What will survive of us

Howard Jacobson’s new novel: Light, bright and somewhat slight – reviewed by Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel, this occurs especially prior to Passover. Read more

The real cause of the antisemitism tsunami

This week’s Jerusalem conference on antisemitism was boycotted by a number of international participants who withdrew on account of the presence of “populists” from European parties they termed “far right.” Read more

World Jewish Congress calls on UNHRC to reject Francesca Albanese’s renewal

Francesca Albanese’s mandate as Special Rapporteur is subject to renewal. Read more

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University hosts venture capital partner

The Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University recently hosted the founder and managing partner at TAU Ventures, Nimrod Cohen, to Australia. Read more

Deceit and deception

Thanks to compliant and corrupt international bodies, the ability of nations to deceive with impunity has never been greater. Read more

Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report

A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Read more

Australia pledges an additional $11 million in Gaza aid

Australia is providing an extra $11 million in lifesaving humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza undergoing Israeli bombardment following the collapse of a ceasefire. Read more

Major agencies failed to attend Gazan protests

Photojournalists working for Reuters and AP in Gaza are usually very quick and efficient. Read more

Hamas dismisses Gaza protests as ‘serving foreign interests’ as unrest enters third day

Palestinian protests against Hamas in northern Gaza entered their third day while Israeli forces encircled a Rafah neighbourhood in the southern part of the Strip on Thursday. Read more

Rare clay jug found in israel highlights camels’ role in Abbasid trade

Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron Hills region, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. Read more

Knesset gives government greater control over judicial appointments

The Israeli Knesset passed legislation changing the makeup of a committee responsible for appointing the country’s judges as opposition lawmakers walked out in protest on Thursday morning. Read more

Israel’s global battle against antisemitism—and the divisions within

Israel, under the leadership of the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Amichai Chikli, has extended an invitation to political and cultural leaders worldwide: Attend an “International Conference to Combat Antisemitism” in Jerusalem. Read more

76 years after his burial, WW1 veteran Gus Solomon’s grave has been consecrated

Forty-five people attended the consecration of the official war grave of “Gus” Solomon Lipman, a Jewish First World War veteran, who had been buried in an unmarked grave in Orange General Cemetery. Read more

Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip

Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests. Read more

Shabbat Pekuday

Read more

UIA Women’s Division NSW Brunch: record-breaking attendance

UIA recently held its annual Women’s Division Brunch with headline speaker Elica Le Bon, a UK-born activist of Iranian descent, attorney, staunch and influential supporter of Israel. Read more

Nurturing our nation at the 2025 UIA Women’s Division events

Last week in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth – an extraordinary gathering of strength and solidarity unfolded as 3,000 women came together at the 2025 UIA Women’s Division events. Read more

“Our duty to make Jews uncomfortable”

Honorary Associate Professor in Philosophy Dr Peter Slezak quoted anti-Zionist Macquarie academic Randa Abdel-Fattah when addressing a single pro-Israel supporter at a pro-Palestine meeting at the University of Technology in Sydney yesterday. Read more

Henry Ergas speaks to AIJAC

Professor Henry Ergas, an economist, academic and columnist at the Australian, recently addressed an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) luncheon on the threats to Australian society and multiculturalism from the alliance between sections of the Muslim community and the progressive Left. Read more

Man charged over antisemitic graffiti in Sydney’s east

A 23-year-old man has faced court after being charged over a wave of antisemitic graffiti attacks across Sydney’s eastern suburbs that occurred last month. NSW Police allege the man defaced multiple vehicles, garages, and walls with antisemitic messages in the areas of Kingsford and Randwick on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The graffiti, described as offensive and hateful, triggered widespread condemnation from both community leaders and local residents.

Read more

Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated. Read more

Rare Gaza protest: Hundreds in Beit Lahiya chant against Hamas, war

Videos circulating on Telegram show hundreds of Palestinians in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in an unprecedented demonstration against the war on Tuesday. Read more

University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests

Protesters will take to major universities demanding they cut ties with Israel and weapon manufacturers and railing against a new definition of antisemitism. Read more

Eyewitnesses to Palestinian clash contradicts Academy-Award winning filmmaker’s version of events

A farmer who was present at the clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in which an Academy Award-winning filmmaker was arrested contradicted media accounts of Monday night’s clash in the Hebron area. Read more

Terror attack at Tishbi Junction near Yokneam: victim identified

An 85-year-old man, Moshe Horn from Kibbutz HaZore’a, was killed in a terrorist attack at the Tishbi Junction near Yokneam on Monday morning. Read more

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce: reports

Egypt has presented a new ceasefire proposal in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to media reports. Read more

When will the world hold Hamas accountable?

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovoked and brutal attack on Israel that will forever be etched in history for its cruelty. Read more

Accused neo-Nazi clashes with magistrate

An alleged neo-Nazi has failed to appear in court, while a second man accused of displaying a Nazi symbol has demanded that his charges be withdrawn. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Joseph Kronheimer – one of Victoria’s earliest successful businessmen and philanthropists Read more

Next Page »