Loud, Proud, and Jewish: a book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
February 6, 2020 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
The publicity for this book describes it as “This collection of reflections from Jewish leaders is a passionate response to attacks on the Jewish community. Read more
WIZO celebrates 100 years of caring for the disadvantaged in Israel
February 6, 2020 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
The Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) celebrated its centennial year last week in Israel. Read more
Deal of the Century reactions could not have been more predictable
February 6, 2020 by Rob Berg
On 29 January 2020, President Trump finally presented his long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’, his vision to end the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis, a conflict which has been going on in some form or another for over seventy years. Read more
An exhibition featuring diplomats who saved Jews
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
150 ambassadors, consuls-general, MPs and leaders of civil society turned out to honour the 34 diplomats who have been declared Righteous Among The Nations at the launch of a unique exhibition at NSW Parliament House this week. Read more
AZYC opening seminar in Israel
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 80 young Jewish Australians have departed Melbourne and Sydney to spend a year in Israel on various Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC) gap year programs. Read more
Celebrating centenary at UIA 2020 Campaign events
February 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA will host an outstanding line up of speakers for its 2020 Campaign when it celebrates the incredible milestone of Keren Hayesod-UIA’s 100 years of supporting the People of Israel. Read more
Your invitation to Montefiore Experience Week
February 6, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Navigating the world of residential aged care options isn’t easy, and the team at Sydney’s Montefiore understand that better than most. Read more
Urban Dictionary criticized for ‘hurtful, disrespectful’ definition of Auschwitz
February 6, 2020 by JNS
Urban Dictionary, a crowdsourced online dictionary for slang words and phrases, was condemned by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for publishing “hurtful and disrespectful” definitions of the word “Auschwitz.” Read more
Hebrew University professor calls for armed Palestinian militias against ‘terrorisettlers’
A senior Hebrew University professor sparked controversy this week when he called on Palestinians “to establish armed militias to protect their villages and towns from the terrorisettlers.” Read more
History’s greatest Briton
February 6, 2020 by Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann
It is not for naught that Sir Winston Churchill has been consistently named ‘History’s Greatest Briton’ in poll after poll. Read more
Josh Levi: high praise from high places
February 5, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and the Premiers of New South Wales and Victoria have added their tributes to Josh Levi, the CEO of The Australian Jewish News who died on Sunday evening at the age of 36. His wife Lia had presented him with their first child, baby Lara, only two weeks before. Read more
Trump Plan to end Jewish-Arab conflict sees PLO implode
February 5, 2020 by David Singer
PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas’s dismissive response to President Trump’s peace plan spells the end of the road for the PLO as Israel’s Arab partner to negotiate an end to the 100 years unresolved conflict between Jews and Arabs. Read more
Peak behind the curtain at Opera Australia’s free Behind the Scenes showcase at the Sydney Opera House.
February 5, 2020 by Arts Editor
Opera Australia has announced it will hold a free Behind the Scenes at the Opera event on Sunday 23 February at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, giving the public an insight into how a fully staged opera is brought to life. Read more
Corona and the Chinese ambassador’s Holocaust chutzpah
February 5, 2020 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
China’s acting ambassador to Israel came under well-deserved fire this week for invoking the Nazi genocide of the Jews to criticize Jerusalem’s preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Read more
Chinese embassy in Israel apologizes for comparing virus travel ban to Holocaust
February 5, 2020 by JNS
The Chinese embassy in Israel apologized for remarks made by its acting ambassador to Israel on Sunday, who compared the country’s travel ban for arrivals from China to Jews being denied international refuge during the Holocaust. Read more
Josh Levi: tributes from friends and the world of politics
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Politicians and friends have sent personal tributes to the memory of Josh Levi who passed away in Melbourne on Sunday at the age of 36. The politicians would reason that they were his friends too. Read more
Israel’s South flooded with booby-trapped balloons launched from Gaza
February 4, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Gaza-based terrorists yesterday launched dozens of balloons connected to explosive charges which flew to several locations throughout Israel’s south. Read more
PA warns Hamas may seize the moment to rise to power
February 4, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Palestinian Authority (PA) officials are warning that the PA’s weakness and the estimated end of Mahmoud Abbas’ era are a good time for Hamas to rise, as Fatah is engaged in a survival battle and the leadership’s future depends on Abbas’s moves. Read more
Josh Levi: tributes from the community
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tributes to Joshua Levi continue to pour in. The following are from the community. Josh was the CEO of The Australian Jewish News. He tragically passed away on Sunday evening at the of 36. Read more
Adding the personal touch
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ruth Alter, Ian Davis and David Smorgon travelled to Corryong on Friday to witness the destruction caused by bushfires. Read more
How much are you worth?
February 4, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Ask the rabbi… Read more
Jewish Holocaust Centre calls for ban on swastikas
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Welcome Chabad Sunshine Coast
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Known for its relaxed beach culture, the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia is experiencing a boom both economically, and in its tourism draw. And now it has its own Chabad community. Read more
Anti-Semitic incidents in South Africa fall to 15-year low
The number of antisemitic incidents in South Africa fell to a 15-year low, according to the country’s Jewish umbrella organization. Read more
Abbas rips Trump, Mideast peace plan at Arab League meeting in Cairo
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and leaders of Arab countries expressed their disapproval over the newly revealed U.S. Mideast peace plan at the Arab League summit in Cairo over the weekend. Read more
The sun shines on Jewish pride
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Returning for the third year in a row, the award-winning Jews of Pride contingent brought song, dance and festivity to the streets of St Kilda, as part of the 25th annual Pride March, on Sunday. Read more
MDA sends help to Chabad in China
February 4, 2020 by Zaki Heler
Magen David Adom has responded to the request of the Chabad organization in China sending 2000 masks and 200 full protection kits including special suits, masks, glasses, shoes and hats covers. Read more
Netanyahu visits the Entebbe rescue site
February 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have laid a wreath near the memorial sign for Operation Entebbe posted on the control tower at Uganda’s Entebbe Airport. Read more
A great newspaperman, a great friend, a great human being – Vale Joshua Levi
Start spreadin’ the news: Sydney choir leaving for New York
February 3, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Sydney Jewish Choral Society is a community on the move. Read more
