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The light of hope: faith leaders unite against antisemitism

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:19 pm

Faith leaders from across the Berowra electorate in Sydney’s North united last night at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Waitara for a historic display of interfaith solidarity against antisemitism under the theme “Unity, Hope, and Light.” Read more

A Chanukah message from Chris Minns

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:06 pm

NSW Premier Chris Minns has recorded a video message for Chanukah.

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Israel reveals new details of strategic strikes on Houthis

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:41 pm

The Israel Defence Forces disclosed new details on Thursday morning about overnight airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Read more

Man charged for threatening X post

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:05 pm

A man has been charged with threatening violence based on religion after he allegedly posted an offensive comment online. Read more

UN hears plea from hostage’s brother as families warn partial release empowers Hamas

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:08 pm

A relative of one of the Israeli hostages briefed the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, the first time a family member has addressed the council. But relatives of the captives warned that a partial release would play into the hands of Hamas. Read more

Oldest known Ten Commandments stone tablet sells at auction

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:59 pm

The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments has been sold at auction by Sotheby’s in New York. Read more

Racism rife at universities as many fear speaking out

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:51 pm

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, racism against foreign students and Indigenous people feeling diminished are under the Human Rights Commission’s spotlight. Read more

Israeli jets strike Houthi targets ‘deep inside Yemen’

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:18 pm

Israeli Air Force jets struck numerous Houthi terror targets in Yemen, both on the country’s coast and in the interior, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday morning. Read more

Netanyahu denies media manipulation as testimony resumes

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:48 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial continued at Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday, as he denied allegations that he manipulated coverage on a popular Israeli news website. Read more

Alleged Woollahra vandaliser refused bail

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:02 pm

A Sydney court has been told Mohammed Farhat was looking for the location of a nearby hospital before he allegedly went on a vandalising spree in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra. Read more

JNF Blue Box needs emptying?…call Paul

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:19 pm

“I’ll travel anywhere to collect for JNF”, says Sydneysider Paul Lowinger. Read more

Israelis react to possible hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:01 pm

Israelis gripped by rumours of an imminent hostage agreement and ceasefire reacted to the uncertainty with a mix of views on Tuesday. Read more

Israel rolls out first domestically made quantum computer

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:54 pm

Israel has rolled out its first domestically made operational quantum computer, laying the groundwork for further technological advancements. Read more

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The goal that has Jess Fox fired up after golden Games

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:06 pm

Champion paddler Jess Fox says her best is yet to come as she admits surprise at the adulation in Australia for her sporting successes. Read more

Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:17 pm

Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Jessica Fox adds World Cup canoe title to stellar year

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3:08 pm

Paris Olympics star Jessica Fox has won again, taking out the overall World Cup canoe title by winning the final round in Spain. Read more

‘This medal was bigger than me’

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:29 pm

“Once I finished the competition, I realized that this medal was bigger than me,” Tom Reuveny, who won the men’s windsurfing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, told JNS on Monday. Read more

Features and Articles

The walls around Israel’s enemies keep falling

The current negotiations for the release of the hostages, whether finalized or still in progress, are quite significant, akin to the sudden fall of the Bashar Assad regime and the collapse of Hamas and Hezbollah, as they are another wall falling within the fierce and determined front aimed at the destruction of the State of Israel. Read more

The diplomatic crisis between Israel and Ireland

Among Western countries that have expressed hostility to Israel, Ireland has long stood out as the most vicious. Read more

Will Syria become a battleground between Turkey and Israel?

Israel’s relationship with Ankara has been characterized by fluctuations over time, marked by periods of cooperation and tension. However, Turkey’s recent posture, particularly in the aftermath of the Hamas-led massacre on Oct. 7, 2023, has been increasingly antagonistic and inconsistent. Read more

Rededication

Chanukah marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its liberation from illegal foreign occupation forces. Read more

A laugh and a tear with David Baddiel

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

Shabbat Vayeyshev

Tamar the Righteous Woman Read more

Dear Evan Hansen

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Patrick Reginald Levy – Patrick Partners Stockbrokers and Sydney’s largest brokerage house of the seventies Read more

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Half of Israeli-Arabs feel shared destiny with Jewish population: survey

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:56 pm

One in two Israeli-Arab citizens believe that the war has created a sense of shared destiny with the Jewish population, a survey released on Wednesday found. Read more

WE ARE HERE! spreading its wings

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:49 am

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‘Metabolic memory’ revealed: researchers unlock the science behind fasting’s benefits

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:27 pm

Findings announced by Israeli researchers on Monday may reshape science’s understanding of how fasting impacts metabolic health and open new doors for personalized nutrition plans and sustainable weight control. Read more

Harnessing smartphone data: a new frontier in predicting wildfires and natural disasters

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 4:26 pm

Smartphones could become powerful life-saving tools for detecting and forecasting extreme weather events by simply leveraging micro-sensors built into the devices, researchers said on Thursday. Read more

“We stand with Melbourne”

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:03 pm

A poem by Rabbi Nicole Roberts Read more

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Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90

Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more

Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards

Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded

Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more

Idan Raichel hit song performed by 900 Emanuel voices

Sydney’s Emanuel School has produced a special rendition of Idan Raichel’s hit song – Shevet Achim Ve’achayot, a Tribe of Brothers and Sisters. Read more

Emanuel’s strong performance in HSC

Sydney’s Emanuel School’s Class of 2023 students achieved strong results with many notable achievements. Read more

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