Rabbi Ralph Genende
The ADF's Jewish chaplains at their retreat in Melbourne this week.
July 17, 2025, 11:24 am
Jewish chaplains gather for ADF retreat
"We are fortunate to be working in the ADF, which has zero tolerance of antisemitism," says Rabbi Genende.
By Bruce Hill
ADF Jewish chaplains Rabbanit Judith Levitan, Rabbi Ralph Genende, Rabbi Yossi Friedman and Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth.
February 11, 2025, 11:46 am
ADF Jewish Chaplains gather
The retreat featured a comprehensive planning session, focusing on developing strategic vision and priorities.
By Bruce Hill
Josh Burns MP and David Southwick MP light a memorial candle together on October 7, 2024.
October 10, 2024, 10:07 am
‘One nation, one heart’
"A year of shattered innocence or was it blissful naiveté for those of us that believed antisemitism had been banished to the dark quarters of humanity," says Rabbi Ralph Genende.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Joel Burnie and Rabbi Genende from AIJAC, Geeta Devi, President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of Victoria and Naomi Levin, EO of the JCCV
August 22, 2024, 8:00 am
A meeting of faiths
ECAJ co-CEO Peter Wertheim said there is growing warmth between the two communities.
By Bruce Hill
From left: Chaplains Rabbi Yossi Friedman; Rabbanit Judith Levitan; senior rabbi to the ADF, Rabbi Ralph Genende; and chaplain Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth. Photo: Supplied
December 14, 2023, 11:18 am
Chanukah for soldiers
"The story of Chanukah is one of a victory of a rebel fighting force. It shows us that sometimes in order to preserve life and one's way of life, you have to fight," says Alex Ryvchin.
By AJN STAFF
ADF members from Melbourne University Regiment with from left Rabbi Glasman, Rabbi Genende, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg.
August 22, 2023, 3:26 pm
Remembering Monash
Rabbi Glasman said, "Sir John Monash was a giant of a man … The esteem in which he is held within our Australian Defence Force, the government and indeed the entire Australian population is unparalleled."
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
Rabbi Ralph Genende speaking at the initial book launch
September 4, 2022, 10:00 am
‘Critique, compassion and doses of poetry’
BOOK REVIEW: Living in an Upside Down World by Rabbi Ralph Genende
By Dr Rachael Kohn
Rabbi Ralph Genende. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 19, 2022, 9:00 am
Writing about a universal Jewish voice
Rabbi Ralph Genende discusses his book project, Living in an Upside Down World, with The AJN
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Ralph Genende addresses his Caulfield Shule farewell event.
December 6, 2021, 10:00 am
CHC farewells ‘Rabbi Ralph’
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Ralph Genende receiving his award from Frances Prince. Photo: Screenshot.
November 19, 2021, 9:00 am
Monash Award for Rabbi Ralph Genende
Receiving the award, Rabbi Genende said, "Not only is it in the name of a man I greatly admire and who inspires my work, especially in the ADF, but when considering the past recipients, it's a privilege to be part of their company."
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Ralph Genende.
November 2, 2021, 2:00 pm
Rabbi appointed to ethics committee
As Rabbi Ralph Genende finishes up at Caulfield Shule and begins his new role as senior rabbi at Jewish Care, he is also taking on another new position.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Ralph Genende. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 19, 2021, 11:50 am
Rabbi Ralph Genende joining Jewish Care
Rabbi Genende will commence at Jewish Care in November.
By AJN STAFF
Jonathan Pollard following his release from prison in November 2015. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
May 6, 2021, 12:00 am
Mizrachi, CHC blasted over Jonathan Pollard invite
Mizrachi president Danny Lamm, who initiated the invite, said of his controversial guest, “He’s got an extraordinary story to tell.”
By CARLY DOUGLAS
From left: Lee Ann Basser, Miriam Bass, Rabbi Ralph Genende, Frances Prince and Judy Warren at the march in Melbourne.
March 18, 2021, 10:10 am
‘Our voices can’t be ignored’
Hundreds of Jewish women across Australia participated in Monday’s Women’s March 4 Justice protest.
By Gareth Narunsky and CARLY DOUGLAS
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