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School’s out on Israel
By Mandi Katz
When it comes to Israel, young Australian Jews often feel themselves caught between extreme positions.
Only days ago, Bialik College graduate and former Australasian Union of Jewish Students president Liam Getreu wrote on this …
Something is Rotten in the Lion’s Den
By Malki Rose
For almost a year now, rumours, speculation and all sorts of colourful claims have been made by individuals claiming to represent the true intentions and processes being undertaken by Lion FM.
Lion, although generating …
An interview with the German Ambassador to Australia
The Capital Jewish Forum (CJF), based in Canberra, has recently launched a new initiative, where distinguished guests are interviewed on a range of issues which are relevant and of interest to Jewish academic, policy, business …
Why I’m attending the J Street Conference 2011
By Liam Getreu
J Street has become one of the most influential organisations in American Jewry in recent years – I’m no expert on its efficacy in lobbying Congress, but there can be no doubt that …
Keren Tov Chef’sClassic 2011 (trailer)
In the tradition of MasterChef, the Melbourne Jewish community’s best amateur cooks battle it out in the kitchen. Check out this entertaining and well produced trailer!
This unique charity event is coming to the Astor …
Muslims in the Shtetl
Jews should welcome a Muslim prayer group in St Kilda, argues Deborah Stone.
I don’t know the Muslims who want to use the Alma Road Community House for their prayers. I have no reason to …
Jews and the AFL: Some of my best friends and relatives are Carlton supporters, but
By Philip Mendes
This week the NAB cup started again, and those of us suffering from summer-long withdrawal symptoms have regained our voice. But more prescient is the link between Jews and the AFL. Anyone can …
The ‘Third Generation’ in Australia and Israel
Transgenerational Holocaust Trauma: An Australian and Israeli Comparison
By Elisheva Massel
The impact of Holocaust trauma can be understood as being passed down as a family legacy, as a mission to be achieved. The term ʻtransgenerational …
Obsessive Compulsive Israel Disorder
By Kovi Rose
Enough With The BDS and OCID, it’s time we SAFRLFG, and accept that JIP.
Having just returned from my year away in Israel, I come back with a fresh and more informed perspective on …
Why the Silence of the Lambs?
By Larry Stillman
The Palestine Papers, as revealed by Al-Jazeerah and the Guardian, are explosive evidence about the state of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, leaning over backwards to break a deal—a deal that …
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