Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Rabbi Glasman with Mayor Makin at St Kilda Shule. Photo: Bruce Hill.
June 23, 2026, 11:35 am
Port Phillip ties council funding to values statement
Port Phillip will require funded groups to commit to Victorian values and inclusive community standards.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Glasman with Reverend Gayl Mills, Principal Chaplain for the AFP. Photo: Supplied.
May 12, 2026, 11:32 am
First Jewish chaplain appointed to AFP
Rabbi Glasman said serving those who protect the community is a “profound honour”.
By Bruce Hill
Josh Frydenberg opening the national Share Your Story Zoom session.
May 4, 2026, 4:02 pm
Thousands join national storytelling night
About 2000 Australians joined a national storytelling event on antisemitism
By Bruce Hill
Sheina Gutnick and Perele Goldhirsch light memorial candles as Rabbi Glasman looks on. Photo: Paul Topol
January 15, 2026, 8:00 am
Melbourne remembers Bondi
St Kilda Shule was at capacity as more than 1,000 gathered for the shloshim after the Bondi Chanukah attack.
By Bruce Hill
Members of the Melbourne Chapter of the Entrepeneurs Organisation see the shabbat candles lit. Photo: Dean Cherny.
November 25, 2025, 2:10 pm
Shabbat dinner connects entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs Organisation members experienced Shabbat traditions, fostering connection and understanding.
By Bruce Hill
From left: Bishop Edwin Mwansa Mulandu of Zambia, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli. Photo: supplied.
November 13, 2025, 12:39 pm
Catholic leader discusses charitable mission
The visit included a synagogue tour, where Bishop Mulandu showed special interest in the Torah scroll.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Senator James Paterson at Central Shule on Saturday night.
September 14, 2025, 4:46 pm
Senator Nampijinpa Price defends Israel at Central Shule
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price joined Senator James Paterson days after losing shadow role over India migration remarks.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (Left) with Rabbi Avi Bart, who he is mentoring.
June 3, 2025, 7:00 pm
RCV launches mentorship programme for young Rabbis
The programme emerged from recognising the complementary strengths within their community.
By Bruce Hill
Left to right: St Kilda Shule President Silviu Itescu, Anthony Koutoufides and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Photo: Amanda Brown.
April 11, 2025, 4:43 pm
Kouta visits St Kilda Shule as political campaign kicks off
Former AFL star makes Jewish community part of his political bid
By Bruce Hill
From left: Maskit Mati, her sister Tair, Maskit's partner Jack O’Shea and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.
February 27, 2025, 10:50 am
When the going gets tough
Conversions to Judaism defy expectations, in some cases doubling since October 7 atrocities.
By Bruce Hill
From left: Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Benjamin Klein, Simeon Beckett and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Photo: Andrew Dakin
December 19, 2024, 10:22 am
A visit from the Governor-General
The Governor-General travelled from Canberra to show support for the Jewish community of Melbourne and to meet with leaders from the Adass Israel Synagogue.
By AJN STAFF
Then US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on May 23, 2017. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90, Times of Israel.
November 14, 2024, 10:31 am
Pride and hope
In the face of unprecedented antisemitism around the world, we must be defiant; we must hold on to our traditions and our Jewish pride.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (centre) and Archbishop Peter Comensoli (second from right) with leaders of the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem.
June 6, 2024, 4:12 pm
A rabbi and a priest walk onto a plane
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman recently travelled to Jerusalem with Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli. He describes how the trip has enhanced what was already an enduring friendship.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Opposition leader John Pesutto lights the menorah under the watchful gaze of Rabbi Chaim Herzog. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 14, 2023, 9:59 am
Political leaders praise Jewish community
"I think I can say Nick and I and our colleagues will protect not only Victoria's amazing Jewish community, but we will do it in the name of other people of goodwill," says Nick Staikos.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman presenting alongside other faiths at the St Kilda Peace Festival in September. Photo: Paul Topol
December 14, 2023, 9:56 am
Glasman promotes community harmony
"I've been extraordinarily honoured to have worked with successive Victorian premiers and governors to advance harmony between different faith and ethnic communities," says Glasman.
By Bruce Hill
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