Israel Alone: a book by Bernard-Henri Levy
December 16, 2024 by Annette Sweet
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
‘Pure Make-Believe’ – Separating Divestment from Antisemitism
December 15, 2024 by Bruce S. Ticker
Letter-writer Paul Cunningham picked an especially dreadful week for Jews to proclaim that antisemitism is not tied to divestment from Israel, a divisive topic in his home state of Maine in the United States. Read more
A tale of two types of Israelis
December 15, 2024 by Ron Weiser
A few weeks spent in Israel is like going on a rollercoaster of emotional ups and downs. Read more
The Wind and the Sun
December 15, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
A few weeks ago, The Economist ran an article referring to Sir Isaiah Berlin. Read more
On the other hand
December 14, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
Israel is a world leader in many fields and a leading nation of innovative initiatives. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Macron on the wrong side of history
December 13, 2024 by Martin Sherman
The election of Donald Trump and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria will compel a recalibration of recalibration of France’s past policies. Read more
Repercussions and Reverberations
December 13, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
This has been a vintage week where predictable events have followed dramatic consequences. Read more
WE ARE HERE! spreading its wings
December 13, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shabbat Vayishlach
December 12, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
“Moral relativism and factual confusion” in speech from Penny Wong
December 10, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has expressed deep disappointment at the inappropriate moral relativism displayed by Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong during her Hawke Lecture on December 9 at the University of South Australia. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
December 10, 2024 by Ruth Lilian
Frederick Hart Pollock – actor, publican and lessee-manager of the Theatre Royal Adelaide Read more
Can Abu Muhammad al-Julani redefine leadership in post-war Syria?
December 10, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Whatever the future holds for Syria, all eyes will be on rebel leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani. Read more
‘Metabolic memory’ revealed: researchers unlock the science behind fasting’s benefits
December 10, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Findings announced by Israeli researchers on Monday may reshape science’s understanding of how fasting impacts metabolic health and open new doors for personalized nutrition plans and sustainable weight control. Read more
After losing Syria, Iran ponders next steps
December 10, 2024 by Noah Michaeli
The fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria will force Iran to make significant shifts in its military doctrine, analysts told The Press Service of Israel. Read more
United Nations acts illegally in violation of its own charter
December 9, 2024 by David Singer
The United Nations General Assembly – in adopting Resolution A/79/L.23 on 3 December 2024 calling for Israel to withdraw from Gaza and Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – continues to act illegally in flagrant violation of Article 80 of the United Nations Charter. Read more
Feintooner
December 9, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Rearranging the chessboard Read more
Harnessing smartphone data: a new frontier in predicting wildfires and natural disasters
December 8, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Smartphones could become powerful life-saving tools for detecting and forecasting extreme weather events by simply leveraging micro-sensors built into the devices, researchers said on Thursday. Read more
On the other hand
December 8, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
With the vilification of Israel in the media a daily occurrence, it is important to learn about the truths not being published. Read more
The International Criminal Courts of Injustice
It came as no surprise to me at all that the so-called International Criminal Court ( AKA Idiotic Corrupt Crazies ) would issue genocide-based arrest warrants against Galant and Netanyahu. Read more
“We stand with Melbourne”
December 8, 2024 by Rabbi Nicole K. Roberts
A poem by Rabbi Nicole Roberts Read more
Ittay Flescher’s dream of enduring peace
December 8, 2024 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Discordant Voices
December 6, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
The cacophony of harsh and disagreeable rhetoric about Israel and Jews has increased to an alarming crescendo. Read more
Netflix picks up award-winning Israeli show ‘Six Zeros’
December 5, 2024 by JNS
Netflix has purchased the Israeli comedy series “Six Zeros,” the first season of which aired in 2023 on Israel’s public broadcasting network, Kan 11, the channel announced on Tuesday. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim to Life
December 5, 2024 by Features Desk
Michael Gawenda – Books to educate parliamentarians Read more
Shabbat Vayeytzey
December 5, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
Do as You Would Be Done By Read more
The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol
December 3, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Welcome to Country: Israel’s response to the ICC, UN & Jew-haters
December 2, 2024 by David Singer
The introduction by Israel of a Welcome to Country ceremony – similar to that existing in Australia since 1973 – could be the perfect response by Israel to: Read more
Feintooner
December 2, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Terror abhors a vacuum Read more
On the other hand
December 1, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
Right on cue, after we started praying for rain, the heavens opened up, and the precipitation commenced. Read more
Hail, hail, the gangs are here
November 29, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
In the not so distant past whenever it was opportune to ambush, vilify and attack Jews the authorities would organize various gangs to implement their plans. Read more








