Rabbi Yossi Friedman
Mike Golland (right) with Norman May at a 1987 Maccabi event in Sydney.
June 25, 2026, 11:04 am
Farewell to a gentle giant of Jewish journalism
Longtime Jewish journalist Mike Golland passed away aged 93 after more than six decades of community service.
By Shane Desiatnik
From left, Rabbi Mendy Ulman, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Rabbi Menachem Dadon. Photo: Savva Dobrinsky
June 18, 2026, 12:01 pm
Marking six months since Bondi
Nearly 2,000 people gathered across Sydney to mark six months since the Bondi Beach terror attack.
By Shane Desiatnik
A man confronts Rabbi Yossi Friedman at Bondi Beach. Photo: Screenshot
April 16, 2026, 12:31 pm
Bondi rabbi faced antisemitic abuse
Rabbi confronted at Bondi Beach by man justifying attack and making antisemitic claims.
By AJN STAFF
Photo taken at the Sydney rally.
January 28, 2026, 10:23 am
Jewish solidarity on show at Iran freedom rallies
Tens of thousands rally for Iran freedom in Sydney and Melbourne, amid scant media coverage.
By Shane Desiatnik
Rabbi Yossi Friedman reads the names of the 15 killed at Bondi.
January 15, 2026, 8:00 am
Shloshim held at Bondi
A shloshim at Bondi Pavilion drew thousands in the rain, four weeks after the Chanukah terror attack.
By Gareth Narunsky
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
Rabbi Yossi Friedman (left) and Ofir Birenbaum with an Israeli flag, after the event concluded. The Sydney Opera House can be seen in the background.
October 10, 2024, 1:23 pm
More than 500 combat hatred with love
500 people gathered at nearby Customs House in Circular Quay, and waved Israeli flags, at a peaceful and heartwarming ‘United by Love’ event.
By Shane Desiatnik
Rabbi Yossi Friedman.
July 27, 2023, 10:11 am
Jewish experiences on your doorstep
People can book a Jewish experience or schedule a virtual chat with Rabbi Friedman through the Rabbi on Demand website, which offers milestone ceremonies, house warmings and private classes.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rabbi Yossi Friedman led the dawn service in Coogee on Anzac Day.
April 27, 2023, 12:01 pm
Rabbi Yossi ‘honoured’ to lead Coogee dawn service
"We're all united in service of our country, and our nation is only as strong as all of us are, provided we're united and working towards the same goals with the same values,"
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rabbi Yossi Friedman has stepped down from Maroubra Synagogue.
July 29, 2022, 9:30 am
Friedman to leave Maroubra
Rabbi Yossi Friedman has announced he will step down, but will remain with the shule until the end of the year.
By Carly Adno
September 30, 2021, 10:58 am
Rabbi-tohs take on Panthers
The Rabbitohs last tasted premiership success in 2014 while the Panthers' last Grand Final win came on Kol Nidrei eve in 2003.
By AJN STAFF
Volunteer Haim Ayalon shows off the High Holy Day packs.
September 25, 2020, 11:08 am
Join the moment
Australian Jews are set to join together for a moment of silence at noon on Yom Kippur in lieu of attending Yizkor and to check in on someone before the fast begins.
By Gareth Narunsky
Rabbis Eli Schlanger and Yossi Friedman blowing shofars at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in a previous year.
September 4, 2020, 10:00 am
Bringing yom tov to you
'Given the challenging times that we are all facing, we aim to reinvigorate the way in which we all come together and experience our Judaism'.
By Gareth Narunsky
Rabbi Yossi Friedman laying a wreath at the service.
May 3, 2019, 12:00 am
Rabbi’s Anzac participation a first
LAST Thursday’s Anzac Day dawn service at Bondi Beach, attended by 20,000 people, incorporated a uniquely Jewish element.
Ron Hoenig MP pictured with then NSW Labor leader Michael Daley at Maroubra Synagogue in 2018.
November 15, 2018, 12:01 am
Community congratulates Daley
THE NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) has congratulated state Opposition Leader Michael Daley on his new role.
By Gareth Narunsky
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