Melbourne mural creating storm
November 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A recently painted mural, bankrolled by the state government, has ignited fury within Melbourne’s Jewish community, with critics slamming it for perpetuating “stereotypical anti-Semitic tropes”. Read more
Saltburn
November 17, 2023 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Learning about Jews
November 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria has thanked the Victorian Government for funding its Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures program. Read more
An Oct 7 reunion
November 17, 2023 by Zaki Heler
A month after the events of the “Black Saturday”, Magen David Adom paramedics Gali and Yarin reunited with six-year-old Ofek, whom they rescued. Read more
Laptopfound in Shifa Hospital contains photos of hostages
November 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Soldiers searching through Gaza’s Shifa Hospital have found a laptop containing videos and photographs of hostages, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Thursday. Read more
The Don Pacifico Affair
November 17, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
As diplomats shuttle to and from the Middle East and countries threaten each other, the USA has sent its navy to the Mediterranean. It is worth going back to look at the Don Pacifico Affair 176 years ago. Read more
Israel claims Hamas tunnel found at Gaza hospital
November 17, 2023 by Reuters
Israel’s army says its soldiers have found a tunnel shaft used by Hamas terrorists at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, releasing a video to back its claim, which has been used to justify its action there. Read more
Soldiers find rockets under Gaza girl’s bed
November 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israeli soldiers in the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun found rockets hidden in a child’s bed, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Thursday. Read more
Bondi altercation
November 17, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
A 19-yr-old Jewish man has been charged following an altercation in Bondi with four teenagers. Read more
Disconnected
November 17, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Eliminating those who plot and carry out acts of terror against Israelis and Jews inevitably brings out a myriad collection of closet haters. Read more
Israeli opposition leader urges govt without Netanyahu
November 17, 2023 by AAP
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, 40 days after the start of the war with Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Israel strikes home of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
November 16, 2023 by Joshua Marks
Israel Defence Forces fighter jets struck the home of Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip overnight Wednesday as Israeli forces continued their operations in the enclave. Read more
Australia continues to back humanitarian calls
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Australia has backed a UN resolution demanding all sides in the Hamas-Israel war protect civilians, particularly children. Read more
No room in the inn for Roger Waters
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism levelled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views. Read more
Proud of Israel’s commitment to the defence of her people and adherence to the highest moral code
November 16, 2023 by Ron Weiser
As Israel battles to remove the threat of barbarism and depravity to her citizens, it beggars’ belief to see what is going on in the world. Read more
KKL-JNF reached an agreement with Israeli Ministry of Finance for 1.4 billion ILS assistance
November 16, 2023 by Natalie Gattengo
Due to the war, projects that KKL-JNF was supposed to support have been updated. 1.4 billion ILS (A$570m) will be provided for support and recovery instead of other purposes. Read more
Israeli survivors of Oct. 7 grapple with healing and hope
November 16, 2023 by Elizabet Zak
For the first time since the October 7 massacre of their communities, Israeli survivors are grappling with difficult questions and reassessing the horrors they experienced. Read more
Shabbat Toldot: Esau or Ishmael
November 16, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
Last week, we read about how Isaac and Ishmael came together to bury their father. And in fact, they lived together at the same place, Be’er Lechai Roi. Their coming together seems to have been complete. Read more
Jews and Muslims should feel safe: Jewish MPs
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Australian Jews and Muslims should not be used as “political footballs” and their communities should feel safe and supported, Jewish MPs from Labor and the Liberal Party say. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: Michael Gawenda
November 16, 2023 by Features Desk
Morry Frenkel speaks with Michael Gawenda, about his recent book “My Life as a Jew”. Read more
Israel: No ‘friction’ between soldiers and patients in Gaza hospital
November 15, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning that there is no “friction” between soldiers inside Gaza’s Shifa Hospital and its patients or staff. Read more
AIJAC: Impose sanctions on leaders and financiers of Hamas and PIJ
November 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has called on the Australian Government to join the United States and the United Kingdom in announcing joint sanctions against leaders and financiers of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Read more
Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute
November 15, 2023 by AAP
The Nazi salute won’t be included in a federal ban of hate symbols under new laws, sparking criticism from the opposition. Read more
PM accuses Dutton of weaponising antisemitism
Anthony Albanese has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to weaponise antisemitism, urging greater social cohesion as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. Read more
Man could face extra charges over protest comments
November 15, 2023 by AAP
A man who allegedly made offensive comments at a pro-Palestine rally could face additional charges over the incident.
IDF calling for Hamas surrender in Shifa Hospital
November 15, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Based on intelligence information, IDF forces are carrying out a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area in the Shifa Hospital. Read more
A letter from Allegra Spender
November 15, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Thank you to the many of you who reached out to my office regarding the motorbike convoy that travelled from Lidcombe to Coogee on Saturday evening. Read more
Jumping-castle company refuses a Jewish booking causing problems for competitor
November 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A family-run jumping castle business has faced a torrent of abuse after an inflatable-hire rival was accused of discriminating against a Jewish school.
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Dutton seeks national cabinet meeting over Jewish safety
The federal opposition is calling for a national cabinet meeting to be convened to discuss community safety and cohesion amid a rise in antisemitism. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Gaza – A gigantic shift in the Overton window
November 15, 2023 by Martin Sherman
What once was unthinkable is now moving to the centre of mainstream thought. Read more
