Jewish women
Annalouise Paul. Photo: Martin Ollman
February 27, 2025, 8:57 am
The indomitable spirit of Jewish women
Chutzpah Girls is an empowering collection of stories, featuring Jewish women throughout the ages. Flamenco dancer, Annalouise Paul shares how it feels to be featured in the inspiring book.
By Jessica Abelsohn
American writers featured in the book Women Writing Musicals. Photo: design by Avital Dayanim/Getty Images via Hey Alma!
December 23, 2024, 10:15 am
Jewish women’s impact on musical theatre
Jennifer Ashley Tepper's new book Women Writing Musicals features the first lady of Yiddish theatre and a co-writer of Wicked. Sarah Rebell reports.
By Sarah Rebell
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaking with women from the Jewish community at Central Shule last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 25, 2024, 12:19 pm
Allan visibly moved by accounts of intimidation
"There's a lot of reflection in terms of what we do next. But I have heard loud and clear your demand … of what your expectations are from us," says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
By Bruce Hill
Members of the Women of the Wall, Conservative and Reform Movements hold Rosh Chodesh prayers at the Western Wall. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
August 1, 2023, 6:31 am
Court bans Torah bag searches at Western Wall
It represents a significant legal victory by groups seeking to liberalise Jewish worship at the site, several promoters of that cause have said. But the authority that runs the site said the ruling vindicates its policies.
By CANAAN LIDOR
Ashleigh Werner (right) celebrates a Broncos try with her teammates. Photo: NRL Imagery
July 28, 2023, 7:27 am
Werner sent off in NRLW debut
She was unavailable for interviews, as per the Broncos' request, but issued a statement via the club after the hearing, in which she said, "I am devastated, but accept the decision."
By Shane Desiatnik
The Women of the Wall. Photo: Danny Hochberg
June 13, 2023, 7:12 am
The conflict at the Kotel goes on
The women have been corralled to a corner of the women's section, far from the wall. They are approximately 60, and huddle together in a circle, both for safety and to hear each other sing.
By Danny Hochberg
Cancer genetics clinician Dr Lesley Andrews. Photo: Noel Kessel
May 24, 2023, 7:25 am
Managing breast cancer risk
The BRCA JeneScreen program, supported by Wolper Jewish Hospital, screens for these three gene faults in any man or woman with Jewish ancestry.
By AJN STAFF
Martine Lewis in 2019 with her Ms Fitness Australia Pro Champion trophy. Photo: Nelson Azevedo
April 27, 2023, 12:39 pm
Age no barrier as Lewis prepares for pro tour
Upon deciding to recommence training last December under her new coach and mentor Daniel Tramontana, Lewis is thankful for being able to keep her women's over-40 category pro card.
By Shane Desiatnik
Sheina Gutnick, the MC for the evening.
March 18, 2023, 8:25 pm
Show up and unite for women’s health
By Mia Gardiner
Photo: Peter Haskin
November 2, 2021, 10:00 am
Helping women in our community get their voices heard
'Hopefully women will realise they don’t have to know every single detail about a subject to have, and share, an opinion with others. It is our hope that they will speak up more loudly and demand to be heard.'
By Melinda Jones and Sharon Berger
Israeli actor Shira Haas accepting her Ophir Award in 2018 for Best Supporting Actress. Photo: Flash90
July 16, 2021, 7:00 am
Portraying the lioness
Hollywood and Jewish royalty Barbra Streisand is bringing Golda Meir's story to the screen, tapping the shoulder of a thrilled Israeli actor, Shira Haas, to take on the lead role.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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