Alice In Wonderland…writes Michael Kuttner
July 10, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
“In wonderland, Alice knew she had but to open her eyes again and all would change to dull reality.” Read more
All My Sons…a theatre reviews by Deb Meyer
July 10, 2016 by Deb Meyer
Capitalism, corruption and cover ups are familiar stomping ground in American theatre. In All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s riveting, award-winning play of 1947, these themes and more are explored in epic proportions. Read more
The Antisemitism of BDS…writes Julie Nathan
July 6, 2016 by Julie Nathan
The Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) campaign is inherently antisemitic. BDS campaigners deny this. Read more
Montefiore Chair of Healthy Brain Ageing, Professor Henry Brodaty AO, wins ‘Nobel Prize for Ageing’
July 6, 2016 by J-Wire
UNSW Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO, has been awarded The Ryman Prize, an international prize that rewards the best work in the world that has enhanced quality of life for older people. Read more
The scandal-ridden chief rabbinate must be restructured…writes Isi Leibler
July 6, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The depths to which the haredi extremists have sunk with their scandalous abuse of their rabbinical authority seem limitless. It is high time for Jews in Israel and the Diaspora to publicly vent their rage and insist that these shenanigans must cease. Read more
Einstein the Musical
July 5, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Jess Newman has written a Musical about Albert Einstein entitled “Einstein: Master of the Universe” playing at Melbourne’s Theatreworks in St Kilda. He talks with Henry Greener. Read more
Record Number of Graduates from Aged Care Course at Jewish Care
July 5, 2016 by J-Wire
A record number of students have graduated from the Certificate III in Aged Care and Home & Community Care course, hosted by Melbourne’s Jewish Care’s Employment and Education Centre. Read more
Jewish Care supports NAIDOC week
Generational experiences of alienation, dislocation and persecution are dominant discourses of both the Jewish community and the Indigenous people of Australia. Read more
Strengthening Jewish life at universities
July 4, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
What can I do about Jewish fundamentalism?…ask the rabbi.
July 4, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. What can we do about Jewish fundamentalists? Read more
Parting is such sweet sorrow…writes Michael Kuttner
July 1, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
Unlike Shakespeare’s words from Romeo and Juliet the partings which have taken place recently and others which are bound to occur contain a mixture of bitterness and blessed relief. Read more
Palestine – European Union Acclaims Abbas Whilst Flogging Farage
June 30, 2016 by David Singer
Brexit proponent Nigel Farage has been branded a liar by the European Parliament (EUP) – but PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas can lie compulsively without the slightest EUP remonstration or rebuke…writes David Singer. Read more
The Xenophon team
June 30, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
With the Nick Xenophon Team likely to gain a number of Senate seats, and possibly a couple of lower house seats, at the looming election, and thus possibly holding or sharing the balance of power in one or both Houses, the Australia/Israel Review (AIR) examined the Senator’s record on Israel, and found much that concerns it. Read more
A resoundingly satisfying performance…an SSO music review
June 30, 2016 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Staying in familiar territory, but with more ear-challenges than the last APT Mater Series concert, the SSO loaded up its heavy artillery for a resoundingly satisfying performance last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
The Ideation Project
Sydney’s The Shalom Institute is now accepting applications for its second year of its ground-breaking innovation program, The Ideation Project. Read more
Can ‘open source jihad’ be stopped? Israeli conference searches for solutions
June 29, 2016 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
It was Oct. 27, 2015, shortly after 10 a.m. Two terrorists from the Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber boarded an Egged bus in the East Talpiot area. One was armed with a gun, the other with a knife…writes Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman/JNS.org. Read more
Poisoned minds…writes Emily Gian
There is a scene in the movie, “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan”, in which the Sacha Baron Cohen character finds himself deep inside redneck territory in an American country and western lounge bar. Read more
Herzog’s intolerable deceit
June 29, 2016 by Isi Leibler
Zionist Union Chairman MK Isaac Herzog is the scion of one of Israel’s most distinguished families…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
U.K.’s historic ‘Brexit’ vote leaves Israel pondering policy and trade implications
June 28, 2016 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
In a historic referendum, the United Kingdom voted to leave the 28-nation European Union (EU), sending shockwaves throughout Europe and the international community…writes Alex Traiman/JNS.org. Read more
Greens candidate talks about her decision not to attend Zionism Victoria co-hosted debate
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Steph Hodgins-May, The Greens candidate for Melbourne Ports has created controversy by deciding not to attend a Candidates Debate because she claims she had not been advised it was being c-hosted by Zionism Victoria…she speaks to Henry Greener about her decision and The Greens policies. Read more
Henry Greener checks out the Sex Party and the Independent candidate for Melbourne Ports
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Dr Meredith Doig, The Sex Party Senate Candidate and Peter Holland, an Independent candidate for Melbourne Ports speak to Henry Greener at the Pre-Polling Booth at Betty Day Community Centre. Read more
Meet Tim Wilson
June 28, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Tim Wilson, Liberal Candidate for Goldstein speaks to Henry Greener about his past as Human Rights Commissioner, his present as running for a very safe Liberal Seat and his future as a pro-active Member of Parliament. Read more
This is not how we roll
June 27, 2016 by Dame Susan Devoy
This month when I opened a copy of the Wairarapa Times-Age, a New Zealander wearing a Neo Nazi uniform stared back at me…writes Dame Susan Devoy. Read more
Should you watch TV on Shabbat?…ask the Rabbi
June 27, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond answers a question about watching TV on Shabbat…and writes on suicide. Read more
State of the Union
June 24, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
By the time you read this, the results of the British referendum will be known…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Palestine – European Union Should Heed Israel’s Sobering Message
June 24, 2016 by David Singer
The European Union needs to heed the sobering message delivered by Israel’s President – Reuven Rivlin – to the European Parliament on 22 June…writes David Singer. Read more
Jews and Israel in a threatened, leaderless and delusional world
June 22, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The painful lesson of the Orlando massacre is that no place in the world is immune to fanatical religious extremists willing to kill themselves to achieve heavenly salvation…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Melbourne marriage equality political guide
June 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
GLBTI group Aleph Melbourne has published a Voters’ Guide for Marriage Equality in Jewish Melbourne. Read more
Melbourne Ports: Henry Greener interviews the candidates
June 22, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
With the federal elections approaching, Henry Greener interviews incumbent member for Melbourne Ports Michael Danby and Liberal candidate Owen Guest. Read more
Orlando and Tel Aviv shootings highlight American-Israeli dichotomy on guns
June 21, 2016 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
In a span of less than a week, deadly shooting sprees at the hands of gunmen affiliated with Islamic terror movements rocked Orlando and Tel Aviv…writes Alex Traiman/JNS.org. Read more








