The unusual Yom Tov
April 30, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
When creating the world, why did God create Man last? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Feintooner
April 30, 2018 by Feintooner
This cartoon…one small step. Read more
NAJEX Anzac Day in Sydney
April 30, 2018 by Hila Tsor
The NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-Service Men and Women (NAJEX) hosted the communal wreath laying and Anzac Day service at the Sydney Jewish museum. Read more
Shofars to blow in 100 NZ locations to bless Israel
April 30, 2018 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Christians joined together to Bless Israel across the nation and around the world. Read more
Israeli Olympic Swimmer visits New Zealand to swim in Cook Strait open sea event for Parkinson’s research
April 30, 2018 by Keren Cook
Alon Mandel is an Israeli Olympic butterfly swimmer who represented Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics and is the national record holder (2014) in 50 and 100 metre butterfly. Read more
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society: a movie review by Glen Falkenstein
April 30, 2018 by Glen Falkenstein
The most British thing since the last Lily James Second World War drama, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (hereafter mercifully referred to as ‘Guernsey’) is, thankfully, a great deal better. Read more
Fifth week of rioting along Gaza-Israel border: Hamas vows more protests in May
April 29, 2018 by JNS
(JNS) Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip once again took to the border with Israel on Friday to riot and protest as part of the “March of Return” demonstrations for the fifth week in a row. Read more
The 10 teenage victims of flash-flood hiking tragedy
April 29, 2018 by JNS
The mood throughout Israel was somber on Friday as the name of the last of 10 missing youths killed in a flash flood near the Dead Sea was released, following the recovery of her body in the early morning hours. Read more
Trump unscrambles UN-EU-PLO misinformation omelette
April 29, 2018 by J-Wire
President Trump has started unscrambling the misinformation omelette first cooked up by the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Charter in 1964 and dished out by the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) since 1974…writes David Singer. Read more
On the other hand
April 28, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Israel is being inundated by a rare spring rain storm accompanied by thunder, lightening, hail, torrential rain and flash floods. Damage and fatalities have ensued. Read more
A Barmitzvah inspires Joel’s Mars rover
April 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
What do a vegetarian cattle farmer, a Jewish Barmitzvah DJ, a smart country boy from Kilmore and a quiet Chinese migrant have in common? Read more
‘Anti-Zionist and Jew:’ Behind Jeremy Corbyn’s apology
April 27, 2018 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
“I refuse to characterise as opinion,” wrote Jean-Paul Sartre in Anti-Semite and Jew, “a doctrine that is aimed directly at particular persons and that seeks to suppress their rights or to exterminate them.” Read more
Middle East braces for a tense May
April 27, 2018 by Yaakov Lappin
The coming month of May looks set to contain an unusual number of potential escalation points that could converge to create a highly explosive month…writes Yaakov Lappin/JNS. Read more
Nine students killed by flash floods during hike through riverbed near Dead Sea
April 27, 2018 by JNS
At least nine students were killed during a field trip on Thursday during flash floods that pummeled Israel. Read more
Anzac Day in Jerusalem
April 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Jerusalem was the site of the annual Anzac Day commemoration. Read more
Out of all proportion
April 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
We are admonished almost on a daily basis that our reaction to any threat or terror must be “proportional.” Read more
Robot plays Tic Tac Toe
April 27, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers has demonstrated for the first time the feasibility of a robotic system that plays a game, specifically Tic Tac Toe, with rehabilitation patients to improve real life task performance. Read more
Montefiore honours Betty Wilkenfeld with Community Life Story
April 27, 2018 by Danielle Oppermann
Betty Wilkenfeld, as well known for her decades of communal work as for the international Bloch dancewear empire she founded with her father Jacob, was guest of honour at Sydney’s Montefiore Randwick. Read more
Painkillers and autism
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. Read more
Meet Lenny Gross
April 26, 2018 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Lenny Gross has established Positive Directions as a regular social group to facilitate friendships and support, to develop structures, boundaries and routines, to eliminate loneliness and despair amongst young people who may lack self-esteem and self-worth…a video report.
Malcolm Turnbull opens Sir John Monash Centre
April 26, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On the eve of Anzac Day, Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull officially opened the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux France. Read more
Israel is 70 years young
April 25, 2018 by Ron Weiser
Israel is 70 years young…writes Ron Weiser. Read more
Threatening regional storm clouds
April 25, 2018 by Isi Leibler
Notwithstanding the exuberance of Israelis at the jubilant 70th Independence Day celebrations, justified in light of Israel’s extraordinary achievements and progress on both the diplomatic and defence fronts, the Jewish state will be facing major challenges over the next few months…writes Isi Leibler. Read more
ANZAC Day: the New Zealand link to Israel
April 25, 2018 by David Cumin
Today is ANZAC Day – a time to reflect and remember our brave soldiers, their families, and all those who sacrificed for our safety and freedom. Read more
Book review – My Opposition: the Diary of Frederich Kellner. A German against the Third Reich
April 25, 2018 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
When one thinks of the various forms of resistance in Germany to Nazism two groups come to mind…writes Jeffrey Cohen. Read more
Trump calls Iran nuclear deal ‘insane,’ warning Tehran not to restart program
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at the Iranian nuclear deal on Tuesday during a press conference at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron, calling the agreement “insane” and a “terrible deal,” while warning Iran against restarting its nuclear program if the U.S. pulls out. Read more
Yom Ha’azmaut celebration in Sydney
April 25, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 750 attended a Yom Ha’azmaut celebration in Sydney which was addressed by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Israel’s ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer. Read more
The Partisan Song links South African students with schools in Lithuania and Russia
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth-based Eli Rabinowitz has told his story on his resurgence of the Partisans’ Song many times, but now he has returned to his native South Africa to introduce his campaign to the country’s Jewish Day Schools. A video report. Read more
The Rona Tranby Trust to be hosted by Governor
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Governor of NSW General David Hurley will host an afternoon tea at Government House on Friday for participants and supporters of the Rona Tranby Trust Australian Light Horse Project. Read more
The Goldene Medina: Celebrating 175 Years of Jewish Life in South Africa
April 24, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Kol Nidre night, September 2016, marked the 175th anniversary of Jewish religious and cultural life in South Africa. Read more
