Jessica Abelsohn
The ORAH Sydney group comfort each other after scattering sand from Bondi at the Nova Music Festival site. Photo: supplied
October 26, 2026, 12:52 pm
A piece of Bondi scattered at Nova
Sand from the shores of Bondi was scattered at the Nova festival site by Sydney mothers, a gesture of remembrance for the 15 lives lost in the terror attack.
By Jessica Abelsohn
October 22, 2026, 11:46 am
Miri’s story, 10 years on
Robyn Bavati's Holocaust novel for children turns 10 this year, with a new edition on the shelves. The AJN spoke to the author about Within These Walls.
By Jessica Abelsohn
An illustration of Eva and Gabriel today. Illustrated by Giovanna Papallo
October 15, 2026, 1:40 pm
From lockdown pen pal letter to children’s book
A letter from schoolboy Gabriel reached Holocaust survivor Eva Engel during lockdown. Her story of escaping Austria is now a book for children.
By Jessica Abelsohn
The cast of After the Flood. Photo: supplied
October 15, 2026, 12:37 pm
Bringing Noah’s Ark into the modern age
Writer Ari Jacob says October 7 and the story of Noah inspired After the Flood, a new musical about a Melbourne Jewish family.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Zach Margs. Photo: Facebook
October 14, 2026, 10:47 am
Turning Jewish life into laughter
Zach Margolin left a career in real estate to make Jewish comedy, introducing the world to several hilarious Israeli characters. The AJN spoke to the comedian about what audiences can expect from his first Australian show.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Sarah Grunstein. Photo: supplied
October 12, 2026, 8:37 am
Bringing Bach back home
Now a Steinway Artist based in New York, where she has lived since studying at The Juilliard School, Grunstein has performed across the United States, Europe and Australia.
By Jessica Abelsohn
An interview featured in NAZA: The Real Story. Photo: screenshot
October 8, 2026, 2:51 pm
Countering NAZA by setting the record straight
A new Israeli documentary features named IDF commanders speaking on the record about the Gaza war, in answer to the Venice prize-winning film NAZA.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Staff from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion take part in Project Noah. Photo: Jessica Abelsohn
October 8, 2026, 11:40 am
Royal Commission staff return to Project Noah
Royal Commission staff returned for a second Project Noah session where they toured the shule, braided challah, made clay vessels and put questions to Rabbi Ulman.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Ben Carasso at Bondi Beach. Photo: supplied
October 6, 2026, 12:44 pm
Ben Carasso returns with a message for Jewish children
Israeli child advocate Ben Carasso is back in Australia to mark October 7 and share his message for Jewish children and the adults in their lives.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Sheina Gutnik and daughter Ariella. Photo: Instagram
October 1, 2026, 10:31 am
New life after Bondi
After losing her father in the Bondi terror attack, Sheina Gutnik has found hope, joy and light in the birth of her daughter, Ariella Yehudis.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Images and text from Weeknights with Alice by Alice Zaslavsky, photography by Rochelle Eagle. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00
September 30, 2026, 12:05 pm
Serving up joy, one vegetable at a time
Alice Zaslavsky's new cookbook puts vegetables first, but it's her renewed connection to the community that’s truly special.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Dr Margo Lowy (left) and Shterny Dadon. Photo: supplied
September 29, 2026, 1:10 pm
A lasting legacy put into words
Written over five years and hundreds of hours of conversation, a new book by Dr Margo Lowy and Shterny Dadon captures the history, heart and soul of the Australian Jewish Fertility Network.
By Jessica Abelsohn
September 24, 2026, 9:05 am
The unbreakable musical spirit
SHIR's Unbreakable concert brings together Jewish, Indian, Iranian and Samoan artists for a landmark celebration of music and social cohesion.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Sarah with Valentyna, Michael and Summer. Photo: supplied
September 23, 2026, 1:41 pm
‘She’s just a beautiful Australian, Jewish girl’
In their first sit-down podcast interview, Valentyna and Michael Britvan share the story of their daughter's life, the Bondi attack and finding hope.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Ed Sheeran speaks at the start of a concert in Philadelphia. Photos: Screenshots/Ed Sheeran via Instagram/X
September 22, 2026, 10:38 am
Ed Sheeran takes the stage alone amid tour chaos
Ed Sheeran acknowledges October 7 and Jewish pain, but faces criticism over his comments on the war in Gaza.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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