Jewish Students

Chutney violinist Ben Adler performing at the AUJS United with Israel event at UNSW. Photo: Shane Desiatnik

October 29, 2023, 7:28 am

"I have had so many conversations with my constituents this past week, telling me about their family members [in Israel], and the grief they're suffering,"

By Shane Desiatnik

SAJE has launched. Photo: Sam Babus - SB Creatives Photography

October 29, 2023, 6:31 am

Journey to Judaism

"SAJE looks forward to elevating and enhancing this Orthodox conversion experience,"

By AJN STAFF

Dan Sztrajt, from pupil to principal at Mount Scopus College.

October 24, 2023, 6:50 am

Dan Sztrajt to head Mount Scopus

"For Dan, this is a homecoming, and for the Scopus community, it is deeply satisfying that a graduate has come full circle."

By Carol Saffer

October 19, 2023, 1:29 pm

Students feeling ‘increasingly isolated’

With a number of universities issuing statements acknowledging only the "humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip", Jewish students have been left feeling unsupported.

By CARLY ADNO and BRUCE HILL

October 12, 2023, 12:54 pm

Past residents invited to reconnect

"...we are looking forward to welcoming back the individuals who have contributed to making Shalom College the vibrant, inclusive and nurturing place it is today,"

By AJN STAFF

Allegra Spender speaking at the AUJS Political Training Seminar in Canberra.
Photo: Ben Appleton | Photox - Canberra Photography Services

September 15, 2023, 6:51 am

Working for the community in 5783

'My warmest Shana Tova and G'mar Chatima Tova to you all'

By ALLEGRA SPENDER

Deputy PM Richard Marles talks to Jeremy Leibler. Photo: Supplied

September 3, 2023, 6:57 am

Tackling the issues around Israel, antisemitism

Spender commented that most people in the wider community would be shocked at the extent of the issue.

By Gareth Narunsky

Matt Cross (front row on left) and Mark Speakman (to his left) with Masada College students and staff on July 25.

August 2, 2023, 7:08 am

Masada’s special visit

Cross said Davidson is fortunate to have high-performing schools and "Masada College is one of them that contributes so much to the area... It's a Jewish school, but it also has non-Jewish students who embrace, and thrive under, Masada College's values.

By Shane Desiatnik

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

Boggabilla community member Buddy Hippi talks to Derech Eretz participants in Boobera Lagoon. Photo: Supplied

July 24, 2023, 7:09 am

The power of listening

While our historical backgrounds differ, our journeys share common themes. The struggle for self-determination, recognition and security deeply resonates with both peoples’ past and present.

By TOBIAS SIEGAL

David Bryfman, CEO the Jewish Education Project. Photo: Giselle Haber

July 23, 2023, 6:36 am

Exploring what Jewish education is good for

Bryfman, the current CEO of the Jewish Education Project and past Shalom staff member, shared his thoughts on the challenges, bright spots and innovations in holistic Jewish education.

By AJN STAFF

Year 5 students at Carmel School took part in the In My Pocket workshop.

July 13, 2023, 12:18 pm

‘In My Pocket’ workshop at Carmel School

The students reflected on their artwork, putting their thoughts on paper to explain the motivation behind their creations and went on to share their reflections with their teachers and peers.

By AJN STAFF

The cohort at Melbourne Airport. Photo: Supplied

July 3, 2023, 6:58 am

Trip of a lifetime

The program explores aspects of leadership, Jewish identity, Israel education and tikkun olam. This cohort's specific focus has been on innovation and social entrepreneurship in Israel.

By AJN STAFF

Erosion by Jesse Onas. Winner of the Morrie Gold Memorial Prize as the overall winner. Photo: Supplied.

June 29, 2023, 11:13 am

B’nai B’rith Jewish Youth Art Competition winners

A crowd of 213 visitors packed into the Glen Eira Town Hall Gallery. Other dignitaries who participated in the prize-giving ceremony included Liberal Member for Caulfield David Southwick and Dr Benny Monheit, president of B'nai B'rith Australia and New Zealand

By Mia Gardiner

Abraham Rose (centre) and Kenzie Dvy reading Torn Apart By War at the Wollongong community's Yom Hashoah commemoration. Behind them is Professor Greg Rose.

May 4, 2023, 11:41 am

Local community members attend ceremony

AUJS student Mima Schwartz opened proceedings with a moving tribute to her Hungarian family, a number of whom perished at Auschwitz.

By AJN STAFF