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Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies
Michael Stein, the son of survivor George Stein, at the museum. Photo: JRV Photography
July 6, 2023, 9:23 am
Qld Shoah museum opens
'Antisemitism is evil. Pure and simple. It's not just a horror of the past – it's still among us today'
By AJN STAFF
At the launch of her book, Suzi Smeed with Israel’s ambassador Amir Maimon (left) and Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies president Jason Steinberg.
June 5, 2023, 7:03 am
Survivor lauded in Parliament
She and her mother were smuggled out by a lay priest, Jonas Ochiny. Reunited with her father who had escaped a labour camp, the family went into hiding.
By Peter Kohn
The sign was spotted by a woman driving in Kanimbla, Cairns.
April 20, 2023, 11:13 am
Perpetrator fired
'Myths and misinformation is a popular tool for antisemites. These people need to know that Queenslanders don't want their propaganda, ignorance and hatred'
By Mia Gardiner
Swastikas sprayed around Logan.
April 5, 2023, 9:31 am
Hate crime legislation introduced in Queensland
Sixty per cent of Jewish Queenslanders have experienced hate.
By AJN STAFF
A Nazi flag flown from an apartment window overlooking Brisbane Synagogue in 2021. Photo: Reddit
March 29, 2023, 5:59 pm
Hate crime legislation introduced in Queensland
‘This new legislation protects the basic right of all citizens, not just Jewish people, to go about their daily lives free from racial hatred and vilification’
By AJN STAFF
Swastikas daubed in Logan, Queensland, last year.
June 2, 2022, 9:34 am
Qld to ban swastika
Queensland will be the third Australian state, following Victoria and NSW, to announce legislation banning the public display of the swastika.
By Amanda Gunn
From left: Frederik Bakker, Amir Maimon, Catharina Wogandt and Israeli embassy spokesperson Hila Oved.
March 25, 2022, 10:00 am
‘We would not have survived’
Righteous Among the Nations ceremony, honouring Pietertje and Hendrik Bakker.
By AJN STAFF
A Nazi flag flown above Brisbane Synagogue on Saturday. Photo: Reddit
November 1, 2021, 1:00 pm
‘Sickening’: Nazi flag on display in Brisbane
“This is sickening. For someone to fly this symbol of hatred and genocide right above the Brisbane Synagogue on Margaret St is pure evil.”
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Peter Haskin
September 2, 2021, 9:00 am
‘Shocking, deplorable’ antisemitic attack in Brisbane
The attack comes as reports of hatred against Jews in Queensland is increasing and a Parliamentary Inquiry is reviewing hate crime and vilification laws.
By AJN STAFF
Attendees at last Sunday’s Qld ALP meeting. Photo: Screengrab
June 10, 2021, 1:45 pm
Federal ALP slams Qld motion
Macnamara MP Josh Burns said the motion was "disappointing and blatantly one-sided", but insisted, "it in no way represents federal Labor's balanced policy in support of Israel".
By Peter Kohn
Photo: AJN file
February 18, 2021, 9:31 am
Shule-goers screamed at, spat on
'Nazi salutes, spitting, screaming antisemitic slogans and punching – this is not the behaviour anyone expects to witness on the streets of Brisbane'.
By Peter Kohn
Queensland-based Shoah survivor George Stein shows former premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen around the temporary Holocaust exhibition in 1982.
October 7, 2020, 10:15 pm
$3.5 million for Holocaust museum in Brisbane
'For all Queenslanders and visitors to have the opportunity to hear and learn about the Shoah is vital for future generations. We must never forget what happened'.
By Gareth Narunsky
August 20, 2020, 12:00 am
Shule targeted in Brisbane
'Racists in our society should be left in no doubt that their behaviour and views are unacceptable in Queensland or anywhere'.
By AJN STAFF
Laurie Rosenblum with great-grandchildren Eve and Noah Revelman.
March 5, 2020, 2:10 pm
‘A dedicated champion’
'For more than 50 years Laurie Rosenblum was Queensland Jewry. He did everything he could to ensure Jews across Australia had a loud and thoughtful voice'.
By Gareth Narunsky
Laurie Rosenblum.
March 1, 2020, 6:12 pm
Queensland communal stalwart passes away
'For more than 50 years Laurie Rosenblum was Queensland Jewry. He did everything he could to ensure Jews across Australia had a loud and thoughtful voice'.
By AJN STAFF
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