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Why I Support the New Zionist Left
By Mark Baker
Since writing an article supporting the new Zionist Left, I’ve been asked what I believe about Israel and other matters. I’m not sure if the question that has come from numerous people is …
Matza ado about nothing
By David Werdiger
Judging by the number of comments on the stories about soft matzah, particularly those questioning the flour used for matzos that had been manufactured locally in the past under Kosher Australia, you’d think …
At least the Maoists won’t be taking power – a global perspective
By Keren Tuch
Whilst I detest listening to our leaders belittling one another in an act of political sabotage, the optimist in me is grateful that I live in a democracy with freedom of speech. Whilst …
Liberals and Greens in Cahoots? What the F@^k?
By Anthony Frosh
When I saw the full page advert in the Australian Jewish News (August 13 2010) that shouts “Why are Tony Abbott and the Liberals backing the Greens Party?” I thought, Wow, Todd Sampson …
Birthright should Promote Human Rights not Occupation
By Larry Stillman
In July, Coteret, an Israeli news site, reported that Australian young people were taken on a tour of central Hebron by Birthright/Talglit, a program that has brought hundreds of thousands of young Jews …
For the young, the elderly, and for Israel, vote Liberal
By Nadav Prawer
The dual identity of being both Australian and Jewish can present a conflict of loyalties when it comes to elections. Do I vote as an Aussie first, or as a Jew? Is there …
Sydney, get your Arts on!
By Janis Seftel
“It was great. Really good vibe. But it didn’t really feel like anyone my age was there. I told my friends about it, but I guess people had things on.”
If you’re young, artsy …
Political Misrepresentation
By Alex Kats
It’s that time again in the election cycle of this country, when Australians have to go to the polls to choose our new government. The Labor Party has been on the government side …
MasterCholent
By David Werdiger
I’m very pleased that the current season of MasterChef is finally over. My family is whole again; the kids are able to go to bed at their regular time; we are able to …
Are The Greens Kosher?
By Arielle Perlow and Ittay Flescher
The Rabbis of the Talmud teach us there are 70 faces to the Torah. Is it possible that one of them is green? Many Jews in Australia believe in the …
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