Equality under the law…writes Michael Kuttner
August 7, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Recent events in Israel have once again highlighted the ongoing campaign to combat extremism and hate crimes, whether terrorist or criminal in origin. Read more
In denial…writes Michael Kuttner
August 7, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Just when you think you have heard it all, another revelation pops up to prove that in fact the worms are still crawling out of the Vienna can. Read more
Tradition engraved in their souls
August 5, 2015 by Sarah Bendetsky
About 60 Russian-speaking members of Melbourne’s Jewish community have gathered for a Challah, Falafel, Music and Wine Night in Moorabbin. Read more
Of crimes in Israel
August 5, 2015 by Ted Lapkin
“Zero tolerance for terrorism, wherever it comes from, whatever side of the fence it comes from, we have to fight it, and fight it together.” These were the words of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoken while visiting the members of a Palestinian family injured by a cowardly firebombing attack. Read more
Coming To See Aunt Sophie…a theatre review by Deb Meyer
August 3, 2015 by Deb Meyer
“Where was G-d during the Holocaust?” asks the filmmaker to legendary Polish Catholic hero Jan Karski, in Arthur Feinsod’s new play Coming To See Aunt Sophie. Read more
Conversions in Israel? …ask the rabbi
August 3, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Why is the Israeli rabbinate so strict in what it expects from converts? Read more
See nothing – hear nothing
July 31, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Reverberations from the misconceived and much touted Vienna agreement continue to rumble forth on a daily basis…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Meet Ambassador Mark Gilbert
July 31, 2015 by Keren Cook
Meet Mark Gilbert, United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa and involved in Limmud later this year. Read more
Did Jonathan Pollard really cause antisemitism?…asks Rafael Medoff/JNS.org
July 31, 2015 by Rafael Medoff - JNS.org
Did jailed Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard’s actions provoke antisemitism in the United States? Read more
A new birdwatching centre in Israel
July 30, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
In the middle of the noisy metropolis in central Israel known as Gush Dan, a unique gem of nature is now being created, which will introduce visitors to the world of birds… thanks to the support of JNF Australia. Read more
A surprise birthday
July 30, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
The Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberals John Ajaka recently visited Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen with Chief of Staff Adam Zarth…and found himself singing happy birthday. Read more
Rattling the bars
July 30, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
A full house, plenty of celebrities and Sir Simon Rattle conducting a uniquely superb orchestra could hardly miss being the standout event of the Sydney (and probably Australian) classical music calendar…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Abe Foxman’s retirement –End of an Era
July 29, 2015 by Isi Leibler
I received a call recently from Abe Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, in which he castigated me for not consulting him in advance of my publishing strong criticism of his remarks…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
At Jerusalem Film Festival, new year brings new kind of drama
July 28, 2015 by Judy Lash Balint - JNS.org
In July 2014 in Jerusalem, sirens over the city at the beginning of the 50-day Gaza war forced the cancellation of the outdoor opening event of the Jerusalem International Film Festival. Read more
Does the Talmud discuss contraceptives?…ask the Rabbi
July 27, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple has answers on contraceptives, Chassidism and women and matchmaking on Tu B’Av. Read more
Summer in Israel…as seen by Ron Weiser
July 26, 2015 by Ron Weiser
Summer in Israel. Hard to beat. The sun was shining, the weather was hot and the hotels and restaurants were full again. What a contrast from just a year ago and Operation Protective Edge. Read more
Hey @TheIranDeal, I have some questions—actually, lots of them…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
July 24, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
This week, a bunch of journalists, foreign policy wonks, and assorted pundits received an email from the White House that began with the legendary words, “Hey, I’m Ben Rhodes, a Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. Read more
Farblondzhet…writes Michael Kuttner
July 24, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Yiddish, for those who understand it, is an extremely expressive language which conveys, often in a most graphic manner, a range of emotions suited to any particular situation. Read more
Iran deal presages UN military action against Islamic State
July 24, 2015 by David Singer
China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, America and the European Union (E3/EU+3) – the Septet – have shown a rare degree of international cooperation in signing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear horizons. Read more
Facts ignored – the invention of a village
July 23, 2015 by Ari Briggs
On July 16, the daily press briefing of the U.S. State Department astonished legal circles in Israel…writes Ari Briggs. Read more
The fight for life
July 22, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
Michelle Haber is a scientist. David Ziegler is a paediatric oncologist. This superbright pair is at the frontline of the fight to find a cure for currently incurable strains of cancer which claim the lives of three Australian children every week. Read more
Rejecting Despair and Confronting the Challenges
July 22, 2015 by Isi Leibler
I will not add to the flow of articles that have more than adequately analyzed the horrendous long-term consequences of U.S. President Barack Obama’s capitulation to the Iranian ayatollah, who to this day explicitly identifies the destruction of Israel as a primary objective and endorses calls of death to America and Israel by his followers…writes Isi Leibler.
Israeli outreach group wants English-speakers to feel at home in the Jewish homeland
July 21, 2015 by Deborah Fineblum-Schabb JNS.org
“Israel needs to be a more welcoming place for all Jews,” says Rabbi Reuven Spolter, overseas rabbinic coordinator for Tzohar, an Israeli outreach organisation focused on making both Judaism and the Jewish state more accessible within the context of religious tradition. Read more
Want to help at Melbourne’s Shir Madness Music Festival?
July 17, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
In an exciting first, Melbourne will host a celebration of Jewish music at the inaugural Shir Madness Festival, Sunday September 6th. Read more
Rabbis and Rebbetzin learn about mental health
July 17, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbis and Rebbetzins of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) have participated in a Mental Health Training Course. Read more
Following the money: How much of Iran deal’s sanctions relief will fund terror?
July 17, 2015 by Agencies
Beyond the recently reached nuclear deal’s implications for Iran’s nuclear program itself, much of the fear about the agreement centres on how the substantial sanctions relief it provides to the Islamic Republic might open the floodgates to increased Iranian exporting of terrorism. Read more
Vienna to Munich – Michael Kuttner connects the dots
July 17, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Who says that history does not repeat itself?
How old are you?…asks Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
July 17, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The Talmud relates that the great sage Rabbi Elazar ben Azaria was asked to assume the leadership of the Sanhedrin – The Jewish Supreme Court. Read more
The girl in green plus other music
July 16, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
I’m pretty sure that the full house for last night’s Opera House SSO Master Series concert was all about one diminutive Chinese girl pianist….writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Abu Dhabi And Sydney – A Tale Of Two Cities
July 16, 2015 by David Singer
An Australian woman – Jodi Magi – has been arrested, jailed and deported from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates after being found guilty of “writing bad words on social media about a person” – reportedly a cyber-crime in the United Arab Emirates…writes David Singer. Read more
