MAMAMIA - I had a meltdown on Monday night. Yes, I had a meltdown at this time of year, where I should be festive! And happy! And ready to celebrate! Because whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the end of year period is normally a cracking time in Australia – or at least, I can say, in Melbourne, where I call home.

It is an age-old debate, even more polarising than the Melbourne versus Sydney argument: Jerusalem or Tel Aviv?

Combining travel with a wedding? It might present additional challenges for the bride and groom, but it’s pretty good for the guests…

The Joint Australia recently took part in a mission to Cuba, assisting the country’s 1500 Jews with much-needed aid. Learning that the island nation is more than pastel pops of baroque architecture and a cultural gem devoid of 21st century excess, the group discovered a Jewish history – and a Jewish present.