An ‘intimate history’ of Australia and the Holocaust
February 24, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution: My chat with ChatGPT
February 24, 2025 by David Singer
My chat with generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has resulted in ChatGPT making a number of substantial corrections to its understanding of the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (HKOPS) – whilst also confirming the United Nations has completely ignored the existence of HKOPS to replace its own failed two-state solution. Read more
Where were you?
February 23, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
Where were you on October 7, 2023, when the largest massacre of Jews since the Shoah took place? Read more
On the other hand
February 22, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
In Israel, it’s called Chok Murphy. Read more
Civilization weeps
February 21, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
After the heartbreak comes a profound anger. Read more
TRUTH
February 21, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
What is going on in Bibi’s mind?
February 21, 2025 by Ron Weiser
We are nearing the final stages of the first phase of the hostage deal. Read more
Huffing, puffing and bluffing
February 21, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Nothing is worse than the spectacle of politicians and others blustering and then being stranded when their deadlines fall flat. Read more
Sons of Noa(c)h
February 21, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Anyone studying the Talmud in depth knows that they are entering a very special but complicated world with unique rules and methods. Read more
Shabbat Mishpatim
February 20, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
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Australia is failing itself by ignoring the real divide
February 19, 2025 by Michael Gencher
Enough with the illusions. The recent statement from the United Muslim Community (UMC) and its affiliates regarding the Bankstown nurses’ scandal is not just an exercise in deflection—it is a glaring sign that Australia is failing to confront a growing and dangerous divide. Read more
Aria
February 18, 2025 by Alex First
A Sydney theatre review by Alex First Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 18, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Laura Boas – known as Aunty Laura in her career as a teacher of religion for over a quarter of a century Read more
Randwick councillor calls for healing and inclusion during Harmony Week
February 17, 2025 by Rob Klein
Councillor Daniel Rosenfeld is set to present a motion at next week’s Randwick Council meeting on Tuesday calling for Harmony Week celebrations to focus on healing for the Jewish community in response to rising antisemitism in the local area. Read more
Trump hastens end to United Nations inciting Jew-hatred worldwide
February 17, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s decision on 5 February to takeover – and makeover – Gaza – will hopefully hasten the end to eight years of the United Nations (UN) inciting Jew-hatred worldwide following the Security Council adopting Resolution 2334 on 23 December 2016. Read more
Feintooner
February 17, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Singing in the same Key
On the other hand
February 16, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Here are some good news items that will never feature in your local media. Read more
Hadestown
February 16, 2025 by Alex First
A Sydney theatre review by Alex First Read more
Wedding of Peace’: children of Russian and Ukrainian rabbis marry in Jerusalem
February 14, 2025 by TPS-IL
Rivka Lazar, daughter of the Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar, and Sholom Wolf, son of the Chief Rabbi of Odessa and Southern Ukraine Avraham Wolf, were married yesterday in Jerusalem. Read more
Foot in mouth outbreaks
February 14, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
A “foot in mouth” award is presented each year by the Plain English Campaign in the UK for the best baffling comment by a public figure. Read more
Rabbi Aviezer Wolfson ז״ל – A personal tribute
February 14, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
I have recently pointed out some of the negative aspects of the Yeshiva World. Read more
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
February 13, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Shabbat Yitro
February 13, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Father-in-Law Read more
When Trump and Hamas refuse to leave the tough talk in Vegas
February 12, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 11, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Samuel Berkowitz – a master craftsman with a wonderful legacy Read more
From Auschwitz to Gaza: The unfolding horror and its implications
February 10, 2025 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
In late February 1945, among the first reports on the horrors of Auschwitz was one by a Polish officer, Lt. Wacław Lipiński, who wrote in the Polpress Bulletin, “Those who have survived don’t look like human beings, they are mere shadows.” Read more
If hostages are being abused, their captors shouldn’t be rewarded
February 10, 2025 by J-Wire
It’s been more than 16 months since Israel was invaded and its citizens, including men, women and children, were subjected to mass murder, torture, rape and kidnapping. Read more
Live Music Back at VJs!
February 10, 2025 by Community Editor
New cantor for NSTE
February 10, 2025 by J-Wire
Melbourne-born Toby Glaser has been appointed as cantor at Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel. Read more
Trump buries Biden-UN two-state solution in Gaza’s rubble
February 10, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s decision to takeover – and makeover – Gaza – has seen the Biden-United Nations two-state solution: Unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority – buried in the rubble of Gaza. Read more
