High Holy Days
Australian Jews stand across form the Opera House as it is lit blue and white on October 9, 2023.
October 1, 2026, 10:58 am
Still standing, still living as Jews
Three years after October 7, we gather to remember and continue the Jewish life that hatred cannot extinguish.
By AJN STAFF
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Michele Goldman. Photo: Giselle Haber
September 10, 2026, 11:06 am
‘Extensive planning undertaken’ for High Holy Days
Community leaders are applying lessons from Bondi to strengthen crisis planning and High Holy Days safety.
By AJN STAFF
Pathways Melbourne members lunched together on Rosh Hashanah
September 28, 2023, 12:15 pm
Pathways Melbourne celebrate in a safe environment
It was a friendly gathering, with Pathfinders getting to know each other and sharing their personal experiences.
By AJN STAFF
September 6, 2023, 6:45 am
Showing a little bit more kindness
Gemilut chasadim, or acts of loving-kindness, holds a central place in Jewish ethics and values. Rooted in the belief that all human beings are created in the divine image, gemilut chasadim encourages people to extend compassion, empathy and assistance to others.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Dudu Fisher.
August 17, 2023, 1:48 pm
Repeat performance
"We seek to elevate the spirits of our members and the broader community, and what better way to achieve that than through music."
By Carol Saffer
Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson.
July 13, 2023, 12:03 pm
The Shtick reaches 770 episode milestone
Greener told The AJN, “Being the face of the Jewish community in the media, The Shtick attempts to showcase the best personalities, cultural and religious events, and to profile our organisations and their leadership.”
By Mia Gardiner
Photo: Antoni Shkraba/Pexels
September 21, 2022, 11:01 am
Keeping our children safe during the High Holidays 
Rosh Hashanah is a time of celebration and coming together. But our children must be our priority. Following this checklist will help to keep our children safe these High Holy Days.
By MICHELLE MEYER
Rabbi Glasman blowing the shofar.
September 2, 2022, 1:00 pm
Celebrating the High Holy Days together
'The strength of a united community'
By Mia Gardiner
Advertisements in The AJN for Rosh Hashanah 1952
September 2, 2022, 12:30 pm
The High Holy Days in Australia many decades ago
Reflecting on the High Holy Days
By YOSSI ARON
Gary Smorgon House resident Shirley Leivenzon making Rosh Hashanah gift packs.
October 1, 2021, 2:00 pm
Aged care residents mark holidays in lockdown
Jewish Care and Emmy Monash make the most of the High Holy Days around Covid restrictions.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
September 19, 2021, 1:30 pm
Prayer strikes universal chord
Award-winning singer Lior enjoyed success with his concert based on the Avinu Malkeinu hymn, while during lockdown he started work on a new project around Kristallnacht.
By Danny Gocs
Painted 19th century German succah boards, Israel Museum. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
September 17, 2021, 1:00 pm
The eternal messages of Succot
“The festival of Succot you shall make for yourself for seven days … and you shall rejoice on your festival…” (Devarim 15:13-14)
By YOSSI ARON
September 12, 2021, 11:30 am
Celebrating the High Holy Days at home
How can we find meaning in celebrating the High Holy Days at home, in lockdown?
By RABBI MICHOEL GOURARIE
September 5, 2021, 3:05 pm
Yom tov with no shule
How do we have yom tov without synagogue services?
By Rabbi Raymond Apple
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