Shabbat Acharei Mot & Kedoshim: Morality
April 27, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
For many of us reading the third Book of the Torah, Leviticus( Vayikra), is not a particularly inspiring or easy exercise. Read more
May 1 showdown threatens Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine & havoc
April 27, 2023 by David Singer
A showdown between Israel’s Government and High Court of Justice on 1 May concerning the demolition and evacuation of an illegal Bedouin encampment – Khan al-Ahmar – is threatening to shred the implementation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution, cause an international uproar and create a humanitarian crisis in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) and Gaza. Read more
A Good Person: a movie review by Alex First
April 24, 2023 by Alex First
Broken, bruised and beaten. Read more
Do animals have rights?
April 24, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi. Read more
Resilience and love: Inge Woolf’s legacy
April 24, 2023 by Miriam Bell
Finishing her memoir was Holocaust Centre of NZ founder Inge Woolf’s last wish, and the drive to do so consumed her final weeks. Read more
May-03 8PM AEST Zoom: Hearing issues in autistic children
April 24, 2023 by A J-Wire community service announcement
A Melbourne paediatrician talks with a researcher at the Ariel University in Israel. Read more
Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine key to end conflict in Middle East
April 24, 2023 by David Singer
Visits to Saudi Arabia this past week by Jordan’s King Abdullah, PLO President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh could be the prelude to negotiations with Israel to implement the Saudi-based 2022 Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (Saudi Solution) and end 100 years of unresolved conflict between Jews and Arabs. Read more
Wesley Edward BROWNE OAM
On the eve of ANZAC Day, J-Wire publishes his obituary of late father Wesley Browne written by his Garry. Wesley Brown was a highly-respected member of Sydney’s Jewish community involved in preserving the memories of those Jewish Australians who served in their country’s military. Read more
Gallipoli, Warsaw and Jerusalem and the Arc of Jewish History
April 24, 2023 by Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton
We are currently in the midst of four important days in our modern history as Jews and as Australians. Read more
Never give up!
April 23, 2023 by Alan Slade
On April 7 this year the world lost one of its most significant quiet achievers. Ben Ferencz was the chief US prosecutor at the 1945 Nuremberg trials, resulting in the conviction of all 22 Nazi Einsztzgruppen members indicted. Read more
Beau is Afraid: a movie review by Alex First
April 23, 2023 by Alex First
Beau Wasserman (Joachim Phoenix) has issues and is having a very, very bad few days. Read more
On the other hand
April 22, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
This time of the year in Israel is usually a roller coaster of emotions. Read more
The Marvellous Elephant Man – The Musical: a Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
April 21, 2023 by Alex First
Nominated for eight Oscars, David Lynch’s 1980 dramatic biographical film The Elephant Man – featuring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft and John Gielgud – remains seared into my consciousness. Read more
Berlin: a Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
April 21, 2023 by Alex First
Joanna Murray-Smith’s remarkable insight, attention to detail and writing prowess are front and centre in a captivating production of Berlin at Melbourne’s The MC Showroom. Read more
Memorials to the Holocaust
April 21, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
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
April 21, 2023 by Ran Yaakoby
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
April 21, 2023 by J-Wire
Henry Greener talks with two community members with opposing points of view.
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Feeding crocodiles
April 21, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 20, 2023 by Ron Weiser
As we approach the 75th 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
April 20, 2023 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Turley’s Mirage, Elgar’s cello concerto and Shostakovich’s 10th symphony provided a rich blend of styles at the Opera House last night. Read more
Shabbat Tazria & Metzorah: Healthy in body and mind
April 20, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
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
April 19, 2023 by Alex Traiman - JNS.org
There are no words to describe a trip to the extermination camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Read more
No antisemitism here
April 19, 2023 by Bruce S. Ticker
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
April 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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
April 18, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 18, 2023 by Features Desk
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
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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
April 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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
April 17, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
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
