Celebrations

October 9, 2025, 9:11 am

'While this year, I received the Torah on my bedroom floor, somehow, in the pain and the quiet, it felt more real than ever.'

By Leah Groner

October 30, 2023, 9:03 am

Supporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways

‘The street shops are closed and a lot of people around the world want to support Israel in many ways. This is one way.’

By Jessica Abelsohn

September 4, 2023, 7:30 am

A celebration of music through the ages

Fanshil described the concert as “a celebration of our rich musical heritage that spans from Baal Shem Tov to Broadway, from the most traditional chazanut, to stirring modern Israeli songs, all with the accompaniment of soul-quenching klezmer.

By AJN STAFF

August 10, 2023, 11:49 am

International talent to headline 75inConcert

The event, called 75inConcert, will celebrate and pay tribute to decades of involvement and commitment of the community leaders, as well as the anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

By AJN STAFF

July 27, 2023, 7:28 am

Celebrating Israel’s 75th year

The line-up includes New York-based Jewish singers Shulem Lemmer and Nissim Saal, along with local talent Shimon and Dov Farkas, accompanied by New York-based maestro Rafi Graydi conducting the orchestra.

By Mia Gardiner

June 22, 2023, 12:35 pm

Sensations Lemmer, Saal to perform

The concert will be Lemmer's second visit to Australia, performing for the first time to a Melbourne audience at a one-night-only event in November last year.

By AJN STAFF

UIA 2023 Yom Ha'atzmaut Mission and Major Donor Mission participants at Tel Nof air force base.

May 28, 2023, 6:32 am

UIA’s global mission

...the participants also had the opportunity to tour the Gaza Strip border, Sderot city and the seam line in Jerusalem with Dani Tirza

By Mia Gardiner

The Kotel in Jerusalem. Photo: Israel © Ram Das | Dreamstime.com

April 26, 2023, 6:18 am

Recognising the beauty of Israel

The country's strength and uniqueness come from the harmonious coexistence of different cultures, traditions and religions.

By Rabbi Daniel Rabin

The popular JNF My Israel Passport sticker books are back.

April 20, 2023, 11:31 am

My Israel Passport set to take off

"My Israel Passport is the perfect way to educate our schoolchildren about Israel in an informal and interactive manner," said JNF NSW executive director Justine Williams.

By AJN STAFF

April 18, 2023, 7:38 am

The Peltz-Beckhams celebrate one year

Putting aside any so-called feud, Victoria and David Beckham seem to have celebrated their son Brooklyn's one-year wedding anniversary with Nicola Peltz with big smiles.

By AJN STAFF

April 17, 2023, 11:28 am

Another one joins the tribe

Sofia Richie has shared that her wedding is another step closer, revealing that she converted to Judaism ahead of marrying music executive Elliot Grainge.

By AJN STAFF

March 20, 2023, 7:04 am

Keeping your stomach healthy at Pesach

Pesach is a time of reflection, renewal, and gathering with family and friends. But the dietary changes can make our lives quite tricky.

By Jessica Abelsohn

The Maccabeats sing Mah Nishtanah. Photo: Screenshot

March 19, 2023, 5:48 pm

Engaging the kids during seder

Jessica Abelsohn shares some ideas on how to involve the children in the Pesach story and how to ensure they are excited for seder night.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Betty and Jacob Bloch in the Darlinghurst workshop.

December 9, 2022, 10:00 am

In the genes: celebrating with Bloch

Shoemaking has been in the Bloch family dating back to the 1770s. In the 1930s the artisan shoemakers found themselves in Australia when escaping rising antisemitism in Europe. This year, the family business celebrates 90 years of service to the Australian dance community. The Wilkenfeld family shares their story with Jessica Abelsohn.

By Jessica Abelsohn

From left: Eli Chai, Matan Shellim, Asher Lake.

May 12, 2022, 10:43 am

Yom Ha’atzmaut in Sydney

Sydney's community came out in force to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, partying up a storm at school and enjoying a family carnival over the weekend.

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