Education
Jillian Segal. Photo: Screenshot
August 6, 2026, 11:52 am
Education takes centre stage at Royal Commission
The Royal Commission heard plans for nationwide antisemitism training, as experts warned Holocaust education must be taught carefully.
By Jessica Abelsohn
AUJS national president Jeremy Suss giving evidence at the Royal Commission on Tuesday. Photo: Screenshot
July 13, 2026, 9:08 am
Uni standards take effect as campus hearings open
New governance standards requiring universities to address antisemitism take effect as the Royal Commission opens hearings into campus life.
By Jessica Abelsohn and Sharyn Kolieb
A banner at the 2024 pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel encampment at the University of Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin.
July 10, 2026, 1:12 pm
Calls for urgent reform at Australian universities
Academic alliance says antisemitism is normalised and deeply embedded on campuses in submission to Royal Commission ahead of hearings on universities.
By Jessica Abelsohn
David Harris, then CEO of the American Jewish Committee, speaking at the AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem in 2018.
May 7, 2026, 11:48 am
How can we best counter antisemitism?
Leading Jewish advocate David Harris to discusses his book Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Questacon. Photo: Facebook
March 23, 2026, 3:10 pm
Antisemitic incident at Questacon
Jewish students allegedly targeted with ‘Heil Hitler’ slur at Canberra school camp, sparking calls for action.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Photo: screenshot
March 17, 2026, 10:36 am
When security is the norm, even for our kids
For many Jewish communities, security at schools and synagogues has become routine. But the normalisation is horrifying.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Laying flowers at the Bondi memorial. Photo: Supplied
February 19, 2026, 8:00 am
Leading through tragedy
NSW Premier Chris Minns reflects on grief, resilience and standing with the Jewish community after the Bondi massacre.
By Carly Adno
Ariel Porat speaks at the Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University 50 year anniversary dinner in Sydney. Photo : Giselle Haber
November 20, 2025, 11:09 am
At the heart of Israel’s startup nation
TAU president Ariel Porat outlines the university’s innovation role and efforts to help heal Israeli society.
By Gareth Narunsky
Rebecca and her family. Photo: supplied
October 16, 2025, 2:06 pm
Swapping strategy decks for anatomy flashcards
At 37, Rebecca Hoffmann returned to uni to study nursing, proving it’s never too late to start again, learn anew and follow your calling.
By Rebecca Hoffmann
Leanne Shelton. Photo: ERICYIP2021
August 20, 2025, 1:34 pm
Keeping the human voice alive
AI trainer and author Leanne Shelton champions a human-first approach, helping people embrace technology without losing authenticity.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Kesher children thanking some of the volunteers.
July 31, 2025, 9:33 am
The Kesher effect
For the Kesher team in Australia, the connection with Israeli children and families goes both ways. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to Talia Bernstein, founder of Kesher, about why she set up the school and what the impact has been.
By Jessica Abelsohn
July 22, 2025, 8:39 am
A journey through 300 years of family history
'I wanted to give life and continuity to my ancestors, and to pass on the stories of my ancestors to my family, my children and my grandchildren'
By AJN STAFF
From left: CJC principal Chris Chant with CJC students, CJC Students and Parents' Committee representative, librarian Lisa Hermelin and artist Shannon Lamden at CJC on June 23. Photo: Sharyn Kolieb.
July 10, 2025, 4:10 pm
Library mural celebrates students’ cultural heritage
"It is a great reflection of who we are as a school, who we are as a community."
By Sharyn Kolieb
Allegra Spender held a Jewish community roundtable.
July 10, 2025, 1:10 pm
Roundtable highlights need for education, clearer responses to antisemitism
'It is clear, and the events in Melbourne confirm this, that the community does not feel safe', said MP Allegra Spender.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Charlie Pickering, Dr Elise Bialylew, David Opat and Chanie Stock at KDS event Ctrl Alt Del.
July 1, 2025, 11:30 am
Improving wellbeing by reducing screen time
KDS launches Ctrl Alt Del, a new program helping families cut back kids' tech and social media use.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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