Community News
Ahron Adelist with Rabbi Glasman in front of the VAJEX Book of Remembrance. Photos: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.
March 26, 2026, 12:49 pm
Historic WWII Haggadah donated
WWII-era Haggadah belonging to Jewish Australian airman donated to St Kilda Shule.
By Bruce Hill
The final meeting of JCA's Board of Governors that ushered in the new era. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 17, 2026, 11:13 am
JCA undergoes biggest overhaul in 60 years
Alain Hasson told The AJN the “very strong, independent board” will steward JCA for the foreseeable future.
By Gareth Narunsky
Helen Brustman z'l.
March 3, 2026, 2:29 pm
Vale ‘Helsie’, Helen Brustman
Communal leader Helen “Helsie” Brustman remembered for decades of service to Melbourne Jewry and Israel.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Leah Boulton of Pathways Melbourne, with Yosi Wolf and Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson from C Care helping get Orly House ready for use. Photo: Pathways.
December 11, 2025, 8:00 am
Orly House to open for vulnerable Jewish youth
PATHWAYS highlights community denial around abuse ahead of Orly House opening.
By Bruce Hill
Bialik College.
December 9, 2025, 3:59 pm
Bialik dismisses staff member after incident
Bialik says child-safety processes were activated immediately after adult imagery appeared on a laptop.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Photo: Supplied
December 4, 2025, 11:10 am
Antisemitism Co-Lab builds community response
A Sydney Co-Lab united 80 organisations to strengthen collective strategies for combating rising antisemitism.
By Carly Adno
Yael Hersham, chair of Unchain My Heart, now part of the JCCV. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 4, 2025, 8:00 am
Unchain My Heart joins Victorian roof body
The group assists those unable to obtain a Jewish divorce and works to improve the get process in Victoria.
By Bruce Hill
General Sir John Monash Award presented to Sidra Moshinsky. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 18, 2025, 3:30 pm
JCCV honours community leaders
Community leaders were honoured at the JCCV’s AGM for their service, resilience and impact.
By Bruce Hill
Holocaust Jack Meister holding a photo from his wedding to his wife Nita.
November 18, 2025, 3:25 pm
Survivor’s ‘entire life was a victory’
For 30 years, Holocaust survivor Jack Meister shared his story with thousands at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
By Carly Adno
Project A team - Moran Dvir, Lillian Kline, Liora Miller, Ginette Searle.
November 12, 2025, 11:48 am
Community award winners announced
Zionism Victoria has named the 2025 Community Award recipients, recognising leaders strengthening Jewish life.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Green Meadows playground. Photo: City of Glen Eira.
November 6, 2025, 9:49 am
Petition for playground fence
A Change.org petition has attracted 159 signatures requesting protective fencing at the playground.
By Bruce Hill
Photo: Supplied
January 21, 2024, 11:19 am
Rabbi Raymond Apple passes away in Jerusalem
Rabbi Apple was emeritus rabbi of The Great Synagogue , a respected scholar and a prominent figure of The Australian Rabbinate.
By AJN STAFF
Members of the community at the new cemetery. Photo: Supplied HAVE INCLUDED ALL PICS - YOU CHOOSE WHAT WORKS
November 2, 2023, 12:30 pm
A first for Wollongong
A consecration for a small, but very important, Jewish section at Wollongong lawn cemetery.
By AJN STAFF
Raquel Charet has been appointed Masada College's principal from term one in 2024.
May 11, 2023, 12:18 pm
Charet announced as new Masada principal
Raquel Charet will replace Mira Hasofer as the new principal of Masada College at the beginning of 2024.
By AJN STAFF
Council workers begin planting the Peace Garden at Glen Eira Town Hall. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2023, 6:43 am
Making Glen Eira bloom
Boasting a collection of native Israeli flora, the initiative was spearheaded by Zionism Victoria, on behalf of its 60 affiliates, in partnership with the Council.
By AJN STAFF
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