Diaspora

October 2, 2023, 7:20 am

These are the principles the protest movement is fighting for. These are the principles of my Judaism. This is the Israel that is my homeland.

By Rabbi Allison Conyer

Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer. Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File

October 2, 2023, 6:55 am

We were made for loving Kiss

Kiss returns to Australia next month for one final additional farewell show, exclusive to Sydney. Jessica Abelsohn explores the craziness behind the most influential rock band, including Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's Jewish roots.

By Jessica Abelsohn

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff at an Israeli Independence Day reception earlier this year. Photo: Saul Loeb/

September 27, 2023, 7:00 am

Emhoff and Harris talk combating antisemitism

She described "a venom coursing through our country" and said, "We are the antidote."

By Ron Kampeas and TOI STAFF

Diller Teen Fellows in Israel. Photo: Supplied

September 3, 2023, 7:08 am

A year of a lifetime

"Diller opened my eyes to new experiences, Jewish practices, and people. It fostered meaningful friendship and helped me refine my own Jewish identity. The year was transformative and fun!"

By AJN STAFF

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Photo: Facebook

August 28, 2023, 4:34 pm

ZFA plenary this Sunday

"With the contribution of Donniel Hartman, we're taking the conversation to the next level – how do we see the future of our relationship with Israel and what's our responsibility as a Zionist movement in Australia around that? It's an important topic at a critical moment."

By AJN STAFF

August 24, 2023, 10:47 am

Terror

Traveller and writer
Israel Joseph Benjamin,
or Benjamin II.

August 8, 2023, 7:14 am

Hebrew’s new dawn

Ben Judah explores how a Moldavian Jew's pilgrimage in the 19th century foreshadowed the rebirth of the language of the Jewish people.

By Ben Judah

Past participants of the LaunchPad Leadership program.

August 3, 2023, 12:41 pm

Empowering new leaders to drive change

Reflecting the spirit of tikkun olam, Adler said, "LaunchPad helps set up others to create change. It equips leaders with the resources, connections, and inspiration they need to drive positive change within their communities and beyond.

By Mia Gardiner

JNFuture mission participants in Israel. Photo: Supplied

July 24, 2023, 7:02 am

JNF nurtures future leaders

The tour focused on strengthening cultural identity, inspiring Zionist values and building strong connections with JNF partners on the ground in Israel and between the delegates.

By AJN STAFF

July 23, 2023, 7:08 am

Reflecting and looking to the new fiscal year

As a community, where we choose to put resources matters too. It sends signals to ourselves, our children, the community and beyond about what is important to us.

By Adele Stowe-Lindner

July 3, 2023, 6:52 am

PJV’s week of caring

...volunteers will commit to three-and-a-half hours a day of activities focusing on tikkun olam and of chesed (loving-kindness). They will also commit to eight hours of education during that week, which can include taking part in Shabbat activities.

By Peter Kohn

Aardvark participants in Israel. Photo: Supplied

June 23, 2023, 6:59 am

Making 2024 Israel programs accessible to all

"The experiences that these young people will have in Israel will shape their Jewish and Zionist identities, inspire their commitment to their cultural and spiritual heritage as well as their commitment to their own communities on their return."

By AJN STAFF

New AUJS shaliach Tobias Siegal. Photo: Supplied

June 16, 2023, 7:28 am

New shaliach for AUJS

"There's a prevailing notion that [Israelis] are independent, and we know ourselves best, but we owe it to ourselves and to Diaspora Jews to maintain that connection."

By AJN STAFF

From left: former JBD president Lesli Berger, Hindu Council of Australia national vice president Surinder Jain, JBD CEO Darren Bark, Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas, former Vaucluse MP Gabrielle Upton, then Attorney-General Mark Speakman and former Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure after the Bill banning Nazi symbols was passed in 2022. Photo: Noel Kessel.

June 15, 2023, 11:58 am

Seventy-five years of standing side-by-side

‘The NSW Liberals will continue to stand with you’

By Mark Speakman

Israel's President Isaac Herzog. Photo: GPO

June 15, 2023, 11:30 am

Delegates to come together this Sunday

The invited delegates reflect the religious, political and cultural diversity of the Australian Jewish community, with up to 100 delegates from across Australia making their way to Melbourne for the event.

By AJN STAFF