Art & Lifestyle
The August 4 Google Doodle.
August 22, 2023, 7:28 am
A Jewish woman invented the cat-eye glasses
Her invention was rejected by many of the biggest optical companies of the day, who told her that they would call her back “whenever we need glasses for lunatic asylums”, she recalled in one interview.
By Lior Zaltzman
Cindy Seni with fiance Eldad Cohen at the Kotel in Jerusalem. Photo: supplied/via JTA
July 31, 2023, 6:55 am
Jewish Matchmaking star gets engaged
“Our first official date was at the Kotel at selichot,” Cindy explained, referring to late-night or early-morning prayers before the High Holy Days. “It’s just the most Jewish thing I can think of. It was really special.”
By Evelyn Frick
The Kimberley Retirement Living offers just 20 apartments.
July 26, 2023, 6:50 am
A haven of unparalleled luxury and kosher living
What truly sets this retirement village apart is its unwavering commitment to meeting the unique needs of Jewish retirees.
By AJN STAFF
June 20, 2023, 6:42 am
The experience of migration
"We began to explore the image of the boastful rooster as a hero, which in turn led us into questions of journeying, migration and the status of claims to the ownership of animals, objects and ideas."
By Hannah Schauder
April 23, 2023, 6:55 am
A new dimension to self-care
Ros Ben-Moshe delves into the power of humour, laughter and positivity in her second book, launching this month. The author spoke to Hannah Schauder about her research.
By Hannah Schauder
April 18, 2023, 7:53 am
Tel Aviv University: An international hub for excellence and opportunity
“TAU is a world-class university residing in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Jews and non-Jews alike are attracted to study there"
By AJN STAFF
Elie Wiesel said: "Without memory there can be no culture, no civilisation, no society, no future." Photo: AP/Bebeto Matthews/File via Times of Israel
April 14, 2023, 7:00 am
‘Memory is essential to identity’
However, our childhood memories are not just made up of our own – they are inseparable from what we heard our family recount, over and over through the years, embellished...
By Peter Gaspar
Photo: Netflix
April 9, 2023, 6:18 am
Matchmaker, matchmaker… it’s a date
Multiple cast members posted about their involvement on social media including comedian and disability activist Pamela Rae Schuller and Miami-based marketing executive Dani Bergman
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Daisy Squires
April 4, 2023, 1:00 pm
Putting personality on the playlist
Adam Fridman, better known as Freeds, was always creative. He may not have known he wanted to be an artist right away, but he was always drawn to creative outlets.
By Jessica Abelsohn
April 4, 2023, 6:48 am
Telling the story of an unsung hero
“I see my work as helping to bring healing from the trauma for people. To help them find a way where the trauma doesn’t dictate their lives,” she said.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Photo: Cameron Grant
March 24, 2023, 7:18 am
Melbourne, Sydney … next stop New York
Driftwood The Musical is based on Eva de Jong-Duldig’s critically acclaimed memoir Driftwood: Escape and survival through art and the original stage play by Jane Bodie.
By Hannah Schauder
From left: Stolen Generations member Lavinia Richards, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner, Shania Richards, and Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann at the conference.
March 21, 2023, 6:37 am
Conference packs an artistic punch
Panel discussions explored topics of antisemitism in Australia in the 21st century – including in the arts – and reimagining Jewish stories through live performance.
By Shane Desiatnik
A magnificent solitaire diamond ring, 21.13 carats, estimate: $600,000 – $800,000.
July 20, 2022, 9:00 am
Leonard Joel: celebrating collections and expanding to new heights
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