Events

November 14, 2023, 11:58 am

Expert’s view of antisemitism post-October 7

Gareth Narunsky chats with Dave Rich, director of policy at the UK's Community Security Trust (CST) and author of The Left's Jewish Problem and Everyday Hate.

By Australia

Great games and fun had by all over the years.

October 6, 2023, 5:47 am

Game, set, match and more family fun

The committee invites the community to come and "reminisce about the past, embrace the present and build for the future".

By Carol Saffer

September 4, 2023, 7:30 am

A celebration of music through the ages

Fanshil described the concert as “a celebration of our rich musical heritage that spans from Baal Shem Tov to Broadway, from the most traditional chazanut, to stirring modern Israeli songs, all with the accompaniment of soul-quenching klezmer.

By AJN STAFF

The Balloon Spectacular is a highlight of Canberra's Enlighten Festival.

September 4, 2023, 6:45 am

Festivals bring music to your ears

The line-up of performers for 2024 – being announced progressively over coming months – includes veteran singers Tom Jones and Elvis Costello.

By Danny Gocs

The Candle Snakes from left Ari Palti, Mattie Michael and Geoffrey Thorsen.

August 24, 2023, 12:14 pm

The Candle Snakes perform at Inclusion Rocks

All abilities musicians band together

By Carol Saffer

August 14, 2023, 6:54 am

‘Israel through the eyes of Australia’

“I’m looking forward to speaking at this year’s WIZO gala in Melbourne to spotlight the efforts of the organisation across its Youth Villages,” said Markson.

By AJN STAFF

July 27, 2023, 7:28 am

Celebrating Israel’s 75th year

The line-up includes New York-based Jewish singers Shulem Lemmer and Nissim Saal, along with local talent Shimon and Dov Farkas, accompanied by New York-based maestro Rafi Graydi conducting the orchestra.

By Mia Gardiner

Henry Orner, the fastest overall men's skier at last year's Australian Jewish Snow Sports Championships.

July 21, 2023, 7:30 am

Mt Buller set for Maccabi titles

The competitors with the fastest times in each division will be awarded the championship, with second and third placings being acknowledged with minor trophies.

By AJN STAFF

Louis Super (left) lays Tefillin with Rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Photo: Paul Topol.

July 20, 2023, 12:23 pm

Donning the leather

"Although St Kilda Shule puts on many events throughout the year, for me the most important ones are those engaging the youth," said rabbi of St Kilda Shule, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.

By Mia Gardiner

The Sydney Jewish Museum welcomes children to a range of holiday activites.

June 29, 2023, 11:58 am

School holiday programs

There are three workshops to choose from, giving children a chance to learn about the Jewish custom of naming, discover their own family stories and explore important concepts like kindness

By AJN STAFF

The Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel. Photo: Instagram @bondifest

June 28, 2023, 6:50 am

Arts, comedy and culture at Bondi

“Over the past 11 years, Bondi Festival has brought together locals and visitors from across the country and welcomed hundreds of incredible artists to inject culture and joy into Bondi during winter,”

By Hannah Schauder

June 22, 2023, 12:35 pm

Sensations Lemmer, Saal to perform

The concert will be Lemmer's second visit to Australia, performing for the first time to a Melbourne audience at a one-night-only event in November last year.

By AJN STAFF

June 20, 2023, 6:42 am

The experience of migration

"We began to explore the image of the boastful rooster as a hero, which in turn led us into questions of journeying, migration and the status of claims to the ownership of animals, objects and ideas."

By Hannah Schauder

June 1, 2023, 11:56 am

‘FREEDOM: My Story’ event

The evening showcased the diverse skills acquired by the speakers through the workshop series, as they expressed their stories through various mediums such as prose, poetry and social commentary.

By Mia Gardiner

May 30, 2023, 7:22 am

Bring on the musicals

The series, which runs weekly on Sundays until December, includes blueprints of the genre like Singin’ in the Rain and The Sound of Music, as well as off-kilter cult classics...

By Lindy Tamir