Palestinians freed in prisoner swap return to terror

The recent death of 18-year-old Jibril Ghassan Jibril in an Israeli airstrike highlights a growing problem of Palestinians released in a November prisoner swap resuming terror activities. Read more

Israeli counterterror raids signal shift in Palestinian security cooperation, analysts say

As Israeli forces continue one of their most widespread counterterror operations in years, analysts said the raids represent a paradigm shift for Israel-Palestinian security cooperation. Read more

Douglas Murray

I do not think that Israel has a better more articulate or fearless non -Jewish supporter of Israel than the British journalist, author and commentator Douglas Murray. Read more

Israel, Hamas back zoned pauses for polio vaccines: WHO

The United Nations say Israel and Hamas have agreed to limited daily pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip to allow for a polio vaccination campaign. Read more

‘The circle doesn’t really close’: hostage’s son shares pain of losing father in captivity

Farhan Al Qadi, the Israeli hostage rescued alive from the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Tuesday, disclosed on Thursday that he befriended Aryeh Zalmanovich in captivity — and witnessed his death. Read more

Chicago and other charades

As a non-American, I am always astounded when every four years millions of dollars are spent in hosting Hollywood style political extravaganzas. Read more

Hebrew Uni professor and Oct 7 denier resigns

The Hebrew University announced on Tuesday that professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied the Oct. 7 atrocities committed by Hamas, will not return to her teaching position at the school and will instead retire on Oct. 1. Read more

Families of Israeli hostages briefly breach Gaza fence in protest

Families of Israeli hostages demonstrating at the Gaza border briefly breached the Strip’s first border fence on Thursday before being persuaded by security forces to return on Thursday morning. Read more

Portrait of Rabbi Lewin unveiled

A special celebration marked Rabbi Paul Lewin’s two decades of leadership and dedication at Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue (NSS) on Sunday. Read more

Government aid for those affected mentally by the crisis in Israel

The Commonwealth Government has commissioned services to help support the mental health needs of Jewish communities in Victoria. Read more

Quiet time with the President: A Doctor’s Story About Learning to Listen

A book review by Anne Sarzin Read more

L’Chaim to Life

Israel At War Mythbuster – Suicide and Rape Read more

Shabbat Re’eh

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Uncovering the diaries of Hungarian Holocaust survivors at the Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum has hosted a deeply moving event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust in Hungary, bringing to life the personal stories of Hungarian Holocaust survivors through their diaries. Read more

The end of the Golden Age for Australian Jewry?

Maybe………. Read more

Israeli army says body of abducted soldier recovered

Israeli tanks have entered deeper into Khan Younis amid battles with Hamas-led militants as the army said it had recovered the body of an abducted soldier. Read more

French synagogue attacker ‘wanted to scare people’

French prosecutors say a man accused of an arson attack on a synagogue told investigators he acted to make Israeli authorities react. Read more

Eleven Palestinian terrorists killed in largest counterterror operation in months

Israeli security forces launched the largest counterterror operation in months in northern Samaria and the Jordan Valley on Wednesday, killing at least 11 Palestinian terrorists in an operation that will likely last several days. Read more

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

Israeli hostage rescued from Gaza after ten months

Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi has been transferred to hospital and his condition is stable after his rescue ten months after he was abducted. Read more

Eden Golan in Paris to support Israelis in Paralympic Games

The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris start today, and the Israeli delegation, comprising 27 athletes, has prepared for the competitions not only in terms of sports but also for potentially unpleasant situations, such as pro-Palestinian demonstrations or booing, similar to what occurred during the Olympic Games. Read more

The jihad to destroy Israel

A letter sent recently by the Palestinian “resistance” groups in the Gaza Strip to Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia, serves as a reminder that Iran and its terror proxies view the conflict with Israel as a jihad (holy war) to eliminate the Jewish state. Read more

As diplomacy stalls, Israel expands control over Gaza’s key corridors

As diplomats continue pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, the thorniest issue continues to be the presence of Israeli forces in the Gaza-Egypt border area and along a key corridor dividing the northern and southern sides of the Strip. Read more

Touch

A movie review by Alex First Read more

Top Dog/Underdog

A Melbourne Theatre Company review by Alex First Read more

Jewish community condemnation of settler violence is not new

A report in the Australian (Aug. 27) about a resolution passed by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry condemning attacks by extremist elements of the settler movement against West Bank Palestinians and their property labelled this decision a “significant step” and quoted members of the Muslim community calling the resolution “unprecedented.” Read more

SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival to host “Songs of Hope” concert in Sydney

Songs of Hope, a concert organized by the SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival,  will be focused on Sydney’s Jewish community. Read more

Israel tightens ring around still elusive Hamas leader

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, 61, has abandoned the tunnels and taken to cross-dressing as a woman to escape detection, Britain’s Daily Express reported on Monday, leading social media wags to dub the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 massacre “Mrs. Dodgefire.” Read more

A reminder to change compromised passwords

In the face of rising cybersecurity threats, many internet users continue to neglect essential security actions, such as installing updates or changing compromised passwords. Read more

WIZO NSW raises vital funds for bomb shelter construction in Israel

WIZO NSW held their major fundraising event at Emanuel Synagogue, which attracted more than 600 attendees last Sunday. Read more

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