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ECAJ ANTISEMITISM REPORT
Major spike in anti-Jewish behaviour
By
Peter Kohn
There has been a 41.9 per cent rise in reported antisemitic incidents over the past two years.
ZFA addresses Knesset
Forum hosted by Minister of Diaspora Affairs
By
AJN STAFF
Opinion
Current trends in antisemitism in Australia
By
JULIE NATHAN
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Major spike in anti-Jewish behaviour
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Leaders condemn Shabbat shooting terror
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Current trends in antisemitism in Australia
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Opening hearts down under
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Six Israeli restaurants ranked among 50 best in the region
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Penny Wong condemns terrorist attack
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‘To deal with the past is not easy’
BARUCH DAYAN HA'EMET
Leaders condemn Shabbat shooting terror
By
Carly Adno
Seven innocent Israelis were murdered, including a 14-year-old boy, when a lone Palestinian terrorist opened fire outside the synagogue in the neighbourhood of Neve Yaakov.
Condolences pour in
Israel reels from Jerusalem terror attack
By
TOI STAFF
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ALEXANDER FULBRIGHT & JACOB MAGID
Our say
Culture of terror
Report handed down
Call for Iranian terrorist ban
By
AJN STAFF
Australia ‘has long been out of step with key allies and partners when it comes to holding the Iranian regime and associated entities and individuals accountable’.
Feature
Iran protests: will this time be different?
By
Amir-Hussein Radjy
Stronger Iran sanctions
ECAJ, AIJAC make submissions to govt
Holocaust Remembrance Day
‘To deal with the past is not easy’
By
Carly Adno
Olga Horak delivered a moving address at the Sydney Jewish Museum to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Shoah Day Commemoration
PM: Antisemitism ‘will not find a home here’
By
Peter Kohn
Items from Yad Vashem
Israel loans Holocaust survivors’ heirlooms to Germany
By
DEBORAH COLE
The choices we make
‘It is their actions which were extraordinary’
By
Peter Gaspar
Upcoming concerts
Opening hearts down under
Israeli music superstar Ishay Ribo will set foot in Australia for the first time to perform his chart-topping songs in Melbourne and Sydney, with the hope of inspiring Jews of all ages and affiliations to reconnect with their culture.
Surge in engagement
Young yearn for Yiddish
By
Mia Gardiner
Young Jews across the Diaspora are getting back into Yiddish culture and language in a big way. The AJN spoke to the people helping to grow the Yiddish community about why that is and why it is important.
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Mazal tov to our honourees
By
AJN STAFF
IHRD tribute
Simpsons characters depicted as Holocaust victims
By
David I. Klein
‘The horror of the Jewish genocide must be transmitted without filters to the new generations to protect humanity from other horrors such as the Shoah’
UNI'S BREAKTHROUGH
Top marks for IHRA adoption
By
AJN STAFF
The University of Melbourne has become the first Australian university to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.
Calls to adopt IHRA
Parliamentary Friends of IHRA engage universities
Anti-Israel motion adopted
Jewish leaders condemn student union
By
Peter Kohn
Former MK's warning
‘Destruction of Israel’s democracy is at stake’
By
Gareth Narunsky
A former MK professor says the coalition government has “declared a war on the court as the enemy of Israel”.
ISRAEL PROTESTS
‘Lean in and engage openly’
By
Carly Adno
OUR SAY
Court-ing concern
'Threat to community'
Is Kanye coming to Melbourne?
By
Mia Gardiner
There are calls for Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to deny rapper Kanye West a visa to enter Australia.
Hate on display at Elwood
Ideology one of ‘bigotry and violence’
By
AJN STAFF
CAUTIONS ISSUED
Nazi symbols scrawled in Sydney’s East
By
AJN STAFF
Premier's party penance
Dominic Perrottet speaks to The AJN
By
Gareth Narunsky
‘I think it was most important for the people of NSW and particularly the Jewish community, to hear my truth from me’
'There is no excuse’
A letter to the Jewish community
By
Dominic Perrottet
Survivors respond
‘Disappointing on many levels’
By
CARLY ADNO & MIA GARDINER
Social network for mums
Aussie mum featured in app for Jewish women
By
AJN STAFF
Yomm – which translates to “day” in Hebrew – offers Jewish women worldwide a daily chance to reflect, learn and “check in” individually with other Jewish women around the world.
Smartaid Australia
Applying hi-tech solutions for the flood crisis
By
Shane Desiatnik
All natural lollies
Sweet tooth inspires business success
By
Gareth Narunsky
Census data released
Record number of Jews
By
Peter Kohn
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By
Peter Kohn
A landmark survey conducted with the backing of the Gandel Foundation has created a comprehensive portrait of what Australians know and think about the Holocaust. Ahead of its launch on International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, The AJN examined this breakthrough project.
90 years
In the genes: celebrating with Bloch
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Shoemaking has been in the Bloch family dating back to the 1770s. In the 1930s the artisan shoemakers found themselves in Australia when escaping rising antisemitism in Europe. This year, the family business celebrates 90 years of service to the Australian dance community. The Wilkenfeld family shares their story with Jessica Abelsohn.
Getting to know William Shatner
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Behind the comedy scenes
By
Jessica Abelsohn
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Football
Aden Green named in Australian Joeys squad
By
Shane Desiatnik
Remembering the fallen
NASA marks 20 years since Columbia disaster
By
MARCIA DUNN
Honour for Aussie oleh
Top 100 ‘positively influencing Jewish life’
Technology
Israeli AI startup helps firms hire for diversity
By
SHOSHANNA SOLOMON
ON ITS OWN TERMS
‘All the Broken Places’
By
Andrew Lapin
Silliness of kid's books
Taking science to the child masses
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The Strength of Hope
Life lessons shared
By
Mia Gardiner
Feature
Taboo for who? Talking about abortion…
By
Mia Gardiner
Kibbutz membership rises
Pushing people to greener pastures
By
Danielle Nagler
Feature
My unJewish Dubai upbringing
By
Mia Gardiner
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Opinion
Opinion
Current trends in antisemitism in Australia
By
JULIE NATHAN
Our say
Culture of terror
The choices we make
‘It is their actions which were extraordinary’
By
Peter Gaspar
HOW TO DEFEND ISRAEL
Zionist advocacy in the age of Levin and Ben-Gvir
By
Paul Gross
A demand for honour
If we do not honour ourselves, no one will
By
Michael Kretzmer
'There is no excuse’
A letter to the Jewish community
By
Dominic Perrottet
Learning from each other
Global Jewish media come together in Israel
By
Gareth Narunsky
Unified nations flourish
The importance of disagreeing well
By
Rabbi Benjamin Elton
Our say
Best and worst
'How fortunate I am'
Putting light to the year that has passed
By
Josh Burns MP
Our say
Tomorrow’s leaders
'Dare to hope'
Life lessons over coffee
By
Janine Joseph
Faith in our Parliament
Religion and politics can be a tasty cocktail
By
Rabbi Ralph Genende
New era of reconciliation
It is imperative their story not be forgotten
By
Jeremy Ungar
Addressing tensions
The importance of interfaith relationships
By
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
The power of storytelling
Creating a kinder, more compassionate world
By
Gary Groves
Community response
Brighton allegations the catalyst for action
By
Naomi Levin
Our say
Shameful hate
Be'er Sheva Dialogue
Enhancing our security relationship
By
Anthony Bergin
Passionate leaders emerge
Cultivating our current and future leaders
By
Alain Hasson
Arts and Features
Surge in engagement
Young yearn for Yiddish
By
Mia Gardiner
Reframing food
Changing the conversation around food
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Spielberg's Oscar haul
Seven nominations for ‘The Fabelmans’
By
Andrew Lapin
short film festival
Flickerfest returns to Bondi Beach
By
AJN STAFF
Golden Globes win
Spielberg says his late mother must be ‘kvelling’
Deliciously dark opera
Kissin’s dramatic debut in Don Giovanni
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Instantly transportive
Israel’s Ofra Haza makes Rolling Stone’s top 200 singers of all time
The wrap
Looking back on 2022… and what a year it was!
By
Peter Kohn
NYE Gala
Bopping along with Aussie Pops
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Is it over?
Navigating the pandemic’s aftermath
By
Sharyn Kolieb
'move it, move it'
Family-favourite lands on Sydney stage
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Silliness of kid's books
Taking science to the child masses
By
Jessica Abelsohn
HERstory
The story of Borte, the first empress of the world
By
AJN STAFF
Farha
Israel condemns Netflix movie about its 1948 War of Independence
By
Andrew Lapin
Beauty tips and Judaism
Kate Hudson opens up about being Jewish
By
Lior Zaltzman
Sacred sounds
A celebration of music through the ages
By
AJN STAFF
Intergenerational trauma
Generations in dialogue
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Stop second-guessing
Removing the pressure in the kitchen
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Should Jews be worried?
How many Hebrew Israelites are there?
By
Andrew Esensten
Feature
‘Doc’ Evatt: An enduring legacy
By
Gareth Narunsky
Community Heartbeat
COMMUNITY SAFETY INCREASE
Merging of first-aid organisations
By
AJN STAFF
Representatives Appointed
Multicultural advisory committee
By
AJN STAFF
Gathering of Aussies
Together in Israel
By
Mia Gardiner
JewQ Competition
Jake wins Australian comp
By
AJN STAFF
Beth Rivkah in the giving spirit
Big Deal carnival for tzedakah
By
Mia Gardiner
Have hope
You can ‘overcome mountains’
By
Mia Gardiner
AJF LaunchPad Leadership
Community leaders connect at retreat
By
AJN STAFF
Making Australia home
Hearing from Ukrainian refugees
By
Mia Gardiner
Community Spring Fair
Masada College rocks on in Battle of the Bands
By
AJN STAFF
Caring across faiths
54th Annual Interfaith Dialogue
By
AJN STAFF
Premier's award
‘Honoured and privileged’
By
AJN STAFF
Uniting Church in Australia and ECAJ
Caring across faiths
By
AJN STAFF
The CSG Greg Sher Awards
‘Greg’s inspirational legacy’
By
Mia Gardiner
'So many lessons'
How an Olympian is driven by her nana’s strength
By
Shane Desiatnik
ZFA Bible Quiz
A display of commitment
By
Mia Gardiner
Lee-at Jacobson takes the helm
Leadership change at JPWN
By
Mia Gardiner
Remembrance Day at Arcare
‘He is a true inspiration’
By
AJN STAFF
'Everyone can be an Upstander'
Courage to Care’s Canberra visit
By
RACHEL TREISMAN
Buried but not forgotten
New findings at Goulburn Jewish Cemetery
By
RACHEL TREISMAN
Jewish National Fund
Climate action in Jerusalem mountains
By
Mia Gardiner
Shmooze
Signing and hiking
Yiddish tunes with Mandy Patinkin
By
Lior Zaltzman
Never Again
Kiss front man Simmons wants to rock Holocaust memorials
By
LUKE TRESS
Top of the charts
Fauda is among favourite shows in more than a dozen countries
Golden Globes win
Spielberg says his late mother must be ‘kvelling’
Carole King biopic
Casting of King in Beautiful stirs debate
Chatting Judaism
New York rabbi chats to Conan O’Brien
By
Jacob Henry
You People
Raunchier take on serious debates
‘Upside down on upside down’
Tarantino casually drops Hebrew expression
New details in memoir
Who chose Prince Harry’s Nazi costume?
My Unorthodox Life
A messy divorce and a religious battle
By
AMY SPIRO
What a fine lookin' Jew
Adam Sandler recounts how he wrote ‘The Chanukah Song’
By
ALAN ZEITLIN
Borat returns
Baron Cohen takes on West
Going international
Fauda season four is coming
By
Lior Zaltzman
Written by his daughters
Adam Sandler’s accepts Gotham Award
A love letter
Amy Schumer speaks out
Jerry Seinfeld speaks up
Jessica Seinfeld’s antisemitism post goes viral
By
Lior Zaltzman
Beauty tips and Judaism
Kate Hudson opens up about being Jewish
By
Lior Zaltzman
Series by Shtisel writer
Leonard Cohen’s Yom Kippur War concerts to be dramatised
Indiana Jones sequel
Indy’s going to sock it to the Third Reich once more
From one mum to another
Raising the kids Jewish
Sport
Football
Aden Green named in Australian Joeys squad
By
Shane Desiatnik
CYCLING
Competitive in 2023 Tour Down Under
By
Shane Desiatnik
BASKETBALL
Brad Rosen receives Sydney Kings Ring of Honour
By
Shane Desiatnik
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Giorgi and Shapovalov bow out in third round
By
Shane Desiatnik
TENNIS
Aus Open heats up in first two rounds
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI AUSTRALIA
Maccabi Junior Carnival kicks off in Melbourne
By
Shane Desiatnik
Maccabiah Winter Games
Ethan does Australia proud in the snow
By
Carly Adno
A superb year in Australian Jewish sport
By
AJN STAFF
VARIOUS SPORTS
End of year Jewish sport shorts
By
AJN STAFF
SAILING
Israeli sailors hope Olympic path starts in Sydney
By
Shane Desiatnik
AFLW DRAFT
Mia moves closer towards dream goal
By
AJN STAFF
A-LEAGUE MEN
Jacob on a huddle high after Glory beat premiers
By
AJN STAFF
‘Come see me, bro’
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism
By
JACOB GURVIS
RUGBY UNION
Israel rising in the world of rugby
By
Shane Desiatnik
World Cup
‘Indescribable’: celebrating Morocco’s World Cup success
CANOE SLALOM
Myriam earns top IOC coaching honour
By
AJN STAFF
RUNNING
Israeli wins Fukuoka Marathon
By
AJN STAFF
TRIATHLON
Lipp and Abel crack top 30 at worlds in Abu Dhabi
By
AJN STAFF
VARIOUS SPORTS
Sydney sport shorts as summer officially begins
By
AJN STAFF
VARIOUS SPORTS
Early summer sport heats up in Melbourne
By
AJN STAFF