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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
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
June 23, 2025, 12:03 pm
Painting through trauma
From his historic Jaffa studio to Australian galleries, Ilan Adar's Echoes of the Tribe exhibition transforms post-October 7 silence into shared healing.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Ian Swart during his travels. Photo: supplied
June 12, 2025, 2:41 pm
From the hippie trail to handmade carpets
Ian Swart shares his remarkable transformation from Jewish boy in Elwood to pioneering entrepreneur importing handmade carpets from India. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the businessman about his new memoir.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Attendees at the recent Ripple Effect event. Photo: Instagram
May 27, 2025, 3:08 pm
Creating a ripple effect
Through simple connection and dialogue, the Ripple Effect unites women across backgrounds, cultures and religions, to combat rising antisemitism and racism.
By Jessica Abelsohn
May 16, 2025, 9:58 am
Saving little lives: why you should know first aid
The AJN looks at why first aid training is essential for every carer of a child — because emergencies happen, and being prepared can save a life.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Briana Cohen. Photo: supplied
May 8, 2025, 11:55 am
Explore, connect, and grow through dance
Dance artist Briana Cohen combines technical training with personal development, creating spaces where dancers can excel through mindset and movement.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Olga Horak. Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum
April 23, 2025, 2:38 pm
Olga Horak’s visual voice
Olga Horak was one of Australia’s most prominent Holocaust survivors. She was also a brilliant artist. Now, her closely guarded works are finally being exhibited for the public to see.
By Jessica Abeslohn
April 22, 2025, 12:30 pm
A journey of self-discovery
Beth Paterson brings her grandmother's remarkable Holocaust survival story to stage in NIUSIA, a moving exploration of family trauma and Jewish identity.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Beetlejuice on Broadway. Photo: Matthew Murphy
April 17, 2025, 7:47 am
Beetlejuice: a story of family and life
'It’s the funniest, most inappropriate show you’ve ever seen in your life. But at the same time ... it’s a very touching musical about very human things'
By Jessica Abelsohn
March 20, 2025, 3:13 pm
Rare Holocaust postcards at Sydney Expo
The Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2025 will feature exhibits from over 30 professional stamp and coin dealers from around the world, including rare Holocaust-era correspondence.
By AJN STAFF
The annual Kadimah/SKIF community event, In One Voice in Elsternwick. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 20, 2025, 11:48 am
Community unites despite rain
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles mingled with attendees, alongside Member for Macnamara Josh Burns.
By Gareth Narunsky
From left: Gideon Caplan, Michael Gawenda, Jonathan Caplan. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 12, 2025, 9:48 am
Shalom Collective expands Jewish Literary Awards
Submissions are now open for the Shalom Collective Jewish Literary Awards with awards for Jewish fiction, Jewish non-fiction, Jewish playwrights and young Jewish writers.
By AJN STAFF
Natalie Gamsu. Photo: supplied
March 11, 2025, 1:27 pm
Shrapnel garners five Green Room Award nominations
'Kadimah Yiddish Theatre are thrilled that once again the work we have put out into the wider public has been honoured and recognised by the wider industry for its outstanding quality'
By AJN STAFF
Anna Sput-Stern in her home. Photo: Sharyn Kolieb
February 28, 2025, 10:45 am
Holocaust survivor’s poetry
Anna Sput-Stern has spent years writing poetry. Recently, a number of them were published in a book titled, As it Was.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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