Biden’s ‘victory’ against Putin
February 21, 2022 by Caroline Glick - JNS
Several commentators have argued in recent days that the crisis between Russia and Ukraine has been a godsend for President Joe Biden ahead of the midterm elections in November. Read more
A very warm welcome for Kehillat Masada’s new rabbi
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Visitors from Adelaide and the Eastern Suburbs joined 400 members of Sydney’s Kehillat Masada, for an emotional and inspirational welcome Shabbat and inauguration for Rabbi Natti and Rebbetzin Deb Friedler. Read more
Erasing antisemitism from the narrative
February 21, 2022 by Julie Nathan
Data by police agencies, Jewish community organisations, and others throughout the western world show that antisemitism is on the rise, and is thriving. Read more
Guterres changes course on UN Israel-PLO two-state solution
February 21, 2022 by David Singer
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has had an epiphany – just four days after declaring on 8 February that there was no plan B to replace the UN-endorsed Israel-PLO two-state solution: Creating a second Arab State – in addition to Jordan – in the territory comprised in the 1922 League of Nations Mandate for Palestine. Read more
Israel to allow unvaccinated foreign nationals admission to country from March 1
February 21, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz have determined that the Coronavirus situation in Israel has improved enough that the country can now ease travel restrictions and reopen to foreign tourism. Read more
Israel warns its citizens war in Ukraine may be ‘swift and harsh’
February 21, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel again issued a stern warning to its citizens in Ukraine and called on them to leave the country as soon as possible as “the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine may be swift and harsh.” Read more
New Chazzan to join the Great
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Rabbi Menachem Feldman is to join Sydney’s The Great Synagogue as Chazzan and Assistant Rabbi. Read more
David Marlow: new CEO at St Kilda Shule
February 21, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Experienced communal leader David Marlow has been appointed St Kilda Shule’s Executive Director, succeeding CEO Rabbi Ronnie Figdor who is retiring after 10 years of service. Read more
On the other hand
February 21, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
There is a worldwide surge in consumer prices and this has also impacted Israeli households. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim to Life: Anthony Gafin, Victorian President of ZDVO-Beit Halochem.
February 21, 2022 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein catches up with Anthony Gafin, National Vice-President and Victorian President of ZDVO-Beit Halochem. Read more
The lethal miscalculations over Vladimir Putin
February 18, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
In the Middle East, where two earth tremors this week shook northern Israel and sounded an ominous warning of a major earthquake in the near future, the geopolitical tectonic plates also continue to shift in startling fashion. Read more
Amnesty International should be ashamed
February 18, 2022 by Danny Danon
According to a recent Amnesty International report, Israel is apparently “committing the crime of apartheid.” Read more
Hamas proscribed as a terrorist organisation in its entirety: more political support
February 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Federal Member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma MP, has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of its intention to list Hamas as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code in its entirety. Read more
Organ donor
February 18, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
“ Is it true that if I donate an organ to another person I will not be allowed to be buried and go to heaven?” Read more
Government accused of racial discrimination
February 18, 2022 by AAP
A racial discrimination complaint of a Palestinian-Australian man against the federal government for its support of Israel has been accepted by the country’s Human Rights Commission. Read more
Kadimah appoints new CEO
February 18, 2022 by Community newsdesk
Melbourne-based Kadimah has announced the appointment of Rachel Chrapot as Director and Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Harry Triguboff announces strategic partnership with Hartman Institute
February 18, 2022 by Asher Gold
A proclamation formalizing a strategic partnership between the Harry Oscar Triguboff Institute and the Shalom Hartman Institute was signed this week in a ceremony held at the Hartman campus in Jerusalem. Read more
Shabbat Ki Tisah: Idolatry
February 18, 2022 by Jeremy Rosen
The focal point this week is the Golden Calf, and the betrayal of God at the very moment God is trying to impose standards on the Israelites through a constitution from Sinai. Read more
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets PM Bennett: ‘Israel’s security is an imperative for America’s security
February 18, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Thursday with a Democratic Congressional delegation led by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. Read more
Loud and clear
February 18, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
When the weather is about to turn nasty the early indications of impending storms are usually loud and clear. Read more
Ayelet Shaked added to UIA Summit line up
February 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA has announced that its guest speaker for the opening night of Summit UIA wll be Ayelet Shaked, Israel’s Interior Minister. Shaked will headline the ‘Politics’-themed session on Sunday 27 February at 7pm AEST. Read more
Israel’s JNF and Chad join forces to combat climate crisis and desertification
February 18, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Republic of Chad in Central Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation and the sharing of knowledge between them in the areas of water resource management, sustainable agriculture, forestry and the combat of desertification. Read more
Hollywood star John Voight: Ancient Shiloh is ‘one of holier sites’
February 18, 2022 by TPS
Hollywood star Jon Voight was in Israel’s Binyamin region on Thursday visiting the Ancient Shiloh heritage site and the site of the Tabernacle. Read more
Podcast: L’Chaim – to Life
February 18, 2022 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Jared Newton, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) about the ambitious redevelopment of the Caulfield Racecourse precinct, which will greatly broaden the amenities available to the local and broader communities. Read more
International Jewish literature collaboration
February 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature and the National Library of Israel (NLI) have announced a new collaboration that will promote their shared vision to further cultivate a vibrant international Jewish literary culture and community. Read more
Mar-07 9:45pm SBS-World Movies: Asia
February 18, 2022 by J-Wire
Asia’s motherhood has always been an ongoing struggle rather than an obvious instinct. Read more
La Juive: an opera about the forbidden love between a Jewish woman and Christian man
February 18, 2022 by Features Desk
After pandemic restrictions shut down its scheduled opening in 2020, acclaimed French director Olivier Py’s new production of La Juive will finally have its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House, this coming March. Read more
Music in the Blue Mountains
February 18, 2022 by Geoff Sirmai
After a stellar debut in 2021, Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns in April 2022 for a wonderful 4-day ANZAC weekend of exquisite classical music, featuring Lior and some of Australia’s outstanding artists – sourced nationally, internationally and locally. Read more
Amnesty apartheid
February 17, 2022 by Ron Weiser
It is amazing just how disconnected from reality the latest Amnesty International report is.
US House Speaker Pelosi hosted by President Herzog, visits Knesset
February 17, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has had a full first day as she visits the State of Israel. Read more
