Newtown Synagogue
ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin after giving evidence to the Royal Commission. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
May 7, 2026, 12:00 pm
Eight-year-old’s heartbreaking words to mother
Witness after witness described how life has fundamentally changed for Jewish Australians since October 7, 2023.
By AJN STAFF
NSW Police are being criticised for inaction over an alleged antisemitic incident. A second man has been arrested for allegedly trying to set a synagogue alight in Sydney's Inner West. Photo: NSW Police
January 22, 2025, 12:30 pm
Two arrested over arson at Newtown Synagogue
"They are watching you and you will be caught if you intend to commit one of these heinous crimes," Police Minister Yasmin Catley warned.
By Carly Adno
Graffiti at Newtown Synagogue on Saturday morning.
January 16, 2025, 10:51 am
Three antisemitic graffiti attacks in 24 hours
Speaking outside Newtown Shule, NSW Premier Chris Minns told reporters on Sunday it was a “racist, antisemitic targeted attack”.
By Gareth Narunsky
Graffiti at Newtown Synagogue on Saturday morning.
January 12, 2025, 11:20 am
Newtown Synagogue vandalised; attackers were attempting to start a fire
'An accelerant of some type has been used, and that is an escalation in the level of criminality as far as I'm concerned'
By AJN STAFF
Harry Aizenberg at the exhibition launch, next to his painting 1939.
June 8, 2023, 12:51 pm
Growing exhibition showcases Jewish artists
“The exhibition remains community based, as a space where Jewish artists are encouraged to come together and exhibit their work, without judgement or fear.”
By Shane Desiatnik
Canadian First Nations delegation members visiting Newtown Shule.
March 30, 2023, 12:50 pm
Members drawn by events done the inner west way
More than 80 congregants attended the dinner reception, as well as Biripi elder Aunty Alice Golding, and Indigenous leader William Cooper’s great-great-grandson Michael McDonogh
By AJN STAFF
A Christian delegation enjoyed an interfaith visit to Newtown Synagogue.
June 22, 2022, 2:23 pm
‘A place for everyone’
"It was fantastic to share Jewish culture, traditions and philosophy with a group of very engaged Christian educators and communal activists"
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Frank Lowy carrying the Sefer Torah at the Siyum. Photos: Richard Weinstein
October 17, 2019, 7:00 am
Lowy helps celebrate shule’s centenary
More than 300 people, including special guest Sir Frank Lowy, celebrated Newtown Synagogue’s 100th anniversary earlier this month.
By AJN STAFF
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