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Clockwise from top left: Nina Sanadze, Carolyn Goldsmith, Chloe Green and Carol Tannous-Sleiman. Photos: supplied
August 22, 2026, 8:30 pm
NCJWA honours inaugural Esther Award winners
The inaugural winners of the NCJWA Esther Awards have been announced at a reception hosted by Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC at Admiralty House.
By AJN STAFF
Rachel Visontay. Photo: supplied
August 21, 2026, 11:12 am
When a passion for porridge pays off
Epidemiology researcher Rachel Visontay's lifelong love of food, rooted in her family's Kings Cross deli, led her to a porridge-making championship.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Alex Ryvchin and Greg Shand with Michael Zavros' People's Choice winning portrait. Photo: Ariella Green
August 20, 2026, 11:26 am
SJM acquires Archibald People’s Choice painting
It won the public's hearts and a record Archibald vote. Now Michael Zavros' portrait of Alex Ryvchin has found a permanent home at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Liat Cohen Raviv. Photo: instagram
August 14, 2026, 11:15 am
The resilience of Israel’s north
Metula resident and civic leader Liat Cohen Raviv will visit Sydney to share her perspective on rebuilding Israel's war-affected northern communities.
By AJN STAFF
August 12, 2026, 1:35 pm
Exploring mourning, inheritance and family
After the Flood reimagines the biblical story of Noah and the Flood through a family confronting a world that can no longer be recovered. 
By AJN STAFF
Photo: supplied
August 10, 2026, 12:44 pm
Who is permitted to stop wandering?
The Gilgul, developed by Dr Myer Taub and Aliza Levi, features Taub, a doyen of theatre visiting from South Africa, embodying nine successive characters.
By Melinda Jones
Former prime minister Tony Abbott on location in east Arnhem Land. Photo: Annette Cohen
August 6, 2026, 11:22 am
Tikkun olam in the outback
A new partnership between the Yolŋu community, the Nova Peris Foundation and IsraAID is bringing safe drinking water to remote Bawaka.
By AJN STAFF
Handasaim High School students show off their robot.
August 6, 2026, 11:15 am
Community cheers on Israeli robotics champions
Area 51, from from Handasaim High School in Herzliya, is the reigning national FIRST Lego League champion in Israel, was recently in Australia to compete in Open Championship.
By AJN STAFF
The finalists for the NCJWA Esther Awards. Photos: supplied
August 6, 2026, 7:39 am
Finalists announced for inaugural Esther Awards
The NCJWA have announced 16 finalists from 97 nominations for the inaugural Esther Awards, recognising women who have made a significant contribution to the Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Aviva Wolff, Premier Chris Minns, Steven Pearce (Lifesaving NSW), David Ossip, Richard Glass, Natalie Rubinstein. Photo: Giselle Haber
August 5, 2026, 3:19 pm
‘Youngest elder statesman’ lauded
Political, civic and communal figures have thanked outgoing NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip, acknowledging the personal toll the past few years have taken.
By Gareth Narunsky
Eleanor Lyons. Photo: Live Photography
August 4, 2026, 10:11 am
The courage to be sincere
Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin speaks powerfully to modern audiences, breaking down walls and showing how vulnerability can be a positive thing.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Winner Archibald Prize 2026 ANZ People's Choice award, Michael Zavros with his work 'Alex with his tefillin in the sea'. Photo: Art Gallery of New South Wales/Diana Panuccio
July 30, 2026, 12:11 pm
Zavros wins People’s Choice for Ryvchin portrait
Michael Zavros's Archibald portrait of ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has won the 2026 ANZ People's Choice award with a record number of votes.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Dave Cygielman and Lorna Berger on Dave's recent visit to Australia. Photo: supplied
July 30, 2026, 9:22 am
From a Shabbat table in Santa Barbra to a global movement
What began around one family's Shabbat table has grown into a global network connecting Jewish young adults through Moishe House.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Yishay Ishi Ron. Photo: supplied and Ayelet Tsabari. Photo: Vicky Kroshko
July 29, 2026, 7:53 am
Words that heal and hold
One novel became a therapy tool for trauma survivors. The other moved Yemeni readers to tears. The AJN spoke to authors Yishay Ishi Ron and Ayelet Tsabari, who are bringing their stories to Australia next month.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Shai Abramson. Photo: Guy Yechiely
July 29, 2026, 7:44 am
Shai Abramson back by popular demand
Shai Abramson is coming back to Australia, performing for the community in a show of solidarity, unity and strength.
By AJN STAFF
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