The sport of politics…writes Emily Gian
April 8, 2016 by Emily Gian
I came across an article in the Israeli media this week, but was unable to find it covered in the English language media.
Keeping afloat in a sea of deligitimisation
April 8, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
The endless lava flow of anti Israel/Jewish activities continues to erupt with volcanic force…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Q+A with Jonathan Ornstein
April 7, 2016 by Toni Susskind
Jonathan Ornstein has served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow since its opening in 2008. A QandA with Toni Susskind. Read more
Palestine – Internet Manipulation Fuels Anti-Israel and Jewish Hatred
April 6, 2016 by David Singer
Internet manipulation of readers’ comments in response to articles published on overtly anti-Israel and anti-Jewish web sites is allowing those web sites to spew out their venom unchecked and uncontrolled…writes David Singer. Read more
The United Nations sanctifies evil…writes Isi Leibler
April 5, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The United Nations is an evil body dominated by Islamic nations and tyrannies. Read more
Happy 100th Rose
April 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Sydney’s Burger Centre has celebrated Rose Klass’s 100th birthday this week. Read more
Newt’s News: A video presentation
April 5, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Newt’s News: Murder and Freedom of Speech, AIPAC Demo, Incitement, Janno Jihad and Pro-Palestinian Media. Read more
Art House museum in Melbourne
April 5, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Charles and Leah Justin’s Art House Museum has opened after years of collecting contemporary art, they have built an amazing home gallery with unique spaces, features and concepts. Read more
Judaism and consumer protection? Ask the rabbi
April 4, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers your questions… Read more
Palestine – Politics Precede Humanity In Brussels Bombings
April 3, 2016 by David Singer
David Singer writes: The European Union has been increasingly expressing its growing antagonism towards Israel… Read more
All in a fortnight
April 3, 2016 by Ron Weiser
What a week or two…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Foot in Mouth epidemic
April 1, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
“If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.” Read more
The president’s party endorses stabbings—where’s the outrage?
April 1, 2016 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
No, the headline doesn’t refer to America’s president. Read more
Israel eyes a more affordable and accessible tourism experience
April 1, 2016 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
Twenty-five years ago, when Nancy Broth started her business, she signed a contract with El Al (the only airline that flew to Israel at the time) and helped people book their flights abroad. Read more
From Bosnia to Brussels, Europe fumbles…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
March 31, 2016 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
The former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic finally received a modicum of justice this week, when a United Nations court in The Hague sentenced him to 40 years in prison for his monstrous war crimes. Read more
Jerusalem conference features the unsung Israeli perspective on fighting BDS
March 31, 2016 by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - JNS.org
Debate on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is often heard loudest from Jews in America and the rest of the Diaspora, perhaps most notably when it comes to anti-Israel activity on college campuses, rather than focusing on what leaders in the movement’s stated target—Israel—are saying. Read more
Newt’s News
March 31, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Faith The Final Frontier features clips of Shabbos, Anti-Semitism, Iran’s Missiles, Syrian Refugees and a young Israeli’s tearful song of faith…a video presentation. Read more
American Jews face dilemma in presidential elections
March 30, 2016 by Isi Leibler
The turmoil associated with the American presidential elections has impacted on much of the nation, and certainly on the Jews. Many, both liberal and conservative, feel that their traditional political affiliations have been destabilised. Read more
Sherpa – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
March 29, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It should be peaceful at Base Camp, Mount Everest with all that clean air, dazzling white snow and towering peaks. But in the short climbing season, it is so crowded up there, it’s more like Bondi Beach on Boxing Day, but with parkas.
JewishCare’s prison co-ordinator at Harmony Day function
March 29, 2016 by Warren Hurst
Sydney’s JewishCare’s Prison Outreach Coordinator Taryn Tillman was invited to attend a Harmony Day function at Department of Corrective Services. Read more
Jewellery in the bathroom? Ask the rabbi
March 28, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Can you wear specific jewellery in the bathroom? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Palestine – Internet Intifada Denies Free Speech
March 27, 2016 by David Singer
Many Palestinian websites are stifling free speech by refusing to publish comments answering anti-Israel articles published on their sites…writes David Singer. Read more
Live in Melbourne? Some important dates from Zionism Victoria and UIA
March 25, 2016 by Eileen Freed
Zionism Victoria, in partnership with United Israel Appeal, is pleased to announce its 2016 schedule of events for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. Read more
Purim shpiel…writes Michael Kuttner
March 25, 2016 by Michael Kuttner
At this time of the year as Jews worldwide celebrate the deliverance of the ancient Persian Jewish Community from the threat of genocide, one of the customs is to stage a “shpiel” which translated from Yiddish literally means “play.” Read more
Child sexual abuse: a female voice
This article is written by a female survivor of child sexual abuse in an institutional setting in the Australian Jewish community. Read more
The fallout of the Obama doctrine: Global chaos and its implications for Israel and the Jewish people
March 24, 2016 by Isi Leibler
President Barack Obama’s determination to downgrade U.S. international power has generated massive global instability and chaos with especially ominous implications for Israel…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Rams – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
March 24, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Sheep have never figured much in my life. Yet in the past month I have read and discussed a book about sheep farming at my book club*, spent time considering Tom Roberts famous painting of sheep shearers and taken in this film. I will try, although not too hard, to avoid any woolly thinking.
Purim from The Shtick
March 24, 2016 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Henry Greener and Newt host the Purim Shtick in costume discussing the significance of the Jewish Festival of Purim in relation to the Persian Empire over 2,000 years ago, where the Story of Esther was set, in terms of today’s threats of annihilation of Israel and the Jewish People by Iran, formerly known as Persia…before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 alienated peace-loving Persians from their western lifestyles. A video presentation. Read more
Ask the rabbi…about Purim
March 22, 2016 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes about Purim. Read more
Clothes for Pesach
March 22, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Two Sydney organisations will pair up next month to run a pop-up free Pesach Clothing Store will pop-up for one day only catering to those in our community in genuine need of new clothing for Passover. Read more
