Arts & Lifestyle
Winner Young Archie 2025, 13–15 years, Tasha Rogoff with her work What are you doing with that box?
July 17, 2025, 9:41 am
What are you doing with that win?
Tasha Rogoff has won the Young Archies for her age category with her cheeky portrait of grandfather Harry.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Rina and her family. Photo: supplied
July 15, 2025, 1:46 pm
A wake-up call
A dental crisis became a wake-up call for this Melbourne mum about the importance of proactive self-care and the Jewish value of guarding one's health.
By Rina Jacobs
July 15, 2025, 9:11 am
TikTok’s birthing revolution
From hospital clinics to TikTok videos, how modern mothers are seeking birth knowledge in an age of digital connection and human disconnection.
By Sarah 'Seb' Basserabie
July 15, 2025, 8:40 am
To my younger self: you will go on to do great things
At eight years old, Arbel Tenembaum felt different in ballet class. Now 24, she reflects on body image, scars, and finding self-acceptance in a world of comparisons.
By Arbel Tenembaum
A scene from the musical Annie starring Anthony Warlow (right) as businessman Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Photo: Daniel Boud
July 14, 2025, 9:31 am
Heart-warming Annie musical is as entertaining as ever
The musical Annie has delighted audiences since it premiered on Broadway in 1977 and the latest revival, which has just opened at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, continues the trend.
By Danny Gocs
Photo: Matthew Chen
July 11, 2025, 10:52 am
Lorca’s timeless tragedy reimagined
An adaptation of Lorca’s 1933 play, Blood Wedding was written amidst political extremism and calls for change and revolution.
By AJN STAFF
July 11, 2025, 10:48 am
The legacy lives on
The Simon & Garfunkel Story hits Australian shores once again in August, ready to delight and connect with audiences. Creator and director Dean Elliott spoke to The AJN about the show that keeps on giving.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Photo: Instagram @bookofmormonaunz
July 8, 2025, 3:53 pm
Striking comedy gold
More than a decade after its premiere, The Book of Mormon continues to pack theatres and influence musical theatre.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Ali Berg, left, and Michelle Kalus. Photo: Sarah Enticknap Photograph
July 8, 2025, 2:31 pm
Friends who write together, stay together
Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus infuse their latest novel, Love Overdue, with authentic Australian Jewish culture, creating joy amid challenging times.
By Jessica Abelsohn
July 6, 2025, 12:28 pm
The portrayal of Jews in art
Through his own art, artist Jacob Pichhadze sought to convey his impressions of Jews and Judaism, which countered negative stereotypes.
By Dr Amir Pichhadze
Stephen Sondheim in New York, 1987. Photo: Oliver Morris/Getty Images via Jewish Chronicle
July 6, 2025, 9:45 am
Stephen Sondheim and his musical legacy
The influence of Sondheim's work extends far beyond Broadway, even all the way out here to Sydney with the Hayes Theatre Company regularly featuring Sondheim productions.
By AJN STAFF
Maurice Levy's lipstick tube. Photo: X
July 4, 2025, 9:30 am
Jewish innovators behind iconic beauty brands
The origins of some of the most iconic beauty inventions and brands actually go much deeper than skin deep. They are rooted in heritage and identity – and Judaism.
By AJN STAFF
The seven Weber siblings upon their arrival at New York Harbour in May 1946. Photo: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
July 3, 2025, 9:07 am
Surviving the unthinkable
UnBroken illuminates the story of the Webers, who lived in hiding on a German farm for two years – only to be cruelly separated upon arrival in America.
By Renee Ghertz-Zand
Liana Levin. Photo: supplied
July 2, 2025, 11:13 am
Aussie singer honours Bibas family
Liana Levin has sent a moving tribute to Yarden Bibas, a rearrangement of Israel’s 1995 Eurovision entry, Amen, to honour his family, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir.
By Jessica Abelsohn
July 1, 2025, 10:58 am
Letters from the Rebbe
Levi Shmotkin's new book draws on thousands of letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe to provide practical tools for emotional wellness and healing.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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