The ZFA annual plenary in photos
September 2, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Were you at the ZFA annual plenary in Sydney? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Bowling them over
September 2, 2015 by Leanne Shelton
Over 60 lawn bowlers from across Australia have participated in the 15th Maccabi Australia Bowls Carnival. Read more
Modern day diplomacy…an address by Australia’s ambassador to Israel
September 1, 2015 by J-Wire
Sydney Jewish Writers Festival…a photo gallery
September 1, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Did you visit the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival?….a photo gallery from David Sokol. Read more
Disband the disgraceful state-endorsed rabbinical leadership…writes isi Leibler
September 1, 2015 by Isi Leibler
I rubbed my eyes in disbelief when I read that Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has extended the ban on television and computers by decreeing that anyone using the “abomination” of smartphones be prohibited from leading prayers. Read more
The Jerusalem Biennale
August 31, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Visitors to Israel from the end of this month through to early November should consider including the Jerusalem Biennale in their travel plans. Read more
What’s the other side to Rosh Hashanah?…ask the Rabbi
August 31, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
What is the other side to Rosh Hashanah? Read more
For happy hikers, Israel’s 1000km national trail brings Jewish history to life
August 30, 2015 by Deborah Fineblum-Schabb JNS.org
It was a brave—some may argue foolhardy—lot who recently braved the August heat of the Negev desert to walk a short segment of the Israel National Trail (INT) at around noontime…writes Deborah Fineblum Schabb/JNS.org. Read more
Elvis lives—at an Israeli restaurant and gas station
August 28, 2015 by Deborah Fineblum-Schabb JNS.org
To appreciate how much Israelis love Elvis Presley, you just have to hear three generations of the Mizrachi family of Rehovot crooning, “Wise men say only fools rush in…but I can’t help falling in love with you”…writes Deborah Fineblum Schabb/JNS.org. Read more
Twin evils facing the Jewish nation…writes Ron Weiser
August 28, 2015 by Ron Weiser
The Mishnah says that there are four New Years in our calendar but that only on Rosh Hashanah are we universally judged and on Yom Kippur, our fate sealed. Read more
Guide for the perplexed
August 28, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
It is hard to imagine but it was not that many years ago when one had to consult printed maps in order to work out how to drive from home to one’s destination. Read more
Offbeat tales from Ted Lapkin
August 27, 2015 by Ted Lapkin
I want to focus on a few off-and-up-beat stories that might have escaped your notice in the hurly burly of the normal news cycle….writes Ted Lapkin. Read more
Palestine – Changed Narratives Needed To Nurture New Negotiations
August 27, 2015 by David Singer
France is not expected to present its anticipated draft proposal for the declaration of a Palestinian State to the U.N. Security Council in September – having reportedly been criticized both by Israel – which does not want any external solution imposed on it – and by the PLO – which fears the Security Council will not meet its demands…writes David Singer. Read more
Anti-Zionism’s mask falls…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
August 27, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
The first Saturday in September will see Israel’s national soccer team travel to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, for a crucial qualifying game for next year’s European Championship in France. Read more
Obama administration flunks choice between fighting and appeasing terrorists
August 27, 2015 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Two very different ways to respond to terrorism were on display this week…writes Stephen M. Flatow/JNS.org. Read more
Should Netanyahu suspend Israel’s Confrontation with Obama?
August 26, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The U.S.-Israeli tensions that have escalated over the Iranian issue during the past month have led to waves of criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
German memorials reveal clash between Holocaust guilt and anti-Zionism
August 26, 2015 by Alina Dain Sharon-JNS.org
Germany is known for a strong state-level commitment to atoning for its Holocaust past, manifested through formal ceremonies, museums, and monuments…writes Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org. Read more
Woollahra Council delegation visits Wolper
August 25, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
A delegation from Woollahra Council headed by mayor Toni Zeltzer has made an official visit to Sydney’s Wolper Jewish Hospital. Read more
The Present After Anton Chekhov’s Platonov by Andrew Upton…a theatre review by Deb Meyer
August 24, 2015 by Deb Meyer
What do British punk rock music, Russian vodka (copious amounts of it), an acclaimed Irish director and a stellar Australian cast have in common? They all feature in Andrew Upton’s explosive adaptation of Chekhov’s Platonov at the Sydney Theatre Company. Read more
Frank Lowy, A Second Life…a book review by Alan Gold
There are two lights which shine most brilliantly out of Jill Margo’s exceptional second volume of Frank Lowy’s biography. Read more
How do you greet a mourner?…ask the rabbi
August 24, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Greeting a mourner, so many blessings, for richer or for poorer…three issues Rabbi Raymond Apple deals with this week. Read more
Trivia night at the Monte
August 22, 2015 by Natalie Shymko
More than 170 people attended the Sydney Montefiore Home Ladies Committee 5th annual trivia evening . Read more
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
August 21, 2015 by Ted Lapkin
This past weekend the ZFA held its annual Plenary Conference at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
Preaching for the conversion hopefuls
August 21, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Efraim Halevy has responded to the attacks and the controversy over the “Alternative Rabbinic Courts for conversion ” which the Harry O Triguboff Institute has been promoting in Israel. Read more
Dangerous fallout…writes Michael Kuttner
August 21, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Like toxic fumes following a major disaster as witnessed by the recent massive explosions in China, inevitable poisonous pollution is already seeping forth following the Vienna fatally flawed piece of paper. Read more
Jewish Care gets words of wisdom
August 21, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
The senior residents of Melbourne’s Jewish Care share their beliefs and wisdom by answering questions about self, money, being a good Jew and what words of advice they can share with young people…a J-Wire video report. Read more
Life is not a game of chess
August 21, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
We are currently in the Jewish month of Elul. In just over three weeks from now, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah and usher in the New Year. In preparation for this auspicious event we are given this period – a month of opportunity…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie. Read more
The Cosmic Diamond launched
August 20, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
More than 300 people attended the launch of Rabbi Chaim Ingram’s second book of essays The Cosmic Diamond…the sequel to his much-acclaimed Fragments Of The Hammer. Read more
Blasphemy in Judaism?…ask the Rabbi
August 19, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
A Christian woman in Pakistan is being tried for blasphemy. She is accused of making derogatory remarks about Islam and if found guilty she could be put to death. What does Judaism say about blasphemy? Read more
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