Zeddy Lawrence
Making lanterns at Beth Weizmann for Illuminate October. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 12, 2024, 11:55 am
1600 lanterns on October 7
“Melbourne is like no other Jewish community in the world. They keep me overwhelmed – and that’s what keeps me going,” says Hallely Kimchi.
By Peter Kohn
The earlier post showing the surrender of Hamas terrorist suspects. Photo: Screenshot
December 14, 2023, 10:46 am
Execution libel spread
“It’s bad enough that such inflammatory lies are being circulated online, without public figures fanning the flames by posting them on their own social media,” says Zeddy Lawrence.
By Peter Kohn
People held up photos of some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza
October 19, 2023, 1:58 pm
Standing in solidarity
"We will stand with you every day. Our government, our society, does not tolerate racism and will never tolerate antisemitism."
By Bruce Hill
From left: David Southwick MP, Zeddy Lawrence, Yossi Goldfarb and Leader of the Opposition John Pesutto.
July 13, 2023, 11:59 am
Zionism Victoria meets with Victorian Opposition Leader
A range of issues were discussed, including the recent state Labor vote urging the federal government to recognise a Palestinian state, rising antisemitism and how it could be combated...
By Mia Gardiner
The early Zionist pioneers arrived to "a patch of dirt". Here, Jews attend the first auction for lots in Tel Aviv, 1909. Photo: Public Domain
June 1, 2023, 1:30 pm
More than just a symbol of friendship
Don't be beguiled by the boys who cry wolf. Yes, there are incidents of antisemitism, but we are not about to be swept away by a tsunami of hatred.
By Zeddy Lawrence
Council workers begin planting the Peace Garden at Glen Eira Town Hall. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2023, 6:43 am
Making Glen Eira bloom
Boasting a collection of native Israeli flora, the initiative was spearheaded by Zionism Victoria, on behalf of its 60 affiliates, in partnership with the Council.
By AJN STAFF
David Southwick in his DJ days.
February 23, 2023, 1:17 pm
Starting on a high
The drive is off to a great start, with Southwick's fundraising campaign on MyCause standing at $2946 as of Wednesday morning
By Peter Kohn
Joshua Levi at a ceremony in Israel marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba in 2017. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Peled
December 17, 2020, 4:00 pm
Community’s Changemakers honoured
At this week's B'nai B'rith and JNF Changemaker Awards ceremony, hosted via Zoom, it was announced that a new category is being added to the annual awards in Joshua Levi's honour.
By Evan Zlatkis
Leah Spivak with her winning card. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 17, 2020, 12:00 am
A bee-utiful design
Leibler Yavneh College student Leah Spivak has won this year’s AJN Rosh Hashanah Card Competition. Mazal tov!
By AJN STAFF
Zeddy Lawrence.
August 25, 2020, 1:26 pm
AJN national editor Zeddy Lawrence on The Shtick
AJN editor Zeddy Lawrence was interviewed on The Shtick by Henry Greener on a range of topics including the upcoming US election and nomination of Kamala Harris as vice-president.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Dreamstime.com
July 30, 2020, 12:12 am
Australian Jewish organisations ‘walkout’ on Twitter
A number of Australian Jewish organisations, including The AJN, staged a 48-hour boycott of Twitter over the social media site's failure to crack down on antisemitic content.
By AJN STAFF
Zeddy Lawrence.
July 6, 2020, 11:17 am
One-on-one with AJN editor Zeddy Lawrence
The AJN’s national editor Zeddy Lawrence appeared in conversation with Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle as part of the ZFA's Lockdown Learning series.
By AJN STAFF
Zeddy Lawrence. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 5, 2020, 12:00 am
Australian Jewish News editor live, tonight!
Join us at 8pm AEST (6pm in Perth, 1pm in Israel) on Sunday, July 5 on The AJN's Facebook page.
By AJN STAFF
Joshua Levi proudly displays his accolades at the 2016 NSW Premier’s Multicultural Media Awards. Photo: Noel Kessel
May 28, 2020, 12:00 am
‘We are immensely proud of our son’
Late former AJN CEO Joshua Levi has been entered onto the NSW Multicultural Honour Roll for making 'a lasting contribution to the community in New South Wales'.
By AJN STAFF
Joshua Levi at a ceremony in Israel marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba in 2017. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Peled
February 6, 2020, 12:07 am
‘The heart, integrity of The AJN’
Prime ministers, premiers, MPs and communal leaders have paid tribute to AJN CEO Joshua Levi following his tragic passing on Monday morning, aged 36.
By AJN STAFF
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