Palestine – France Embarks On Flight Of Fancy
April 22, 2016 by David Singer
The announcement by French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault that France will host a meeting of ministers from 20 countries in Paris on May 30 to try to relaunch the Israel-Palestinian peace process seems to be yet another flight of fancy that is destined to end up where the Oslo Accords and the Bush Roadmap presently find themselves after decades of fruitless negotiations. Read more
Head On Photo Festival exposes New Zealand men
April 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
This year’s Head on Photo Festival showcases the work of New Zealand photographer Ilan Wittenberg – a new collection of monochrome images of bare-chested New Zealand men. Read more
Let my people go
April 21, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
A hi-tech haggadah from Israel’s The Technion. A video presentation. Read more
A Pesach concert
April 21, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
In the season of Passover, 100 Jewish choristers across Australia and New Zealand come together with some of the world’s best choir directors…an ABC Spirit of Things broadcast from Rachael Kohn. Read more
Quiet in Israel?…asks Emily Gian
April 21, 2016 by Emily Gian
There is a superstitious belief within our office that it should never be said that things are quiet in Israel. Read more
Passover, our festival of freedom and miracles
April 20, 2016 by Isi Leibler
On the first night of Passover, the festive meal is preceded by the Seder, which chronicles our emergence from bondage into a nation and recounts the miracles associated with the Exodus from Egypt…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Jerusalem bus bombing shatters relative silence on Israel’s terrorism front
April 20, 2016 by Agencies
The smoke billowing from a burning bus. The sirens of the first responders. The smell of explosives. All of those came back to haunt Jerusalem on Monday when a bomb detonated on Egged Bus 12 as it made its way from the Talpiot neighborhood to the city center. Read more
John Kasich: celebrate Passover by fulfilling God’s purpose for your life
April 20, 2016 by Agencies
Ohio governor John Kasich is a Republican presidential candidate…and sends a Passover message. Read more
Hay Fever: a theatre review by Deb Meyer
April 20, 2016 by Deb Meyer
There’s something terribly refreshing about a well written comedy, especially when it’s revived by a wonderful cast and given playful direction and a creative design team…writes Deb Meyer. Read more
Newt’s News
April 19, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Newt’s News on Freedom of Exodus, with Bob Hope, Info Wars, Italians and Jews, European Exodus, Gun Boats, Ethiopians in Israel, Yemen, Rabbi’s Lobster, Who Let The Jews Out ??…a video presentation. Read more
Meet Kosher caterer David Trakhtman
April 19, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
David Trakhtman is a Passionate Kosher Chef, making healthy, fresh home-made food, using natural ingredients…but watch the amazing Seder parody of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” preceding Henry Greener’s interview. Read more
Marriage equality
April 18, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Penny Sharpe has addressed The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Luncheon Club speaking on spoke about law reform and the planned federal Marriage Equality plebiscite and its repercussions. Read more
Hillary Clinton: fighting oppression, inequality, and injustice on Passover
April 17, 2016 by Hillary Clinton -JNS.org
I didn’t grow up celebrating Pesach…writes Hillary Clinton. Read more
BDS in a nutshell
April 15, 2016 by Julie Nathan
The ‘Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions’ (BDS) campaign poses threats to Israel’s legitimacy as a state and a member of the family of nations, and to diaspora Jews…writes Julie Nathan. Read more
Cleaning out the chometz
April 15, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
In many Jewish households worldwide the week before Passover is a time of intensive chametz clearing out. Read more
Marguerite – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
April 15, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Perhaps it is coincidence the heroine of this movie shares her name with Margaret Dumont, the woman who was the “straight man” in several Marx Brothers comedies and the oblivious butt of many jokes.
Fire and ice
April 15, 2016 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Part of the Haggadah story is the ten plagues…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
Media miss emergence of new Iranian-funded Palestinian terror group
April 15, 2016 by Sean Durns - JNS.org
A new Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist group has emerged—and by appearances, it may be expanding…writes Sean Durns/JNS.org. Read more
Quality Agency Recognises Montefiore Again
April 14, 2016 by Natalie Shymko
Sydney’s Montefiore Home has been once again acknowledged by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. Read more
The forgotten pogrom: commemorating the Farhud
April 14, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
While the Jews of Europe were facing death across Nazi Europe, the Jews of Iraq encountered brutality at the hands of former colleagues, neighbours and fellow citizens in a massacre known as The Farhud. Read more
Palestine – Internet Intifada On Free Speech Intensifies
April 14, 2016 by David Singer
An increasing number of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel websites are banning comments made by me in response to articles or readers’ comments published on their sites…writes David Singer. Read more
Back to Polish roots
April 13, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
According to filmmaker Simon Target, “it’s cool to be Jewish” in Poland today…and his film “A Town Called Brzostek” will be shown on ABC-TV’s Compass on Sunday. Read more
Foster care: Meet Pauline Posner
April 13, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Pauline Posner is a Foster Care Advocate, totally committed and passionate about raising awareness and participants in Foster Care and Respite, so essential to find homes and protection for those in need…a Henry Greener video interview. Read more
Anglo-Jewry confronts Labour antisemitic surge
April 12, 2016 by Isi Leibler
Ten years ago, I was accused of pandering to hysteria when I praised Melanie Phillips’ groundbreaking book, “Londonistan,” detailing the alarming growth of antisemitism in the U.K. and predicting further deterioration unless the British government drastically altered its approach…writes Isi Leibler.
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Eva tells her story
April 12, 2016 by Sharon Berger
A sold-out Sydney Jewish Writers Festival audience was entranced by the larger-than life story of Eva Clarke. Read more
Life membership for Sophie
April 12, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Jewish Historical Society has presented Sophie Caplan a Certificate for Life Membership, bestowed on her “in appreciation of the service and commitment to the Society over many years.” Read more
Meet Magic Steven: a Henry Greener video interview
April 12, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Magic Steven is a unique Comedian, using a series of notebooks, with a daily practice to treat each experience he has as a lesson, in order to grow as a person. Read more
When anti-Israel propagandists promote cultural bridges: to cheer or jeer?
April 12, 2016 by Lana Melman - JNS.org
The United Nations recently designated the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, made up of musicians from Israel, the Palestinian territories, and other parts of the Middle East, as a Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding…writes Lana Melman/JNS.org. Read more
Farewell Barry
April 11, 2016 by J-Wire
Barry Joseph was farewelled in Sydney last week following 15 years’ service as executive director of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more
Wide Open Sky – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
April 11, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Think big, dream wide is the maxim of Moorambilla Voices. Michelle Leonard, founder and Artistic Director of the choir, is just the woman to bring dreams to life.
