JIFF J-Wire has double passes to give away

We have double passes for the Jewish International Film Festival for all locations. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past

Sir John Isaacs Loewenthal – a talented and remarkable military surgeon and academic Read more

Celebrating Rabbi Pinchus Feldman’s 80th birthday

A special gathering of some of Sydney’s Jewish community was held on Thursday November 7 to honour Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, the head Shliach (emissary) to Sydney and New South Wales, as he celebrated his 80th birthday at Chabad Double Bay. Read more

Melbourne Jewish community unites to walk against violence

Later this month, more than a dozen community organisations will join together at Caulfield Park to send a clear message that our Jewish community stands united against violence against women. Read more

Made in China 2.0

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

Israelis united on climate crisis, survey reveals ahead of COP29

Concern for climate change crosses political lines, as 77% of Israelis said they were “deeply concerned” about the problem, according to a survey released on Sunday. Read more

The Amsterdam pogrom is what happens when the world tolerates antisemitism

Much like the reaction to the Hamas massacre of 1,200 citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, it didn’t take long for some in the media and on the anti-Israel left to try to flip the narrative about what took place in Amsterdam on the night of Nov. 7. Read more

Back to Our Roots: Sydney’s Jewish festival celebrates arts, culture and sustainability

The inaugural Jewish Roots Festival, set to take place this weekend in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, promises a refreshing and inclusive celebration of Jewish culture and sustainability. Read more

The Magic Flute

An Opera Australia review by Alex First Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon:  Jew Hunting : Then and Now Read more

There’s Still Tomorrow

A movie review by Alex First Read more

Trump Deal of the Century meets Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine

President Trump’s return to the White House on 20 January 2025 will: Read more

In Amsterdam, anti-Israel pogrom recalls pre-Holocaust era

Walking through the misty streets of Amsterdam on a cold November night, two young Jewish men feigned confidence and casual body language so as not to arouse the suspicion of dozens of antisemitic thugs looking for victims to assault. Read more

On the other hand

It is easy to fall into the mistaken belief that nobody loves us given the steady stream of negative international media reporting against Israel. Read more

Trump

וללב מלכים אין חקר
“There is no way to  plumb the depths of the hearts of kings.”
Proverbs 25:3
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The opportunity of Trump’s victory

A collective sigh of relief was heard across Israel as the results of the U.S. presidential election were declared. Read more

Israel dodges bullet

A nightmare has been averted, both for Israel and the West. Read more

Trust and betrayal: the story of a little Dutch girl hiding from the Nazis

A little Jewish Dutch girl, Liesbeth Prins, known as Liesje, was hidden during World War II by two brave families in the Netherlands. Read more

“When the violin falls silent  music in hiding”

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‘The world needs Israeli solutions’: climate innovation amid conflict

Despite being at war for the last year, Israel continues to play a key role in the fight against climate change. Read more

Blame games

It can be claimed with nearly 100% certainty that no People/Nation has been blamed more often for more baseless reasons than the Jews. Read more

Shabbat Leych Lecha

Challenges Read more

Kaddish – a Holocaust Memorial concert

A music review by Victor Grynberg Read more

A vision for Holocaust remembrance: Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan on his first official visit to Australia

As Dani Dayan was preparing for his inaugural visit to Australia after assuming the role of Chairman of Yad Vashem in August 2021, he reflected on the weight of his responsibility in ensuring the Holocaust’s lessons are never forgotten. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past

Dr Doreen Miriam Bridges AM – an eminent early childhood music educator Read more

Blood sugar levels play a key role in brain aging: can diet slow cognitive decline?

The body’s blood sugar level is known to be linked to brain atrophy, and now findings from a team of international researchers suggest that dieting can slow the brain’s aging process. Read more

Fraser 1938-2024

At the end of September, I drove Fraser McEwing to the Opera House to review the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing a program including Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. Read more

UNRWA to be booted from Israel with good reason

Decisions by Israel’s Knesset voting: Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon:  UNrwa UNwelcome Read more

Scientists uncover malaria parasite’s crystal secrets, paving way for new treatments

An international team of scientists has provided an unprecedented look into the unique crystals formed by the malaria parasite, opening doors to potentially more effective treatments against a disease that continues to claim over half a million lives annually. Read more

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