St Kilda

Michal Lewinsohn speaks at the vigil. Photo: Peter Haskin

April 11, 2024, 4:21 pm

"I want to say that life and death are intertwined – pain and hope live alongside each other," says Michal Lewinsohn, a survivor from Kfar Aza.

By Bruce Hill

Michael Gawenda at the launch of his book.

November 9, 2023, 4:28 pm

Michael Gawenda’s Jewish journey

In his new autobiography My Life As A Jew, Michael Gawenda writes how the left, in which he once felt kinship, increasingly came to demonise Israel.

By Peter Kohn

From left: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Professor Jay Waronker, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg.

October 27, 2023, 6:33 am

St Kilda Shule hosts architectural historian

A self-taught artist, his first two books are filled with his paintings of the synagogues of India and Africa, a history and description of each of the communities, and photographs and images of every synagogue.

October 24, 2023, 11:47 am

800 attend St Kilda Shule

"We must focus on the things that bring us together. Every good deed that we do has a profound impact on the universe and will help protect Israel's brave and holy soldiers."

By Carol Saffer

Anthony Albanese at St Kilda Shule in Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin

October 23, 2023, 6:46 am

Albanese promises community safety

"I want to say very clearly: you are not alone – all Australians embrace you in this time of trauma. We cannot lighten the weight that is upon you, but we hold you in our hearts.

By Bruce Hill

ADF members from Melbourne University Regiment with from left Rabbi Glasman, Rabbi Genende, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg.

August 22, 2023, 3:26 pm

Remembering Monash

Rabbi Glasman said, "Sir John Monash was a giant of a man … The esteem in which he is held within our Australian Defence Force, the government and indeed the entire Australian population is unparalleled."

By Carol Saffer

August 17, 2023, 2:02 pm

Men’s breakfast supports bereaved fathers

They joined the JBP which at the time was predominantly a women's group. "Then about two years ago, the first men's breakfast took place," Hallenstein said.

By Carol Saffer

From left: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Sergeant Sarah Green, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg, president St Kilda Shule.

August 10, 2023, 6:35 am

St Kilda Shule hosts first Jewish female Vic Pol officer

"I didn't have to be Jewish but it made my job easier because I understood the people and their community," Green said.

By Carol Saffer

Students and staff with Rabbi Glasman in front of the Torah Scrolls.
Photo: Paul Topol.

August 3, 2023, 12:26 pm

St Kilda Shule hosts visitors from Scotch College

The visit also revealed a fascinating confluence as both Sir John Monash and Sir Zelman Cowen, historical members of St Kilda Shule, were once students at Scotch College.

By Mia Gardiner

Premier Daniel Andrews (left) with Rabbi Glasman and St Kilda Shule president Janice Iloni-Furstenburg during Andrews' first visit to the shule earlier this year.
Photo: Paul Topol.

July 30, 2023, 5:12 pm

Premier Daniel Andrews visits St Kilda Shule

Rabbi of the shule Rabbi Yaakov Glasman said, "Premier Andrews has for years been an incredibly strong supporter of the State of Israel and friend of the Jewish community.

By Mia Gardiner

July 30, 2023, 6:37 am

That Shabbat feeling

David Filmore describes Shabbat as the perfect day to separate oneself from the hassles of the regular week. But as a kid, he wanted to do more on Shabbat than sit in synagogue. He wanted to go on adventures. So, he wrote a book about how to embrace Shabbat and the adventurous spirit. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the filmmaker and author about Shabbos Schmabbos?

By Jessica Abelsohn

July 27, 2023, 5:50 am

Historical sexual offence allegations

Velvel Serebryanski has been extradited from the United States to Australia to face historical sexual offence charges.

By Mia Gardiner

Louis Super (left) lays Tefillin with Rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Photo: Paul Topol.

July 20, 2023, 12:23 pm

Donning the leather

"Although St Kilda Shule puts on many events throughout the year, for me the most important ones are those engaging the youth," said rabbi of St Kilda Shule, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.

By Mia Gardiner

The Kol Halev launch at St Kilda Town Hall. Photo: Dean Schmideg

July 12, 2023, 6:34 am

Voice as a threat to democracy ‘a nonsense’

Stand Up CEO Courtney Winter-Peters drew parallels between Jewish displacement and the plight of First Australians. "We ourselves have travelled the path of an anguished heart … We will not be bystanders."

By Peter Kohn

Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (left) and Salomon Sacal. Photo: Paul Topol

July 6, 2023, 11:53 am

Shule member’s ‘awe-inspiring’ journey

"From a dire prognosis to almost touching the sky atop the world, he demonstrated that one should never give up or accept limitations in life,"

By Mia Gardiner