Ernie Friedlander

November 17, 2023, 10:19 am

Friedlander nominated in senior category

Friedlander has dedicated his life to spreading peace and harmony in society, particularly through his leadership role for MFTA – a not-for-profit organisation, under B'nai B'rith NSW's wing, that he founded in 2005.

By AJN STAFF

From left: Chris Minns, Ernie Friedlander, Paul Blanket. Photo: Giselle Haber

September 6, 2023, 7:26 am

‘Stop Racism Now’ receives award

"Stop Racism Now shows us that powerful programs, well thought out and executed in a manner that gets action – will work," said NSW Premier Chris Minns.

By AJN STAFF

August 17, 2023, 11:55 am

‘Wonderful to be here with you’

NSW Premier Chris Minns attended the outreach launch of Ernie Friedlander's Stop Racism Now campaign.

By Carly Adno

Ernie Friedlander being presented the award by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.

July 14, 2022, 9:21 am

An honour for Ernie Friedlander

The honour recognises Friedlander for his lifelong dedication to ending racism and pursuing social harmony.

By RACHEL TREISMAN

November 15, 2021, 9:00 am

New exhibition shows that we all bleed the same

According to journalist Liz Deep-Jones and photographer Tim Bauer, we may look different, but we all bleed the same. And their powerful exhibition is highlighting the importance of greater understanding. The AJN spoke to the pair, as well as Ernie Friedlander whose portrait is included in the exhibition, about the state of inclusion in Australia today.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Changemakers at a previous awards ceremony with JNF's Dan Springer (right).

October 14, 2021, 11:00 am

Last chance to nominate

"With increased prize money and career opportunities, being named a Changemaker is even more valuable, and we encourage people to get their nominations in now."

By AJN STAFF

November 5, 2020, 12:00 am

Internships on offer

'It's wonderful to see how the B'nai B'rith & JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards bring our communal organisations together in support of our future leaders'.

By Evan Zlatkis

September 10, 2020, 12:00 am

Honouring our community’s finest

The competition is divided into youth (14-18) and young adults (18-35), with categories including contributions to the Jewish community, Australian society and the State of Israel.

By Evan Zlatkis

Chana Raizel Friedman with her grandmother and Holocaust survivor Alice Adamak. Photo: Giselle Haber

April 12, 2018, 12:01 am

Rebuilding, remembering lives

EMOTIONS ran high at UNSW's Clancy Auditorium as 800 people heard how Holocaust survivors built new homes and thrived in postwar Australia at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies' Yom Hashoah commemorative event on Sunday.

Litzi Lemberg speaking about her experience as a child survivor of the Holocaust.

August 31, 2017, 12:01 am

Child survivors teach life lessons

WHILE there are many thought-provoking portrayals of the Shoah, Last Witnesses, a documentary set to screen on ABC TV's Compass program this weekend, sets itself apart from other Holocaust films with its moving message that bears strong relevance to youth today.

B'nai B'rith NSW president Anna Marks with Gidon Goodman. Photo: Noel Kessel

July 4, 2017, 12:01 am

Young achievers recognised

GIDON Goodman – the determined Sydney teenager who successfully campaigned to the NSW government to introduce a fairer hospital parking fee system – was among the big winners at last week’s Jewish Changemaker Awards ceremony in Sydney.

By Shane Desiatnik

From left: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Ernie Friedlander, guest presenter Jay Laga'aia and Stepan Kerkyasharian.

March 26, 2017, 12:00 am

Top award for Moving Forward Together

A volunteer organisation chaired by Holocaust survivor Ernie Friedlander has won the top prize – the Stepan Kerkyasharian Harmony Award Medal – at the 2017 Premier’s Harmony Dinner.

By Shane Desiatnik

All together now: Winners, nominees and officials at the 2016 Jewish Changemaker Awards, held at Sydney's Emanuel School on July 31. Photo: Shane Desiatnik.

August 5, 2016, 12:00 am

Awards celebrate future leaders

They are young, energetic and brimming with leadership potential, but most of all the 50 nominees and nine winners in the 2016 Jewish Changemaker Awards, held at Sydney’s Emanuel School on July 31, share a commitment of giving their time to help others.

By Shane Desiatnik

Jeremy Spinak (left) and Ernie Friedlander at last year's ceremony.

March 21, 2016, 12:00 am

Recognising change makers

IF you know someone in the Jewish community who is making the world a better place, applications are now open for the B’nai Brith and JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards 2016.

By Evan Zlatkis

April 8, 2015, 12:00 am

Changemakers honoured

By Gareth Narunsky