Emanuel Synagogue
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins working in the Rabbis' Library at Emanuel Synagogue. Photos: Loretta Godfrey
June 25, 2026, 11:16 am
From ‘a lark’ to a legacy
Ahead of his farewell celebration last weekend, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins sat down with Gareth Narunsky to reflect on nearly 40 years at Emanuel Synagogue.
By Gareth Narunsky
Controversial preacher Mizanur Rahman Azhari (centre) was in Brisbane on Sunday, before he was deported. Picture: Facebook
April 8, 2026, 11:00 am
Hate preachers deported after being granted visas
Visas granted to antisemitic preachers, prompting calls for urgent vetting overhaul.
By AJN STAFF
Author Marisa Meltzer.
March 4, 2026, 2:35 pm
New York author joins breakfast panel
New York journalist and author Marisa Meltzer to join Australian women leaders at Emanuel Synagogue for IWD.
By Carly Adno
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn. Photo: Giselle Haber
January 29, 2026, 3:24 pm
Mostyn: ‘Never Again’ message more vital than ever
The Governor-General spoke from the heart at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at Emanuel Shule
By Shane Desiatnik
Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman was murdered at Bondi Beach.
January 22, 2026, 1:49 pm
Daughter of Bondi victim to speak at Sydney Holocaust commemoration
Alex Kleytman survived the Holocaust only to be murdered in the Chanukah terrorist attack, making this year's theme 'Bridging Generations' tragically relevant
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio and Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins at Emanuel Synagogue. Photo: Benjamin Ryan
August 21, 2025, 11:30 am
Rabbi Ninio assumes senior role
Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio is set to become the Senior Rabbi of Emanuel Synagogue.
By Bruce Hill
The guest of honour, Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio, at her silver jubilee at Emanuel Synagogue. Photo: Benjamin Ryan
September 12, 2024, 12:01 pm
Rabbi Ninio’s silver jubilee
Emanuel Synagogue’s president Grant McCorquodale said Rabbi Ninio has been “instrumental” in growing the shule’s membership to the largest in Australia.
By Shane Desiatnik
From left: Hatzofim members, Israeli teens Yael Shacham and Yiftach Kolodner. Photos: Shane Desiatnik
October 22, 2023, 7:15 am
Jewish youth gather in solidarity
“It is our responsibility to stand beside the people of Israel, and empower them to support each other in these hard times.”
By Shane Desiatnik
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, with a recycled plastic Yad
September 26, 2023, 6:10 am
‘Blue is the new silver’
Rosenthal believes that as Psalm 95 says "Asher lo hayam", the sea is God's, and we should treat it as such.
By Bruce Hill
Tributes have flowed for Emeritus Professor Mary-Louise McLaws.
August 16, 2023, 5:13 pm
Tributes for McLaws: ‘A truly great Australian’
Mary-Louise McLaws died aged 70 on August 12, 18 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
By Shane Desiatnik
The Emanuel Plus streaming service launches on August 1.
July 27, 2023, 10:21 am
Shule to begin streaming channel
Called Emanuel Plus, it will serve as a virtual extension of the eastern Sydney Progressive synagogue and be watchable on any internet-connected device, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, via an app.
By AJN STAFF
Grant McCorquodale is the new president of Emanuel Synagogue.
June 15, 2023, 6:56 am
President ‘delighted and honoured’
"Emanuel Synagogue holds a very special place in my family's life over these last 20 years," McCorquodale said.
By AJN STAFF
Lesley Sachs at a Saturday night post-havdalah protest in Israel.
March 29, 2023, 3:21 pm
Flag ‘a sign of what we’re fighting for’
Sachs said the imminent legislative tsunami goes well beyond changes weakening the judiciary, extending into legislative changes proscribing freedoms of minority groups.
By Peter Kohn
Walt Secord (left) with Carole Sterling and Rabbi Sergio Bergman.
November 24, 2022, 11:24 am
WUPJ leaders visit NSW Parliament
The senior leadership of the World Union for Progressive Judaism visited NSW Parliament.
By AJN STAFF
An artist's impression inside the refurbished Heritage Sanctuary. Photo: Screenshot
February 14, 2022, 10:31 am
Emanuel’s $7.5m restoration
A restoration will help Emanuel celebrate the past and embrace the future for generations to come.
By Gareth Narunsky
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