Melbourne

Alina Zamel-Well (left) and Sarah Bendetsky, co-founders of Souper Bistro. Photos: Peter Haskin

September 15, 2021, 11:30 am

Souper Bistro in Caulfield North has officially opened its doors, serving a Russian kosher cuisine to generate funds to feed the needy.

By CARLY DOUGLAS

Souper Bistro on Balaclava Rd, Caulfield.

September 15, 2021, 11:17 am

Melbourne Jewish community cafe robbed overnight

“All we are trying to do is help the community. These ugly individuals have no respect for anything. I just don't understand what kind of human would do such a thing.”

By CARLY DOUGLAS

A court sketch of Malka Leifer on Monday. Artist: Paul Tyquin

September 15, 2021, 9:59 am

Leifer faces court, allowed to be absent on Yom Kippur

The committal hearing, expected to run until Monday, excused Leifer and Jewish witnesses from attending this Thursday (Yom Kippur).

By Peter Kohn

Outside the illegal minyan on Rosh Hashanah last Tuesday. Photo: Supplied

September 15, 2021, 9:21 am

Kol Nidrei appeal rejected in Vic, accepted in NSW

By Evan Zlatkis, CARLY DOUGLAS and Zeddy Lawrence

Police and fire crews outside Melbourne Kosher Butchers on Inkerman St on Tuesday morning.

September 14, 2021, 10:59 am

Authorities investigating Melbourne kosher butcher fire

No one was inside the shop at the time and the exact cause of the fire is yet to be established. A crime scene guard is in place and the scene will be examined this morning by fire investigators.

By AJN STAFF

September 13, 2021, 6:00 pm

Dozens of rabbis plead for Yom Kippur exemption

The latest approaches to the government follow dramatic scenes in Ripponlea last Tuesday when members of an Adass Israel breakaway group held an illegal minyan on Rosh Hashanah.

By AJN STAFF

September 13, 2021, 3:50 pm

Police search for missing Melbourne woman

UPDATE 3.50pm: Chana has been found safe and well.

By AJN STAFF

September 13, 2021, 11:00 am

Malka Leifer committal hearing gets underway

Leifer, who was extradited from Israel to Australia earlier this year, faces 74 charges relating to child sexual abuse allegedly committed between 2004-08, but claims she is innocent.

By AJN STAFF

September 11, 2021, 8:00 pm

‘We take these matters seriously’

Victorian MPs Josh Burns and David Southwick have issued a joint statement following reports members of the Jewish community were accosted and interrogated by police while walking innocently down the street over Rosh Hashanah.

By Josh Burns and David Southwick

Victoria Police outside the shule in Ripponlea.

September 10, 2021, 4:00 pm

Illegal minyan held on Rosh Hashanah

Victoria Police say 11 fines for $5452 have now been issued in total, and officers "will continue to investigate the incident and will issue infringement notices to all adults who attended the illegal gathering".

By AJN STAFF

September 10, 2021, 12:39 pm

Victoria Police under fire over yom tov patrols

There were numerous reports of members of the Melbourne Jewish community claiming to have been accosted and interrogated by police while walking innocently down the street over Rosh Hashanah.

By Zeddy Lawrence

A swastika painted on the road in Rye last week. Photo: Facebook

September 9, 2021, 10:00 am

Hopes Victoria swastika ban could go national

Victoria will become the first state or territory in Australia to introduce such a ban, with legislation set to be implemented within the first half of next year.

By CARLY DOUGLAS

September 6, 2021, 12:24 pm

Finding Rosh Hashanah meaning in lockdown

With High Holy Days in lockdown approaching for Sydney and Melbourne, six rabbis share their thoughts on how to still make the most of this reflective season.

Nina Bassat has written her memoir, Take The Child And Disappear.

September 3, 2021, 2:00 pm

Story of survival and community service

Prominent Melbournian, Nina Bassat, launched her new memoir, Take the Child and Disappear, joined by family from all over the world.

By CARLY DOUGLAS

An artist's impression of the Selwyn Street development.

September 3, 2021, 11:26 am

Government gives green light to JAQ

The JAQ is set to emerge as the revitalised home for the Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica (JMA) and Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre & National Library.

By AJN STAFF