National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA)
The finalists for the NCJWA Esther Awards. Photos: supplied
August 6, 2026, 7:39 am
Finalists announced for inaugural Esther Awards
The NCJWA have announced 16 finalists from 97 nominations for the inaugural Esther Awards, recognising women who have made a significant contribution to the Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
The Cuddle Bundles team. Photos: Loretta Godfrey
May 14, 2026, 8:42 am
Cuddle bundles celebrates volunteers
Volunteers, partner organisations and supporters recently gathered in Sydney to celebrate and reflect on eight years of Cuddle Bundles.
By Jessica Abelsohn
August 13, 2025, 2:02 pm
Why aren’t we asking for help? A call to Jewish mothers
'Real strength isn’t about doing it all. It’s about recognising when we need support, and giving ourselves permission to seek it.'
By Anna Serry
Images of Benjamin Netanyahu with a Hitler moustache at the "March for Humanity" on Sunday. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
August 7, 2025, 9:57 am
Harbour Bridge protest sparks community anger
'The Harbour Bridge is more than just a road. It's a symbol of unity for our city and our nation and should not be turned into a stage for protests that seek to divide us'
By Gareth Narunsky
Lynda Ben-Menashe. Photo: Annette Cohen
August 5, 2025, 12:48 pm
An open letter to Justice Belinda Rigg
'I am sure you did not intend to enable more exclusion, social division, hate speech or incitement to violence when you overruled the government and police to enable this march'
By Lynda Ben-Menashe
Lynda Ben-Menashe.
March 6, 2025, 10:40 am
Hurt by silence
"Jewish women have stepped up into the limelight," says Lynda Ben-Menashe.
By Carly Adno
Shiri Bibas.
February 21, 2025, 2:31 pm
Women’s organisations urged to stand up for Shiri Bibas
"As the voice of Jewish women in Australia, NCJWA calls upon women’s organisations across our country and the world to stand up against this horrific treatment of a mother."
By AJN STAFF
Graffiti outside Mount Sinai College in Sydney.
February 13, 2025, 11:13 am
Kids’ mental health impacted
"The targeting of schools and childcare centres by the perpetrators of this violence is particularly alarming," says Australia's National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds.
By Sharyn Kolieb
All hands on deck.
November 8, 2023, 6:36 am
Solidarity with Israel
“With over 400 people joining in harmony, our challah bake at Caulfield Shule was a testament to the unbreakable bond of solidarity with Israel, where love and faith rise together,”
By Carol Saffer
October 29, 2023, 7:25 am
Community grants awarded
Six grants were awarded to four not-for-profit Jewish organisations and one individual for a not-for-profit project offered to the community.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Mendel Kastel.
August 31, 2023, 10:01 am
Nominations for Jewish House and Cuddle Bundles
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Mendel Kastel from Jewish House and Michele Brandenburger from Cuddle Bundles on their nominations for this year's Westfield Bondi Junction Local Hero awards.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Amy Feiglin, Kate Beaconsfield, Shari Cohen.
July 30, 2023, 5:08 pm
Call for signatories
JCCV CEO Judy Fetter said, "This event covered all these objectives as we brought together so many talented women … to network, share experiences and plan for a stronger future."
By Carol Saffer
The Kol Halev launch at St Kilda Town Hall. Photo: Dean Schmideg
July 12, 2023, 6:34 am
Voice as a threat to democracy ‘a nonsense’
Stand Up CEO Courtney Winter-Peters drew parallels between Jewish displacement and the plight of First Australians. "We ourselves have travelled the path of an anguished heart … We will not be bystanders."
By Peter Kohn
Queen's Competition contestants in the '70s.
June 29, 2023, 7:10 am
‘Where peace and loving-kindness should reign’
Founded by Dr Fanny Reading in 1923, the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia celebrates its centenary this year. The AJN looks back on 100 years of loving-kindness.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Screenshots from The Jewish Youth for Yes video
June 1, 2023, 11:23 am
Multicultural communities rally behind the Voice
The growing nationwide alliance of multicultural groups has issued a joint resolution urging “all Australians to work together to ensure referendum success”.
By Mia Gardiner
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