Justice Stephen Rothman
Justice Stephen Rothman. Photo: Noel Kessel
November 10, 2022, 11:08 am
Judge to head religious exemptions review
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that he has formally asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to review religious exemptions for educational institutions under the Sex Discrimination Act on behalf of the federal government., with Justice Stephen Rothman appointed part-time commissioner.
By Gareth Narunsky
JBOD president Lesli Berger (left) presents a caricature to Alhadeff. Photo: Giselle Haber
May 6, 2021, 11:56 am
Au revoir, Vic Alhadeff
"He was so well liked and respected by both sides of politics that it is difficult to imagine someone with a higher reputation."
By Gareth Narunsky
Outgoing president Justice Stephen Rothman congratulates incoming president David Lewis at The Great Synagogue’s AGM.
October 6, 2020, 10:00 am
Changeover at The Great Synagogue
Sydney's David Lewis has been appointed president of The Great Synagogue, replacing Justice Stephen Rothman.
By Sophie Deutsch
Justice Stephen Rothman speaking at The Great Synagogue.
January 29, 2020, 7:00 am
A ‘Great’ start to the law year
Justice Stephen Rothman is encouraging more members of the community – both within the legal profession and outside it – to attend The Great Synagogue’s law service this year.
By Gareth Narunsky
Attorney-General Christian Porter introduces the draft bill at The Great Synagogue last Thursday. Photo: Henry Benjamin
September 9, 2019, 2:05 am
New protections against religious discrimination
Attorney-General Christian Porter outlined the new legislation to religious leaders, community groups and media at Sydney's Great Synagogue last Thursday.
By Gareth Narunsky
Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton (Modern Orthodox) and Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins (Masorti) came together to honour the victims and their families. Photo: Wendy Bookatz
November 8, 2018, 12:01 am
Religious streams unite for Pittsburgh
SYDNEY's Jewish community put religious differences aside at a pluralistic vigil for the victims and survivors of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre last Wednesday night.
By Gareth Narunsky
Justice Stephen Rothman.
September 30, 2018, 12:01 am
Boost for school funding
THE Australian Council of Jewish Schools (ACJS) has cautiously welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement that the government will provide $3.2 billion over 10 years to independent schools.
By Gareth Narunsky
Hadassah Lieberman, Joseph Lieberman and Eva Fischl.
October 3, 2017, 12:00 am
Lieberman joins Joint
JOSEPH Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate for vice-president in American history, has agreed to serve as the International Patron of The Joint Australia, a post that was previously held by the revered Elie Wiesel.
Justice Stephen Rothman voted in favour of the motion.
September 28, 2017, 12:00 am
JBOD says yes, Beth Din says no
THE NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) almost unanimously passed a motion supporting same-sex marriage on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
By Joshua Levi
There were 343 antisemitic incidents reported to CSG in 2018.
May 11, 2017, 12:00 am
Federal budget: $10 million security boost
Jewish schools are expected to receive nearly $10 million in the latest round of security funding for educational institutions across Australia.
By Joshua Levi
Abraham Rothfield and his WWI Military Cross and Bar.
April 9, 2017, 12:01 am
Medals finally coming home
AFTER his wife Olive passed away in 1994, Australian Jewish Anzac Abraham “Rothy” Rothfield’s Military Cross and Bar from the First World War were thought to be lost forever.
By Yael Brender
Rabbi Ben Elton (right) with his fiancé Hinda.
July 14, 2015, 12:00 am
Rabbi Elton a Great appointment
RABBI Ben Elton will be in Sydney next week to take up the role as rabbi of The Great Synagogue.
By Joshua Levi
May 7, 2015, 1:49 am
PM honours Jewish Diggers at Anzac service
By Gareth Narunsky
April 10, 2015, 12:00 am
Yaffe appointed youth rabbi
By Evan Zlatkis
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