Israel passes historic law to cut funds to Palestinian Authority over ‘pay to slay’ policy
July 3, 2018 by JNS
Israeli lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation late on Monday that withholds tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority to offset salaries paid by Ramallah to terrorists or their families. Read more
True Blue Crew rally in Sydney
July 3, 2018 by Julie Nathan
A largely uneventful, and small, far right rally was held in Sydney on Sunday 24 June…writes Julie Nathan. Read more
Singers shine in Lucia di Lammermoor: an opera review by Victor Grynberg
July 3, 2018 by Victor Grynberg
Exquisite singing was the memorable takeout of the re-staging of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House. Read more
Australia withdraws funds to Palestinian program
July 3, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced that the Australian Government has discontinued funding to the World Bank’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund for the Palestinian Recovery and Development Program. Read more
An open letter to the participants who left their Birthright trip
July 2, 2018 by Liel Asulin - JNS
I’m conflicted. On the one hand, I am hesitant to engage with you because a response would give your rhetoric a degree of legitimacy. On the other hand, your rhetoric is so presumptive and your intentions for participating on this trip are so disingenuous that I feel compelled to speak out…writes Liel Asulin/JNS. Read more
Did you meet Gadi Ezra in Melbourne? A J-Wire photo gallery
July 2, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Top Human Rights Lawyer Gadi Ezra spoke at UIA VIC events. Were you there? Read more
Is suicide as bad as murder?…ask the rabbi
July 2, 2018 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this question and others. Read more
Feintooner
July 2, 2018 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon….Syriaous. Read more
Zbaraz: a community extinguished…a book review by Geoffrey Zygier
July 2, 2018 by Geoffrey Zygier
Once there was a land called Galicia, which straddled the modern-day border between Poland and Ukraine. Read more
Ugly caricature posted by leading Australian designer
July 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Play it again, Avan: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
July 1, 2018 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Avan Yu, winner of the 2012 Sydney Piano Competition, was invited back to play a concert at the Sydney Con last night. Read more
On the other hand
July 1, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Between the soccer world cup and a visit from Prince William, Israelis have had more than enough inducement to keep them in a state of continuing excitement…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Europe is not antisemitic, but there is antisemitism in Europe
July 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Anti-Semitism in many parts of Europe is on the rise not because of government policies, but rather due to pervasive sentiments among various sections of the public, the most senior Jewish community professionals from France, Germany, and Hungary said this week at the World Jewish Congress’ 5th annual National Community Directors’ Forum. Read more
Melton in Sydney – The Best of the Best
July 1, 2018 by Community newsdesk
The Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning in Sydney is going from strength to strength here in Sydney according to recently appointed Director, Hilary May Black. Read more
