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IDF rescues dog taken to Gaza on Oct. 7
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:34 pm
Israeli soldiers in Rafah recently rescued a dog stolen from Kibbutz Nir Oz during Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 invasion, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday. Read more
A lifeline for Israel’s southern communities
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:23 pm
In Israel’s southern periphery, life has never been simple. These are communities built on the foundations of resilience and courage – families living under constant threat but determined to thrive. Read more
Absurd, unchecked, and dangerous: the extremism behind the USyd Student General Meeting
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:53 pm
At the University of Sydney, a new wave of radical, misinformed activism is pushing student politics into dangerous and antisemitic territory. Read more
A torch across oceans: Maccabiah flame unites continents on its journey to Israel
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:43 pm
This month, the Maccabiah torch arrived in Australia, marking a significant moment in its international journey toward the 2025 Maccabiah Games in Israel. The flame, a symbol of Jewish unity and pride, touched down at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after travelling more than 15,000 kilometres from Jerusalem.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:34 pm
64 young Russian-speaking, men and women in their twenties and thirties have participated in the Aliyah Preparatory Track for professionals in the fields of technology, computers, and marketing, in advance of their entry into Israel’s high-tech industries. Read more
Air Force accidentally drops a bomb on a kibbutz
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:32 pm
An Israeli Air Force jet has accidentally dropped a bomb near the Gaza border community of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on Tuesday evening due to a technical malfunction during an airstrike in the Strip. Read more
Israeli security officer arrested for alleged leaks to cabinet minister, journalists
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:54 pm
A gag order surrounding a sensitive Israeli security investigation was lifted Tuesday, revealing that an officer in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) was arrested for allegedly leaking classified documents to a Cabinet minister and two Israeli journalists. Read more
Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:26 pm
Donald Trump has reiterated his threat of drastic consequences for Iran over its nuclear program as plans are made to resume negotiations in Oman. Read more
Sharp policy divides on Israel and antisemitism revealed in pre-election survey
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:08 pm
A new election survey conducted by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has revealed significant differences between the Labor Party and the Coalition on key issues affecting the Jewish community, particularly on matters of foreign policy, community security, and antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian candidate’s sermon alarms ahead of Blaxland election battle
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:03 pm
A pro-Palestinian candidate mounting a serious challenge in the federal seat of Blaxland has sparked outrage after telling worshippers during a sermon, “I felt like I was dead, and 7th of October gave me life.” Read more
US freezes US$3.2 billion in federal funding for Harvard
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Harvard University has lost $3.2 billion in US federal funding after the prestigious Ivy League institution refused to bow to Trump administration demands. Read more
New Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:33 pm
Hamas looks set to reject a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, with the militant group saying Israel must agree to a complete halt of hostilities. Read more
‘Dry Bones’ cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen dies at 87
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:41 am
Israeli cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen, whose iconic daily cartoons were published by JNS over the last several years, died at Meir Medical Centre in Kfar Saba on Monday after a lengthy illness at 87. Read more
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Silver lining as Fox wins second medal at kayak titles
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Olympic champ Noemie Fox has claimed her second medal in two days, clinching silver in the kayak championship at the Canoe Slalom Australian Open in Penrith. Read more
Jessica outfoxes rivals to claim Oceania championship
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:48 am
Olympic canoe great Jessica Fox has shaken off the competition cobwebs to win the Oceania title in the K1 event, with her sister Noemie in fourth. Read more
Defending cycling Tour champion hurt in race crash
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:43 pm
British cyclist Stevie Williams, the defending Tour Down Under champion and the No.1 rider for the Israel Premier Tech team, is nursing cuts on an elbow and knee after crashing during the pivotal third stage of this year’s race. Read more
Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Read more
Features and Articles
I don’t usually send out the ideas of others. But this is an exception. Read more
A Pesach journey into the heart of Sephardic-Portuguese heritage in the Caribbean
My recent Pesach Seder, hosted by Rabbi Dr. Yehonatan Elazar-DeMota’s family in Santiago—the Dominican Republic’s vibrant second-largest city—was an experience of profound cultural resonance and renewal. Read more
Dry Bones was resurrected as Israel’s premier cartoonist at age 81
Much has been written about the life of Yaakov Kirschen – known as “Dry Bones” to his large number of adoring fans – but little has been written about his return to drawing cartoons in his eighties until his death on 14 April at the age of 87. Read more
Pinchas Goldhar – A Pioneer Australian Yiddish Writer Read more
New worlds for Young Adults to conquer. Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords were the greatest foreign policy accomplishment of Trump’s first administration; he has made it clear that his new administration will seek to expand them- Forbes, March 8, 2025. Read more
The chain of history… Read more
On Seder night, we eat bitter herbs to recall the bitter times that our Hebrew ancestors experienced during their years of enslavement and persecution in Egypt. Read more
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Maldives bans Israeli passport holders amid Gaza conflict
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:58 pm
The Maldives has officially barred Israeli passport holders from entering the country, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the Jewish state’s war against Hamas in Gaza initiated by the terrorist group’s Oct. 7, 2023, murder-and-kidnapping spree. Read more
New discoveries in quantum physics will further efficiency in medicine, space exploration and more
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:08 am
Scientists have discovered how to ensure further efficiency in quantum technology, meaning advanced computers used across various sectors will now run better than ever. Read more
Rapid-fire yeast study offers clues to rare diseases, cancer, and other disorders
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:07 pm
In a breakthrough that could shed light on the inner workings of human cells and advance the understanding of rare genetic diseases, Israeli and German scientists have discovered the functions of hundreds of previously mysterious proteins — by triggering them to go “on strike.” Read more
AI outperforms physicians in telemedicine, Israeli researchers say
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:21 pm
Artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations outperformed human physicians in an Israeli study released on Tuesday, suggesting that AI could serve as a valuable decision-support tool in medical practice, particularly in virtual urgent care settings. Read more
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:08 pm
Illuminated wonder at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne reviewed by Alex First Read more
Young-Gen
Moriah College students excel in HSC
Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more
Emanuel School celebrates exceptional 2024 HSC results
Sydney’s Emanuel School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Class of 2024 in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Read more
Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90
Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more
Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards
Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded
Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more
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