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Increasing brazenness
Hate on Yom Kippur eve
By
Carly Adno
A concerned motorist spotted a car with a neo-Nazi number plate, while NSW Police confirmed a report was made after antisemitic and neo-Nazi graffiti was located at an address in Kensington.
Conspiracy theorists
Incidents an attempt to ‘harass’
By
Carly Adno
120 signatories
‘Antisemitic discourse has spread like wildfire’: Activists take aim at X
By
Ron Kampeas
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Hate on Yom Kippur eve
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Rwandan doctor’s inspiring story
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Court finds against Brighton
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Mourning businessman, popular lord mayor
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Jacinta Allan no stranger to community
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Jewish leaders laud Andrews
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National Press Club invites official accused of making antisemitic remarks
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Legal implications of antisemitism win
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Waller joins Supreme Court
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How Aussies can help Israel’s rugby world cup goal
A strong friend
Jewish leaders laud Andrews
By
Peter Kohn
Daniel Andrews has had a major impact on Victoria’s Jewish community, as a champion of Israel, a driving force against antisemitism, and for security upgrades to schools and shules.
Victoria’s new Premier
Jacinta Allan no stranger to community
By
Peter Kohn
Failed to protect them
Court finds against Brighton
By
Bruce Hill
After the judge left the courtroom last Thursday in the case against Brighton Secondary College and Victoria’s Department of Education, there was a round of applause and several people present burst into a spontaneous chorus of Hatikvah.
'Too scared' to remain
Jewish ex-students sue school
By
Peter Kohn
More claims of bullying
‘Our son was assaulted, robbed’
By
Rebecca Davis
Antisemitic bullying
‘They yelled ‘Heil Hitler’ at me’
By
Rebecca Davis
RUGBY UNION
How Aussies can help Israel’s rugby world cup goal
By
Shane Desiatnik
Rugby Israel has a dream of qualifying for the Olympics and world cup within a decade, and Australia can help.
Bibi UN speech
‘At the cusp’ of historic peace with Saudis, Benjamin Netanyahu tells UN
By
LAZAR BERMAN
With Saudi diplomat in attendance, PM offers vision of ‘new Middle East’ and AI-enabled future, but ignores bitter fight over judicial overhaul back home and on NYC streets
Speech lambasted
No Mideast peace without Palestinian state, Abbas tells UN amid Israel-Saudi talks
By
LAZAR BERMAN
Our say
Old and tired
Israel-Saudi Arabia deal
Edging closer to normalisation
By
LAZAR BERMAN
,
Jacob Magid
and
TOI STAFF
Israeli Tourism Minister Chaim Katz arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a United Nations conference, becoming the first Israeli minister to lead a delegation to the kingdom.
Rare English remarks
MBS: Israel and Saudi Arabia moving closer to normalisation ‘every day’
By
Jacob Magid
Five arrested
Shin Bet busts Iranian terror cell planning attacks against Ben Gvir and ex-MK Glick
By
MICHAEL HOROVITZ
and
Michael Bachner
UNGA sidelines
Penny Wong holds meeting with Israeli Foreign Minster Eli Cohen
By
AJN STAFF
'IMMENSELY HUMBLING'
Global recognition for Alex Ryvchin
By
Carly Adno
The ECAJ co-CEO said he is honoured to have been named in the Jerusalem Post’s list of the top 25 young visionaries around the world.
Innovative procedure
In Israeli first, Gazan girl receives new kind of pacemaker
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
Advocating for Israel
Standing up against antisemitism
Simply Noa
By
Rebecca Davis
Noa Tishby is a Hollywood actress, producer, author and pro-Israel activist. Last week she visited Australia as a guest of JNF Australia. In interviews – both privately and live on stage for a cocktail event hosted by JNFuture Victoria in partnership with The AJN – she reflects on her journey.
Taking back Zionism
By
Gareth Narunsky
One Life trailer released
‘This story of Nicky Winton’s life matters so much’
By
JENNI FRAZER
James Hawes, the director of a star-studded biopic of Nicholas Winton’s life, shares what inspired him to tell the great man’s story on the big screen.
Saved hundreds
Nicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
'Amazing development'
Harry Sheezel wins AFL Rising Star award
By
Shane Desiatnik
Jewish 18-year-old North Melbourne player Harry Sheezel has been recognised in the highest possible way, winning the AFL’s Rising Star Award, earning 54 out of a maximum of 60 votes.
Exclusive
VIDEO INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Harry Sheezel
By
AJN STAFF
Send a message
Rosh Hashanah letter-writing campaign for Evan Gershkovich
By
Jackie Hajdenberg
Ignorance of antisemitism
'I have no choice, Jews have no choice'
‘Jews don’t count’
By
Carly Adno
British comedian and author David Baddiel is in town, headlining Shalom’s Sydney Jewish Writers Festival and Melbourne Jewish Book Week. He spoke to The AJN about everything from his relationship with Judaism, to antisemitism and the issue of authenticity casting in Hollywood.
Aussie at the healm
VIDEO INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Michael Valkanis
By
Carly Adno
Australian Michael Valkanis is the new coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv FC.
An exciting adventure
My Israel Story – ‘An experience I’ll never forget’
By
Jayden Monas
Jayden Monas was a participant on the NSW Board of Jewish Education’s Nesiah Israel Program last year.
'Shaped my life'
My Israel Story – ‘A buzz unlike anywhere else’
By
Lani Brayer
'Unique, special place'
My Israel Story – ‘I’ll never forget the excitement’
By
Susie Klein
MEDICAL COLLABORATION
3D images of complex tumours now possible
By
Bruce Hill
A world-first Australian/Israeli medical technology project is reshaping the way surgeons plan for and execute intricate surgeries.
Jewish "mishpochah"
Skovron recognised as top innovator
By
Carly Adno
COMBINATION THERAPY
AI finds drugs that treat cancer together
By
AJN STAFF
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.
Grief and loss
Illustrating spirit through the language of animals
Ryan’s elegy for an elephant
By
Rebecca Davis
Elegy for an Elephant is Melbourne-based artist Ryan Abramowitz’s debut picture book – inspired by the passing of his father to suicide. He shares how he navigated his personal grief to tenderly chronicle his family’s experience ahead of World Suicide Awareness Day on Sunday.
Coming to the movies
'We're at the coalface of Jewish filmmaking creativity'
A deep dive into JIFF
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The Jewish International Film Festival is always a firm favourite in the yearly calendar. The AJN spoke to artistic director, Eddie Tamir, about this year’s program, his favourites and why it was so important to have Australian-developed films included.
There are no silly questions
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The story behind the ego
By
Jessica Abelsohn
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Scrabble winner
Eldar world champ for the second time
By
Shane Desiatnik
Climate change awareness
JCN expands to NSW
By
Mia Gardiner
Jewish House
People and pets can stay together
By
Carly Adno
In My Pocket
Program aimed at school children
By
AJN STAFF
Documentary
Survivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By
Mia Gardiner
'Not a traitor'
What happened to Prisoner X?
By
AJN Staff and Amy Spiro
For the boys
Supporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By
Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The Movies
Could you be friends with Adolf?
By
Lindy Tamir
Simply the best
From Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The 'bomb hero'
The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By
AJN STAFF
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Indigenous culture is in urgent need of reform
Assimilation is a way station to normalisation
By
Rachael Kohn
'These are the principles the Protest Movement are fighting for'
Joining together to fight for Israel
By
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By
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Our say
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Our say
The future
A time of reflection and renewal
Showing a little bit more kindness
By
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At a bare minimum, we need to listen
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By
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and
YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI and DANIEL GORDIS
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Israel and Hezbollah: A known routine which can take the wrong turn
By
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'Regret and rebuke'
Hanging Israel out to dry
By
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Silence of the bystander
Speaking from the heart of Jewish values
By
David Knoll
,
Brian Samuel
and
Rabbi Allison Conyer and Avishai Conyer
Our say
Musings
Israel crisis reflects world trends
Polarisation caused by social media bubbles
By
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and
Bruce Hill
Arts and Features
New book released
Amy Winehouse’s Jewish moments and photos
By
Mira Zylali
A different side of ultra-orthodoxy IN TV SERIES
Running off to Jerusalem in search of love
By
AJN STAFF
Funny and heartwarming
Ad-libbing through a spelling bee
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Complex city
The two narratives of Hebron
By
Danny Hochberg
Innovation synergy
Branching out in Australia
By
Shane Desiatnik
Celebrating 80 years
A memorable milestone
By
Jessica Abelsohn
From the DocPlay screens
Jewish-themed documentaries on your TV
By
Erin Rosenberg
Being in Brooklyn
From head to sole, and heart to soul
By
AJN STAFF
Grief and loss
Ryan’s elegy for an elephant
By
Rebecca Davis
Sacred sounds
A celebration of music through the ages
By
AJN STAFF
The Fourth Quarter
Taking responsibility for Israel’s future
By
Josh Feldman
BOOKS
Finding colour through the grey
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Questioning is the way we connect
Songwriting as a way to process life
By
Jessica Abelsohn
All abilities musicians band together
The Candle Snakes perform at Inclusion Rocks
By
Carol Saffer
Future of storytelling
Can video games fight antisemitism?
By
Andrew Lapin
BONDI BOOK LAUNCH
Ryvchin dives deep into antisemitic myths
By
AJN STAFF
Dudu Fisher returns to the MHC
Repeat performance
By
Carol Saffer
Variety of music
FourPlay takes the floor
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Gone viral
From sandwich shop to nationwide anthem
'Above and beyond'
The sky’s the limit
By
Gareth Narunsky
Community Heartbeat
Author of nine books
UIA To Host Biographer Dr Henry Lew on Weekly Israel Update
By
AJN STAFF
Save a Child's Heart
Rwandan doctor’s inspiring story
By
Gareth Narunsky
MOROCCAN EARTHQUAKE DISASTER
The Joint Australia sets up appeal
By
Shane Desiatnik
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH
Brothers buoyed by funds raised
By
Shane Desiatnik
NSW parliament screening
Film tackles issues of inequality
By
AJN STAFF
'The opportunity of a lifetime'
New Succot initiative for Israeli Scouts
By
RACHEL TREISMAN
Pathfinders enjoy Rosh Hashanah lunch together
Pathways Melbourne celebrate in a safe environment
By
AJN STAFF
First Melbourne Orthodox Synagogue appoints woman to rabbinic role
Shira Hadasha welcomes Rabbanit Ellyse Borghi
By
Carol Saffer
Saul's side hustle
Movie extra and businessman
By
Carol Saffer
chabad of north queensland
Honey cakes for firefighters
By
AJN STAFF
MOUNT SINAI STUDENT RECOGNISED
Bronze for Rabinowitz
By
AJN STAFF
A FORCE FOR GOOD
Fashion Forward unveils new studio
By
AJN STAFF
OUR BIG KITCHEN
9/11 remembrance service and cook off
By
AJN STAFF
WEIZMANN AUSTRALIA
Science students inspired by month in Israel
By
AJN STAFF
Rabbi Conyer awarded Doctor of Divinity
Recognition of learning, growing and 25 years service
By
Carol Saffer
Broken Hill Synagogue Museum
A weekend of commemoration
By
Carol Saffer
UIA Victoria Women's Division
A female-focused project
By
Carol Saffer
80th Anniversary of the Bialystok Ghetto Uprising
‘The jewel in the Jewish cultural world’
By
Carol Saffer
largest financial welfare provider for melbourne jewish community
New leadership at Melbourne Jewish Charity Fund
By
Carol Saffer
Alan Finkel Launch Lab takes off
Bialik College’s new science building opens
By
Carol Saffer
Shmooze
Permission denied
Halle Berry doubles down
By
AJN STAFF
Returning to the fold
Co-creator of Shtisel identifies as Charedi, again
By
AJN STAFF
One Life trailer released
‘This story of Nicky Winton’s life matters so much’
By
JENNI FRAZER
Matchmaker on stage
Full house with Aleeza
By
Carol Saffer
Luxury Judaica
On the subject of Troye Sivan’s $1800 dreidel
By
AJN STAFF
Gal Gadot goes viral
Everything’s coming up Gal
By
AJN STAFF
Paddington gets the royal treatment
Stamp of approval for Paddington
By
AJN STAFF
Robbie Williams changes lyrics
‘Guess I’m a Spurs fan now’
By
AJN STAFF
Be present in your space
Homewares for heritage
By
Evelyn Frick
What a girl wants
Christina Aguilera plans four days in Israel
By
JESSICA STEINBERG
Celebrity
Jamie Foxx apologises for Instagram post that echoed antisemitic trope
Yet to tweet
Kanye West is back on Twitter
By
Ron Kampeas
'Utter dedication'
In Jerusalem, Helen Mirren says Golda Meir ‘one of the greatest’ roles she’s played
By
AMY SPIRO
Joint Bat Mitzvah
‘Being Jewish to me is more about who I am as a person’
By
Lior Zaltzman
Beckham called up in shule
‘Proud to be part of the Jewish community’
By
Louisa Walters
Stardom set in stone
Gal Gadot to receive star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Be honest
Amy Schumer calls out Hollywood
By
AJN STAFF
Christina announces concert
What a girl wants is to go to Israel
Kosherlicious
Keep the Meter Running heads to 2nd Ave Deli
By
Julia Gergely
Peace of the action
From Wonder Woman to super spy
By
AJN STAFF
Sport
ATHLETICS
Jewish students soar at state meets
By
AJN STAFF
FOOTBALL NSW
Pillemer earns prestigious award
By
AJN STAFF
WOMEN'S FOOTY
Boylan’s rise from beginner to B&F winner
By
Shane Desiatnik
RUGBY UNION
How Aussies can help Israel’s rugby world cup goal
By
Shane Desiatnik
NETBALL
Maccabi celebrate season with awards
By
AJN STAFF
NRLW
Werner’s Broncos ready for semis footy
By
AJN STAFF
SCHOOL SPORT
KTC sport reaches new heights
By
AJN STAFF
AFL
Sheezel named Roos’ Best & Fairest
By
AJN STAFF
JUNIOR CRICKET
Maccabi aims to boost girls’ team
By
AJN STAFF
DAVIS CUP
Israel upsets Japan in men’s tennis triumph
By
Shane Desiatnik
LAWN BOWLS
Out and about at World Bowls’ biggest event
By
Shane Desiatnik
JUNIOR ATHLETICS
Super results at school rep meets
By
AJN STAFF
KARATE
Freund set for senior worlds debut
By
Shane Desiatnik
SKIING
Medal haul in shortened season
By
AJN STAFF
JUNIOR FOOTY
U14 Rockets win premiership
By
AJN STAFF
Israel finally invited
Israel sends team of 20 to Invictus Games
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
MEN'S FOOTBALL
Maccabi win extra-time grand final thriller
By
Shane Desiatnik
SENIOR FOOTY
Double premiership glory for AJAX as history made
By
Shane Desiatnik
'Amazing development'
Harry Sheezel wins AFL Rising Star award
By
Shane Desiatnik
NETBALL
Maccabi teams set for grand finals
By
Shane Desiatnik