Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges
Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson announcing proposals to combat antisemitism at Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges. Photo: Bruce Hill.
December 22, 2025, 3:38 pm
Jess Wilson unveils antisemitism action plan
Victorian opposition calls for Parliament recall, protest pause and security funding for Jewish institutions
By Bruce Hill
Eitan Chitayat has inspired audiences across Australia. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 14, 2025, 11:58 am
Chitayat inspires Jewish audiences across Australia
"We've lost the narrative battle, not the war," says Eitan Chitayat.
By AJN STAFF
The triumphant Bialik VCE cohort.
December 23, 2021, 11:42 am
What a class act!
By CARLY DOUGLAS
Bialik College came second in the state.
December 22, 2021, 9:02 am
Bialik tops Jewish rankings, Yavneh overtakes Scopus
Bialik College comes second in state rankings.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
Yeshivah College and (inset) Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum.
July 23, 2021, 11:57 am
New principal for Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah
Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum, who will take up the position after the High Holy Days in October, is well known to the school, having acted as joint interim principal in 2019.
By AJN STAFF
Yeshivah College and (inset) Dr Shimon Waronker.
February 4, 2021, 12:43 pm
Shimon Waronker leaves Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah
'Despite our numerous attempts to obtain the necessary exemption, he has so far been unable to return to Melbourne due to government restrictions'.
By AJN STAFF
Year 1 Sholem Aleichem student Shelly Yomtovyan is ready to resume regular learning.
May 21, 2020, 5:30 am
Students return to the classroom
'Our school community rose to the challenge of virtual learning. Now we all look forward to coming back to school'.
By Rebecca Davis
Social distancing no obstacle. Rabbi Yaakov Glasman married Chloe Beder and Marlon Plavin in an intimate gathering on Sunday. Photo: Brett Goldsmith
March 27, 2020, 12:50 pm
‘No shortage of love and ruach’
'Coronavirus won't break us apart because we are all united. Everything is for the good – if this is how Hashem wanted it, then this is how it is'.
By Rebecca Davis
It may be a while before Jewish weddings are again celebrated in the traditional way. Photo: Nadine Saacks
March 26, 2020, 2:18 pm
‘Protect the common good’
'Our community has faced atrocities, the likes of which are difficult to comprehend. And this is the first challenge of this generation, and we will overcome it together'.
By Gareth Narunsky and Rebecca Davis
Emanuel School in Randwick.
March 22, 2020, 8:37 pm
Emanuel ends face-to-face learning
Emanuel principal Andrew Watt: 'It is my hope that we can reach the end of Term 1 safely, having enjoyed a positive engagement with our online learning platform'.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Peter Haskin
March 20, 2020, 12:15 pm
Third case of coronavirus confirmed
A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed at Melbourne’s Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges, with a student, teacher and community member all testing positive for COVID-19.
By Rebecca Davis
March 11, 2020, 10:02 am
Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah closed for 24 hours
Melbourne's Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges has shut its doors for 24 hours after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus; a number of students are being tested for the bug
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Peter Haskin
November 21, 2019, 2:05 pm
The first Jewish PM?
Frydenberg: 'It’s an enormous privilege to be the Treasurer of Australia and to be the deputy leader of our party'.
By AJN STAFF
November 14, 2019, 11:36 am
Shock at Yeshivah
Waks: 'Goldhirsch is now effectively back in charge of the safety and wellbeing of children, which is a disgrace and yet another slap in the face to victims/survivors'.
By Joshua Levi
Yeshivah College and (inset) Dr Shimon Waronker.
September 9, 2019, 1:07 am
Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah’s new principal?
The school says Dr Shimon Waronker is the "lead candidate in terms of educational qualifications, experience and personal qualities".
By Joshua Levi
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