1984 is now
November 24, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
In August, Adam Gopnik published an article in the New Yorker of the August 28, 2023, issue, with the headline “The Biggest Losers.” Read more
‘Moral duty’: students strike to support free Palestine
November 24, 2023 by AAP
NSW school students are expected to swap textbooks for protest placards in a rally to show solidarity with Palestinians. Read more
Irredeemably disconnected
November 24, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Last week, I outlined how Jewish individuals and groups are displaying their disconnection from history and today’s reality. Read more
Israeli military: no problem to resume Gaza offensive after truce
November 23, 2023 by Yaakov Lappin
The Israel Defence Forces has expressed confidence in its ability to preserve its operational achievements in the northern Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, during a truce with Hamas designed to facilitate a hostage release deal. Read more
No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say
November 23, 2023 by AAP
Israel reports there is a 24-hour delay in the ceasefire agreement because the deal was not signed by Hamas and mediator Qatar. Read more
Dry Bones: New Players
November 23, 2023 by Yaakov - DryBones - Kirschen - JNS
As Hamas shows signs of being beaten, two other Iranian proxies are activated. Read more
Courage to Care Victoria condemns all forms of hate speech
November 23, 2023 by Community newsdesk
“Racism, antisemitism and hate speech are never OK,” says Courage to Care Victoria CEO Mike Zervos. Read more
Second prisoner swap planned: Palestinian official
November 23, 2023 by AAP
The Israel-Hamas deal agreed for the freeing of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners will be repeated later this month, a Palestinian official says. Read more
Shabbat Vayeytzey: Initiative
November 23, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
Napoleon
November 23, 2023 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Albanese welcomes hostage exchange: deal delayed
November 23, 2023 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed. Read more
School students hit the street to stand with Palestine
November 23, 2023 by AAP
Pope Francis meets representatives of families of Israeli hostages
November 23, 2023 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Pope Francis has met with representatives of families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza.
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Israeli Health Minister slams WHO for ignoring Shifa hospital terror
November 23, 2023 by TPS
Israeli Health Minister Uriel Bosso has denounced the World Health Organization (WHO) for failing to recognise Hamas’s use of hospitals for terror purposes after the Israel Defense Forces released footage on Sunday proving Hamas activity at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Read more
860 visas for Palestinians with Australian connections
November 22, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Between October 7 and November 20, the Department of Home Affairs approved 860 visas for Palestinians with connections to Australia, according to reports from the ABC. Read more
Israel-Hamas hostage deal an ‘important step’: Wong
November 22, 2023 by AAP
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed a deal on Israeli hostages as a necessary step towards peace in the Middle East, as Australia receives an increasing number of Israeli and Palestinian visa applications. Read more
Holocaust Museum’s important lessons for the future
The refurbished Melbourne Holocaust Museum has opened its doors after three years of construction, sharing first-person accounts from survivors. Read more
Shadow Federal Defence Minister Speaks to NSW Jewish community
November 22, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
More than 60 people attended a lunchtime speech and question and answer session with Federal Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie today, where he spoke on Australian defence policy and the Israel-Hamas war. Read more
Israel approves partial prisoner swap, temporary ceasefire with Hamas
November 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli Cabinet has approved a partial Qatari-brokered prisoner swap and temporary ceasefire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, paving the way for the first Israeli hostages to return home possibly as soon as Thursday. Read more
An Aussie in Chicago
November 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sharni Briner, the Melbourne Coordinator for Diller Teen Fellows, attended a gathering in Chicago representing the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Personal belongings tell story of music festival massacre
November 22, 2023 by Etgar Lefkovits
Rows of dusty sandals and sneakers, some in pairs. A bin of damaged sunglasses, a couple without lenses. T-shirts, shorts and other clothing in neat piles alongside colourful purses and handbags. Read more
Rabbi Moshe Kahn appointed RCV President
November 22, 2023 by David Marlow
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has announced a generational leadership change with the appointment of Rabbi Moshe Kahn as its President. Read more
Scuffles, arrests at pro-Palestine port protest
Hundreds of Palestinian supporters from trade unions have clashed with police at a Sydney port during a protest against an Israeli shipping line. Read more
Netanyahu asks Israeli govt to back Hamas hostage deal
November 22, 2023 by AAP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his government to back a deal to clear the way for the release of some of the hostages that Palestinian Hamas terrorists took to the Gaza Strip during their assault on Israel. Read more
Israel recalls South Africa envoy over ‘genocide’ comment
November 21, 2023 by JNS
Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa for consultations after the country’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) accused the Jewish state of “genocide” in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Read more
Bullied Jewish students reject ‘sham’ state apology
Two students subjected to anti-Semitic bullying at a Victorian state school have rejected the education department’s apology, calling it a sham. Read more
Israel-Palestine tensions prompt change to NSW ‘hate’ laws
November 21, 2023 by AAP
Hate speech laws will receive a shake-up as NSW looks to stamp out threats of violence amid ongoing tensions over the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Sydney: Get ready for Hakoah
November 21, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Even though the building industry is plagued with problems, including supply, president Steven Lowy believes Hakoah will open its doors at the end of next year. Read more
Fallen Israeli soldier’s organs save six lives
November 21, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzhak Semo was killed in battle in Gaza, but his organs have been donated to six patients in different hospitals, Israel’s National Transplant Centre announced. Read more
Knesset bill enabling death penalty for terrorists on hold
November 21, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Knesset legislation allowing for the death penalty to be applied to terrorists will be put on hold pending the approval of Israel’s security cabinet, said coalition chairman MK Ofir Katz on Monday. Read more
