Mia Gardiner

David Southwick held talks with AUJS, ZFA and ZV.

August 29, 2023, 7:05 am

Southwick told The AJN, "The AUJS-ZFA survey has made one thing incredibly clear: we are not doing enough to provide a safe place for students on campus."

By Mia Gardiner

Neo-Nazis outside Parliament House in Melbourne on Saturday, March 18. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross

August 24, 2023, 7:42 am

Investigation into handling of rally due to complaint over police actions

A formal complaint lodged with VEOHRC contends that police allowed neo-Nazis to take part in the protest that occurred during a "Let Women Speak" rally.

By Mia Gardiner

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus (left) with CSG Victoria CEO Justin Kagan.

August 17, 2023, 12:04 pm

Dreyfus addresses current state of antisemitism

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus addressed a small group of Jewish community members at a briefing hosted by CSG Victoria.

By Mia Gardiner

August 17, 2023, 11:15 am

Zoe Daniel’s Israel reflections

Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, has shared her insights following a worthwhile and interesting trip to Israel.

By Mia Gardiner

August 17, 2023, 5:30 am

Two out of three have experienced antisemitism

The key findings of a nationwide survey of Jewish university students commissioned by the Zionist Federation of Australia with the support of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students have been released.

By Mia Gardiner

Magda Steiner celebrates her 100th birthday.

August 10, 2023, 6:43 am

Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th

The family made a new life in Australia, settling in Burwood then East St Kilda, and later in Caulfield.

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Past participants of the LaunchPad Leadership program.

August 3, 2023, 12:41 pm

Empowering new leaders to drive change

Reflecting the spirit of tikkun olam, Adler said, "LaunchPad helps set up others to create change. It equips leaders with the resources, connections, and inspiration they need to drive positive change within their communities and beyond.

By Mia Gardiner

Students and staff with Rabbi Glasman in front of the Torah Scrolls.
Photo: Paul Topol.

August 3, 2023, 12:26 pm

St Kilda Shule hosts visitors from Scotch College

The visit also revealed a fascinating confluence as both Sir John Monash and Sir Zelman Cowen, historical members of St Kilda Shule, were once students at Scotch College.

By Mia Gardiner

Eytan Lenko, chair of Jewish Climate Network with Anna Solomon, founder of JCN NSW.

August 3, 2023, 9:39 am

JCN expands to NSW

The establishment of the Sydney office comes four years after JCN's inception in Victoria, where it has already made a substantial impact.

By Mia Gardiner

Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom. Photo: Courtesy Netflix © 2023

August 3, 2023, 6:20 am

Matchmaker, matchmaker

Throughout her shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Jewish Matchmaking star Aleeza Ben Shalom will personally share her inspiring journey that led her to become one of the world's most famous matchmakers.

By Mia Gardiner

Premier Daniel Andrews (left) with Rabbi Glasman and St Kilda Shule president Janice Iloni-Furstenburg during Andrews' first visit to the shule earlier this year.
Photo: Paul Topol.

July 30, 2023, 5:12 pm

Premier Daniel Andrews visits St Kilda Shule

Rabbi of the shule Rabbi Yaakov Glasman said, "Premier Andrews has for years been an incredibly strong supporter of the State of Israel and friend of the Jewish community.

By Mia Gardiner

Esther Wise (centre) at the premier screening of her documentary "Never Forget" with her daughters Ruth Shafir and Brenda Ross.

July 27, 2023, 10:51 am

Survivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum

She tore up every photo, identification card and anything else she had into tiny pieces and put it in the toilet of the train she was on in France. But she kept the yellow star she had to wear during the war in France, showing that she was "juif" (a Jew).

By Mia Gardiner

July 27, 2023, 7:28 am

Celebrating Israel’s 75th year

The line-up includes New York-based Jewish singers Shulem Lemmer and Nissim Saal, along with local talent Shimon and Dov Farkas, accompanied by New York-based maestro Rafi Graydi conducting the orchestra.

By Mia Gardiner

July 27, 2023, 5:50 am

Historical sexual offence allegations

Velvel Serebryanski has been extradited from the United States to Australia to face historical sexual offence charges.

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From left: Judy Fetter, Minister Colin Brooks, Dr Hass Dellal, Dana Krause and Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann.

July 24, 2023, 6:48 am

Minister and leaders meet

The education provided in the campaign includes information about the scope of the new laws, the impact of the Nazi swastika on Jewish Victorians, and the exemptions to the laws that allow faith communities that consider the swastika a symbol of peace to continue displaying it.

By Mia Gardiner