Christmas in the Colonies
This poem was written by Thomas Bracken (1841–1898) – the Irish-born New Zealand poet, journalist and politician.
History
There Is a Long, Dark History
Australia has not been immune from what the historian Robert Wistrich has described as “the longest hatred”, with open antisemitism starting to become prevalent in the 1880s.
Christmas Songs Are a Light in Dark Times
Christmas songs: love them or hate them, at this time of year, you just can’t escape them.
Who Were the Magi?
A brief mention in one gospel spawned some of the most iconic Christmas imagery.
They Would Be ‘Nuts’ To Roll Him
The current leadership team is a coalition of unnatural bedfellows which, to date, hasn’t shown any signs of unravelling. You’d expect some loose threads to appear during election year, as parties fight to push their own narrative but, for now, you’d regard this coalition as a success.
The Earliest-Known Images of Mary
Like Jesus, Mary’s Image has changed across the centuries.
The Earliest-Known Images of Jesus
Early portrayals of Jesus reflect the changing fortunes of Christianity.
Let’s Bury This Blood Libel for Good
The false smear that ‘Jews killed Christ’ has been written in millennia of blood.
What Is Hanukkah and How Is It Celebrated?
As we grieve for the victims of the Bondi shooting, Hanukkah calls on us to insist on light nonetheless – and, in doing so, to ensure Jewish life is never extinguished.
Hanukkah: The Light in the Darkness
The kindling of light is a kind of quiet defiance in itself.
What Australia Will Lose If Jews Leave
From the First Fleet on, Jewish Australians have enriched Australia immeasurably.
From a Volcano to the Black Death
A volcanic eruption on the other side of the world may have primed Europe for the worst plague in history.
The Elites Are Disinheriting the West
They’re not depriving their children, they’re funding the destruction of the West.
The Last Supper: New York’s Socialist Feast
A holiday parable for the world’s most expensive city.