Australia Day Honours
Lesley Gaspar OAM.
January 26, 2024, 3:01 pm
Husband and wife ‘overwhelmed’ with recognition
Melbourne couple Peter and Lesley Gasper have both been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Jewish community of Victoria.
By AJN STAFF
Ronald David Ferster AM.
January 25, 2024, 10:00 pm
Ferster ‘elated and satisfied’ with Honours nod
Ronald Ferster has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community through a range of organisations.
By AJN STAFF
January 25, 2024, 10:00 pm
Honours for former NSW JBD CEO and AJN editor
Vic Alhadeff has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Jewish community, and to the media.
By AJN STAFF
Dr June Factor
January 25, 2024, 10:00 pm
Prolific author ‘pleasantly surprised’ by recognition
June Factor has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to literature, to history, and to the community.
By AJN STAFF
Peter Lewinsky.
January 25, 2024, 10:00 pm
Lewinsky ‘elated’ with Honours recognition
Peter Lewinsky has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community, to public administration and to business.
By AJN STAFF
January 25, 2024, 9:59 pm
Honours for Jewish Aussies
A number of Jewish Australians have received Australia Day Honours this year for their significant contributions to both country and community.
By AJN STAFF
January 25, 2023, 10:00 pm
Mazal tov to our honourees
A diverse group of Jewish recipients have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours. Mazal tov!
By AJN STAFF
Robert Pataki with Caulfield MP David Southwick, and (inset) Emeritus Professor Leslie Michael Irwig.
February 6, 2022, 12:00 pm
The ones that got away
Following our coverage last week, The AJN has since learnt that three other members of the community were recognised.
By SIGMUND STERN
Dr Alan Finkel. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
January 27, 2022, 3:40 pm
Honours for Jewish Aussies
"I'm very much a hands-on person, I was actually quite glad they gave an award to a grassroots volunteer" - Helena (Lane) Shmerling
By AJN STAFF
Married couple Lane and Arnold Shmerling have double the reason to celebrate, with both receiving OAMs.
January 25, 2022, 10:00 pm
Mazal Tov to our honourees
A diverse group of Jewish recipients have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Mazal tov to all who have made our community proud.
By AJN STAFF
January 28, 2021, 12:00 am
Saluting our high achievers
As usual on Australia Day and on the Queen’s Birthday, Jewish recipients were high achievers in a wide array of fields.
By AJN STAFF
Siblings Susan and Peter Davis have both been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. Photo: Debbie Davis
January 26, 2021, 6:00 am
Mazal tov to our honourees
A diverse group of Jewish recipients have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Mazal tov to all who have made our community proud.
By AJN STAFF
Victorian Governor Linda Dessau virtually invests Bella Hirshorn (bottom left corner of screen) with her AM in the state’s first ever online investiture last week.
June 5, 2020, 9:00 am
Communal stalwart Bella Hirshorn ‘a remarkable Victorian’
Victoria's governor Linda Dessau has bestowed Bella Hirshorn as a Member of the Order of Australia in a historic online ceremony last week.
By Rebecca Davis
January 25, 2020, 10:00 pm
Mazal tov to our Australia Day honorees!
44 Jewish Australians have been recognised with Australia Day Honours for their outstanding service and contributions to society. Full interviews with recipients in Thursday's AJN.
By AJN STAFF
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