It takes a lot to outdo Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine, even in the latter’s best performance to date. Ben Foster (Inferno, 3:10 to Yuma) does just that, and he’s a sight to behold. Read more
Strength and unity will overcome our adversaries…writes Isi Leibler
October 19, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The abysmal failure of most governments to display even a pretense of morality when formulating resolutions relating to international affairs was again highlighted by the latest outrageous resolution relating to Jerusalem endorsed by UNESCO. Read more
Women dancing with the Torah?…ask the rabbi
October 19, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple asks your questions on Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria Cares for its Carers
October 19, 2016 by Ayal Tusia
During the National Carers Week Jewish Care Victoria is celebrating the dedicated unpaid carers in our community. Read more
Obama, Clinton and Trump Must Affirm America’s Crucial Commitment To Israel
October 19, 2016 by David Singer
President Obama is causing consternation and uncertainty in Israel because of his continuing refusal to make clear that America will veto any Security Council resolution attempting to impose a settlement of the Jewish-Arab conflict in former Palestine other than under the Roadmap of his predecessor George W. Bush…writes David Singer. Read more
Unsporting behavior, a call to end Israeli athletic discrimination
October 19, 2016 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
One of the most enduring images of last summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro captured Islam El Shehaby, an Egyptian judo competitor, or judoka, turning his back on the outstretched hand of his opponent, Or Sasson, after the Israeli athlete’s victory in a bout that earned him the bronze medal…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
B’Tselem does the bidding of repressive regimes at UN Security Council
October 19, 2016 by Naftali Balanson - JNS.org
On Friday, the Israeli non-governmental organisation B’Tselem appeared before a special session of the U.N. Security Council…writes Naftali Balanson/JNS.org. Read more
Trump thrashes Clinton on ending sexual violence in Syria and Iraq
October 16, 2016 by David Singer
Mainstream American media’s obsession with groping allegations against Donald Trump going back twenty years or more has papered over public discussion of major policy differences between Trump and Hillary Clinton on defeating Islamic State to end the horrific sexual violence perpetrated on women and children in Syria and Iraq for the last two years…writes David Singer. Read more
Artistic Jewish Calendar Infused With Russian Memories
October 16, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Volunteers from Subbotnik, a grassroots organisation bringing together Russian Jews in Australia has published its first Jewish calendar “infused with Russian memories” featuring an artistic tapestry of Soviet cities and their Jewish symbols. Read more
JIFF 2016
October 16, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
The 2016 Jewish International Film Festival’s Lindy Tamir speaks to Henry Greener…a video presentation. Read more
