The Great Synagogue
May 21, 2026, 2:11 pm
The pianist classical music didn’t see coming
Self-taught French piano maverick, Lucas Debargue, makes his Australian debut, bringing Gershwin to the synagogues.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbis Ephraim Mirvis and Benjamin Elton carry Torah scrolls as members of the judiciary look on. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 11, 2026, 12:13 pm
Rabbi Mirvis rededicates sanctuary
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis joined leaders of the judiciary for The Great Synagogue rededication.
By Shane Desiatnik
Visitors enjoying a tour of The Great Synagogue as part of 'Sydney Open'. Photo: Loretta Godfrey
November 13, 2025, 12:41 pm
Hundreds visit a shule for first time
The Great Synagogue offered guests a rare opportunity to explore its soaring neo-Gothic arches.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Facebook
September 15, 2025, 12:27 pm
The safe space of music
World-renowned pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk brings intimacy and connection to Sydney and Melbourne with Live at Yours this October.
By AJN STAFF
Richard Tognetti.
June 12, 2025, 8:58 am
An intimate evening with special energy
Richard Tognetti, the visionary force behind the Australian Chamber Orchestra, will appear alongside pianist Konstantin Shamray for Live at Yours, transforming intimate venues across Sydney and Melbourne.
By AJN STAFF
Anti-Israel protestors targeted The Great Synagogue in Sydney. Photo: X
December 6, 2024, 12:15 pm
The Baying Mob – When and How Does This End?
If this baying mob is allowed to persist unchecked, it is only a matter of time before we face a tragedy.
By MICHAEL SCOTT
Pro-Palestinian protestors outside Sydney's Great Synagogue during a Technion event. Photo: X
December 5, 2024, 9:24 am
Protestors target Sydney’s Great Synagogue
Pro-Palestinian protestors gathered outside The Great Synagogue during an event to mark 100 years of the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion).
By AJN STAFF
Toorak shule. Photo: Agatha Yim.
November 1, 2024, 9:24 am
Jazz to grace shules
The finale for Live at Yours for 2024 comprises jazz performances by Simon Tedeschi and Friends in Sydney and the James Morrison Quartet in Melbourne.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Svetlana Bogosavljevic, Timothy Young and David Griffiths. Photo: supplied
August 29, 2024, 11:13 am
Celebrating Jewish music with Ensemble Liaison
'What makes this trio so special is that they've been performing together for 20 years now. Just like any relationship develops over time, the better you know someone, the deeper the musical conversation can go.'
By AJN STAFF
Protesters outside The Great Synagogue in Sydney in 2024.
July 18, 2024, 9:30 am
Hate at the gate
"If it wasn't known before where we are and what we are, then it's certainly known now," says president of the Great Synagogue David Lewis.
By Carly Adno
Alexander Gavrylyuk. Photo: Marco Borggreve
November 5, 2023, 6:50 am
Final Live at the Great to honour those lost in Israel
Gavrylyuk also explains his connection to Israel thanks to the Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition which he won in 2005. Since then, he has been to Israel almost every year to perform.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton.
July 18, 2023, 6:45 am
Sacks Scholars unite
"The program was excellent in every respect, with outstanding presenters and meaningful conversations," Rabbi Elton said.
By AJN STAFF
June 20, 2023, 6:00 am
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons like you’ve never heard them before
The concert is reinventing the age-old tradition of composers going head-to-head, just like in baroque times, by juxtaposing Vivaldi's Italian Baroque seasons, with Piazzolla's tango inspired seasons.
By Jessica Abelsohn
A young Orthodox boy wearing a mask on Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 11, 2023, 9:32 am
The community reflects following WHO COVID19 declaration
While the Australian Jewish community and others continue to feel the ongoing effects of COVID-19, we proved united throughout the pandemic.
By MIA GARDINER & CARLY ADNO
Australian Guitar Quartet, Sydney, August 2022. Photo: Keith Saunders
February 27, 2023, 1:03 pm
From Bach to bossa and beyond
"The synergy of our heritage-listed architecture lit up in colour with the embracing acoustics and live music vibrations create an unforgettable concert experience,"
By AJN STAFF
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