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Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand (RCANZ)
Manny Waks. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 8, 2020, 12:00 pm
RCANZ vs RCANZ
While many believed Manny Waks' appointment as RCANZ president was merely a joke, Waks confirmed to The AJN this week, 'Sadly, it’s all 100 per cent accurate'.
By Evan Zlatkis
From left: Mohamed Mohideen, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, David Southwick, Imam Abdurrahman Zyka, Dvir Abramovich, and president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Dr Rateb Jneid at the Lysterfield Mosque. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 19, 2020, 10:34 am
‘Standing together to fight hatred’
'As the Muslim community stood with us during the tragic synagogue attacks in Pittsburgh it’s important for the Jewish community to do the same'.
By Rebecca Davis
Signs on the doors of Sydney's Central Synagogue on Wednesday morning.
March 19, 2020, 7:00 am
Community comes to a halt
'Jewish law states unequivocally that life-threatening situations and even suspected life-threatening situations override all other considerations'.
By Gareth Narunsky and Peter Kohn
Sydney's Central Synagogue will temporarily close its doors due to the coronavirus threat.
March 17, 2020, 7:06 pm
All synagogues told to stop minyanim
'We recommend, and believe it to be a halachic imperative, that all minyanim in all synagogues be suspended from now until further notice'.
By AJN STAFF
March 12, 2020, 7:28 am
Keeping safe at shule
'Individuals experiencing symptoms of coronavirus are asked not to attend synagogue and to seek medical advice, while healthy attendees are urged to ensure proper hygiene'.
By AJN STAFF
Joshua Levi at a ceremony in Israel marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba in 2017. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Peled
February 6, 2020, 12:07 am
‘The heart, integrity of The AJN’
Prime ministers, premiers, MPs and communal leaders have paid tribute to AJN CEO Joshua Levi following his tragic passing on Monday morning, aged 36.
By AJN STAFF
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January 20, 2020, 10:29 am
Reaching out to religious same-sex attracted Jews
'[The guidelines] will provide much-needed hope for young same-sex attracted Jews who may view themselves as outliers of the very communities in which they were raised'.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman pitching the guidelines proposal at the LaunchPad Innovation Showcase.
January 20, 2020, 9:00 am
Reaching out to gay congregants
Rabbi Glasman: 'We can and should be encouraging gay religious Jews to stay connected to their faith to the best of their ability'.
By Peter Kohn
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