Aleph Melbourne
Aleph Melbourne's Michael Barnett.
January 14, 2026, 2:36 pm
LGBTIQA+ Jewish group calls for broader protections in bill
Aleph Melbourne spokesperson Michael Barnett said it made no sense that half of the group's identity was protected from hate and the other half wasn't
By AJN STAFF
The Jews of Pride at the Midsumma march in 2024. Photo: Peter Haskin
February 7, 2025, 1:52 pm
A moment of solidarity, hope and optimism
'It brings tears of happiness to my eyes, knowing that we've done something good, challenging tired and outdated attitudes that fester in the darkness'
By Michael Barnett
Queerways mural in St Kilda.
May 18, 2023, 10:37 am
Mural recognising Jewish LGBTQI+ groups
"It took me a few minutes to realise that in fact it was the Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria logo (on the left) and the Aleph Melbourne logo on the right."
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Daniel Bryen (Thorne Harbour Health), Colin Krycer (Aleph Melbourne), Michael Barnett (Aleph Melbourne) Photo: Aleph Melbourne.
March 2, 2023, 12:20 pm
Aleph co-convenor recognised
Krycer has been volunteering with Melbourne's LGBTIQ+ community for over 35 years, much of this with the Victorian AIDS Council at Thorne Harbour Health.
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Rabbi Mike Moskowitz and Michael Barnett. Photo: Gregory Storer.
September 12, 2022, 7:35 pm
Aleph Melbourne hosts ultra-Orthodox Rabbi
He maintains his religious practices while simultaneously attending Pride Parades and protest rallies for queer rights and inclusion.
By Mia Gardiner
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