Article Archive for September 2009
Letters to the Editor
BDS unjust and counterproductive
We write in response to the two letters published in The Australian on Monday 21 September by Antony Loewenstein and Jake Lynch, supporting the call for a boycott of certain Israeli universities …
Inglourious Basterds – Enthralling, but lacking in Jewish content
By Anthony Frosh
WARNING: The following article is best suited to those who have already seen the film Inglourious Basterds, currently screening in Australian cinemas. The article (or follow-up comments) may contain spoilers; so …
Yom Kippur Day Spa
By David Werdiger
They call it a day spa for a reason. You are encouraged to take a day off, and immerse yourself in the luxurious environment of the spa. Switch off your mobile phone; leave …
Israel-boycotters are hypocrites
By Michael Danby
Antony Loewenstein and Jake Lynch (The Australian, Letters blog, 22 September) criticise Philip Mendes and Nick Dyrenfurth for their opposition to the campaign for “boycott, disinvestment and sanctions” directed at Israel. But they …
CSG Advert – What the?
By Almoni
What the *&@%&*!!
First it came in a personally addressed envelope (where did they get my address from?!). Then it fell out of the Jewish News.
You know what I am talking about. That flyer from …
Jewish St Kilda Football Club Heretics
By Anthony Frosh
It’s an unfortunate happenstance that the Jewish High Holidays frequently coincide with the AFL finals. I am ‘fortunate’ enough this year to be supporting a team that failed to qualify for the finals, …
Going, Going, Gone!
By David Werdiger
Five hundred dollars, tzum ersheten mohl!
Five hundred dollars, tzum tzveiten mohl!
Five hundred dollars, tzum dritten mohl!
And with an emphatic klap on the bimah for effect, the auction is over.
This was not Phillip Kingston …
Three times a year…
By Rachel Sacks-Davis
The High Holy Days are approaching, and soon crowds of Australian Jews will pay their annual visits to Orthodox synagogues. The majority of these Jews do not usually observe halakha (religious law), but …
Maintaining the Rosh Hashana Intensity
By David Werdiger
Despite the daily reminders during the month of Elul, Rosh Hashana has a way of creeping up on us, and before we know it, the festival is upon us. The shul service is …
The Loewenstein Aficionado Test
By Anthony Frosh
Antony Loewenstein (A-Lo) is launching the 3rd edition of his book, “My Israel Question.” So unfortunately we can expect to hear and see him in the media ramping up his own publicity. He’ll …
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