Australian Jewish Community
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December 19, 2024, 8:40 am
Miracles
Our final edition of 2024 finds us just days from Chanukah, a celebration of miracles and a reminder of the enduring light that continues to inspire us.
By AJN STAFF
Broadcaster Ray Hadley.
December 5, 2024, 8:00 am
Hadley stunned by Jewish donor
"I've witnessed one of the most generous acts I've ever witnessed," Ray Hadley said on his morning radio talk show.
By AJN STAFF
Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked.
November 28, 2024, 8:00 am
Betrayal
The mainstream Jewish community's relationship with federal Labor has reached a breaking point.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Guy Givoni
November 14, 2024, 8:00 am
400 Days in hell
The grassroots organisation, formed in the aftermath of last year's October 7 Hamas attack, is focused on hostage advocacy and humanitarian support.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Greg Shand (left) with Peter Dutton at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Giselle Haber
October 23, 2024, 10:38 am
Dutton promises $8.5 million for upgrade
"Young Australians . . . whatever their religion, belief, or none at all, will walk away from this historic, monumental place, with a more informed perspective," says Peter Dutton.
By Shane Desiatnik
A demonstrator carries a photo of dead Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar at a rally in Melbourne ate the weekend. Photo: Instagram
October 21, 2024, 2:29 pm
Rhetoric raises Jewish community concerns
On Sunday, protesters gathered in Sydney’s Hyde Park to commemorate Sinwar, where one speaker hailed him as a "legend".
By Bruce Hill
A huge crowd estimated at 8000 people attended Illuminate October, marking one year since the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Photos: Peter Haskin
October 10, 2024, 10:33 am
Am Yisrael chai
You have stared the enemies of our people in the face and made it clear that despite their hate, their threats and their intimidation, we remain Jews; fiercely proud of who we are.
By AJN STAFF
Special envoy to combat antisemitism Jillian Segal. Photo: Giselle Haber
September 19, 2024, 8:16 am
Stricter social media restrictions urged
Instagram posts from a group called Free Palestine Printing have recently targeted a well-known Melbourne rabbi and pupils at a Jewish school.
By Bruce Hill
Memorial service at Caulfield shule for the 6 hostages that were found murdered in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 5, 2024, 9:07 am
Australian Jewish community in mourning
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma wrote on social media on September 2, "Hamas's abduction, detention and killing of such innocent civilians is a clear and cold-blooded war crime.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Olga Horak. Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum
August 22, 2024, 8:00 am
A Communal Treasure
"The best way to continue her legacy is by speaking out and fighting back at the mere sniff of antisemitism, whether you are Jewish or not," says Horak's grandson Jonathan Sankey.
By Carly Adno and Gareth Narunsky
Dr David Graham. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
August 8, 2024, 12:35 pm
Our community by the numbers
A new report based on the 2021 census and released this week provides a snapshot of the Jewish community and sheds light on the demographic changes ahead.
By Gareth Narunsky
Central Shule Chabad has a ramp. Photo: Google Street View
July 25, 2024, 8:00 am
Plea for better accessibility
"Just because we are not physically in the room does not mean that we are not part of Am Yisrael," says Bianca Felix.
By Bruce Hill
The offensive graffiti at Mount Scopus College.
July 11, 2024, 8:00 am
Year 12 students speak out against hate
Every Jewish day school in Victoria, plus Carmel School in Perth, WA, participated in the project, with students working together on a shared document.
By Bruce Hill
Cassandra Barrett, winner of the 2021 Changemakers Joshua Levi Young Professional Award. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 27, 2024, 11:18 am
Nominations open
Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has celebrated the outstanding contributions of young leaders within the Australian Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
Shlomi Ziv embraces a soldier as he lands in Israel after being rescued from Hamas captivity, June 8, 2024. (The Times of Israel: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)
June 13, 2024, 8:00 am
Who we are
Inspired by tikkun olam and wanting to give back to countries that have given to us, we are driven to make a difference and help others.
By AJN STAFF
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