Eavesdropping on heaven: a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
February 6, 2019 by Fraser Beath McEwing
When a concert series combining the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir was announced, I had to be there – and so did a lot of other music lovers, judging by its sell-out. Read more
Chaver Sir Frank Lowy
February 5, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
The co-founder of the Westfield shopping centre empire Sir Frank Lowy is now an Israeli citizen, making aliyah two months ago. Read more
Expert: Israel’s penalising of PA for it ‘Pay to Slay’ policy will have limited effect
February 5, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
New Israeli legislation that withholds tax transfers from Israel to the Palestinian Authority (PA) to offset salaries paid by Ramallah to terrorists or their families will take effect in the coming days. Read more
The Greens – ¡No pasarán! – they will not pass
February 5, 2019 by Michael Danby
By now you will know that I will not be contesting Melbourne Ports at the next election. It has been the greatest honour to represent you over 21 years in Federal Parliament. Read more
Galit and Caleb struggle in Townsville
February 5, 2019 by Elana Bowman
Caleb and Galit Vella have lost everything when their home became yet another victim of the horrendous floods swamping the North Queensland city of Townsville. Read more
On the Basis of Sex – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
February 5, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
One could be forgiven for thinking that the use of sex in a title meant a movie was about sex.
Belly-filling, heart-warming: An evening in Jerusalem’s Yachad Cafe
February 5, 2019 by Deborah Fineblum
It only happens once a month, so you’ll want to mark your calendar well in advance. Because, like with other classy German Colony restaurants, you’re better off making a reservation if you don’t want to be left outside in the Jerusalem cold, staring ravenously at the happy diners inside. Read more
Israeli envoy on anti-Israel protest: ‘The dogs bark and our melody continues’
February 5, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Anti-Israel protesters on Sunday attempted to disturb a performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. Read more
Benny Morris: An unlikely proponent of incentivized Arab emigration
February 4, 2019 by Martin Sherman - Mida via JNS
As readers will recall, I have, for years, been urging the initiation of a large-scale initiative for the incentivized emigration of the Arab population in Judea-Samaria and Gaza, as the only viable policy option that can facilitate (albeit not ensure) the continued survival of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people—as it is, demonstrably, the only policy option that allows Israel to adequately contend with the geographic and demographic imperatives required for such survival. Read more
Can Gantz unseat Netanyahu?
February 4, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Political parties in Israel have recently kicked off their campaigns ahead of the April 2019 elections, a time in which public tension is rising rapidly and which appears to be becoming increasingly contentious. Read more
Family-friendly options added to UIA NSW 2019 Campaign
February 4, 2019 by Community newsdesk
UIA NSW has announced it will offer new inclusive and family-friendly events and options during its 2019 Campaign. Read more
Feintooner
February 4, 2019 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Lebanese-ah Hezboll-ah-Palooza Read more
Wh go to a doctor when the Torah reads “For I, the Lord, am your healer”
February 4, 2019 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Time to ask the rabbi… Read more
Wozzeck: an opera review by Victor Grynberg
February 3, 2019 by Victor Grynberg
After the glorious melodies of LA BOHEME and TURANDOT Opera Australia’s latest production is Alban Berg’s atonal opera, considered today a modern opera but written almost 100 years ago in 1925. Read more
West Side Story on the harbour
February 3, 2019 by Arts Editor
Opera Australia has revealed the full cast of exceptional performers who will take to its famous over-water stage for a brand new Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of the iconic Broadway musical, West Side Story. Read more
Saving a historic building
In the quiet Israeli university town of Rehovot, a name which means “wide expanses” in Hebrew, an historic building with important Australian and Jewish links, is in danger of falling into disrepair. Read more
Anti-Semitism and the ‘visible’ Jews
February 3, 2019 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
One evening about 30 years ago, my girlfriend, who is now my wife, came home to our small flat in London, her eyes swollen with tears, and the backs of her knees and thighs covered in painful bruises. Read more
On the other hand
February 2, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Israel’s myriad assortments of political parties are busy launching their manifestos in anticipation of elections in April. Promises of a future era of paradise flow like the winter rains. Read more
Sorry
February 1, 2019 by Jeremy Rosen
You are walking down a crowded New York street minding your own business, careful to avoid bumping into anyone else. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria awards construction contract for new active living centre
February 1, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria has awarded the contract for the construction of the $7.15 million, state-of-the-art Anne & Eric Smorgon Active Living Centre to Four Square Pty Ltd. Read more
Israeli research finds cannabis can ease symptoms of autism
February 1, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A new joint study conducted by the Ben-Gurion University and Soroka University Medical Centre in Beersheva found that cannabis administered as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be well-tolerated, and can serve as a safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness and rage attacks for patients under the age of 18. Read more
Bogans’ Heroes
February 1, 2019 by Ross Mueller
School holidays are shuddering to a halt and family organisation is reaching fever pitch. This can be music to the ears of some parents who have been juggling their own return to work and holiday programs. Read more
Is Israel ready for a change at the top?
February 1, 2019 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The wait is over for Israelis to finally hear from the man pundits think is most likely to succeed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Israeli rescue team in Brazil finds bodies after dam rupture, but no survivors
February 1, 2019 by JNS
More than 100 Israeli soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command who were sent to Brazil to help search-and-rescue teams hunt for hundreds of missing people will be returning home within the next 48 hours, having recovered at least 20 bodies, but finding no survivors. Read more
Israel gets ‘key’ to Eurovision, BBC rejects calls to boycott
February 1, 2019 by JNS
At a ceremony in Tel Aviv this week, Israel officially received the “keys” to the Eurovision Song competition for 2019. Read more
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand stands up to antisemitism
February 1, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
During this year’s commemoration of United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January, there were calls worldwide, including New Zealand, for Holocaust remembrance to extend to concern for today’s Jewish communities. Read more
Trump should reaffirm core Bush-Congress commitments to Israel
February 1, 2019 by David Singer
President Trump’s decision to reverse his partial US Government shutdown – the longest in history – could have important consequences for the release of his long-awaited plan to resolve the Arab-Jewish conflict – postponed yet again until after Israel’s elections in April. Read more
Call me Harry
February 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Towards the end of last year, I attended a diplomatic conference in Jerusalem where attendees from the diplomatic corps, media and students of international affairs were present. Read more
A Jewish voice at the United Nations
February 1, 2019 by Dr Inna Rogatchi
There are people among us who believe that the commemorative events on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a formality, in the best case, and ‘an utter hypocrisy’ in the opinions of few who refuse to cohibit in their mind these annual international commemorations in the end of January with blossoming and free reigning antisemitism on so many levels and in so many countries, the UN itself including. Read more
