Holocaust survivors

The new Hidden: Seven Children Saved exhibition at MHM.

November 28, 2023, 7:13 am

Engaging immersive experiences

Visitors will be moved by the history, provoked by its messages and yet inspired to do better in the world today.

By Carol Saffer

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at the opening of MHM. Photo: Peter Haskin

November 23, 2023, 10:30 am

Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens

“Jewish Australians have been bearing a pain you should never have had to bear again," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

By Bruce Hill

Karel Fracapane delivers the Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration commemorating Kristallnacht. Photo: John Moss Photography

November 22, 2023, 6:35 am

Antisemitism ‘adopts new masks’

"[Antisemitism] evolves with time and context ... adopts new masks, learning how to hide and the different forms sometimes finding shelter behind freedom of expression".

By Peter Kohn

October 23, 2023, 6:35 am

Third-generation impact

While she tries to live a “normal” life, she finds herself weighed down by the unspoken grief of her grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.

By Jessica Abelsohn

October 11, 2023, 6:54 am

Advocating for Israel

"I'm looking forward to building up a strong network, recruiting and training the next generation of Israel advocates down under and connecting individuals and organisations to empower the community to stand strong for Israel and the Jewish people."

By AJN STAFF

Palestinian peace activist Professor Mohammed Dajani, founder of the Wasatia anti-radicalisation movement, during a visit to Auschwitz in 2014. Photo: Courtesy

October 3, 2023, 6:35 am

Holocaust denial in Palestinian society

Palestinian professor Mohammed Dajani, who took his students to Auschwitz, tells Gianluca Pacchiani that distortion of Nazi atrocities is deeply tied to Palestinian narrative and built on lack of education.

By AJN STAFF

Recording the stories of Holocaust survivors was empowering.

September 7, 2023, 1:29 pm

Rockman’s life governorship at MHM

In 1999 she was the first woman to join the museum's board.

By Carol Saffer

Neo-Nazis outside Parliament in Melbourne on Saturday, March 18.
Photo: AAP Image/James Ross

August 31, 2023, 9:46 am

Holocaust survivors consulted over development of new laws

The Andrews government introduced a bill to ban the Nazi salute and other gestures in Victoria, with penalties ranging from fines of up to $23,000 to up to a year in jail.

By Bruce Hill

Magda Steiner celebrates her 100th birthday.

August 10, 2023, 6:43 am

Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th

The family made a new life in Australia, settling in Burwood then East St Kilda, and later in Caulfield.

By Mia Gardiner

Holocaust survivor Richard Haber with Masada College students, from left: (back) Levi Walker, Ari Siganos, Aarush Gupta, Sasha Korchemnaia; (front) Eli Michaelis, Ethan Lander.

July 27, 2023, 10:27 am

Living Historians Program recorded on film

The program gives students the chance to meet survivors on campus, interview them in groups, research their stories and then depict them in forms including script, drama, artwork and music.

By AJN STAFF

Professor Gilah Leder and a municipal official put the finishing touches on a plaque honouring her father, watched by Dick van der Kamp, son of a Dutch resistance fighter.

July 24, 2023, 7:04 pm

Dutch family gave shelter

Initially the owners thought he might be avoiding the German military draft. "After some time, it was clear that my father was Jewish but he was allowed to stay," Leder said.

By Peter Kohn

Holocaust survivors gathered at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum opening with former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Peter Haskin.

June 29, 2023, 11:07 am

Morning tea at the MHM

Volunteer Welfare Officer Rae Silverstein believes "this new program is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to connect with our amazing survivors, hear their stories, and build ongoing friendships".

By Mia Gardiner

The Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters at the SJM.

June 22, 2023, 12:26 pm

Firefighters deeply moved by doing course

"There wasn't a dry eye in the room when 96-year-old survivor, Olga, shared her story – and that's from a group who, as firefighters, are used to going to horrific situations," Vaysbakh said.

By Shane Desiatnik

June 8, 2023, 12:17 pm

Smile On Seniors announce Charidy campaign

Smile On Seniors services more than 250 Jewish seniors across 12 non-Jewish facilities in Melbourne, with approximately 500 young volunteers, and collaborations with groups, schools and organisations.

By Hannah Schauder

Ribbon cutters, from left: Hayley Southwick, Peter Horovitz and Esther Frenkiel.

June 8, 2023, 12:04 pm

UIA welcomes residents to new Amigour home

Currently Amigour provides 6000 apartments in 57 homes for around 7500 residents. The need is constantly growing with approximately 27,000 elderly still lacking proper housing in Israel.

By Hannah Schauder