Melbourne Jewish Community
Dr Naama Pines-Schwartz (centre) with Steven Lowy (right) and AUSiMED Patron, Emeritus Professor Leslie White. Photo: supplied.
April 29, 2026, 2:27 pm
AUSiMED fellow trains in Melbourne
Jerusalem doctor trains in Melbourne to build Israel’s toxicology field and bring expertise back to Hadassah.
By Bruce Hill
Port Phillip mayor Alex Makin and Glen Eira mayor Simone Zmood. Photo: Bruce Hill.
April 23, 2026, 12:36 pm
Glen Eira steps up antisemitism fight
Glen Eira strengthens measures to protect Jewish community amid rising antisemitism.
By Bruce Hill
Veronica Sherman driving the vehicle through Caulfield. Photo: Instagram.
April 23, 2026, 12:32 pm
Holocaust stunt causes deep hurt
Video of car with ‘Holocaust in Gaza’ sign reposted on eve of Yom Hashoah sparks outrage.
By Bruce Hill
Candle lighting at the JCCV's Yom Ha Shoah event at Monash University, Clayton. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 14, 2026, 5:12 pm
Extra candle lit for Holocaust survivor murdered at Bondi
More than 1000 gather at Monash for Yom Hashoah commemoration, with seven candles lit in moving tribute.
By Bruce Hill
Some of the runners wearing their bee wings. Photo: Supplied.
April 7, 2026, 3:47 pm
Melbourne runners keep 10-year-old’s memory alive
More than 30 runners honoured 10-year-old Bondi victim Matilda Britvan at Run for the Kids.
By Bruce Hill
CSG Victoria senior analyst Noah Bajayo. Photos: Bruce Hill.
March 26, 2026, 11:25 am
Antisemitism still high in Victoria
Antisemitism in Victoria remains at “dangerously elevated” levels, new community security report warns.
By Bruce Hill
Helen Brustman z'l.
March 3, 2026, 2:29 pm
Vale ‘Helsie’, Helen Brustman
Communal leader Helen “Helsie” Brustman remembered for decades of service to Melbourne Jewry and Israel.
By Sharyn Kolieb
From left: School staff Adam Hyman, Elinor Hasenfratz and Eileen Shap. Photo: Yaara Duek Photography
February 9, 2026, 8:17 am
A new Jewish school for Melbourne
The school opened with students from prep to grade three, starting with approximately 20 children.
By AJN STAFF
JCCV CEO Naomi Levin speaks after Premier Jacinta Allan's announcement of new laws to curb antisemitism, outside the firebombed Adass Israel Synagogue on December 17, 2024. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 6, 2025, 10:36 am
Restoring the Melbourne we know and love
It is in our interest to recommit ourselves to this work for the good of our Jewish community.
By Naomi Levin
Rabbi Kaltmann at last year's Pillars of Light event at Federation Square. Photo: Supplied.
November 3, 2025, 4:45 pm
Calling for visible Jewish pride
Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann said it's time to "draw that line in the sand" after two years of escalating antisemitism.
By Bruce Hill
Australian Jewish News ride along with Victoria Police. Senior Sergeant A.P. (Al) Farrell from Caulfield Police Station. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2025, 11:56 am
Inside a police Jewish community patrol
“We’re trying to provide reassurance to the community with these visible patrols,” says Superintendent Martin Bourke.
By Bruce Hill
The annual Kadimah/SKIF community event, In One Voice in Elsternwick. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 20, 2025, 11:48 am
Community unites despite rain
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles mingled with attendees, alongside Member for Macnamara Josh Burns.
By Gareth Narunsky
Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier perform at a rally to mark International Women's Day on March 7 in Catani Gardens. Photo: Peter Haskin.
March 13, 2025, 11:19 am
Jewish women stand up
Jessica Wilson lamented the global indifference towards Israeli women killed and taken hostage on October 7.
By Sharyn Kolieb
The VAJEX Remembrance Day service
November 26, 2024, 8:00 am
Tribute to Jewish soldiers
The Caulfield MP and deputy state Liberal leader was addressing the annual ceremony held by the Victorian Association of Jewish Ex- & Servicemen & Women Australia (VAJEX).
By AJN STAFF
Melbourne Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim.
September 12, 2024, 11:58 am
Mayoral candidate addresses the Jewish community
The councillor highlighted recent incidents that have shaken Melbourne's Jewish community.
By Bruce Hill
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