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Shai Abramson. Photo: Guy Yechiely
July 29, 2026, 7:44 am
Shai Abramson back by popular demand
Shai Abramson is coming back to Australia, performing for the community in a show of solidarity, unity and strength.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Michael Pollak, Eva Fischl, John Howard, Brett Kaye.
December 10, 2025, 8:00 am
Howard backs Joint’s humanitarian mission
Former PM John Howard urges unity and compassion amid rising global antisemitism.
By AJN STAFF
Azi Schwartz and Brett Kaye performing at St Kilda Shule on Thursday night. Photo: Peter Haskin.
August 8, 2025, 2:10 pm
Sold-out concerts raise funds for vulnerable Israelis
Famous New York cantor performs with St Kilda Shule in first Australian visit
By Bruce Hill
Roderick Morton and Susie Israel in front of JDC ( The Joint ) Headquarters in Jerusalem.
October 31, 2024, 12:38 pm
Help for Israel and Ukraine
Since the October 7 attack, The Joint has provided over 450,000 Israelis with emergency aid and 51,000 children and their parents with educational services.
By Sharyn Kolieb
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (left) and Israel's Yoav Gallant in Berlin on September 28. Photo: Tobias Schwarz/AFP
October 9, 2023, 7:15 am
Germany, Israel sign landmark deal
The Arrow 3 system is designed to destroy space-borne projectiles before their re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, including ballistic missiles and their warheads, as well as satellites.
By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN
Marc Chagall in 1969.
August 13, 2023, 1:27 pm
How The Joint found Marc Chagall in its archives
When photo and film archivist Minda Novek spotted children waving American and Portuguese flags on the decks of the Mouzinho in 1940s footage, it led her to the discovery of the repatriation of Russian–French artist Marc Chagall to the USA.
By Carol Saffer
A JDC volunteer delivers lifesaving humanitarian aid to a family in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Supplied
April 26, 2023, 7:21 am
Funds for Ukraine
Beyond the Jewish community, The Joint has also provided winter survival aid to 22,000 people in need, evacuated over 13,000 people and provided baby formula to young mothers.
By AJN STAFF
Ukrainian refugees light Shabbat candles at a Kedem JCC call centre and refugee shelter in Kishinev, Moldova. Photo: Arik Shraga
February 23, 2023, 9:49 am
Ukraine one year later
February 24 marks a year since Russia began its war in Ukraine. The conflict may no longer be on our television screens every day, but for those in the country the horrors endure. However amid the devastation, generous donors in Australia and around the world are helping to make a difference.
Damage in a building entrance after the shelling by Russian forces of Constitution Square in Kharkiv. Photo: by Sergey BOBOK/AFP
February 23, 2023, 9:17 am
Shabbat for Ukraine this Friday
For Shabbat this Friday, February 24, join the community for a "Shabbat for Ukraine", by lighting an extra candle and saying a prayer for those affected by the conflict.
By Mia Gardiner
A man walks over debris of collapsed buildings in Hatay, Turkey. Photo: Hussein Malla/AP
February 16, 2023, 9:53 am
Emergency appeal launched
The Australian Jewish community has launched an appeal to help those affected by the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. All funds raised as part of the communal appeal will assist IsraAID's efforts on the ground.
By Mia Gardiner
Dr Rick Hodes has saved countless lives in the developing world. Photo: Courtesy The Joint Australia.
November 17, 2022, 10:29 am
The Joint’s miracle worker visiting Australia
"Turning around somebody's life, it's amazing."
By Gareth Narunsky
Rabbis, Chazans and choirs put on an inspiring evening of music. Photo: Nadine Saacks
October 11, 2022, 7:45 pm
Moriah hosts Evening in Awe
'A night of music and inspiration'
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Avraham Wolff of the Mishpacha Orphanage in Odesa.
March 31, 2022, 4:53 pm
Youth raise funds for Odessa orphans
The fundraising event was an initiative of the Joint Australia, in collaboration with The Central Synagogue and the Australian Zionist Youth Council
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Avraham Wolff of the Mishpacha Orphanage in Odesa.
March 25, 2022, 10:15 am
Helping Ukrainian orphans
"Our brave young brothers and sisters – our Kinderlach – without mums or dads, will benefit immediately from our assistance..."
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman showing the picture of the Ukrainian girl killed during the Russian invasion. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 3, 2022, 8:25 am
‘Ukrainian Jewry is suffering. We are also suffering’
The Australian Jewish community came together this week in a show of support for Ukraine, with services in Melbourne and Sydney.
By Mia Gardiner
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