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A chanukiah sits amid the floral tributes at Bondi. Photo: Michael Gara/Facebook
May 28, 2026, 11:11 am
Drawing on lessons from Bondi
Victorian Jewish leaders to review crisis planning after Bondi attack at upcoming JCCV plenum.
By Bruce Hill
Some of Hatzolah's responders past and present with their awards at the 30th anniversary gala dinner. Photo: Supplied.
November 28, 2025, 8:00 am
Hatzolah celebrates 30 years of lifesaving service
The event honoured Hatzolah responders for their dedication, skill and compassion in protecting the community.
By AJN STAFF
Improvements have ben made to the JEAP system. Photo: CSG Victoria.
March 13, 2025, 2:34 pm
Jewish emergency app relaunched
Enhanced security features include multiple photos and moving location pin
By Bruce Hill
Hatzolah is offering emotional support.
November 8, 2023, 7:23 am
Free counselling sessions
"It serves as a beacon of hope, offering emotional support and the necessary tools to rebuild lives and foster resilience."
By Carol Saffer
Yossi Meyer (left) with one of the flight attendants.
August 17, 2023, 2:45 pm
Hatzolah volunteer flies into action
He is the second Sydney Hatzolah medic to provide help to a fellow passenger in the last month...
By AJN STAFF
Hatzolah paramedics Mendy Litzman and David Platschek provided emergency medical assistance on a flight to Johannesburg.
June 29, 2023, 6:00 am
Hatzolah medics help save passenger’s life on international flight
Sydney Hatzolah paramedic Rabbi Mendy Litzman was on his way to a Hatzolah convention in South Africa when a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
By Carly Adno
A young Orthodox boy wearing a mask on Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 11, 2023, 9:32 am
The community reflects following WHO COVID19 declaration
While the Australian Jewish community and others continue to feel the ongoing effects of COVID-19, we proved united throughout the pandemic.
By MIA GARDINER & CARLY ADNO
JEAP can be found on the app store.
September 20, 2022, 11:47 am
Staying safe during the High Holy Days
“There are going to be a lot of Jewish people out on the streets, we become more of a risk.”
By Mia Gardiner
The Jewish Community getting Vaccinated.
May 24, 2022, 12:01 pm
Community wellness days
"We would like to invite everyone to join us at the Hatzolah and Monash Health community wellness day."
By Mia Gardiner
Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky (left) and Rabbi Daniel Rabin.
April 3, 2022, 10:30 am
A fun family day
"Victoria Police is proud to serve and work collaboratively with the Jewish community..."
By Mia Gardiner
A Hatzolah responder performing a rapid antigen test.
March 14, 2022, 11:59 am
Making simchas safer
Hatzolah is letting the community know it can attend functions or offer rapid testing at its Caulfield North HQ for guests, allowing celebrations to go ahead.
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Gwyn Nichols (Hatzolah), Leon Landau (Hatzolah), Josh Burns MP, Professor Tony Walker (Ambulance Victoria), David Southwick MP, John Schurink (Hatzolah). Photo: Nic_Nac_Pictures
February 16, 2022, 4:00 pm
Confronting COVID with Ambulance Victoria
"Our brand new Unit 57, who had just cleared the previous call, was the unit who just happened to pass by the second call."
Josh Slonim.Photo: YouTube screenshot, Hatzolah
February 8, 2022, 9:50 am
It’s time to get moving
Run or walk a total of 100km by February 28 with Hatzolah.
Gershon Yitshaki.Photo: Facebook
November 18, 2021, 7:00 am
Vaccination plea following COVID deaths
56-year-old Gershon (Gabi) Yitshaki is believed to be the first member of the Orthodox community in Australia to die from COVID since this year's outbreak.
By CARLY DOUGLAS and Evan Zlatkis
Rabbis Eli Schlanger and Yossi Friedman blowing shofars at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in a previous year.
September 4, 2020, 10:00 am
Bringing yom tov to you
'Given the challenging times that we are all facing, we aim to reinvigorate the way in which we all come together and experience our Judaism'.
By Gareth Narunsky
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