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Rabbi Daniel Rabin (left) with South African ranger Sean Rubenstein.
July 13, 2023, 12:06 pm
Caulfield Shule hosts South African event
Rabbi Rabin said guest speaker Sean Rubenstein, a safari ranger, relayed his firsthand experiences of tracking "majestic wildlife, encountering the Big Five up close, and witnessing the untamed beauty of the African bush".
By Mia Gardiner
Hatzolah paramedics Mendy Litzman and David Platschek provided emergency medical assistance on a flight to Johannesburg.
June 29, 2023, 6:00 am
Hatzolah medics help save passenger’s life on international flight
Sydney Hatzolah paramedic Rabbi Mendy Litzman was on his way to a Hatzolah convention in South Africa when a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
By Carly Adno
Image Design: Mollie Suss/The Nosher.
June 14, 2023, 7:28 am
The secret Jewish history of Baileys
Not only did he create Baileys, but also established the market for cream liqueurs, many of which are close copies of Baileys, from their taste right down to the design of the bottle.
By KAT ROMANOW
Lennox Head resident Henri Bader (left), 93, with Rabbi Menachem Aron on May 28.
June 8, 2023, 1:01 pm
Rabbi’s Lennox Head visit is full of heart
Not ready to retire when he was 70 and about to be made redundant by his employer, Henri decided to purchase farmland near the town, began studying agriculture, and planted 6000 macadamia trees.
By AJN STAFF
Chana Grauman is retiring from teaching Hebrew.
June 8, 2023, 12:24 pm
‘Consistency, dedication and care’
She has taught multiple generations of children Hebrew; some of Grauman's students are the children of students she taught in South Africa and Australia.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Gary Myers (right) meeting former South African rugby captain Francois Pienaar in Cape Town.
June 1, 2023, 12:45 pm
Meyers enjoys life highlight
"I raised about $50,000 for his charity, allowing underprivileged South African kids a chance at a better life."
By AJN STAFF
New head of Jewish Life Adina Roth. Photo: Emanuel School.
May 11, 2023, 1:08 pm
New head of Jewish Life at Emanuel
"We are lucky to have found Adina. She has seamlessly integrated into our staff and has already made her mark as an engaging, intuitive and impactful leader..."
By AJN STAFF
Gabriel Ibitoye of the Tel-Aviv Heat during the Rugby Europe Super Cup on Oct. 16, 2021 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images via JTA
May 4, 2023, 3:12 pm
World Rugby backs South Africa
The inquiry by the governing body followed South Africa Rugby's announcement in February that the Heat was no longer invited to a March 24 competition.
By JACOB GURVIS
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs during the opening ceremony of the 123rd IOC session on July 5, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. Photo: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
April 28, 2023, 6:45 am
Festival with a conscience
“I love the medium of film for telling stories about the past, for tapping into what is currently unfolding and for imagining future possibilities,”
By Jessica Abelsohn
March 21, 2023, 7:27 am
Giving the people a voice
"Our family went to the then Temple David in Johannesburg where Rabbi Ben Isaacson led the congregation with a fierce opposition to the injustices of apartheid," she said.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Motion mover Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Eman. Photo: Twitter
March 13, 2023, 12:19 pm
South Africa votes to downgrade Israel embassy
'The motion does not represent the voice of most South Africans, who hold no ill will towards Israel, and must be viewed as a purely symbolic and domestic act by narrow-minded political actors'
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Instagram / HaShomer HaChadash
July 7, 2022, 11:20 am
Celebrating Eli’s life
The family of a South African Eli Kay who was killed by a Hamas gunman are enlisting Jews around the world to fund and write a Torah scroll in his memory.
By JACOB RIVKIN
Michael Markowitz.
June 24, 2022, 9:00 am
True ‘mensch’ passes away
"Despite knowing full well the risks, Michael began printing and distributing anti-apartheid material on campus."
By Carly Adno
December 27, 2021, 7:52 am
Tutu passes away
Anti-apartheid activist was controversial Israel critic
Elliot Wolf. Photo: Facebook
December 19, 2021, 6:00 am
Expats mourn beloved educator
South African immigrants in Sydney and Melbourne remember educator Elliot Wolf, who passed away suddenly in Johannesburg last month, aged 85.
By Gareth Narunsky
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