The Source of Happiness…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
February 20, 2015 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
The festival of Purim is just under two weeks away. Read more
Shuffling the deckchairs…writes Michael Kuttner
February 20, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Current events in Europe evoke memories of shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic as the superliner steamed its way towards its catastrophic fate. Read more
For victim Adele Biton, Palestinian rock-throwing is murder, not ‘resistance’
February 20, 2015 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
Parents in Israel are in mourning over the death of their child at the hands of Palestinian terrorists. Read more
The 2015 Israeli election video wars
February 20, 2015 by Orit Arfa - JNS.org
Forget pollsters. These days, to get a sense of an Israeli politician’s popularity among the electorate, the place to go is his or her Facebook and YouTube video portals. Read more
Kick the Ball and Kick the Bucket…writes Rabbi Laibl Wolf
February 19, 2015 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
I have often wondered why ball games are so popular, especially with children, sometimes with seals, and often with Tottenham Hotspur fans. Read more
Mardi Gras time
February 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Jewish Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender group Dayenu marching in the Mardi Gras Parade. Read more
A ticket for your carer
February 19, 2015 by Ayal Tusia
The Companion Card initiative allows those in need of a carer a free pass for their helper at a variety of events. Read more
Antisemitism in the 21st century…writes Julie Nathan
February 17, 2015 by Julie Nathan
The murder in Denmark of a Jewish man outside a synagogue is just the latest in a long series of acts of violence and murder directed at Jews in Europe over the last few decades. Only last month in Paris Jews were targeted and four were murdered at the Hyper Cacher Jewish supermarket. Read more
On reflection – Manny Waks post the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse yeshiva and yeshivah hearings
February 17, 2015 by Manny Waks
Nearly four years ago, when I publicly disclosed the sexual abuse I endured as a child at Melbourne’s Yeshivah Centre, I did not envisage that today so many around the world would know exactly what had happened to myself and so many other children at that institution. Read more
European Union Causes Peace Process And Quartet Meltdown
February 17, 2015 by David Singer
David Singer writes on the EU’s illegal funding of buildings in the West Bank. Read more
The letter I want from our leadership…writes David Werdiger
February 16, 2015 by David Werdiger
Following the drama played out at The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Melbourne over the last two weeks, David Werdiger has penned the letter he would like to receive from Melbourne’s Jewish leadership…. Read more
Obama’s shameless Jewish cheerleaders…writes Isi Leibler
February 16, 2015 by Isi Leibler
While U.S. President Barack Obama determinedly pursues his policy of appeasement, which may enable the world’s most dangerous terrorist state to become a nuclear threshold power, there are Israelis and American Jews who have initiated a campaign against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a world of their own
According to Melbourne’s Monash University research, the fully observant or frum community in Victoria accounts for about 15% of the Victorian Jewish community. Read more
Beyond Belief…writes Michael Kuttner
February 13, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Often there are events or occurrences which defy any sort of logic and are “beyond belief.” This past week provided a bumper crop of such occasions. Read more
Mendelssohn’s violin concerto sent them wild
February 12, 2015 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Explosive violinist, Christian Tetzlaff, ran away with the show in the first of this year’s Sydney Symphony APT Master Series concerts last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
Peace and Happiness…writes Ari Heber
February 11, 2015 by Ari Heber
As the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse continues its investigation we should be aware that the incidents it is investigating represent only a very small percentage of child sexual abuse incidents in Australia. Read more
Q. Should terrorists who commit murder be executed? A question for the rabbi
February 11, 2015 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Apple served for 32 years as the chief minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious congregation. He was Australia’s highest profile rabbi and held many public roles. He is now retired and lives in Jerusalem…and answers questions. Read more
Thread – a play about Israel and Palestine
February 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire interviews award-winning international actress Mischa Ipp, who stars in playwright Elena Zuckers world premiere of Thread in Western Australia. Read more
The Leader is You…writes Rabbi Laibl Wolf
February 11, 2015 by J-Wire
Leadership today is under attack – and for very good reason. It doesn’t lead. Read more
Schabas Shalom…writes Emily Gian
February 11, 2015 by Emily Gian
During Israel’s 2014 Operation Protective Edge, the United Nations Human Rights Council (the one that routinely has some of the world’s worst human rights offenders on its rotating membership) announced it was to launch an inquiry into Israel’s actions in its 50-day defensive war against Hamas. Read more
Beach Shabbat
February 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Over 150 community members from many different cultures and backgrounds attended OBK’s Shabbat on Sydney’s Tamarama Beach. Read more
Cry for me, Argentina…writes Isi Leibler
February 11, 2015 by Isi Leibler
The assassination of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman reflects the endemic corruption of the Kirchner regime and focuses the spotlight on the devil’s pact consummated by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in 2013 with Iran, whose leaders inflicted the worst ever act of terrorism on her own citizens. Read more
United Nations Security Council Abandons Humanity…writes David Singer
February 10, 2015 by David Singer
In a supposed show of unity by the world powers against Islamic State – the United Nations Security Council is reportedly preparing to adopt a legally binding resolution intended to choke the terrorist group’s ability to trade in oil, antiquities and hostages. Read more
Mesirah and the AFP’s War on Drugs
February 8, 2015 by David Werdiger
The Jewish law of ‘mesirah’ – the prohibition against handing a fellow Jew over to secular authorities – has been under the spotlight in the current Royal Commission hearing, with Rabbis being probed as to their own interpretations and practices. Read more
Don’t mention the war…writes Michael Kuttner
February 6, 2015 by Michael Kuttner
Do you remember the episode from Fawlty Towers where a group of German tourists was due to visit and Basil, played by John Cleese, warned his staff “don’t mention the war?” Read more
Remembering Holocaust historian Sir Martin Gilbert and his ‘two Londons’
February 6, 2015 by Jerry Amernic
As reported yesterday, distinguished Holocaust historian Martin Gilbert has passed away. Fellow author Jerry Armenic knew him and pens some thoughts… Read more
Multi-Tasking Mindfully
February 6, 2015 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
‘Wisdom fads’ I call them. Phrases that go viral across societies – often found wanting in the truth-machine of time. Read more
The Gambler … a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
February 5, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
Watching this straightforward drama, I was struck by the madness of gambling addiction. Read more
The Credeaux Canvas – a theatre review from Deb Meyer
February 5, 2015 by Deb Meyer
Sitting in the front row of an intimate theatre when there are warnings of nudity in the production (I was allocated the tickets), can make for an interesting night out. Read more
OurCrowd MD to speak in Sydney
February 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney-born venture capitalist Dan Bennett has brought the start-up nation home to Australia. Read more
