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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 341

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Students and supporters march at the University of Sydney on Friday, September 6, demanding vice chancellor Mark Scott's resignation. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
Antisemitism at USYD
Jewish students march to call for Mark Scott’s resignation
By Gareth Narunsky
‘With a heavy heart, I now understand that Mark has no intention, genuine or otherwise, to fix the antisemitic crisis on our campus’
Photo: Jamal Hakim
United Against HateMelbourne City Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim
By Jamal Hakim
Mount Scopus Memorial College.
Schoolchildren targetedPro-Palestine group attacks Mount Scopus kids
By Bruce Hill
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
NSW Budget EstimatesUSYD Vice Chancellor defends action on antisemitism
By Gareth Narunsky
2023-2024 Israel-Hamas war
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    Iran's president says West letting Israel commit 'massacres' using US, European arms
    By ToI Staff and AP
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    Iran upped cyberattacks on Israel after Oct. 7. Experts say a ceasefire won't change that
    By DAVID DIMOLFETTA
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    Islamists make gains in Jordan vote overshadowed by Gaza war
    By ToI Staff and Agencies
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    Daily Briefing Sept. 11: Day 341 - Urine bottles show slain hostages in tunnels for weeks
    By ToI Staff
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    2 soldiers killed, several injured in helicopter crash in south Gaza
    By Emanuel Fabian
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    Anti-Israel protesters clash with police in Melbourne; 39 arrested, 24 officers injured
    By ToI Staff and Agencies
  • Israelis protested against the Israeli government calling for immediate release of the hostages
    Hostage families said holding meetings to push for unity government to seal Gaza deal
    By ToI Staff
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    Egypt is embarrassed to admit failure to control Philadelphi, says exiled analyst
    By Gianluca Pacchiani
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    At debate, Harris backs Israel's right to self-defense; Trump says she 'hates Israel'
    By ToI Staff and Agencies
  • LAOS-ASEAN-DIPLOMACY
    Canadian FM says she has recently suspended 30 permits for arm shipments to Israel
    By AFP
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    Hamas issues rare statement attributed to Sinwar; hostage envoy floats safe passage
    By ToI Staff
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    Families say lives of hostages 'hang by a thread,' as demos held after tunnel video shown
    By ToI Staff and Noam Lehmann
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    Entrepreneurs and investors ponder the future of tech as fundraising slumps
    By Sharon Wrobel
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    IDF video shows 'horrific conditions' in tunnel where 6 hostages were held, executed
    By Emanuel Fabian
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    Witness: For years before Oct. 7, 'PM told me he'd never order IDF to topple Hamas'
    By Sam Sokol
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    ICC prosecutor seeks warrants against Israeli leaders, Sinwar 'with utmost urgency'
    By Jeremy Sharon
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    IDF says it killed Hezbollah commander behind many attacks on Israel
    By Emanuel Fabian
  • PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-POLIO-CHILDREN
    Polio vaccinations begin in northern Gaza despite operational challenges
    By ToI Staff and Reuters
  • MIDEAST ISRAEL DRUZE
    Gallant: Hamas as 'military formation' in Gaza is gone, IDF focus shifting to north
    By ToI Staff, Agencies and Emanuel Fabian
Liveblog
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    Gallant reveals document from top Hamas commander warning Sinwar of dire losses
    By ToI Staff
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    Sept. 10: US reportedly at odds with fellow mediators as hostage deal remains elusive
    By ToI Staff, Michael Bachner and Shira Silkoff
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    Sept. 9: Poll shows mainstream parties opposed to PM with path to majority amid anger over hostages
    By ToI Staff
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    Sep. 8: Murdered hostages had trouble breathing in tunnel, got little food, IDF said to find
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
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    Sep. 7: Organizers claim unprecedented 500,000 rally for hostage deal as crisis enters 12th month
    By Elana Kirsh
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    Sep. 6: IDF says airstrike targeted Hamas command center embedded in Gaza school
    By Elana Kirsh
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    Sep. 5: Hersh-Goldberg Polin's family approves release of Hamas propaganda clip
    By ToI Staff
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    Sep. 4: WHO hails success of polio 1st phase vaccination campaign in Gaza
    By Jacob Magid
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    Sep. 3: US announces charges against six top Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 onslaught
    By ToI Staff and Michael Bachner
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    Sep. 2: 'A speech full of lies’: Hostage Families Forum blasts Netanyahu's press conference
    By ToI Staff
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    Sep. 1: Tel Aviv highway cleared after clashes with cops following largest rallies since Oct. 7
    By ToI Staff
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    Aug. 31: Hostage families fume at Netanyahu as protesters clash with cops in Tel Aviv
    By ToI Staff
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    Aug. 30: US official says Doha talks this week ‘detailed and constructive’
    By ToI Staff, Michael Horovitz and Shira Silkoff
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    Aug. 29: Gallant urges adding safe return of displaced northerners to war aims
    By ToI Staff
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    Aug. 28: Israel said to have approved temporary truces in Gaza to vaccinate against polio
    By ToI Staff, Joshua Davidovich and Michael Bachner
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    Aug. 27: Mayor says freed hostage in ‘good spirits’ after 10 months of ‘difficult conditions’
    By ToI Staff
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    Aug. 26: Israel said urging US to credibly flex military might or attack Iran's nuclear sites
    By Joshua Davidovich and Jacob Magid
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    Aug. 25: Gallant says Hezbollah ‘thrown off balance’ after 'very, very successful' strikes
    By Michael Bachner, Michael Horovitz and Shira Silkoff
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    Aug. 24: Hostage mother accuses PM of 'systematically thwarting' Gaza deal, urges US pressure
    By ToI Staff, Jacob Magid and Elana Kirsh
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    Aug. 23: PM and his wife recorded sparring with ex-captives about hostage talks
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
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    Pro-Palestine group attacks Mount Scopus kids
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    USYD Vice Chancellor defends action on antisemitism
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Memorial service at Caulfield shule for the 6 hostages that were found murdered in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
'Sickening barbarism'
Australian Jewish community in mourning
By Sharyn Kolieb
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma wrote on social media on September 2, “Hamas’s abduction, detention and killing of such innocent civilians is a clear and cold-blooded war crime.
Photo: Supplied
‘The world is dimmer’
Moving service for murdered hostages held at Bondi
By Gareth Narunsky
“We meet today in pain and anguish,” declared Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin.
Mourners hold placards calling for the release of the remaining hostages at a memorial service at Caulfield Shule for the six hostages found murdered in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
"We stand with the people"‘Bring remaining hostages home – alive!’
By Peter Kohn
Top (L-R)Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Ori Danino, 25, Bottom (L-R): Alex Lubnov, 32, Carmel Gat, 39, and Almog Sarusi, 25
BREAKING NEWSIDF announces bodies of 6 hostages murdered by Hamas found in Rafah tunnel
By Emanuel Fabian
Yigal Sarusi (centre) mourns during the funeral of his son, slain hostage Almog Sarusi. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
OUR SAY
Grim dilemma
By AJN STAFF
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken captive by Hamas terrorists from the Supernova desert rave on October 7, 2023. Photo: The Times of Israel: Courtesy Rachel Goldberg
OpinionThis grief belongs to all
By Shoshana Gottlieb
Photo courtesy of Jon Polin.
'How small the Jewish world is'Rabbi’s link to Hersh
By Peter Kohn
Eylon Levy at the AIJAC/JNF lunch. Photo: Nadine Saacks
'West faces the same enemies'Eylon Levy addresses Sydney lunch
Advocate’s salvo at govt
By Gareth Narunsky
Levy outlined how Hamas is deliberately manipulating the international media.
Caulfield station. Photo: Wikipedia.
Police investigation underway
Alleged assault at train station
By Sharyn Kolieb
“As our students are visibly Jewish, the school will endeavour to get professional awareness and safety training on how the students should deal with these situations.”
An Officeworks store. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt
Officeworks retains lawyersLegal action launched
By Bruce Hill
Yom Ha Zikaron commemoration at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University. Photo: Petert Haskin
MONASH ANTI-ISRAEL MOTIONSBoycott resolutions a non-starter
By Peter Kohn
Ceramic flower memorial by Metulla Ovadia. Photo: Emmanuel Santos, SJM Collection
Stories of humanity'I was arriving in a place that was broken'
A visual narrative
By Jessica Abelsohn
Emmanuel Santos has spent more than 30 years photographing and experiencing Israel’s magic. But what saw when he landed in December 2023 was far from magical. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the photographer about his new exhibition documenting the aftermath of October 7.
Farhan al-Qadi at Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba after being rescued. Photo: IDF
Arab Israeli hostage rescued
Israelis united in joy
By Shane Desiatnik
The father of 11 is from a Bedouin community near the city of Rahat, and was working as a guard at a packing factory in Kibbutz Magen, when he was abducted on October 7.
United Hatzalah of Israel co-founder Dov Maisel (left) greets John Howard at the Sydney launch of AFUHI. Photo: SB Creatives Photography
"I admire the Jewish people"
Howard’s unwavering support
By Shane Desiatnik
“Why did I, as prime minister, support the legitimate arguments of the State of Israel? Because I thought they were right,” says Former Prime Minister John Howard.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi wore a keffiyeh "in solidarity with Palestinians" in Parliament last May. Photo: Facebook
'Inflammatory'
Mehreen Faruqi to sit on committee considering campus antisemitism
By Gareth Narunsky
‘Senator Faruqi has to explain her motivation for being on this committee,’ says Julian Leeser
Photo: Supplied
"Attempt at a witch-hunt"Faruqi demands correspondence be made public
By Bruce Hill
A displaced Palestinians camp in Rafah in December 2023. Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP
"Intense community concerns"
Concern over Gaza visas
By Peter Kohn
Australia towers above other “Five Eyes” nations and comparable countries in Gazan visa approvals.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Photo: AAP image/Mick Tsikas
Multicultural dinnerJews felt ‘uncomfortable and marginalised’
By Bruce Hill
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Voyages dive deep into Europe’s cultural and culinary heritage exploring iconic cities, holiday islands and lesser-known ports.
Hash Tayeh's campaign video, featuring a man in a Netanyahu mask.
Local government candidate
Campaign video targets Bibi
By Bruce Hill
Hash Tayeh, owner of the Burgertory restaurant in Caulfield that burned down last year, which led to a riot at Princes Park, is standing for the Merri-Bek Council.
Councillor Michael Gencher.
Liberal preselection bungleCouncillor’s ‘foreign policy’ fears
By Gareth Narunsky
The 'Jewish mob' with community elders during the Derech Eretz program.
'Values and traditions'
30 years of Stand Up
By Carly Adno
The need to engage with the wider community as proud Jews, sharing our values and traditions, has never been greater.
From left: Michele Goldman, Kylie Moore-Gilbert, David Ossip. IF NO ROOM LEAVE PIC OUT
MOORE-GILBERT AT JBD PLENUM
Iran not willing to sacrifice own people
By Carly Adno
“They are genuine in their pronouncements about Israel – they do want to wipe Israel off the map, unfortunately,” says Moore-Gilbert.
Reimagined Old Czestochowa Synagogue ceiling at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum.
Addressing rise in antisemitism
MHM’s new program
By Bruce Hill
The program’s approach is collaborative, bringing together people from business, the media, education and government.
Camp fence with guard box at Hay, circa 1940 by Georg Teltscher. Photo: State Library of NSW
'Very resourceful'Artwork from the Dunera Boys
Finding beauty in the mundane
By Jessica Abelsohn
When refugees fleeing Nazi persecution arrived in Britain, they never imagined they’d be classified as enemy aliens and shipped off to the other side of the world. But that’s what happened with the Dunera Boys. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to Louise Anemaat, lead curator of a new Dunera exhibition, about how their stories are being brought to life.
People at the site of a damaged house following a missile attack from Lebanon, in Acre, northern Israel, August 25, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Flash90)
"SItrike to eliminate threat”
PM says strikes on Hezbollah ‘not end of story’ as allies warn against escalation
By TOI Staff and Agencies
US reportedly backed strike but working to prevent all-out war; Jordan, Egypt sound alarm against further violence; reports indicate Jerusalem, Beirut seeking to restore calm.
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, August 24, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
No AgreementNo breakthroughs in Cairo talks as US says mediators pushing ‘feverishly’ for deal
By AGENCIES and Jacob Magid
Olga Horak. Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum
OLGA HORAK: 1926-2024
A Communal Treasure
By Carly Adno and Gareth Narunsky
“The best way to continue her legacy is by speaking out and fighting back at the mere sniff of antisemitism, whether you are Jewish or not,” says Horak’s grandson Jonathan Sankey.
Olga Horak at a Sydney Jewish Museum Holocaust memorial ceremony.
A huge loss to our communityVale Olga
By AJN STAFF
Nate Buzz has been one of Israel's greatest defenders. Photo: Instagram
WIZO
Israel’s Brave Defenders
By Carly Adno and Peter Kohn
Nate Buzz will headline the WIZO Victoria and WIZO NSW events this month, along with a number of other speakers who have bravely defended Israel after October 7.
Photo: Daniel Seung Lee
'Portal into the Jewish world'
Pausing for Laughter
By Jessica Abelsohn
The offensive graffiti at Mount Scopus College.
Combined statement issued
Year 12 students speak out against hate
By Bruce Hill
Every Jewish day school in Victoria, plus Carmel School in Perth, WA, participated in the project, with students working together on a shared document.
Eylon Levy speaking at Trafalgar Square in London in January.Photo: Omri Dagan
ExclusiveOne-on-one with Israeli advocate Eylon Levy
Israel’s Great Defender
By Carly Adno
“It’s an uphill climb and there’s no doubt that the social media landscape makes this extremely difficult, because the information is weighted against us,” says Eylon Levy.
Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Sky News
"THANK YOU JOSH"
The AJN readers react to “Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism”
By Liz Rudenko
The documentary, which tackles issues of alarming rising antisemitism in Australia, saw viewers expressing their thoughts and feelings across The AJN social media platforms. 
MPs Josh Burns and David Southwick have known each other for years and have developed a mutual respect.
Burns and SouthwickMeeting in the Middle
By Bruce Hill
British journalist and commentator Douglas Murray
SUPPORT FOR ISRAELOne-on-one with Douglas Murray
By Bruce Hill
Donated suitcases for Operation Golda.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Grassroots campaigns bring hope and help
By SHANE DESIATNIK & CAROL SAFFER
A number of small grassroots efforts have sprung up to support Israel.
Keep sharing the truthShuk owner shares Haachim food operation
By Jessica Abelsohn
Connecting with IsraelSupporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways
By Jessica Abelsohn
The underpants came firstCommunity rallies for Israel
By Carol Saffer
Jews rounded up in Budapest, Hungary, in October 1944. Photo: Faupel/Wikipediacommons.com
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By Peter Kohn
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David Baddiel. Photo: Steve Best/Xavicus Media
Ignorance of antisemitism‘Jews don’t count’
By Carly Adno
Eytan Lenko, chair of Jewish Climate Network with Anna Solomon, founder of JCN NSW.
Climate change awarenessJCN expands to NSW
By Mia Gardiner
CEO of Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been taking in people struggling with homelessness and their pets.
Jewish HousePeople and pets can stay together
By Carly Adno
IN MY POCKET is a project aimed at primary school aged children.
In My PocketProgram aimed at school children
By AJN STAFF
Saved hundredsNicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
Esther Wise (centre) at the premier screening of her documentary "Never Forget" with her daughters Ruth Shafir and Brenda Ross.
DocumentarySurvivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By Mia Gardiner
For the boysSupporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The MoviesCould you be friends with Adolf?
By Lindy Tamir
Photo: Manuel Harlan
Simply the bestFrom Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By Jessica Abelsohn
Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. Photo: Universal Pictures
The 'bomb hero'The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By AJN STAFF
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  • Activists protest against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) outside their offices in Jerusalem, March 20, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
    Ignoring Israeli victims
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  • John Lyons (left) with panellists Nick Bryant, Meena Kandasamy and Misha Ketchell. Photo: Facebook
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  • The western or wailing wall in the old city of Jerusalem the most important site for the Jewish religion.
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    A land of paradoxes
    By Ian Neubauer
  • Nomi Kaltmann.
    'Feminist Freedom'
    A day with the kids at the park
    By Nomi Kaltmann
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    Israel-Australia business
    Airwallex aiming for Middle East expansion
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    By Melinda Jones
  • Muhammad Al-Wadiya with Doctors Without Borders (left).Photo: X And in Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group uniform (right). Photo: IDF
    'MSF engages with Hamas'
    Doctors without Borders need to heal themselves
    By GREG ROSE
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    A fraught time in the region
    An inflection point for Israel and Iran
    By Peter Jennings
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    University of Sydney
    Silenced Voices: Rejecting Mob Mentality
    By Celina Di Veroli
  • A protest against antisemitism in London, on October 22, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Frank Augstein/File
    Questions and fears
    Our people do not dwell alone
    By Shula Lazar
  • Photo: Australian Bureau of Statistics
    The Jewish population
    Looking at ourselves in the mirror
    By David Graham
  • Apology
    Apology to AJDS
    By AJN STAFF
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    A few simple facts
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    By Daniel Luria
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    By SHANE SHMUEL
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    MidSumma Festival
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    By Sharyn Kolieb
  • Undercurrents of racism
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    By AJN STAFF
  • How are you?
    ‘I am Jewish, hear me roar’
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Judy Garland singing Over the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. Photo: Screenshot
    Dare to dream
    We’ll meet you soon, somewhere over the rainbow
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • American Bedroom. Photo: Barbara Peacock
    Jam-packed exhibitions
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    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Michael Gawenda at the launch of his book.
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    By Peter Kohn
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    Contradictory ideas coexisting in complex ways
    By AJN STAFF
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    'Music makes us reflect'
    Final Live at the Great to honour those lost in Israel
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Year 12 student Rosie with her Jellyfish artwork.
    Shelford students exhibit artwork
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    By Jessica Abelsohn
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    By Danny Hochberg
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    Branching out in Australia
    By Shane Desiatnik
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    By Jessica Abelsohn
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    By Rebecca Davis
Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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    Taken captive: Thai worker Pongsak Tanna, father of 14-year-old girl
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: UK citizen Emily Damari from her Kfar Aza apartment
    By ToI Staff
  • Yair Horn
    Taken captive: Devoted uncle and Nir Oz resident Yair Horn
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Shiri Bibas and her redheaded babies
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Arbel Yehud, third generation on Kibbutz Nir Oz
    By ToI Staff
  • Hamza Ziyadne
    Taken captive: Hamza Ziyadne, Rahat resident working in Kibbutz Holit
    By ToI Staff
  • Gali Berman
    Taken captive: Gali Berman, from Kfar Aza's 'young neighborhood'
    By ToI Staff
  • Eli Sharabi via bringhomenow on instagram
    Taken captive: Eli Sharabi from Kibbutz Be'eri
    By ToI Staff
  • Sriaoun Watchara
    Taken captive: Thai field hand Sriaoun Watchara
    By ToI Staff
  • Surasak Lamnau
    Taken captive: Surasak Lamnau, Thai worker abducted with employer
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Ohad Yahalomi, shot in the leg by terrorists
    By ToI Staff
  • oferc
    Taken captive: Ofer Calderon, initially escaped through window
    By ToI Staff
  • Tal-Shoham
    Taken captive: Tal Shoham, held captive separately from family
    By ToI Staff
  • Matan Zangauker
    Taken captive: Matan Zangauker, 'is a survivor'
    By ToI Staff
  • Youssef Ziyadne
    Taken captive: Youssef Hamis Ziyadne from Rahat
    By ToI Staff
  • Keith Siegel
    Taken captive: US citizen Keith Siegel, driven to Gaza in his own car
    By ToI Staff
  • Edan Alexander
    Taken captive: Edan Alexander, told mother he was safe
    By ToI Staff
  • Ohad Ben Ami
    Taken captive: Ohad Ben Ami, dual Israeli-German citizen
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Amazon employee Sasha Trufanov
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: David Cunio, abducted from burning house
    By ToI Staff
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war
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    Ronen Daichman, 49: Physics teacher was 'the coolest guy in the school'
    By ToI Staff
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    Cpl. Neria Aharon Nagari, 18: Rookie soldier who went above and beyond
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Daniel Danino, 21: Golani soldier who was 'simply a leader'
    By ToI Staff
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    Eden Moshe, 27: Electrical engineering student and devoted soccer fan
    By ToI Staff
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    Zion Levy, 72: Beloved grandfather adopted 2nd career as bus driver
    By ToI Staff
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    Stav Barazani, 22: Slain partygoer 'was a really happy girl'
    By ToI Staff
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    Sgt. 1st Class Dor Mangadi, 24: Brother who made the world magical
    By ToI Staff
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    Avi Dadon, 44: Devoted dad 'with the biggest heart'
    By ToI Staff
  • היום לפניי 3 שנים, באנו ללוות אותך לצניחה שלך.צנחן שלנו, מתגעגעים כל כך להרגיש אותך, הזמן עובר מהר מידי.
    Staff Sgt. Ofek Arbib, 21: Off-duty soldier saved his friends at rave
    By ToI Staff
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    Michel Nisenbaum, 59: Brazilian immigrant and 'heroic grandfather'
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Itay Ron, 20: Golani soldier 'sacrificed himself for others'
    By ToI Staff
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    Bilha & Yakov Inon, 75 & 78: Couple were 'pillars of their community'
    By ToI Staff
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    Chief Petty Officer Ofek Rousso, 21: Naval commando and musician
    By ToI Staff
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    Oron Beilin, 24: Future engineering student who loved basketball
    By ToI Staff
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    Sgt. Nahman Dekel, 20: Fun brother who ‘did everything with a smile’
    By ToI Staff
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    Yaakov Mortov, 66: Russian immigrant who worked as an engineer
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Daniel Bezgodov, 21: Had 'muscles as big as his heart'
    By ToI Staff
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    David Karol, 72: Devoted kibbutznik was family's 'life and soul'
    By ToI Staff
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    Lt. Adir Gaory, 20: Achieved dream of joining elite IDF unit
    By ToI Staff
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    Ravid Katz, 51: Lifelong educator and devoted father of three
    By ToI Staff
Community Heartbeat
  • Melissa Levi, a Sydney clinical psychologist and author.
    We need to talk about ageing
    Dementia Awareness Week, September 18-22
    By Carol Saffer
  • Network members with Rabbi Yaakov Glasman at St Kilda Shule.
    'Openness and hospitality'
    Interfaith network visits St Kilda Shule
    By Carol Saffer
  • Come taste a rich array of traditional and modern Jewish foods from around the world.
    Melbourne Jewish Food Festival
    A celebration of culture and culinary delights
    By Carol Saffer
  • The new kitchen is finally finished, catering for 60-plus guests.
    'Growth and vitality'
    Sharing meals, moments, and memories
    By Carol Saffer
  • Professor Frank Billson with patient, circa 1973. Photo: RCH Archives
    Doctor who conveyed empathy
    Children and babies go blind every day
    By Carol Saffer
  • Public speaking competition
    A message of hope from speech winner
    By Carol Saffer
  • Lisa Lewis, Courage to Care volunteer relationship manager.
    Call for volunteers
    Help turn the tide against hate speech
    By Carol Saffer
  • Help heal Israel's South
    Keynote speaker Eylon Levy
    By Carol Saffer
  • South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation
    Commemorating 75 years
    Celebrations for South Caulfield shule
    By Carol Saffer
  • Photo: Supplied
    Scholar-in-residence
    Faith, Philosophy and October 7
    By Carol Saffer
  • Maccabi FC Caulfied proudly wearing their #PlayInPurple socks. Photo: supplied
    Raising awareness
    Turning football fields purple
    By AJN STAFF
  • Berysz Aurbach last year at his 103rd birthday.
    104 years young
    Warsaw Ghetto survivor celebrates
    By Carol Saffer
  • Chess players of all ages are welcome to join in the chess tournaments at ARK Centre.
    Open to all ages
    ARK chess tournaments
    By Carol Saffer
  • Ignite Friday Night planning committee comprised of students from Mount Scopus, Bialik, Leibler Yavneh College, Beth Rivkah, Yeshivah, King David, McKinnon, Bentleigh.
    IGNITE FRIDAY NIGHT
    Students take ownership
    By Carol Saffer
  • Adinah and Ron met through Datenight: now a happy family.
    Speedy matchmaking
    ‘Datenight’ ends the shidduch crisis
    By Carol Saffer
  • Uncle Fester is played by Mark J Rintoul and Zac Parkes. Photo: Matthew Chen.
    Stars and the Moon
    The Addams Family: an ‘inclusical’
    By Sharyn Kolieb
  • Maia Ifrah said the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council is looking towards the future.
    “Gate to the Negev”
    Sha’ar Hanegev cannot stop dreaming
    By Carol Saffer
  • Josh Frydenberg speaks to Mt Scopus students at their Kadimah Conference
    Scopus Kadimah Conference
    Students explore a meaningful Jewish life
    By Carol Saffer
  • Photo: Ms Reyzl Zylberman
    Sholem Aleichem College
    Teacher appointed new principal
    By Carol Saffer
  • Alison Shamir.
    IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
    A psychological experience of fraudulence
    By Carol Saffer
Sports
  • Under 13 division 2 premiers the AJAX Comets. Photo: Peter Haskin
    JUNIOR FOOTY
    AJAX teams win two flags in one day
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • 2024 ESFA U14 boys division 1 champions, the Maccabi-Hakoah Lions.
    FOOTBALL
    Maccabi U14 Lions roar in grand final
    By AJN STAFF
  • Jordan Cohen scored 10 goals for AJAX in its 125-36 round 17 win over Oakleigh. Photo: Peter Haskin
    FOOTY
    Jordan Cohen kicks a huge 10 goals for Jackas
    By AJN STAFF
  • Top row, from left: Moran Samuel, Ian Seidenfeld, Guy Sasson and Ezra Frech. Bottom row, from left: Adam Berdichevsky, Mark Malyar, Asaf Yasur and Jody Schloss. Photos: Getty Images, design by Grace Yagel
    PARALYMPIC GAMES
    Jewish and Israeli athletes aim for glory in Paris
    By JTA
  • Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat (left) and sailors Tom Reuveny (center) and Sharon Kantor pose with their silver, gold and silver Olympic medals in Paris on August 4, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Olympic Committee of Israel)
    2024 PARIS OLYMPICS
    Brushing off threats and boos, Israel’s 7 medals mark its best-ever Olympic showing
    By AMY SPIRO
  • Jemima Montag celebrates after crossing the finish line in the mixed marathon race walk relay at the Paris Olympics on August 7. Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
    OLYMPIC GAMES
    Montag wins bronze again in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Jemima Montag (right) in action in the Olympic women's 20km race walk on August 1. Photo: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, via JTA
    OLYMPIC RACE WALKING
    Montag’s magnificent effort earns her bronze
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • For sport for web: “Noemie nails gold in her Olympic debut’ (add this attached photo to the 3 that are saved in the story - caption: Jessica Fox (right) congratulates her sister Noemie for winning Olympic gold in the women’s cross final. Photo AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
    PARis Olympics 2024
    Noemie nails gold in her Olympic debut
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • From left: Jemima Montag, Jiayu Yang, Maria Perez. Photo: Facebook
    Paris Olympics 2024
    Montag wins bronze for Australia in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
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    OLYMPIC GAMES
    Jess Fox wins two golds in three days in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • From left: Aussie canoe slalom team members Tristan Carter, Tim Anderson, and sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox, in the Paris Paris 2024 Athletes' Village. Photo: Paddle Australia
    OLYMPIC PREVIEW
    Jewish Australian athletes to watch in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • AJAX men's Sunday thirds captain Zev Aron kicks forward in his team's win over Collegians on July 14 at Gary Smorgon Oval. Photo: Peter Haskin
    FOOTY MEN'S THIRDS
    AJAX placed well in finals race
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Brisbane Broncos winger Ashleigh Werner tackling a Cronulla Sharks opponent in her debut 2023 NRLW season last year. Photo: NRL Imagery
    NRLW
    Werner looks forward to her second season
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Joeys player Jay Maltz (left) in Australia's 5-3 semi-final win over Indonesia on July 1. Photo: PSSI via Football Australia
    FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
    Maltz scores in shootout as Joeys win final
  • Cade Hechter preparing to kick an extra point conversion for the BCU Wildcats. Photo: BCU
    AMERICAN FOOTBALL
    Hechter reflects on dream debut college season
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Proud as punch: Noemie Fox (front) with (from left) her mum Myriam, Australian kayak cross coach Titouan Dupras, her sister Jessica and dad Richard. Photo: Instagram
    KAYAK CROSS
    Fox sisters set for Paris Olympics
    By Shane Desiatnik
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    FRENCH OPEN TENNIS
    Sasson dedicates title to Israel
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • AFL CEO Andrew Dillon with AJAX Footy Club president Alida Lipton.
    FOOTY
    Dillon stars at AJAX lunch
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Maccabi hooker Harrison Stein gets the ball over the tryline. Photos: Timothy Wilson
    RUGBY
    Wet and wild win for Maccabi
    By AJN STAFF
  • Jake Girdwood-Reich with Sydney FC teammate Andrew Redmayne with the 2023 Australia Cup trophy. Photo: Jaime Castaneda
    FOOTBALL
    Girdwood-Reich earns record US transfer
    By AJN STAFF
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