The most solemn day on the Jewish calendar is also a call to the heart

The most solemn day on the Jewish calendar is also a call to the heart

On Yom Kippur – which starts tonight – we spend 25 hours fasting,praying and reflecting on our mortality. But the rousing sound of the shofar reminds us of forgiveness and renewal.

  • byNomi Kaltmann

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‘Civilisation versus barbarism’:Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil

‘Civilisation versus barbarism’:Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil

Thousands of people from Sydney’s Jewish community have gathered in a solemn vigil to commemorate the October 7 attacks.

  • byBen Cubby
The Middle East conflict was never just about land. This is the oldest war

The Middle East conflict was never just about land. This is the oldest war

The region has erupted since the October 7 last year,but these conflicts are as old as the prophets.

  • byParnell Palme McGuinness
The Divine Feminine:Why respect for women is deeply ingrained in the Hindu religion

The Divine Feminine:Why respect for women is deeply ingrained in the Hindu religion

My mother embodied the perfect blend of discipline,love and commitment to social causes,and she was unwavering when it came to standing up against injustice,or disciplining me and my brother.

  • bySanket Sangwikar
‘Where do I stand?’ The vexed question troubling Australian Jews

‘Where do I stand?’ The vexed question troubling Australian Jews

How Australian Jews are wrestling with fundamental issues of culture,faith and identity since the October 7 attacks.

  • byChip Le Grand
Police move to ban October 7 anniversary protests over Hezbollah flags

Police move to ban October 7 anniversary protests over Hezbollah flags

NSW Police have applied to shut down rallies in Sydney,as protesters say calls to ban vigils and demonstrations are a ban on free speech.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos andPaul Sakkal
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Who by fire? Jewish New Year reminds us that everything can change in a moment

Who by fire? Jewish New Year reminds us that everything can change in a moment

The impending Days of Awe – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – remind us of the unpredictability of life and death,but also of our capacity to shape our communities for the better.

  • byRalph Genende
Nobody Wants This is a rare gem:a funny romcom with serious stakes

Nobody Wants This is a rare gem:a funny romcom with serious stakes

Loosely based on creator Erin Foster’s real-life experiences,this 10-part series finds a hot rabbi and a tiny blonde shiksa falling for each other.

  • byKarl Quinn
How the young Hawks gave a masterclass in redemption
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How the young Hawks gave a masterclass in redemption

First comes failure,then recognition of the need to change,to look to something better,then action,hope and hard work.

  • byBarney Zwartz
Harris meets Oprah to ‘Unite for America’ as Trump vows another Muslim ban

Harris meets Oprah to ‘Unite for America’ as Trump vows another Muslim ban

The presidential candidates’ campaigns couldn’t be more different.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
How much money the Exclusive Brethren’s ‘ecosystem’ really makes

How much money the Exclusive Brethren’s ‘ecosystem’ really makes

Recently released financial records show how cash circulates around the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and its Australian “royal family”.

  • byMichael Bachelard andLucy Macken