The Gates of Gaza: betrayal, survival and hope

A book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

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

Deceit and deception

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

Shabbat Pekuday

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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

From Australia’s Jewish past

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

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Proximate Proxies- A- No-Go Read more

Guys & Dolls

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour reviewed by Murray Dahm

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Trump buries UN & EU calls for new state between Israel and Jordan

President Trump has buried the creation of a Palestinian Arab State between Israel and Jordan (two-state solution) at meetings of:

• The G7 Foreign Ministers on 14 March and
• The United Nations (UN) Security Council on 21 March.

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On the other hand

In preparation for Pesach (Passover), operation “eggsodus” is underway. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Gaza-Trump, truth and …“transfer”

Israel is on the very cusp of major historical change. The only question is whether its leaders will seize the moment or, tragically, let it slip away. Read more

Unmasked yet again

Purim is hardly over, and the true faces of the haters and loathers have already been revealed. Read more

Jesus Christ Superstar

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

The Spectator

I have always tried to hear different points of view and take other opinions seriously and respectfully. Read more

Shabbat Vayakhel (Parah)

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The UN’s Commission of Inquiry: A politicised attack on Israel

Once again, the UN’s so-called Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has proven itself to be less about justice and more about demonizing Israel. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Today’s historical appropriation is tomorrow’s inversion Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Theodora Esther (Theo) Cowan – renowned female sculptor Read more

Elon Musk’s Grok 3 backs Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

Elon Musk’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) company – xAI -released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, on 17 February. Read more

Three Sisters

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

The Safekeep

The Safekeep: a new voice articulates Jewish pain – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

It is not necessary to travel to Italy in order to sample world class pizzas. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: The alliance that alarms the Ayatollahs

As the Iranian regime inches closer to its desired doomsday weapon, the rationale for a countervailing triaxial alliance between the US, Israel and Azerbaijan has never been more compelling. Read more

The West is facing an Islamic holy war

A documentary film released this weekend in more than 100 movie theatres across America explores the processes by which antisemitism exploded across university campuses, in street demonstrations and on social media following the Hamas-led atrocities in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Read more

Is Purim Violent?

For hundreds of years, the very idea of Jews rejoicing publicly was deemed offensive to Christians. Read more

Zachor – Remembrance

Without remembering past events, we are doomed to repeat the same fatal mistakes. Read more

A united Israel

We are in a very strange period of time. Read more

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