Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct 2025

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

0 Politics Israel

This ceasefire is proof that we need new strategies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Oct 2025

Author Joshua Hoffman critiques the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting both emotional relief and strategic disappointment.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct 2025

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Global War Against the Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Oct 2025

Joshua Hoffman passionately argues that antisemitism is a persistent, global phenomenon, misconstrued and underestimated by leaders and media who fail to understand its enduring nature.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The Sweetest Revenge Against Antisemitism

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Sep 2025

In this powerful reflection on Rosh Hashanah and Jewish identity, Joshua Hoffman advocates for a radical act of self-love and solidarity among Jews as a counter to pervasive antisemitism.

0 Food Culture

VIDEO: Twelve popular Ashkenazi dishes, made gluten-free

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 15 Sep 2025

Gluten-free adaptations of twelve traditional Ashkenazi dishes are explored in a culinary video series from the Forverts, aiming to bring the essence of Bubbe's kitchen to those with celiac or gluten sensitivities.

0 Antisemitism Culture

What Matters Now to Deborah Conway & Tamar Paluch: Australia is rife with antisemitism

What Matters Now · 2 Sep 2025

Musician Deborah Conway and editor Tamar Paluch discuss the surge of antisemitism in Australia following the October 7 attacks, and their response through the anthology "Ruptured," which captures Jewish women's experiences.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?

Halacha Headlines · 29 Aug 2025

The episode explores the delicate balance of protecting community safety while respecting individual rights, focusing on the implications of Jewish law (halacha) and secular law regarding publicizing information about potential threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 26 Aug 2025

Australia has taken decisive action against Iran by expelling its ambassador following intelligence allegations that Tehran directed antisemitic attacks on Jewish institutions, including arson at a Sydney kosher deli and the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.

0 Politics Israel

The Fantasies That Jews Project Onto Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Aug 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay discusses the disconnect between diaspora Jews and the reality of life in Israel, particularly in light of recent conflicts like the October 7th massacre and the war in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Muslims made me Islamophobic.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman recounts a personal experience that triggered reflections on anti-Muslim sentiments and the rise of overt antisemitism by some Muslims in Western societies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left’s Israel problem isn’t policy. It’s stupidity.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman critiques the stance of many progressive voices on Israel, highlighting a lack of understanding and contradictions within their arguments.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian police arrest suspect in December arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

Grace Gilson in Forward · 31 Jul 2025

Melbourne police have apprehended Giovanni Laulu, a 21-year-old suspect in the December arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue, which resulted in significant damage and injury to one individual.

0 History Culture

Ukraine in the words of a murdered Yiddish poet

Maia Evrona in Forward · 31 Jul 2025

The Night of the Murdered Poets on August 12, 1952, saw the execution of 13 Jewish intellectuals in the Soviet Union, including five Yiddish writers originally from Ukraine.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Too many people still don't understand Hamas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Jul 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that many Westerners misunderstand Hamas, perceiving it as a political movement or resistance group rather than what he describes as a violent gang-like organization.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 15 Jul 2025

Israeli and kosher restaurants worldwide have become targets of vandalism and protests following the conflict between Israel and Hamas that escalated on October 7.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked new kosher restaurant in Athens, its owner says

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Jul 2025

A new kosher burger restaurant in Athens, owned by an Israeli, was vandalized by pro-Palestinian actors who spray-painted anti-Israel messages and threatened the Greek staff.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Jul 2025

In Melbourne, Australia, pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted "Death to the IDF" at a rally shortly after violent attacks on Jewish sites, including an arson attack on a synagogue during Shabbat with attendees inside.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 2 Jul 2025

Kanye West, now known as Ye, had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which Australian officials reviewed as promoting Nazism.

0 Culture Education

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Jun 2025

The innovative learning tool YiddishPOP, designed to teach Yiddish through animated episodes, is now offering $500 microgrants to schools using the program.

0 Culture Politics

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke criticizes Netanyahu, Hamas and pressure on artists to opine on Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 May 2025

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has broken his silence regarding the Israeli-Gaza conflict by expressing his frustrations over the pressure to comment on the situation.

0 Politics Ethics

Desecrating God’s Name

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 26 May 2025

Peter Beinart profoundly explores the concept of "Chillul Hashem" (the desecration of God's name) in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Western leaders are getting Jews killed.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 23 May 2025

Nachum Kaplan argues that Western leaders are exacerbating antisemitism and endangering Jewish lives by adopting policies based on Hamas's deceptive narratives.

0 Politics Culture

The Moral Abdication of the American Jewish Establishment

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 20 May 2025

Peter Beinart expresses concern over the American Jewish establishment's lack of moral clarity regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Culture Politics

Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May 2025

Thailand's success in nation branding through its Global Thai Program, which expanded Thai culinary presence globally, offers a model for Israel.

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