National

June 8, 2023, 11:16 am

Greens’ new policy accuses Israel of apartheid

The Australian Greens on Sunday updated their policy position on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, including recognising "that the state of Israel is practising the crime of apartheid..."

By Gareth Narunsky

Antisemitism is increasing, according to Tel Aviv University's Worldwide Report.

June 1, 2023, 9:31 am

Urging UN to adopt IHRA

'It is imperative that organisations with the responsibility to protect society from the evils of antisemitism are equipped with the best, most effective tools to identify it.'

By Mia Gardiner

June 1, 2023, 9:08 am

‘Serious drawback’ to US plan

'The strategy has muddied the waters on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism by suggesting that other definitions which do not enjoy IHRA's wide acceptance in the Jewish and general community are nonetheless equally valid'

By AJN STAFF

Natalie Ward with NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip and CEO Darren Bark at the Yom Ha'atzmaut cocktail party. Photo: Giselle Haber

June 1, 2023, 6:15 am

Parliament lauds Israel

Abigail Boyd from the Greens and Labor's Anthony D'Adam were vehemently against a motion introduced to NSW Parliament by deputy Liberal leader Natalie Ward to celebrate Israel's 75th year of independence.

By Carly Adno

The front gate of the Adass School in 2020, draped with ribbons in support of the victims of sexual abuse.
Photo: Peter Haskin

June 1, 2023, 6:00 am

Civil case against Adass settled prior to trial

Had the civil case been heard, it would have brought fresh focus on the Adass School's hiring of Leifer and its failure to stop her committing abuse.

By Peter Kohn

May 30, 2023, 3:04 pm

The amazing Jewish backstory of Paddington Bear

Michael Bond's bestselling series was inspired by the thousands of Jewish children who escaped Nazi-occupied Europe for Britain.

By Thasanya Jayasumana

A courtroom sketch of Malka Leifer at the County Court of Victoria during the trial earlier this year. Photo: Mollie McPherson/AAP Image via AP via Times of Israel

May 30, 2023, 1:17 pm

New Adass case settled

A civil case against Adass Israel School over allegations the plaintiff was sexually abused by its former principal Malka Leifer has been settled hours before it was due to begin.

By Peter Kohn

Neo-Nazis perform salutes at a demonstration in Melbourne on May 13, 2023. Photo: Michael Currie/SOPA Images/Sipa USA

May 25, 2023, 8:18 am

Nazi symbols breakthrough

'Legislation alone will not be sufficient to stem the growth of nationalist and racist violent extremism … To be effective, such legislation should be accompanied by a broader suite of measures, including education and awareness raising'

By Peter Kohn

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko

May 24, 2023, 9:37 am

Writing a wrong: We Stand With Evan

On March 29, WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich entered a restaurant in Yekaterinburg on an assignment. Two hours later, his phone was turned off. His family, colleagues and lawyers from the WSJ lost contact with him. A mere 24 hours later, the WSJ confirmed that Evan had been detained. This is Evan's story.

By Jessica Abelsohn

MP Moira Deeming leaves the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne in Melbourne, Monday, March 27, 2023. Photo: AAP Image/Diego Fedele

May 18, 2023, 10:07 am

‘Moving forward’ say Liberals

Sitting for more than two hours last Friday, the party room voted 19-11 to expel Deeming from the Parliamentary team.

By Peter Kohn

Israel's Iron Dome air defence system fires interceptors at rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel, May 13, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov

May 18, 2023, 8:54 am

Israel strikes PIJ terrorists

Jewish and local leaders in Australia have responded to the situation in Israel, as IDF reduces the rocket threat from Gaza.

By Peter Kohn

Archibald Prize winner Julia Gutman at the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023 winners announcement, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Photo: Ben Ong/Art Gallery of NSW

May 11, 2023, 8:23 am

Unanimous Archibald winner

Jewish artist, Julia Gutman, is one of the youngest winners and the 11th woman to win the prize since it began in 1921. She said, 'I'm so grateful to be working at a time when young female voices are heard'.

By Jessica Abelsohn

With students at Ayelet Hashachar absorption centre.

May 4, 2023, 11:56 am

My Israel Story – ‘An inspiration to us all’

St Kilda Shule's Rabbi Yaakov Glasman reflects on a memorable visit to Israel - and the people he met on the way who left a profound impact on his life.

By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman

Israeli President Isaac Herzog unveils his vision.
Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom (GPO)

May 4, 2023, 11:45 am

Melbourne to host dialogue

A worldwide Jewish advisory council under the Office of the President will advise the President on the core challenges of the Jewish people.

By Gareth Narunsky

May 4, 2023, 11:43 am

JBD ‘shocked’ by antisemitic slurs at top school

When asked by The AJN what measures have been taken to address the incident, a spokesman for The King's School said the matter was dealt with internally.

By Carly Adno