Memorials to the Holocaust

This week we witnessed another impressive Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel when the country came to halt to remember. As well as the return of the annual March of the Living pilgrimage to Auschwitz. Elsewhere? Hardly anyone noticed. Read more

Save the planet with innovation – Earth Day 2023

Tomorrow on April 22nd Earth Day will be celebrated in New Zealand and around the world…writes Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, Ran Yaakoby. Read more

The Voice: Two Jewish views

Henry Greener talks with two community members with opposing points of view.
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Feeding crocodiles

Winston Churchill knew a thing or two about nations that tried to appease those plotting their eventual demise. Read more

Israel has it approaches its 75th anniversary

As we approach the 75^th anniversary of the State of Israel’s reestablishment, there will be much reflection on the national rebirth of the Jewish people. Read more

Music that imposed itself: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing

Turley’s Mirage, Elgar’s cello concerto and Shostakovich’s 10^th symphony provided a rich blend of styles at the Opera House last night. Read more

Shabbat Tazria & Metzorah: Healthy in body and mind

The chapters of the Torah that we are reading now are concerned with health and what happens when our bodies do not function effectively or normally. Read more

March of the Living provides a powerful opportunity for Jewish unity

There are no words to describe a trip to the extermination camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Read more

No antisemitism here

It happened in Berlin, of all places. On behalf of those poor Palestinians, they chanted, “Death to the Jews,” “Death to Israel”, and “Tel Aviv, the answer will come.” Read more

The Great alive with the sound of music

Australia’s highest-profile piano quartet will perform together for the very first time, uniting SSO’s Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, ACO Principal Violist Stefanie Farrands, QSO Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici and international concert pianist Konstantin Shamray when Sydney’s The Great Synagogue  presents its second concert of the year. Read more

On the other hand

Without a doubt last week in Israel was horrendously traumatic. Read more

We are custodians of this memory: 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

In April 1943, on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Passover, the Germans occupying the Polish capital surrounded the Warsaw Ghetto – the Jewish quarter they had created – in preparation for its final liquidation…writes Prof. Piotr Gliński. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Newman Hirsh Rosenthal  – educator, historian and writer

Newman, the eldest of three children, was born on 8 August 1898 in Ballarat, Victoria to orthodox and traditional parents Mark – a pawnbroker and salesman – and Sarah.  Read more

The Jewish Comedy Showcase is back with a stellar line-up of the best Jewish comedians

A Sydney Comedy Festival must-see, with rising stars and established knockouts, this sensational showcase will be held at The Comedy Store on Wednesday 3rd of May. This event always sells out, so make sure you book tickets quickly. Read more

Errol joins Jewish House

Sydney-based community service organisation Jewish House has welcomed Errol Jacobson to its team as a clinical consultant and active member of the Clinical Governance Committee. Read more

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra hires assistant of former Putin confidante

A former personal assistant of a confidante of Russian President Vladimir Putin is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s new head of artistic operations. Read more

Where Holocaust commemoration succeeded and where it failed

In the 1980s, as the generation of Holocaust survivors began to age, the Jewish world found itself pondering some relevant questions: What would happen after the last of the survivors were gone? Who would then bear witness to the greatest crime in history? And how could we ensure that their legacy did not die with them? Read more

Q. Why do (Orthodox) synagogues not allow the use of organ music?

Ask the rabbi. Read more

An analyst discusses Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

An analyst has finally surfaced to break ten months of silence by analysts worldwide refusing to analyse or discuss the 2022 Saudi-based Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution. Read more

Why does God let us suffer?

Ask the rabbi! Read more

Predictable Agendas

Only those who are genetically biased or living in la la land could fail to discern the predictable preordained script which has unfolded this Pesach. Read more

Lawyer group calls for UN to fire ‘special rapporteur’ Francesca Albanese

Israel suffered a spate of deadly terror attacks at the end of last week: Two young Jewish sisters, and their mother, were shot on April 7, the second day of Passover, and an Italian tourist was hit by a car in Tel Aviv. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Joseph George Raphael

Joseph was born on 16 February 1818 in London.  He was the son of Phillip Raphael a merchant, and his wife Grace Raphael. Read more

Pear-Shaped: A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First

Having closely watched all 75 minutes of Pear-Shaped, I remain utterly confused about what I just saw. Read more

Handel’s Samson: A music review by Shirley Politzer

Cheering, foot stomping, loud clapping, and a standing ovation were how Handel’s Samson oratorio was received at the concert hall of the Sydney Opera House. Read more

Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine threatens conflict industry

Ten months have passed since the Saudi-based Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution was published in Al-Arabiya News on 8 June 2022 (Saudi Solution) – yet not one word has appeared in the major international or any other news services – my publishers excepted – scarcely subjected to any analysis by the multiple think tanks, non-Government organisations [NGOs] and analysts around the world or been mentioned at the United Nations even once. Read more

Rolling Thunder Vietnam (Australian tour) reviewed by Alex First

Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a deeply emotional, richly rewarding musical and narrative experience that takes you to the heart of the highly divisive Vietnam War. Read more

Have you heard?

This year we have struck the jackpot as Pesach, Ramadan and Easter all coincide. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Guess who’s not coming for dinner Read more

Air: A movie review by Alex First

How do you make a compelling film when the outcome is clear for the world to see? Read more

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