Feintooner
October 18, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world. Read more
Ehud Barak’s outlandish accusations
October 16, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
In an interview on Saturday night with Channel 12’s new version of its “Meet the Press” program—this one with hosts Amit Segal on the right and Ben Caspit on the left—former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak did the “anybody but Bibi” contingent proud. Read more
Antisemitism and racism capture attention in Armageddon Time
October 16, 2022 by Alex First
A new, sensitive, coming-of-age story highlighting the African American and Jewish experience is a vehicle to propel two bright young actors onto the world stage. They talk with J-Wire. Read more
On the other hand
October 16, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Without a doubt, one of the most evocative highlights of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the massed blessing of the Kohanim at the Kotel. Read more
‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi:’ Iran’s Kurdish message
October 16, 2022 by Ben Cohen
As demonstrations against Iran’s ruling theocracy intensify, many observers have been struck by the slogan chanted by protestors and printed on t-shirts, posters and flyers: “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi”—“Women, Life, Freedom.” Read more
Water and Joy
October 16, 2022 by J-Wire
The last days of the festival of Succot have, over time, turned from a sort of last-minute postscript called Shmini Atzeret, the farewell get-together to round things off the season of festivals with, into the joyful Simhat Torah. But why is joy so important? Read more
10 reasons faulty Israel-Lebanon gas deal smells foul
October 14, 2022 by J-Wire
After 10 years of failing to reach an agreement on the Israel-Lebanon maritime border, Prime Minister Yair Lapid has announced that an accord has been reached, calling it a “historic achievement.” Read more
Hysteria greets British PM Liz Truss’s embassy move proposal
October 14, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
In Britain, it’s diplomatic Groundhog Day all over again. Read more
Double cross
October 14, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Perfectly timed for the commencement of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), the heads of the United Kingdom Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches revealed their true agenda. Read more
Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine sinks UN failed two-state solution
October 14, 2022 by David Singer
UK Labour Friends of Israel (UKLFI) has sunk any possibility of a new Palestinian Arab state being created between Israel and Jordan – unsuccessfully promoted by the United Nations for the last 29 years – detailing 30 steps considered necessary before negotiations can be resumed. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: Eddie “Mr Jewish Movies” and Lindy Tamir – Previewing JIFF 2022 – 2.0
October 13, 2022 by Features Desk
Podcast: With the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF 2022 – 2.0) hitting the big screens around Australia on October 24th, Maurice Klein catches up with JIFF Executive Director Lindy Tamir and JIFF Artistic Director Eddie Tamir, for a comprehensive Festival rundown, with 52 movies, documentaries, TV shows and short films from Israel and twenty countries. Read more
Armageddon Time: a movie review by Alex First
October 13, 2022 by Alex First
It is 1980 in Queens, New York City. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Joseph Hyams and Simon Lear – ‘’my son the dentist’’
October 12, 2022 by Features Desk
As Jews, we are generally concerned about our health. Jewish law tells us that we have a religious duty to look after our physical and mental well-being. The medical and dental professions have always been popular amongst Jews worldwide. Read more
A Simchat Torah alphabet
October 12, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Can anyone supply a Simchat Torah alphabet? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Alex First reviews Romeo and Juliet performed by the Australian Ballet
October 12, 2022 by Alex First
After a 19-year hiatus, the emotion-charged, highly acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet by choreographer John Cranko takes centre stage at Arts Centre Melbourne. Read more
Should Israel lead the fight against anti-Semitism?
October 9, 2022 by Ben Cohen
The just-published Annual Assessment of the Jerusalem-based Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) makes for sobering reading when it comes to the section of anti-Semitism. Read more
Feintooner
October 9, 2022 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Breaking down British religious barriers Read more
On the other hand
October 9, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of the annual High Holydays marathon. Read more
Manon: a ballet review by Alan Slade
October 7, 2022 by Alan Slade
The scandalous tale of Manon Lescaut was first published in Paris in 1731, written by L’Abbe Prevost and banned until republished 22 years later with a warning. Read more
The Meeting: a theatre review by Alex First
October 7, 2022 by Alex First
A secret imaginary rendezvous between two towering but polar opposite African American leaders plays out in The Meeting. Read more
Sucology
October 7, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
The Festival of Succot doubles up as the Festival of Ecology. Read more
A nechtiker tog
October 7, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This exquisite Yiddish expression loosely translated means “whom are you trying to fool?” Read more
Shabbat Haazinu: Jewish song
October 7, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
“Listen to the song,” we are told in this week’s Torah reading, Haazinu. Read more
Israel’s devastating capitulation to Hezbollah
October 6, 2022 by Caroline Glick - JNS
It is almost impossible to grasp the danger of Israel’s present moment. A month before the Knesset elections, the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defence Minister Benny Gantz is moving full speed ahead with a maritime agreement with an enemy state that it insists will obligate Israel in perpetuity. Read more
Thoughts on the upcoming election in Israel
October 6, 2022 by Ron Weiser
At last, we appear to have an Israeli election issue on at least one foreign policy matter, rather than just solely on personalities – or do we? Read more
Why is Sukkot called “Our Festival of Joy”?
October 6, 2022 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Abraham Accords foster a new regional architecture for the Middle East
October 6, 2022 by Ran Yaakoby
In these challenging times, it is natural to seek out beacons of hope and optimism. Read more
If you want peace, reform the Palestinian Authority
That the Biden administration regards Israel as a more congenial and cooperative diplomatic partner than the Palestinian Authority was evident from the remarks delivered by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Security Council briefing on the Middle East last week. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Yom Kippur 1839 – Hobart Tasmania
October 4, 2022 by Features Desk
The following is an extract from the article “The Jews” published in Hobart in 1839. Read more
Ghost Stories: a theatre review by Alex First
October 3, 2022 by Alex First
An engaging professor of parapsychology talks us through the history of ghost stories – how they came to be and how they have evolved over time. Read more
