On the other hand
January 14, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
The main topic on Israelis’ minds at the moment is all about “the day after.” Read more
UN, PLO & Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine bury South Africa at ICJ
January 14, 2024 by David Singer
South Africa must substantiate that the “Palestinian people” constitute a national, ethnical, racial or religious group under Article II of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention) – if its case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to get over its first hurdle. Read more
The Interpretation of Cakes
January 14, 2024 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
A book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen Read more
The ICJ and the crime of genocide
January 12, 2024 by Ran Yaakoby
The definition of genocide was coined in 1944 by Jewish Lawyer Raphael Lemkin, who promoted the establishment of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948, in the aftermath of the Holocaust committed by the Nazis against the Jewish people during WWII. Read more
The post-Oct 7 era of official antisemitism begins
January 12, 2024 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It’s easy to think of the opening of the International Court of Justice’s trial of Israel that began this week in The Hague as just more of the same from the international community. Read more
The Beekeeper
January 12, 2024 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Mourning
January 12, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
Most of us are in a state of mourning at this moment. If not for our personal losses, then for the nation’s deaths, wounded and abused. Read more
New Year – Old Realities
January 12, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
As predicted, all the unsolved challenges from the old year have reappeared with a vengeance in the new year. Read more
Gaza’s “fake journalists”
January 12, 2024 by Justin Amler
After the killing of two Al Jazeera journalists last Sunday in Gaza as the result of an Israeli airstrike, fingers were immediately pointed at Israel, accusing the Jewish state of deliberately targeting journalists. It’s not a new accusation and one that has been levelled at Israel in the past. Read more
The Holdovers
January 11, 2024 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Dry Bones: A two-step plan
January 11, 2024 by Yaakov - DryBones - Kirschen - JNS
When it’s over, there will be some changes… Read more
Shabbat Vaeyra: Persuasion
January 11, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
This week, we read about the process through which Moses and Aaron try to persuade the pharaoh that he should let the children of Israel go. Read more
Grease The Musical
January 10, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne musical reviewed by Alex First Read more
Dry Bones: Israel on trial
January 9, 2024 by Yaakov - DryBones - Kirschen - JNS
Just another example of antisemitism on the international scene… Read more
Circus of Illusion
January 9, 2024 by Alex First
A magical performance reviewed by Alex First Read more
Dry Bones: Hamas’s heroes
January 8, 2024 by Yaakov - DryBones - Kirschen - JNS
These “Robin Hoods” keep Hamas resupplied to terrorise another day. Read more
Former Israeli FM: Peace with Saudi Arabia is still possible
January 8, 2024 by Amichai Stein
The year 2023 began with the hope that a normalisation agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia would soon be reached. It ended with the atrocities of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and the ensuing war. Read more
The morality of IDF manoeuvres in Gaza
January 8, 2024 by Richard Kemp
Other than hardened anti-Israel zealots and supporters of Hamas, few have questioned the need for Israel to take military action to defend its citizens after the depredations of Oct. 7. Read more
Matchmaker, matchmaker, find me a match
January 8, 2024 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Why is a matchmaker called a “shadchan”? Ask the rabbi. Read more
UN silence on HKOPS helped Israel-Gaza War happen
January 8, 2024 by David Singer
The United Nations (UN) failure to mention the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (HKOPS) once in the 16 months after its publication on 8 June 2022 could have contributed to the Israel-Gaza War happening. Read more
Feintooner
January 8, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: The ABCs of Kids Ed: Then and Now Read more
Soldiers with disabilities contribute to Israel’s war effort
January 8, 2024 by Pesach Benson
At the heart of the Emergency Logistics Warehouses in the Israel Defence Forces Home Front Command base in Ramla, an extraordinary scene unfolds daily. Read more
On the other hand
January 7, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
It’s official. I can now legally go to the front of the line. Read more
The Choir of Man
January 7, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne musical reviewed by Alex First Read more
Israel Institute of New Zealand: 2023 and 2024
January 7, 2024 by J-Wire
As I reflect on the events that marked the end of 2023, it’s clear that IINZ needs to continue its work. The October 07 attacks are a significant turning point in the Middle East and the Western world. Read more
Wounded soldier ended up being treated at his father’s hospital
January 5, 2024 by JNS
Dr Roni Eichel, the head of neurology at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in Jerusalem, has two sons serving in elite combat units in the Israel Defence Forces. Read more
Weaponising the crime of genocide
All too often, the murder of people begins with the murder of language… writes Daniel Taub. Read more
Rebellion
January 5, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
Why is it that Ireland is probably the most antisemitic country in Europe? The answer lies in its history. Read more
Red Flags
January 5, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
Warning flags on Australian and New Zealand beaches are intended to prevent individuals from endangering their lives. Read more
Soccer whiz Girdwood-Reich off to a good start
January 4, 2024 by Jonathan Benjamin
2023 was an eventful, roller coaster year for the highly competitive and versatile Sydney FC A-League midfielder Jake Girdwood-Reich, who is steadily building his full-time professional football career. Read more
