Turkish Education: Jihad In, Evolution Out

Turkey has now become the first and only NATO member state that teaches “jihad” in its schools.
Australian Synagogue Blocked Out of Fear of Terror Attack

At a judgment on Wednesday, the Land and Environment Court in Sydney blocked the construction of a new synagogue near Bondi Beach. The reason given: Jewish organizations are targets for terror, and they don’t want that in their town.
Tourism to Israel Skyrockets in Start of 2017; More Countries Add Direct Flights

According to the Tourism Ministry, there was a 25 percent increase over the first two months of 2017 compared to January-February 2016.
Settlement Issue Follows Netanyahu to Singapore, Australia

Regardless of technology and business ties, the settlement issue and two-state model will continue to dog Netanyahu as he continues on to Australia later in the week.
The Cavalry Charge That Opened the Door to Messiah

Next week marks 99 years since a little-known but significant battle for the Middle East in which a few brave Australians led a cavalry charge that allowed the beginnings of the Jewish return to take root.
Absolute Enduring Commitment to Israel, Promises Australian FM on Diplomatic Visit

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop arrived in Jerusalem on Sunday for a three-day state visit to Israel.
Man Shouting “Allahu Akhbar” Stabs Three People, One Dog in Australia

On Tuesday, a stabbing attack in northeast Australia in which a French man shouted the Arabic phrase “Allahu akhbar”, meaning “God is great”, left one dead and two injured.
Thousands Hit By Extreme Global Flooding, Lightning, and Tornadoes. What Does it Mean?

What connection, if any, is there between today’s weather events and divine will? One rabbi has an answer.
Australian Church Announces Jesus Was Not Palestinian

Jesus was not Palestinian, said the Uniting Church of Australia in a statement following an Australian news story which called Palestinians “the living descendants of Christ.”
Rugby Turned NFL Star Jarryd Hayne Causes Uproar with “Jews Killed Jesus” Tweets

Rugby star turned NFL player Jarryd Hayne has caused a bit of a ruckus with the Jewish community for posing offensive tweets accusing Jews of killing Jesus.