Seinfeld speech prompts uni walkout over Israel support

Dozens of students have walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony as some chanted “free Palestine” to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza, according to a video posted on social media. Read more

Israel forces operating in eastern Rafah and other Gaza areas

Israel military forces continued operating in eastern Rafah, as well as in the northern Gaza areas of Jabaliya and Zeitoun, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday. Read more

Liberal Party starts campaign to regain Wentworth

Global executive and entrepreneur Ro Knox has begun her campaign to give Wentworth a strong voice in the next Federal Government. Read more

Five IDF soldiers slain in Gaza over the weekend

Five IDF soldiers were killed in Gaza over the weekend as the army issued evacuation orders for Jabalia in the northern Strip ahead of a major operation after attempts by Hamas to regroup there. Read more

Hamas airs propaganda video of hostage Nadav Popplewell

Hamas on Saturday released footage of British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell. Read more

‘Israel stands on the front lines of the fight for civilisation,’ say 80 former US generals and admirals

Eighty former U.S. generals and admirals called in an open letter on Friday for a reaffirmation of the U.S.-Israeli bond. Read more

Anti-Israel Muslims exert pressure after Labour wins big in UK local elections

Dozens of councillors who won in Britain’s nationwide local elections on May 2 ran on a pro-Gaza, anti-Israel platform, leaving many observers bewildered given that councillors’ duties focus on community issues and not foreign policy. Read more

Julia shortlisted for a book not yet completed

Sydney-based Julia Levitina, debut author of The Girl From Moscow, has been shortlisted in the world-wide United Kingdom-based Historical Novel Society’s prestigious First Chapters Competition. Read more

Magical musical performance heading to Toorak Synagogue

Toorak Synagogue is opening its doors to the public for this special concert featuring the music of Rachmaninov and Bruch performed by cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Konstantin Shamray. Read more

David Rose appearing in Sydney this week

Comedy wunderkind David Rose is armed with a law degree and a philosophy degree, and he’s hellbent on becoming a better man. Read more

On the other hand

Switching from mourning to celebration is a unique feature of Jewish life. Read more

WWII poems in English and Yiddish

The Song Remains, an online anthology of over 160 Yiddish poems by 36 authors with English translations, will be launched later this month in New Zealand online. Read more

Henry Greener films AUJS rally in Melbourne

The AUJS Students Stand Up Against Hate Rally at Melbourne Uni was addressed by Alon Cassuto, Noah Loven, Holly Feldman, and four other Speakers appearing in Seg.2. Read more

Eden Golan comes fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest

Israel’s Eden Golan, 20, has finished fifth in the contest despite demonstrators’ calls for a boycott of the country. Read more

World Problems

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

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HE

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First

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Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final, protests

Swedish host city Malmo is gearing up for the Eurovision grand final as excitement mingles with the tension of heightened security threats and political protests over Israel’s participation. Read more

“A sad and shameful day for all Australians” 

Australia’s support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a Labor MP argues it will leave Jewish Australians isolated. Read more

AUJS meets with Education Minister

Key AUJS student leaders have met with Federal Education Minister Jason Clare and Labor MP Josh Burns to address the troubling escalation of antisemitism on university campuses nationwide over the past seven months. Read more

Police warn uni chancellors over student protest camps

Victoria Police has warned universities there is a strong likelihood of violence if student encampments are not disbanded and counter-protests are left uncontrolled. Read more

Australia backs Palestinian state but quiet on UN vote

Australia’s position on a Palestinian bid for United Nations membership remains unclear even as the government insists it will recognise Palestine’s statehood. Read more

Slippery slope

Once started, a disastrous chain of events will inevitably follow and will be almost impossible to stop. Read more

‘Strengthening the Axis of Evil’: Israelis react to Biden’s arms threat

Israelis reacted with scorn and disappointment at President Joe Biden, who threatened to halt arms deliveries if Israel invades the southern Gaza town of Rafah, Hamas’s last stronghold. Read more

Israel’s population stands at 9.9 million as Independence Day approaches

Ahead of Israel’s Independence Day on Tuesday, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the country’s population grew to 9.9 million people on Thursday. Read more

Standing firm against Iran’s Jihad: A call to unite for the Free World

On April 13, the world witnessed yet another escalation in Iranian aggression when the regime of the Islamic Republic launched a direct attack against Israel, using hundreds of drones, ballistic and cruise missiles. Read more

Israeli singer secures spot in Eurovision grand final

Switzerland and the Netherlands, two of the favourites to win Eurovision 2024, have secured spots in the grand final alongside Israel despite large protests against the country’s participation and booing during its performance. Read more

Dry Bones: We went to sleep and they came out of hibernation.

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Shadow Education Minister calls for a Senate inquiry on antisemitism in university campuses

Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson said Australians were witnessing a failure of leadership from the Albanese Government and vice-chancellors in dealing with antisemitism in Australian universities. Read more

Nazi salute accused to fight charge in two-day hearing

The first person charged with performing the Nazi salute in Victoria will face a two-day contested hearing where experts in Nazi ideology are expected to give evidence. Read more

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