Shalom Collective
Kate Lewis at her bat mitzvah. Photos: supplied
August 10, 2026, 1:14 pm
Celebrating the bar and bat mitzvah year
From awkward dances and signature boards to evolving Jewish education, the bar and bat mitzvah year remains a uniquely memorable rite of passage.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Yishay Ishi Ron and Ayelet Tsabari were in conversation with Michaela Kalowski at the Australian Jewish Writer Awards. Photo: Giselle Haber
August 5, 2026, 7:32 am
Australian Jewish Writer Awards winners announced
Mazal tov to the finalists and winners of the Australian Jewish Writer Awards, which recognise the best Australian writing on Jewish subjects published in 2025.
By AJN STAFF
Yishay Ishi Ron. Photo: supplied and Ayelet Tsabari. Photo: Vicky Kroshko
July 29, 2026, 7:53 am
Words that heal and hold
One novel became a therapy tool for trauma survivors. The other moved Yemeni readers to tears. The AJN spoke to authors Yishay Ishi Ron and Ayelet Tsabari, who are bringing their stories to Australia next month.
By Jessica Abelsohn
July 24, 2026, 9:03 am
Two girls, two cities, one imagined friendship
What if two Jewish women had met as 13-year-olds at Hakoah Club? Dear Jessy, Dear Miriam imagines that friendship in a tender staged reading.
July 24, 2026, 8:52 am
Egyptian Jewish story hits the stage in Sydney
One of a Kind brings the little-known history of Jewish refugees expelled from Arab lands to life through music, theatre and lived stories.
By AJN STAFF
December 14th, Bondi by Estelle Rozinski. Photo: supplied
July 20, 2026, 11:43 am
Finding healing in a silent prayer
A new edition of Amidah – A Silent Prayer weaves music, comedy and visual art into a powerful creative response to October 7 and its aftermath.
By Jessica Abelsohn
The 2025 Australian Jewish Writers Award winners. Photo: Giselle Haber Photography
July 9, 2026, 1:58 pm
Shortlists unveiled for Australian Jewish Writer Awards
Five categories, 15 shortlisted authors and a new poetry prize. Here's who's vying for the 2026 Australian Jewish Writer Awards.
By AJN STAFF
June 25, 2026, 9:19 am
SJWF goes live with month of spoken word
Shalom Collective has launched Festival of the Spoken Word, taking the stories off the page for this year's Sydney Jewish Writers Festival.
By AJN STAFF
A Limmud Oz musical session last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 4, 2026, 11:34 am
Fest to proceed despite partnership split
A speaker controversy has led two partner organisations to withdraw from Limmud Oz Sydney.
By BRUCE HILL AND SHANE DESIATNIK
A Limmud Oz musical session last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 31, 2026, 5:31 pm
Limmud Oz Sydney to proceed after withdrawals
Controversy erupts over presence of "anti-zionist" participant.
By AJN STAFF
May 5, 2026, 4:41 pm
Finding beauty in the aftermath of tragedy
Responding to the terror attack at Bondi Beach, Shalom Collective and Waverley Council have brought together almost 30 artists to create Holding Light.
By Jessica Abelsohn
March 4, 2026, 7:48 am
Artists called to respond to Bondi Chanukah attack
Shalom Collective, supported by Waverley Council, is calling on artists to submit Expressions of Interest for a major exhibition responding to the Bondi Beach Chanukah attack.
By AJN STAFF
Anton Berezin as Eddie Jaku. Photo: supplied
January 21, 2026, 9:53 am
The Happiest Man on Earth arrives on stage
'This piece of theatre was always going to be a needed piece on Australia’s grandest stage'
By Jessica Abelsohn
Try yoga or meditation demos at the 2025 Jewish Roots Festival.
November 20, 2025, 12:32 pm
Festival of food, culture, art and nature
Shalom Collective's Jewish educational urban farm – the festival brings together music, art, food and nature.
By AJN STAFF
Liri Albag following her release. Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit
August 28, 2025, 8:48 am
Dear Liri
Mimi Baron was awarded the Rosalind Sharbanee Meyer Award for Young Jewish Storytellers for her poem, which responds to her experience of witnessing rising antisemitism in Sydney.
By Mimi Baron
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