Jewish House and the travelling Kosher Pickle Factory
August 2, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The humble kosher pickle has been a crunchy staple on many a Shabbat table for centuries. Learn how to make your own. Read more
Jews Condemned Whilst Christians Are Decimated And Dispersed
August 1, 2014 by David Singer
As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its fourth week – the frenzied condemnation of Israel for exercising its inherent right of self-defence continues to dominate the media coverage of the conflict.
It’a a mirror…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 1, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
We can all think of a few people that we would describe as being ‘impossible’. These are individuals who push the wrong buttons, irritate us to no end and annoy us whenever we talk to them. These are the people that we find arrogant, critical, and negative or possess some other character deficit. How do we handle impossible people?
The vanishing two-state solution…writes Ben Cohen
August 1, 2014 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Speaking to a British television network this week, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron bemoaned that “facts on the ground” were on the verge of wrecking the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more
Dangerous delusions and denials
August 1, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
Despite the current terror being waged against Israel our own home grown delusionists are busy hallucinating about how we can throw away hard won achievements and trip down the old failed policies of past years which have inevitably brought us to the present tragic situation….writes Michael Kuttner Read more
Hamas’ Violations of Ceasefires – A Chronology
Israel is acting in Gaza in self-defense to hostilities initiated – and prolonged -by Hamas. Read more
Despite challenges, our diversity will always unite us
July 31, 2014 by Mike Baird
It is easy to forget that NSW is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse places in the world….writes Mike Baird Read more
No Light at the End of Hamas’ Terror Tunnels
July 31, 2014 by Emily Gian
“You have no idea how scary it is to realise we have no idea what is underneath us”…writes Emily Gian Read more
Roy wins a trip to Israel
July 31, 2014 by Brenda Segal
Roy Schloss was the lucky recipient of the Melbourne-based FBI Travel sponsored ticket to Israel. Read more
Apologies for cartoons…writes Rabbi James Kennard
July 31, 2014 by Rabbi James Kennard
Young Board for Kehillat Masada
July 31, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The leadership team at Kehillat Masada Synagogue in St. Ives, Sydney, has undergone dynamic development. Read more
The Storm, the Drum and the Jew
July 30, 2014 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
If you are a Jew, don’t hide it under the covers. Beat your drum to a new march……writes Rabbi Laibl Wolf Read more
Bedouin Safety Will Only Come With Equal Enforcement of Law
July 30, 2014 by Ari Briggs
Bedouins in the Negev have been among the hardest hit by relentless Hamas fire…writes Ari Briggs. Read more
Developing rebbetzin
July 29, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
Over 25 Rabbis and Rebbetzins have attended a professional development seminar on ‘Defining roles’ hosted and sponsored by Monash University in Melbourne. Read more
Making Aliyah during wartime…writes Deborah Fineblum
July 28, 2014 by Deborah Fineblum
Of the 228 souls who emerged from El Al Flight LY 3004 on the morning of July 22 at Ben Gurion Airport, nearly half were children. By now, those children have already started taking Hebrew classes and experienced the smells and sights of their new homeland, including way too many falafel balls to count. Read more
The Selfish Giant…a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
July 28, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
Grim and gritty does work well in the North of England. Read more
President Obama Abandons Israel…writes Isi Leibler
July 28, 2014 by Isi Leibler
In the midst of a bitter war – one that Israel sought to avoid – the statements and initiatives from U.S. President Barack Obama and his inept secretary of state, John Kerry, have convinced Hamas that if they maintain their campaign of terror against Israel and the civilians of Gaza, the international community will intervene on their behalf. Read more
A Dear John Letter…from Michael Kuttner
July 28, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
In response to my recent article about summer vacation in Israel amidst rockets falling, a response was posted. As the comments are very pertinent and indicative of widespread misinformation amongst the general public I decided to pen my reply here so that it receives wider circulation and also because I can elucidate at greater length. Read more
Are circumstances getting worse for Jews and Israel?…asks Ben Cohen
July 27, 2014 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
“That February, in Sarcelles, flaming objects were thrown into the Tiferet Israel School, destroying the building. In April, at Garges-les-Gonesse, firebombs were hurled at the synagogue. From Nice to Marseille, antisemitic mail was delivered. In the offices of CRIF, located in the Fifth Arrondissement several blocks from the popular food market on the Rue Mouffetard, an envelope arrived filled with white powder and a message: ‘The biological war against the Jewish lobby has begun.’”
Gaza – Hamas Exploits Death Over Life…writes David Singer
July 27, 2014 by David Singer
The failure of many Gazans to leave their homes and seek safer shelter after ignoring Israeli leaflet drops, mobile phone calls and even the firing of harmless warning shots as a last resort – has been a major contributor to the increasing number of civilian deaths and casualties in Gaza. Read more
Marking the changes…writes Dr Ron Weiser
July 27, 2014 by Ron Weiser
Even at this point it is possible to assess that this time a number of things have been different from what some people expected and to what happened in the past. Read more
Summer holidays in Israel…writes Michael Kuttner
July 25, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
Israeli children are spending their summer vacation within sprinting distance of safe rooms and air raid shelters. Read more
Don’t be an Angel…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
July 25, 2014 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
There are different ways that parents praise their children when they are being really good. One compliment I often hear parents give is: “you are such an angel.” Read more
Civilian Gaza Toll the Fault of Hamas…writes Andrew Bolt
July 24, 2014 by Andrew Bolt
The Hamas Islamists who run Gaza love dead children. Not just dead Jewish children but Palestinian ones. Read more
Causes and solutions…writes Peter Slezak
July 24, 2014 by Peter Slezak
When patriotic, tribal passions are at their height as now, it is undoubtedly the hardest but the most important time to pause in the name of our common humanity to reflect honestly on the causes and possible solutions to the tragedy that is engulfing Israel and Palestine. Read more
A Time to Speak and a Time for Silence … Writes Gil Solomon
July 24, 2014 by J-Wire
As many know, I do not follow the standard etiquette which states that individuals, communal organisations and their leaders should remain silent and never criticise any Israeli comment or action especially in times of crisis. Read more
Spiritual Warrior for a Day
July 24, 2014 by Rabbi Laibl Wolf
I write with a heavy heart. People are dying. Their deaths caused by the callousness of evil charismatics indoctrinating hate and embedding fears in the hearts of suffering and deprived populations. Evil leaders’ lust for power, lust for domination, lust for blood, injecting poisons in distraught minds, broken hearts and corrupted souls. How do compassionate and caring people respond to such cruelty and depravity? Read more
Candies versus Pizzas…writes Michael Kuttner
July 23, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
When Israeli civilians, especially women, children and babies, are murdered by Islamic terror the inhabitants of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority erupt in waves of euphoric joy. Read more
Has Hamas ended the prospects for a two state solution?…asks Alan Dershowitz
July 23, 2014 by Alan Dershowitz
Hamas’s decision to fire rockets in the direction of Ben Gurion Airport may well have ended any real prospect of a two-state solution. Read more
Ask the Rabbi…invites Rabbi Raymond Apple
July 22, 2014 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
INCOME TAX & “FIDDLING THE BOOKS”
Q. Is there any halachic reason why I can’t “fiddle the books” when it comes to paying my income tax? Read more
