Jewish community
Jillian Segal speaks at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in Toorak. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 17, 2025, 8:00 am
Another chance for the government to stop hate
Too many Australians still do not understand that there is a problem at all, let alone its extent.
By AJN STAFF
Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba, after being hit by an Iranian missile on June 19. Photo: Times of Israel
July 3, 2025, 8:00 am
Australian Medical Association to meet Jewish doctors
There has been criticism over the AMA's silence on Iran's missile attack on an Israeli hospital.
By Bruce Hill
Photo: Peter Haskin
April 10, 2025, 11:01 am
Burns fears Greens victory, Saulo believes Libs can win it
“Two tremendous candidates up on stage tonight, two champions of our community,” said Alon Casutto.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Dayenu at the Mardis Gras.
March 5, 2025, 2:05 pm
Dayenu march under ‘Free to be Jewish’ banner
Sydney's premier Jewish LGBTQ+ proudly marched at this year's Mardi Gras and received a loving welcome.
By AJN STAFF
The Bashevis Singers. From left: Gideon Preiss, Evie Gawenda, Husky Gawenda. Photo: Supplied.
February 27, 2025, 10:40 am
Celebrating Australian Jewish talent
Ahead of their performance at the In One Voice Festival, The Bashevis Singers spoke to The AJN.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Tensions over antisemitism have been rising, such as last month when protestors targeted Caulfeild Shule, opposed by hundreds of local Jews. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 9, 2024, 8:05 pm
Antisemitism task force announced
Special Operation Avalite will be a national taskforce focusing specifically on threats to the Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
Mark Dreyfus (right) with ALP leader Bill Shorten at the Kotel.
September 12, 2024, 8:00 am
Shorten’s support ‘unwavering’
Mike Kelly, a former ALP minister, described him as "a true friend of the community and a true friend of Israel".
By Peter Kohn
Olga Horak at a Sydney Jewish Museum Holocaust memorial ceremony.
August 22, 2024, 8:00 am
Vale Olga
Her last months on earth were spent during a time that has seen hatred against Jews explode – a sad fact that she was acutely aware of.
By AJN STAFF
Shlomi Ziv embraces a soldier as he lands in Israel after being rescued from Hamas captivity, June 8, 2024. (The Times of Israel: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)
June 13, 2024, 8:00 am
Who we are
Inspired by tikkun olam and wanting to give back to countries that have given to us, we are driven to make a difference and help others.
By AJN STAFF
June 9, 2024, 9:59 pm
Mazal Tov to our King’s Birthday Honourees
A number of members of Australia's Jewish community have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List for their tireless efforts to make a difference.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Mendel Kastel visiting the flower tribute in Bondi Junction. Photo: Gavin Coote/X
April 18, 2024, 10:45 am
Jewish woman ‘lucky to be alive’
Yvonne Wineberg was stabbed by the attacker and it is understood she was helped by another member of the Jewish community, who pulled her into the Chanel store.
By Carly Adno
Gazans celebrate on a destroyed Israeli tank at the Israel-Gaza border fence on October 7. Photo: AP/Yousef Masoud
February 29, 2024, 11:35 am
Call to halt Islamic Council’s funding
“The events of October 7 served no military or political purpose beyond violating large numbers of people in the most brutal ways imaginable," says Alex Ryvchin.
By AJN STAFF
United for Liberty rally in Sydney.
February 15, 2024, 11:59 am
A ‘warm’ connection
"Many brave Iranians came. It was warm, we had a good connection with them, and it was a very good event," says Avi Efrat.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Peter Haskin
January 31, 2024, 7:01 pm
Arrests made in Burgertory fire
“Such blatant antisemitism is appalling. To anyone that jumped to conclusions, the Jewish community deserve an apology,” says MP for Caulfield, David Southwick.
By Bruce Hill
Ronald David Ferster AM.
January 25, 2024, 10:00 pm
Ferster ‘elated and satisfied’ with Honours nod
Ronald Ferster has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community through a range of organisations.
By AJN STAFF
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